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When quirky single mom Fiona and her son Marcus move in next door, Will's perfect world is changed forever. Created for television by Parenthood's Jason Katims.

Oscar Nominee Minnie Driver Joins Cast of NBC's PETER PAN LIVE; MAKING OF PETER PAN LIVE Special Will Air 11/26
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2014

Oscar, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe nominee Minnie Driver will serve as narrator and adult Wendy Darling in NBC's highly anticipated telecast of 'Peter Pan Live!' set for Thursday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)....


Nickelodeon is Basic Cable's No. 1 Network in Total Day for Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - September 23, 2014

Nickelodeon closed the third week of September (9/15/14-9/21/14) as basic cable's number-one network in total day with Kids 2-11...


STAGE TUBE: The Princes Express Jealousy of CINDERELLA in New 'Agony' Parody
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 21, 2015

With Disney's recent release of CINDERELLA, it seems that not everyone in fairytale land is pleased. In the video below, watch as Cinderella's Prince and Flynn Rider bemoan their lack of popularity by singing a parody to 'Agony' from INTO THE WOODS....


IMAGINING BRAD Extends Through 7/25 at Theatre Asylum
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015

IMAGINING BRAD, directed by Clare Carey (Aquarius, Coach), starring Sirena Irwin (I Love Lucy Live on Stage, SpongeBob Square Pants) and Sarah Randall Hunt (Unfinished Business, Chronic) announces an extension through July 25. The production will take a brief hiatus for Hollywood Fringe Festival the...


But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Tues, Oct. 21st: ABOUT A BOY as Good as Ads?
by BWW Staff - October 21, 2014

8:00: THE VOICE | NBC 8:00: The World Series: KC Royals vs SF Giants | Fox 9:30: ABOUT A BOY | NBC Click for more picks!...


NBC's Encore Recap of THE VOICE is #1 Show of Tuesday Night in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2014

A “Road to the Live Shows” encore recap episode of “The Voice” (2.3/7 in 18-49, 9.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranks as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49....


IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Returns to City Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2015

Olympia Entertainment and Etico Productions once again present the children's favorite, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, a family production that explores the tasty chain reaction set in motion when a little boy offers a cookie to a visiting mouse. This heartwarming stage adaptation, produced by Perfor...


NBC's ABOUT A BOY, MARRY ME Up in Total Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014

“About a Boy” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) grew +44% versus its prior telecast in 18-49 rating (1.3 vs. 0.9 on Nov. 4) and is up +22% in total viewers (4.307 million vs. 3.523 million)....


New Children's Book, ILYAS & DUCK AND THE FANTASTIC FESTIVAL OF EID AL-FITR is Released
by Christina Mancuso - September 23, 2014

Little Big Kids, an up and coming cultural lifestyle brand for young Muslim kids, is proud to announce the release of their newest storybook, 'Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid Al-Fitr.' It's a delightful story about a boy named Ilyas and his best friend Duck as they explore the excitem...


Ariana Grande, Matthew Morrison, Katie Holmes and Nicholas Hoult Lend Voices to UNDERDOGS
by Movies News Desk - October 14, 2014

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ariana Grande, Matthew Morrison, Nicholas Hoult and Katie Holmes are the latest stars to sign on for The Weinstein Co's English-language version of UNDERDOGS, directed by Juan Jose Campanella from a screenplay he wrote with Gaston Gorali and Eduardo Sacheri....


NBC Orders Pilot for Sequel Series Based on MARLEY & ME
by Tyler Peterson - October 17, 2014

According to Deadline, NBC has given a put pilot order to a proposed sequel series based on the 2008 film MARLEY & ME....


Lifetime's Adaptation of THE RED TENT Debuts on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - March 10, 2015

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, THE RED TENT will debut on DVD today, March 10 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. ...


Disney Developing Live-Action Film Inspired by PINOCCHIO
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2015

Disney is at work on another live-action adaptation of a beloved animated film....


VIDEO: Minnie Driver Performs Elton John Classic from Her Newest Album
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2014

Below, watch Driver perform the Elton John classic, 'Love Song' from her third studio album 'Ask Me to Dance.'...


VIDEO: Bernadette Peters Talks New Series MOZART IN THE JUNGLE on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2014

Bernadette Peters stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring in Amazon's new series 'Mozart in the Jungle,' which chronicles the ego-fueled classical music scene in New York City....


PETER PAN LIVE! Album Now Available on iTunes!
by Nicole Rosky - December 15, 2014

Starting today, The Peter Pan LIVE! album is now available for purchase on iTunes by visiting: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/peter-pan-live!-original-soundtrack/id951207382....


ABC's MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D RANKS NO. 1 in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2014

More than doubling its lead-in (+114%) at 9:00 p.m. against the World Series, NBC's “The Voice”-led comedies (“Marry Me”/”About a Boy”) and CBS' “NCIS: New Orleans,”...


Premiere of NBC's MARRY ME Retains 70% Audience
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2014

NBC ranked #1 Tuesday night among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 for a 10th week in a row, last night leading those networks during five of six primetime half-hours....


Columbus Children's Theatre Presents HEALERS IN THE FOREST, Now thru 2/22
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015

Columbus Children's Theatre presents the regional premiere of Healers in The Forest, tonight, February 12th-22nd, at Columbus Children's Theatre located at 512 Park Street....


Minnie Driver Signs on for CBS Comedy Pilot HAPPY LIFE
by TV News Desk - March 20, 2015

Deadline writes that actress and singer Minnie Driver will star opposite Steven Weber in CBS's comedy pilot HAPPY LIFE (formerly titled JOE TIME)....


Elliot Haddaway Stars in Hilarious 2015 Film LOVE ADDICT
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015

Awarded the Los Angeles Comedy Award and featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Love Addict is the story of Owen Maxwell (Haddaway), a successful businessman and chronic womanizer whose ways are changed after a hypnotherapy session gone hilariously wrong....


BWW Reviews: PETER PAN, Chickenshed, November 29 2014
by Gary Naylor - November 30, 2014

Gary Naylor sees another spectacular Christmas production at Chickenshed, an uplifting vision of humanity and a wonderfully entertaining show....


Lifetime's Adaptation of THE RED TENT to Air in December
by Tyler Peterson - September 11, 2014

Lifetime's miniseries The Red Tent, based on the best-selling novel by Anita Diamant, premieres December 7 and December 8 at 9pm ET/PT. The Red Tent is a sweeping tale that takes place during the times of the Old Testament, told through the eyes of Dinah, the daughter of Leah and Jacob. Airing over ...


THE REWRITE, Starring Hugh Grant, Coming to Blu-ray/DVD Today
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2015

THE REWRITE is the fourth collaboration between writer-director Marc Lawrence and actor Hugh Grant who previously teamed up on Two Weeks Notice, Music and Lyrics, and Did You Hear About The Morgans?....


NBC's THE VOICE Retains 88% of Last Week's Ratings in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2014

“The Voice” (2.3/7 in 18-49, 9.2 million viewers overall from 8-9:01 p.m. ET) retained 88% of last week's 2.6 in these preliminary fast-national ratings in adults 18-49...






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