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“8″ the Play

400th performance confirmed of marriage play “8”
Fremont, OH is the 400th confirmed reading, which are taking place at a variety of professional, community, college and high school theaters.
Cindy McCain in “8,” Senate Support for Marriage Equality & More News
In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: Cindy McCain announces her appearance in “8,” Dustin Lance Black’s play about the Prop 8 trial, state polling, and more news.
Readings of the play “8” in all 50 States
“8” is sweeping the nation. From Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii, people across the nation are learning about what happened when fear and prejudice were put on trial.
Richard Dreyfuss Heads All-Star Cast of “8″ in San Diego
Richard Dreyfuss, joined AFER Boardmember and “8” playwright Dustin Lance Black, Annette O’Toole, Lance Bass, and Bruce Vilanch for a one-night-only benefit reading of the play “8” in San Diego.
New Marriage Equality Ad Airing Nationwide Features Morgan Freeman
Sunday, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation launched a TV ad nationwide featuring gay and lesbian couples, their families, and the voice of Morgan Freeman.
Brad Pitt Donates $100,000 for Marriage Efforts
Actor Brad Pitt – who portrayed Chief Judge Vaughn Walker in the Los Angeles premiere of “8” –is matching all donations to HRC's marriage efforts today, up to $100,000. All gifts will help in the four states where marriage is on the ballot.
Couples Use Their Weddings to Raise Awareness and Funds for Marriage Equality
Celebrities, like Jason Mraz, Brad Pitt & Angeline Jolie, and Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard have pledged not to get married until all their friends can. But what about the couples who, understandably, don’t want to—or can’t—wait to get married?
San Francisco Reading of “8″ Gets Rave Review
Sunday's reading of the play "8" in San Francisco received a glowing article by the San Francisco Chronicle
NOM Launches Attack Ads in Battleground States. AFER Factchecks.
The National Organization for Marriage is ramping up their campaigns in Minnesota and Maine with two new television commercials. AFER corrects their claims with real facts.
California Speaker John A. Pérez, Cleve Jones, Dustin Lance Black and more star in “8” San Francisco
The renowned American Conservatory Theatre will stage a one-night-only benefit reading of “8” in San Francisco on October 7.