ABC Talent & Casting Announce Winner of 2017 Digital Talent Competition
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2017 ABC Talent and Casting today announced Sabrina Texidor, originally from West Hartford, Connecticut, as the 2017 winner of the ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition in the U.S. The announcement follows a contest that garnered submissions from actors across the United States....
VIDEO: First Listen - Bebe Rexha Sings New Pasek & Paul Song from A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2017 Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Warner Horizon announced today that singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha will open A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! with a performance of the new song Count on Christmas. A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! airs Sunday, Dec. 17 (7:00-10:00 ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Check out Bebe Rexha...
Grammy- & Emmy-Nominated Pop Icon Katy Perry Set to Judge on ABC's AMERICAN IDOL
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2017 At today's upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City, ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced that Grammy- and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry is set to judge the next generation of artists on ABC's revival of the beloved music competition series “American Ido...
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...
Hot Topic & ABC Reveal Exclusive ONCE UPON A TIME Fashion Collection
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2016 Hot Topic partners with ABC Studios to reveal an exclusive fashion collection based on the popular fantasy series, Once Upon a Time. New episodes of the sixth season of Once Upon a Time air SUNDAYS (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network....
Disney/ABC Welcomes Writers from Various Backgrounds to 2017 Writing Program
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2017 Now in its 28th year, the Disney|ABC Television Group has selected eight writers for their 2017 Writing Program to start Monday, February 6....
Comedian Joel McHale Makes Treasure Island Debut 5/26
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2017 Comedian, satirist and TV star Joel McHale will make his Treasure Island debut May 26 at 9 p.m. ...
ABC Announces 'Spooktacular' Halloween Programming Throughout October
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2016 Halloween is 'spooktacular' as the entire roster of ABC comedies, as well as “The Chew,” “General Hospital” and more, celebrate everyone's favorite scary holiday. Other highlights include the holiday classic “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” celebrating its 50th anniversary....
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....
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....
Thom Sesma, Greg Watanabe and More Lead A SINGLE SHARD, Beginning Tonight at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 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....
Landmark Documentary DIANA, OUR MOTHER: HER LIFE AND LEGACY Debuts on HBO 7/24
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2017 The landmark documentary DIANA, OUR MOTHER: HER LIFE AND LEGACY, celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the 20th year since her tragic death, debuts MONDAY, JULY 24(10:00-11:05 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO....
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....
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...
All-Star Cast of Celebrities Set for Season Two of ABC's THE $100,000 PYRAMID
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2017 The iconic Pyramid is back when it returns SUNDAY, JUNE 11 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network....
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....
TNT Orders Dark Dramedy CLAWS, Starring Niecy Nash & Harold Perrineau
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2016 ...
VIDEO: Ken Jeong Plays 'Turn and Face the Music' on TONIGHT SHOW
by - September 23, 2016 On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Ken Jeong and Jimmy took turns dramatically reading lines they've never seen before dancing to a tune they've never heard. Later, the actor talks about the new season of ABC's DR. KEN. ...
Award-Winning Web Series SORRY ARI Covers HAMILTON-Mania in LA
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2017 The new 'Sorry, Ari' episode, premiering Tuesday, September 5th tackles the HAMILTON craze that has taken over Los Angeles....
Greensboro Symphony to Welcome Ken Jeong for NOT SO CLASSICAL at Carolina Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 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 ...
Suzy Nakamura to be Featured in Reading of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Pasadena Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - March 10, 2017 The Pasadena Playhouse (Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director) continues it FOUR BY TENN: A TENNESSEE WILLIAMS READING SERIES in celebration of Tennessee Williams with CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Performed in association with East West Players and directed by Snehal Desai, the reading will feature S...
GREATEST SHOWMAN Will Air First-Ever Live Theatrical Commercial During A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017 Holiday Tentpole The Greatest Showman To Unveil Grand-Scale Commercial LIVE. During Three-Hour Live Musical Event A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!, Sunday, December 17, on FOX....
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 ...
Grace Parra & Stephen Guarino Named Co-Directors for 2018 CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017 CBS today announced the co-directors and the head writers for the 2018 CBS DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOWCASE. Grace Parra ( The Nightly Show ) and Stephen Guarino (I'M DYING UP HERE) will co-direct with Nahreen Tarzi and Chris Eckert serving as the head writers. All four are previous participants of the CBS...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops by JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2016 ABC welcomes Lin-Manuel Miranda, the famed Tony Award-winning creator of the Broadway mega-hit Hamilton, as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this evening, November 11th.... |