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Joan Rivers Returns to The Venetian, 5/30-6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013

The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino welcomes back Joan Rivers Live to The Sands Showroom stage for limited engagement. Known for her sharp tongue and rampant humor, Rivers will take the mic for a 75-minute performance May 30 through June 1 at 10:00 p.m. (more...)

SILENCE! Announces Memorial Day Weekend Schedule
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013

SILENCE! The Musical will play a special enhanced holiday schedule this weekend at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The Memorial Day weekend performance schedule will be both Saturday andSunday at 2 & 7 PM. Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL is the unauthorized parody of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. After opening initially at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, the show immediately became a sold-out phenomenon and was selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals. (more...)

Giuliana Rancic to Receive “Caring is Sexy” Award from Alliance for Women
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and Sexy Hair announce that Giuliana Rancic is the first-ever recipient of the 'Caring is Sexy' Award. The inaugural AWMF and Sexy Hair 'Caring is Sexy' Award will be presented at the 38th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Reflecting AWMF and Sexy Hair's commitment to giving back to the community, the 'Caring is Sexy' Award honors an individual who practices exceptional acts of kindness. (more...)

PBS' Mel Brooks Special Now Available Online
by TV News Desk - May 21, 2013

Last night's AMERICAN MASTERS: Mel Brooks - MAKE A NOISE special on PBS has officially made its way online. The network has made the entire doc available for streaming, featuring new interviews with Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman, Carl Reiner, Joan Rivers, Tracey Ullman, and others, which you can watch here. (more...)

ALL-STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE: Donald Trump Crowns the Winner!
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013

Host and executive producer, Donald J. Trump, named multi-platinum country star Trace Adkins as the first-ever All-Star Celebrity Apprentice in tonight's live season finale, concluding a dramatic and closely watched sixth season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" (Sunday, 9-11pm ET.) Adkins beat Las Vegas superstar Penn Jillette in the exciting finale held at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, which was followed by a party at Cipriani 42nd Street sponsored by Walgreens. (more...)

VIDEO: Must Watch - Mel Brooks AMERICAN MASTERS on PBS May 20!
by Stage Tube - May 19, 2013

We've got a MUST WATCH reminder for Monday night - American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise, the newest film in the American Masters series, will premiere nationally Monday, May 20 at 9pm ET/PT on PBS(check local listings), and will be released on DVD by Shout! Factory on May 21. (more...)

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 500th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013

Off-Broadway's sellout sensation SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will celebrate its 500th performance at the 2 PM matinee today, May 18th at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. (more...)

SILENCE! Celebrates 500th Performance This Saturday
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

Off-Broadway's SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will celebrate its 500th performance at the 2 PM matinee this Saturday, May 18th at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL is the unauthorized parody of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. (more...)

THEATER TALK Features Joan Rivers, Ben Brantley and Peter Marks This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

So what actress was "like a block of wood"? Who was "overrated" and who was pigeon-toed? As the 2012-13 theater season winds down and Tony Award voters are rushing to all of the nominated shows, THEATER TALK invites drama critics Ben Brantley (The New York Times), Peter Marks (The Washington Post), and fledgling Broadway pundit Joan Rivers (Beverly Hills Courier) to weigh in with their opinions about the late-opening productions. The 2013 Season's End Critics' Panel, co-hosted by Michael Riedel of the New York Post and Susan Haskins, premieres Friday, May 17, 2013 at 1 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen/PBS, and repeats in the New York metro area on CUNY TV* Saturday at 8:30 PM, Sunday at 12:30 PM, and Monday at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. (more...)

MAURY Celebrates Milestone 2,500th Episode
by TV News Desk - May 14, 2013

MAURY celebrates his 2,500th episode and the biggest celebrities are joining him to celebrate. (more...)

Molly Dykeman to Bring THE F*CKING WORLD ACCORDING TO MOLLY to IRT Theater, 5/25-6/1
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

Molly 'Equality' Dykeman is a loveable, but barely lucid security guard at PS 339 who dabbles in a bit of poetry, a bit of Percocet and a lot of drink. She may be a foul mouthed, straight talking, lady kissing, mother lover, but she still needs to find a way to pull herself together, overcome bed bugs, love and sissy kids to perform in her first poetry show. Will she succeed? Only Molly can tell... (more...)

Tickets for Joan Rivers at PlayhouseSquare Go on Sale 5/10
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013

Tickets for comedienne Joan Rivers' October 25th comedy concert at 7:30 pm in the Palace Theatre go on sale at 11 am, Friday, May 10th. Tickets will be priced at $55, $45, $35 & $10 Smart Seats. (more...)

Theater Talk Features KINKY BOOTS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2013

THEATER TALK welcomes Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper, creators of Broadway's hit Kinky Boots. The fun and revealing new interview premieres Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1 AM (Saturday morning) on Thirteen/PBS, and repeats in the New York metro area on CUNY TV* Saturday at 8:30 PM, Sunday at 12:30 PM, and Monday at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. (more...)

Kevin Spirtas and Tyler Maynard Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Today
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2013

Kevin Spirtas and Tyler Maynard are joining the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit Silence! The Musical at today's matinee, May 4th at the Elektra Theatre. Spirtas is set to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis Dr. Chilton, and Maynard will assume the role of the hapless Sgt. Pembry. (more...)

Scoop: CELEBRITY APPRENTICE on NBC - Sunday, May 19, 2013
by TV Scoop - May 03, 2013

Get all the scoop on CELEBRITY APPRENTICE, airing on NBC on Sunday, May 19, 2013! (more...)

Mel Brooks to Appear on JIMMY KIMMEL Tonight, Announces Upcoming Interviews
by TV News Desk - May 02, 2013

American Masters Mel Brooks: Make a Noise, the newest film in the American Masters series, will premiere nationally Monday, May 20 at 9pm ET/PT on PBS (check local listings), and will be released on DVD by Shout! Factory on May 21. In support of the release, Mel Brooks is making some very special appearances and doing a handful of select interviews. (more...)

The Venetian And The Palazzo Las Vegas Announce Carnevale
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas will come alive with the fantasy, food, fun and romance of Italy during CARNEVALE, a three-month celebration of the summer festivals of Italy, May 27 through Sept. 8, 2013. Based on the highly successful premier in 2012, the festival will be expanded to feature 300 experiences throughout the summer, including many exclusively for The Venetian and The Palazzo guests and Grazie members. (more...)

Kevin Spirtas & Tyler Maynard Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2013

Kevin Spirtas and Tyler Maynard are joining the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical this Saturday, May 4th at the Elektra Theatre. Spirtas is set to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis Dr. Chilton, and Maynard will assume the role of the hapless Sgt. Pembry. (more...)

Warner Channel Developing Latin American NIP/TUCK Remake
by TV News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

According to Variety, Warner Channel is developing a Latin American 'redo' of Ryan Murphy's stylish plastic surgery series NIP/TUCK. (more...)

HOW TO SUCCEED's Sarah O'Gleby to Join the Cast of SILENCE! 5/4
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2013

Beginning this Saturday, May 4th, Sarah O'Gleby will be the new Dream Clarice in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical at the Elektra Theatre. (more...)

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