All Eight Writers Selected for Disney/ABC Writing Prgoram Staffed for 2016-17 TV Season
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2016 With the announcement of ABC's new primetime line-up came an abundance of support from new and returning showrunners striving to incorporate diversity into writers' rooms. For the sixth consecutive year, all eight of the writers selected for the Disney|ABC Writing Program have been staffed on DATG ...
Thom Sesma, Greg Watanabe and More Lead A SINGLE SHARD at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016 People's Light presents the regional premiere of A SINGLE SHARD, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park's Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan....
David Alan Grier, Ken Jeong & PRETTYMUCH Join FOX's A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2017 Ken Jeong, David Alan Grier and PRETTYMUCH have joined the cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!, airing Sunday, Dec. 17 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX....
BWW Interview: Jeanne Sakata Spreading the Truth With HOLD THESE TRUTHS
by Gil Kaan - May 23, 2017 Ten years ago, actress/playwright Jeanne Sakata began writing down her various thoughts on her personal connections with the subject matter of her DAWN'S LIGHT: THE JOURNEY OF GORDON HIRABAYASHI. Through various reincarnations over the last decade, and a title change to HOLD THESE TRUTHS; Jeanne wil...
ABC to Present Two-Night Princess Diana Docu-Series On Anniversary of Her Death
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017 ABC and People announce a four-hour primetime television event on the extraordinary life of Princess Diana....
ABC Releases Trailers for Shondaland's FOR THE PEOPLE, Zach Braff's ALEX, INC & More!
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017 ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2017-18 slate of programming. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, unveiled the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities. Check out trailers for the new shows below!...
Tisha Campbell-Martin, Hamish Linklater and Steven Weber Complete Cast of MAMMA MIA! at The Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017 Final casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Mamma Mia!, Friday, July 28, at 8 PM, Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM. The new cast members are Tisha Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Hamish Linklater as Harry and Steven Weber as Bill....
Seeso Sensation BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$ to Return for Season 2 This Fall
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2016 Fan-favorite BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$ will return to Seeso for season two, premiering Fall 2016....
STAGE TUBE: Watch Trailers for ABC's 2016-17 Season Pickups!
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016 ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon a...
Greensboro Symphony to Welcome Ken Jeong for NOT SO CLASSICAL at Carolina Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2017 The internationally renowned Greensboro Symphony launches their 58th season with an entirely new concept of experiencing classical music: Not So Classical - a hybrid film/live concert performance produced & directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Donnelly. Greensboro native, Ken Jeong ...
Audience Awards $5K to Local Artists in PianoFight's ShortLived VI
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2017 Five thousand dollars are at stake in the largest audience-judged theater competition in the country, PianoFight's ShortLived VI. Thirty six plays from Bay Area writers, theater companies, sketch groups, and dance troupes vie for the audience's affection over the seven week competition to crown the ...
Steve Aoki To Receive Music Vanguard Award at Unforgettable Gala
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2016 Kore Asian Media announced today that the 15th Annual Unforgettable Gala, a celebration of Asian American trailblazers in the entertainment industry, will honor American electro-house musician/record producer, Steve Aoki, with the prestigious Music Vanguard Award....
ABC and Freeform Take an Unprecedented Number of Series to SCAD's aTVfest in Atlanta
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2017 This February 2-4, both ABC and Freeform take the stage at SCAD's (Savannah College of Art and Design) aTVfest, an international event where attendees discover the latest in design creativity and innovation and media production, with ten series....
Alec Baldwin, Michael Strahan & More Set for ABC's CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2016 The primetime summer hit CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD, produced by FremantleMedia North America, returns for a second season on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network....
Photo Flash: Ari Graynor Hosts 16th Annual Les Girls Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2016 On Sunday, October 16, the wildly popular cabaret benefit, Les Girls, returned to the stage for its 16th annual celebration. Hosted by Ari Graynor (For a Good Time, Call...), the event kicked off with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a sexy and wickedly funny evening of entertainm...
NOT SO CLASSICAL, Featuring Ken Jeong, Premieres This Week in Greensboro
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017 The internationally renowned Greensboro Symphony (Music Director, Dmitry Sitkovetsky) launches their 58th season with an entirely new concept of experiencing classical music: Not So Classical - a hybrid film/live concert performance produced & directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Do...
Love Is In the Air - ABC Announces Valentine's Day Programming
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2017 Love is all around when classic Charlie Brown specials, ABC's comedies, “General Hospital” and “The Chew” celebrate the most romantic time of the year, Valentine's Day....
ABC Announces Fall Series Premiere Dates for 2016-17 Season
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2016 ABC will launch the 2016-17 season with a stable of returning hit shows and five new series to join the schedule. The premiere dates are listed below. All times listed are ET; new shows are listed in bold....
ABC Renews BLACK-ISH, THE GOLDBERGS & More; DR KEN, THE CATCH Among Cancellations
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017 Yesterday, ABC announced it new series pickups, renewal orders for current shows and cancellation of poorly performing series....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - New TNT Comedy CLAWS Starring Niecy Nash, Premieres 6/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2017 TNT's CLAWS is a midnight-dark, wickedly funny meditation on female badness set in a Central Florida nail salon...
Abrons Arts Center Announces Free Ticket Program for Veterans to Christina Masciotti's RAW BACON FROM POLAND
by A.A. Cristi - May 05, 2017 ...
Kevin Hart, CAPTAIN AMERICA Top PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2017 Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2016 The nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2017 were announced this morning at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....
Starry MAMMA MIA! Opens Tonight at The Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017 The Hollywood Bowl's production of Mamma Mia! begins tonight, July 28, at 8 PM and continues Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM....
ABC's 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' Up Week to Week by 20% in Adults 18-34 and Teens 12-17
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016 For the 3rd week in a row, ABC was Monday's No. 1 TV network in Total Viewers (9.3 million) while taking second in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5)....
ABC Rings in the Holidays with Series & Specials All Season Long
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2016 ABC will ring in the holidays with series and specials all season long, celebrating warmth, fun and family. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, ABC will be the place to go 'Home for the Holidays.'... |