Britney Spears Biopic In the Works at Lifetime
by Caryn Robbins - August 25, 2016 Lifetime has ordered the two-hour biopic Britney (working title), detailing the tumultuous story of pop icon Britney Spears' rise to fame, fall from grace and eventual triumphant resurrection, firmly securing her position as one of the world's greatest entertainers. Production begins this September ...
TV One Announces Riveting Original Movie MEDIA
by Caryn Robbins - August 02, 2016 TV One officially announced MEDIA, an original movie exploring the drama and secrets behind a powerful family dynasty, during its presentation at the Television Critics Association's Summer Tour at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California today....
Hit Series UnREAL, DEVIOUS MAIDS to Return to Lifetime 6/6
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2016 This summer, the heat is on Monday nights, beginning June 6 when stacked premieres of Devious Maids at 9pm ET/PT, followed by the critically acclaimed series, UnREAL at 10pm ET/PT will debut. Ten episodes of each series have been ordered....
Stage Star Christopher J. Hanke to Recur on DEVIOUS MAIDS and ODD MOM OUT
by TV News Desk - April 18, 2016 Broadway veteran Christopher J. Hanke has landed recurring roles on both DEVIOUS MAIDS and ODD MOM OUT....
Broadway Vet Christopher J. Hanke Lands Recurring Role on DEVIOUS MAIDS and ODD MOM OUT
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2016 BWW has learned that Christopher J. Hanke has landed recurring roles on both DEVIOUS MAIDS and ODD MOM OUT....
BWW Interview: Actress Rebecca Wisocky Does BARBECUE
by Don Grigware - September 28, 2016 Stage, film and TV actress Rebecca Wisocky, best known for the Lifetime series Devious Maids, is currently onstage at the Geffen in Barbecue. In our chat she discusses the play, Devious Maids and other theatrical interests. What is all the hype over Barbecue? Our audiences have been very enthu...
Hallmark Channel to Premiere Six Original Movies in First-Ever 'Summer Nights' Event
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2016 Fresh off the recent success of its 'June Weddings' movie programming event, Hallmark Channel dives into its first-ever 'Summer Nights' event with a new, original movie premiere each weekend for six weeks beginning Saturday, July 23...
Obsidian Theater to Present EL NOGALAR
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016 A bold reimagining of Chekov's The Cherry Orchard, EL NOGALAR explores social class, family, identity and the choice between adapting to a changing world or getting left behind....
Beverly Bond & More Among Honorees for 2016 Women Who Care Awards to Benefit United Cerebral Palsy of NY
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2016 The 15th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City UCP of NYC) was held Monday, May 9th at Cipriani 42nd Street....
Stage Star Christopher J. Hanke to Recur on DEVIOUS MAIDS and ODD MOM OUT
by TV News Desk - April 18, 2016 Broadway veteran Christopher J. Hanke has landed recurring roles on both DEVIOUS MAIDS and ODD MOM OUT....
Starz Developing Telenovela TERESA with Televisa USA & Lionsgate
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016 Starz President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht announced at today's Starz Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation at the Beverly Hilton that Starz is developing the original series TERESA...
Eva Longoria Honored with a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2016 Actress, director, producer and philanthropist Eva Longoria has been selected to be part of an exclusive group of entertainment professionals in Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre, Radio and Recording to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fam...
Hallmark Channel to Premiere Six Original Movies in First-Ever 'Summer Nights' Event
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2016 Fresh off the recent success of its 'June Weddings' movie programming event, Hallmark Channel dives into its first-ever 'Summer Nights' event with a new, original movie premiere each weekend for six weeks beginning Today, July 23...
Cast Announced for West Coast Premiere of BARBECUE at Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2016 Geffen Playhouse has just announced the cast for its West Coast premiere production of Barbecue, written by Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O'Hara. Tony nominee Colman Domingo directs the production starring Yvette Cason, Dale Dickey, Omar J. Dorsey, Frances Fisher, Kimberly Hebert Gregory,...
Claudia Rankine's CITIZEN and More Slated for Primary Stages' 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2016 Primary Stages announced their upcoming 32nd Season on March 14 at a champagne reception celebrating the Centennial of the birth of late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Primary Stages collaborator, Horton Foote....
Cast Announced for West Coast Premiere of BARBECUE at Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2016 Geffen Playhouse has just announced the cast for its West Coast premiere production of Barbecue, written by Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O'Hara. Tony nominee Colman Domingo directs the production starring Yvette Cason, Dale Dickey, Omar J. Dorsey, Frances Fisher, Kimberly Hebert Gregory,...
Sarah Ruhl's New Play SCENES FROM COURT LIFE Opens Yale Rep's 50th Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016 Yale Repertory Theatre, celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his prince by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Mark Wing-Davey, now through October 22 at Yale University Theatre (222 York S...
The Kilroys Showcases Female and Trans Writers with 3rd Annual 'THE LIST'
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2016 Continuing the fight to achieve gender parity in the American Theater, LA-based playwright/producer collective THE KILROYS has released its third annual list of industry-recommended new plays....
Tricia O'Kelley & Alex Kapp Dish on THE DINNER PARTY WITH ELYSABETH ALFANO
by TV News Desk - August 10, 2016 Actresses Tricia O'Kelley (Devious Maids, The Mick, The New Adventures of Old Christine) and Alex Kapp (The New Adventures of Old Christine) join Elysabeth Alfano for an episode of The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano podcast from her house in Venice Beach....
Lifetime to Present Remake of Cult Classic MOTHER, MAY I SLEEP WITH DANGER?
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2016 In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the cult classic, MOTHER, MAY I SLEEP WITH DANGER?, Lifetime and Sony Pictures Television team up with James Franco to remake the classic TV movie, premiering Saturday, June 18 at 8pm ET/PT....
Corbin Bleu, Telly Leung, Lindsay Mendez and More Set for BROADWAY SNIFFS OUT CANCER Benefit
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016 The first annual all-star benefit concert BROADWAY SNIFFS OUT CANCER will be presented at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater on Monday, October 10. The event raises money to train our canine friends to save lives, as well as honoring of the loved ones we've lost to cancer....
Disney/ABC Television Promote Patrick Moran to President, ABC Studios
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2016 Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group, today announced that respected industry executive Patrick Moran has been promoted to president, ABC Studios...
Lifetime to Premiere Original Movie THE REAL MVP: THE WANDA DURANT STORY, 5/7
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2016 Durant's moving story of a mother's love, tenacity and sacrifice unfolds on Saturday, May 7 at 8pm ET/PT in THE REAL MVP: THE WANDA DURANT STORY, just in time for Mother's Day....
ROOTS Event Series Kicks Off HISTORY's Summer Original Programming Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2016 Kicking off with the premiere of the highly anticipated event series 'ROOTS,' HISTORY is unveiling the most robust summer of original programming in the 21 year history of the network....
15th Annual Women Who Care Awards to Honor Beverly Bond, Deborah Norville, Ellyn Shook, Jenny Long & Northwell Health
by Tyler Peterson - March 24, 2016 Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that BLACK GIRLS ROCK!TM founder and CEO Beverly Bond, "Inside Edition" anchor Deborah Norville, Accenture chief leadership & human resources officer E... |