NBC Reveals Details on New Comedies, Dramas for Upcoming Seasonby TV News Desk - May 9, 2013Deadline reports that NBC has picked up a comedy series starring Broadway vet Sean Hayes and Victor Fresco titled SEAN SAVES THE WORLD. The network has also ordered the new drama 'Believe' from J.J. Abrams. Below, check out the credits and descriptions for NBC's newly picked up series (more...)
Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013by Movies News Desk - May 9, 2013Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the leadership of Michelle Satter, Founding Director of the Institute's Feature Film Program, and the artistic direction of Gyula Gazdag, the Fellows selected for this year's program include emerging filmmakers and projects from the United States, Europe, Mexico, Peru and Somalia. (more...)
Robert Ginsberg's Novel Shows Impact of Domestic Violence in DON'T BEG FOR MERCY!by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013In his provocative work of fiction “Don't Beg For Mercy!” (published by Trafford Publishing), author Robert Ginsberg brings attention to the epidemic of violence against women in three thrilling short stories. (more...)
Giuliana Rancic to Receive "Caring is Sexy" Award from Alliance for Womenby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013Alliance 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...)
SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS to Open at Sierra Rep, 5/31by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013When dance teacher Michael Minetti first meets his elderly student Lily Harrison in her Florida-coast high rise, it seems pretty clear these two will barely make it past 'Hello,' let alone their first full lesson. Besides their 30-year age difference, they clash at every turn. A former teacher and minister's wife, she's guarded, uptight and suspicious. A former Broadway dancer, he blurts out jokes and insults and swings from glib to desperate to nonchalant in 10 seconds flat. It's fun to watch, but how will they make it through a six-week dance course? That's the hilarious and touching journey that unfolds in Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a new comedy that opens at Sierra Rep's East Sonora Theatre stage May 31. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at The Antaeus Company's Double-Cast CRUCIBLEby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents an untraditional staging of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Armin Shimerman and Geoffrey Wade co-direct the fully partner-cast production now through July 7, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the double-cast production below! (more...)
Jim Gable Releases New Novel OLLIEby BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013In "Ollie" (published by iUniverse), author Jim Gable's new novel, readers see a mother's unyielding spirit as she recovers from a brutal accident that left her body broken and weak. (more...)
MERCY, GOING HOME and NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK Set for MCC Theater's Spring 2013 Playlab Readingsby BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013MCC THEATER has announced the line-up for their Spring 2013 PlayLab readings of new plays by three members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Adam Szymkowicz, Ed Napier, and Ashlin Halfnight to be held respectively at 7PM on June 3, June 10 and June 23, 2013 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). The series offers a rare look into the development process of new plays by some of New York's most exciting playwrights. Audience members will also be invited to meet and greet the artists at receptions directly following the readings. (more...)
VIDEO: First Look - NBC's New Political Thriller CRISISby TV News Desk - May 16, 2013The first trailer for NBC's new political thriller, starring Gillian Anderson and Dermot Mulroney, has just been released. Check it out below! (more...)
Alan Alda, Jesse L. Martin and More Set for Free Public Forum Event at the Delacorteby BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) and the Aspen Institute Arts Program (Director, Damian Woetzel) announced today that a special free Public Forum program, WHAT ARE WE WORTH? SHAKESPEARE, MONEY, AND MORALS, will take place at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park on Monday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m. (more...)
Photo Flash: Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings Ensemble Takes Trip to Japanby BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013Eighteen talented, dedicated Chicago kids ages 9 to 18, all students in Merit School of Music's Suzuki-Alegre Strings program, have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime experience, representing Chicago and the U.S. at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention in Matsumoto, Japan. Scroll down for photos from the trip! (more...)
HealthRreviewCenter.com Reviews 'Fresh Start Fat Loss'by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013Fresh Start Fat Loss program covers Ben Greenfield's weight loss secrets, and detailed instructions on how to lose about 76 pounds in some weeks. This new fat loss program focuses on guiding users how to turn all the nutritious food into weight losing foods. After Ben Greenfield has launched the new fat loss method, he has received a wide range of good comments from his customers regarding their success with Fresh Start Fat Loss. Consequently, the website HealthRreviewCenter.com tested this new fat loss program and has completed a complete review about it. (more...)
BWW Exclusive: Jenny Powers and Rob McClure to Star in The Muny's MARY POPPINS!by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2013The Muny announced principal casting for the sixth show of its fantastic 95th Season, Disney and Cameron Mackinstosh's Mary Poppins the Musical, directed by Gary Griffin and choreographed by Alex Sanchez. Mary Poppins the Musical is sponsored by Ameren. (more...)
Olivia Wilde & Mark Duplass to Lead Horror Film REAWAKENINGby TV News Desk - May 13, 2013According to The Hollywood Reporter, Olivia Wilde and Mark Duplass have signed on to lead Lionsgate's upcoming horror film REAWAKENING. (more...)
Georgine Scarpino Releases Book on Faith-Based Hospitalsby BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013Georgine Scarpino, sister and author, became inspired after Mercy Hospital, the last faith-based hospital in Allegheny County, Pa. was sold. Mercy Hospital was the first hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the world and the first permanent hospital founded in Pittsburgh in 1847. Wanting to give tribute to the original 13 faith-based hospitals founded in the county, and to analyze what contributed to their demise, Scarpino pens her new book, "The Rise and Fall of Faith-based Hospitals: The Allegheny County Story" (published by AuthorHouse). (more...)
Luna Stage Announces Appointment of New Artistic Directorby BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013After twenty years as artistic director, Luna Stage founder Jane Mandel has decided to step down to allow herself time to spend with family and to pursue creative endeavors. (more...)
NBC Announces Comedies and Dramas for 2013-14 Primetime Scheduleby TV News Desk - May 13, 2013NBC has announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season that provide a winning combination of popular returning series, fresh new comedies, compelling new dramas and the latest season of "The Voice," the top reality program on television. (more...)
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - American Hostage Gives First Interview on CBS's 60 MINUTESby TV News Desk - May 10, 2013In her first interview since being rescued by Navy SEALs, Jessica Buchanan tells CBS 60 MINUTES Scott Pelley she was resigned to the thought she would die in the Somali Desert. Watch a clip from Sunday's upcoming interview below! (more...)
THIS IS HOW IT GOES Closes Aurora Theatre Company's Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013Closing Aurora Theatre Company's 21st season is the Bay Area Premiere of Neil LaBute's dark, edgy comic drama THIS IS HOW IT GOES, directed by Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross (A Delicate Balance). Ross helmed LaBute's The Shape of Things, the first LaBute play produced in the Bay Area, in 2003. Featuring Aldo Billingslea (Collapse), Gabriel Marin (Collapse, Jack Goes Boating), and Carrie Paff (A Delicate Balance, Collapse, Betrayal), THIS IS HOW IT GOES presents a one-two punch after LaBute's Fat Pig (staged at Aurora in 2009). Tweaking perspectives of truth and interpretation to broach sharp questions about race, love, and manipulation,THIS IS HOW IT GOES, about which the Chicago Tribune raved "Highly recommended! LaBute's play has a lot of sting and nothing is as it seems!" plays June 14 through July 21 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($35-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. (more...)
Author Abbey Adenigba Announces THE OVERFLOWING CUP OF GRACEby BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013According to author Abbey Adenigba, his new book, "The Overflowing Cup of Grace" (published by AuthorHouse) will help readers "unlock the mystery of Grace as a gift of God overflowing to all areas of life in Christ." (more...)
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