Wake Up With BWW 6/9: DRAMA DESK AWARD Winners, COME FROM AWAY Sets Closing, and More
by - June 09, 2022 Today's top stories include the winners of the 66th annual Drama Desk Awards, which were won by Company, Six, and more! Check out the full list below! Plus, Come From Away has set its closing date, additional casting announced for the Broadway transfer of Into The Woods, and more!...
BWW Interview: Julie Andrews Talks AFI Life Achievement Award, Princess Diaries 3, New Memoir & More
by Aaron Wallace - June 08, 2022 On the cusp of her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, we talk with Julie Andrews for an update on The Princess Diaries 3, her next installment in her series of memoirs, the potential of her returning to the Broadway stage and the upcoming Minions movie....
Morgan Freeman Joins LIONESS Series on Paramount+
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Paramount+ has announced that Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman will join the cast of the upcoming original series LIONESS alongside series lead and executive producer Zoe Saldaña, Academy Award winner and executive producer Nicole Kidman, and Laysla De Oliveira. Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, ...
The American Film Institute Launches AFI MOVIE CLUB
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the launch of AFI Movie Club – a daily virtual gathering to leverage our collective love of film on behalf of optimism in this time of global uncertainty. AFI Trustee Steven Spielberg introduced the inaugural film, THE WIZARD OF OZ, in a video that r...
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Discusses the Making of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7
by Sarah Leiber - February 08, 2021 In this exclusive new video, Aaron Sorkin talks about making his historical AFI Awards film The Trial of the Chicago 7, and how it has become even more culturally relevant since its release last year. ...
AFI Fest 2019 Announces a Tribute to Martin Scorsese
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019 The American Film Institute (AFI) today announced that AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi will honor Martin Scorsese with a tribute on Friday, November 15 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The evening will celebrate theAFI Life Achievement Award recipient and Academy Award® winner's indelible impact on cult...
VIDEO: Jessica Biel Announces Today's AFI Movie Club Pick EASY RIDER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020 Jessica Biel announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: EASY RIDER....
VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Discusses the Making of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7
by Sarah Leiber - February 08, 2021 In this exclusive new video, Aaron Sorkin talks about making his historical AFI Awards film The Trial of the Chicago 7, and how it has become even more culturally relevant since its release last year. ...
Tony Winner Jeffrey Wright Will Receive 'Made in NY' Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020 The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) is honored to present a 2020 “Made in NY” Award to Jeffrey Wright, the actor, philanthropist, and proud resident of Brooklyn, New York, whose organization, Brooklyn For Life! supports local businesses and serves meals to first responders....
VIDEO: Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis Announce Today's AFI Movie Club Pick NINE TO FIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2020 Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis announce today's AFI Movie Club selection: NINE TO FIVE. The film appears on AFI's 100 YEARS...100 LAUGHS list, and Dolly Parton's anthem “9 to 5” is on AFI's list of greatest songs! And Jane Fonda, one of the stars of the film, was the recipient of the AFI Life ...
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - March 30, 2020 BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!...
Pacific Symphony's SummerFest 2022 Continues With STAR WARS: EMPIRE STRIKES BACK IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - August 11, 2022 Pacific Symphony's SummerFest 2022 presented by City of Hope Orange County continues with a special concert at FivePoint Amphitheatre: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert featuring screenings of the complete film with Oscar-winning composer John Williams' musical score performed live to th...
Wake Up With BWW 6/24: 1776 Trailer, First Listen to PARADISE SQUARE Cast Recording, and More!
by - June 24, 2022 Today's top stories include an all new trailer for Broadway-bound production of 1776. Plus, listen to Joaquina Kalukango sing 'Let It Burn' from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Paradise Square, and more!...
VIDEO: Hanelle Culpepper Announces Today's AFI Movie Club Pick THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 29, 2020 Hanelle Culpepper announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION....
Meet the Cast of UNCLE VANYA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer. Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!...
BWW Interview: Julie Andrews Talks AFI Life Achievement Award, Princess Diaries 3, New Memoir & More
by Aaron Wallace - June 08, 2022 On the cusp of her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, we talk with Julie Andrews for an update on The Princess Diaries 3, her next installment in her series of memoirs, the potential of her returning to the Broadway stage and the upcoming Minions movie....
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Announces Today's AFI Movie Club Pick THE ODD COUPLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2020 Nathan Lane announces todaya??s AFI Movie Club selection: THE ODD COUPLE....
VIDEO: Steve Buscemi Announces JACKIE BROWN For AFI Movie Club
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2020 Steve Buscemi announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: JACKIE BROWN. The film is directed by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Quentin Tarantino, and the star-studded cast includes AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Robert De Niro....
The League of Professional Theatre Women to Present Theatre Women Awards in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 30, 2023 The League of Professional Theatre Women will present its annual Theatre Women Awards on March 27th from 1 to 3 p.m., at a Midtown Manhattan location to be announced. ...
Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks & More Join DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 31
by Michael Major - September 08, 2022 Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks, and more will be joined by a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and a drag queen superstar, and more in season 31 of Dancing With the Stars. Fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel will also make a return to the ballroom. Check out the complete list of conte...
Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks & More Join DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 31
by Michael Major - September 08, 2022 Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks, and more will be joined by a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and a drag queen superstar, and more in season 31 of Dancing With the Stars. Fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel will also make a return to the ballroom. Check out the complete list of conte...
VIDEO: Demi Moore Announces Today's AFI Movie Club Pick WHAT A WAY TO GO!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 20, 2020 Demi Moore announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: WHAT A WAY TO GO!...
VIDEO: On This Day, June 22 - Happy Birthday, Meryl Streep!
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2021 On this day, we're celebrating the reigning Queen of Acting, the great Meryl Streep!...
Jane Fonda Will Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at THE GOLDEN GLOBES
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021 Today, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced that seven-time Golden Globe winner and 15-time nominee Jane Fonda will be honored with the coveted Cecil B. deMille Award at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards....
VIDEO: Ray Romano Announces THE GODFATHER for AFI Movie Club
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2020 Ray Romano announces today's AFI Movie Club selection: THE GODFATHER. The film is secure in the pantheon of the greatest American films of all time – appearing across five of the American Film Institute's lists. In addition, the iconic – and arguably definitive – gangster film features indelible per... |