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Comedian Jim Jeffries Headed to PlayhouseSquare, 1/7
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2013 Actor-writer-producer-comedian Jim Jefferies will make his first PlayhouseSquare appearance Sat., June 7 at 8 pm in the Ohio Theatre as part of his 31-city 'Day Streaming' Tour....
Disney Theatrical Productions Bringing THE MUPPETS to Broadway in Live Stage Show?
by Nicole Rosky - June 11, 2013 According to Variety, Disney Theatrical Productions is exploring the idea of briging a live stage show featuring the Muppets to Broadway. A showcase was held on May 31 at the New Amsterdam Theatre with direction by Alex Timbers. Over 85 Muppets were used in the experimental project, which was held t...
THE FRENCH & KAT SHOW to Play the Metropolitan Room, 2/8-9
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2014 Renowned Broadway star Frenchie Davis, seen in RENT on Broadway, American Idol and The Voice, stars in her very own Cabaret Show at The Metropolitan Room....
FX's TOTALLY BIASED to Go From Weekly to Nightly Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2013 FX has gotten decidedly more biased, taking its late night comedy series Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell from weekly to a five-night a week late night strip this Fall with the launch of FXX. It was announced today by Nick Grad, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, FX Netwo...
Review Roundup: CHOIR BOY Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Review Roundups - July 02, 2013 Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy, the new play featuring gospel music directed by Trip Cullman opens tonight, July 2 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II. Let's see what the critics had to say......
Nia Long Joins WEtv's THE DIVIDE
by TV News Desk - December 13, 2013 Deadline reports that Nia Long has signed on for WEtv's first original scripted series legal drama THE DIVIDE....
Jacki Weaver and Julian Sands Join SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Film
by Kelsey Denette - May 06, 2013 Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name. Sands' previous films include The Girl with the D...
'Book of Mormon's Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells Reflect on TV Journey
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2013 In an interview with Variety, former BOOK OF MORMON stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reflected on their recent TV sitcom experiences....
THE LOVE BOATS Musical Aims for Vegas in 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2013 Variety reports that a new stage musical based on the TV series The Love Boat is aiming for a 2014 opening in Las Vegas. THE LOVE BOATS -- which carries the same title as Jeraldine Saunders' original, risque '70s book -- is still searching for a creative team....
Goodspeed and Universal to Bring HOLIDAY INN to the Stage, Fall 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013 Variety reports that Paramount's 1942 movie musical HOLIDAY INN will premiere onstage next fall at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut. The musical will be produced via Universal Stage Productions -- known for its work with Broadway's Wicked, Billy Elliot, Bring It On and Porgy and Bess....
Review Roundup: CHOIR BOY Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Review Roundups - July 02, 2013 Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy, the new play featuring gospel music directed by Trip Cullman opens tonight, July 2 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II. Let's see what the critics had to say......
FX Picks Up Period Executioner Pilot from SONS OF ANARCHY Creator
by Tyler Peterson - December 12, 2013 According to Deadline, the network has ordered Sutter's latest project Imagine TV's Brian Grazer, THE BASTARD EXECUTIONER, to pilot. 'EXECUTIONER' 'tells the story of a warrior knight in King Edward III's charge who is broken by the ravages of war and vows to lay down his sword. But when that violen...
Tony Nominee Meg Bussert, Leenya Rideout, and More Set for TWO LEGIT TO QUIT
by Samantha Vega - April 02, 2013 Tony Nominee Meg Bussert (Camelot, Brigadoon, The Music Man), Leenya Rideout (Company, War Horse, Cyrano de Bergerac), and Drama Desk nominee Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love) are among the artists set to perform in Two Legit to Quit: a Riff- Free Evening May 14th at the Laurie Beechman....
Review Roundup: Re-Imagined SIDE SHOW at La Jolla Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - November 19, 2013 Let's see what the critics had to say......
THE GODDESS to Host Marriage Talkbacks, 10/10-11/3
by Tyler Peterson - September 30, 2013 The new play "The Goddess," which pointedly asks if monogamy is the essential ingredient of marriage, will host several talk-backs about marriage and open relationships during its four-week run from October 10 to November 3....
FX Closes First-Look Deal with Sacha Baron Cohen's Four By Two; Orders ALI G: REZURECTION for 2014
by TV News Desk - November 01, 2013 FX Productions (FXP) has closed a first-look TV deal with Sacha Baron Cohen's production company, Four By Two, and FXX has ordered Ali G: Rezurection to begin airing in early 2014. Ali G: Rezurection includes every episode of Da Ali G Show with new, original introductions starring Baron Cohen, along...
FX to Premiere Third Season of WILFRED, 6/20
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2013 Today FX announced that the third season of its original comedy series WILFRED will premiere on Thursday, June 20. Viewers will be treated to two new episodes airing back-to-back at 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM ET/PT for the first two weeks of the season...
Jacki Weaver, Julian Sands Join Cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Feature Film
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2013 Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name....
THE JUNGLE BOOK to Travel Overseas Before Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - July 22, 2013 Playing at 99% of capacity and poised to become the best selling musical in Goodman Theatre history, The Jungle Book recently extended by popular demand through August 18-marking the first time that three extension weeks have been added to a production in the Goodman's home on Dearborn Street. Now t...
A THREE TENOR CHRISTMAS Comes to Don't Tell Mama, 12/13
by Nicole Rosky - November 03, 2013 Bill Brooks, Edd Clark and Steven Tharp return in December with A Three Tenor Christmas! There will be 2 shows, Friday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 15th at 3:00 p.m., at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th Street, NY, NY (between 8th & 9th avenues). There will be a $15 cover ($10 for ...
I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER ON BROADWAY Cancels Run at 777 Theatre Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2013 According to Variety, Tucker Max's I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER ON BROADWAY's off-Broadway run at 777 Theatre has been cancelled. The show was set to open yesterday, July 5, 2013. A rep for the show said all tickets had been refunded....
FX Sets January Premiere Dates for JUSTIFIED, ARCHER & New Animated Series CHOZEN
by Tyler Peterson - November 05, 2013 FX has locked down the January premiere dates of its original series including the Emmy Award-winning drama Justified, the hit animated comedy Archer, and its new animated comedy Chozen, which had been scheduled to run on FXX but now will be paired with Archer for a Monday night animation block. Wit...
Comedian Jim Jefferies Announces 'Day Streaming' 31-City Tour, Spring 2014
by Christina Mancuso - December 11, 2013 Actor, writer, producer, and comedian Jim Jefferies announces his new live tour 'Day Streaming' set to stop at 31 cities during Spring 2014, including Cincinnati's Music Hall Ballroom on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM. 'Day Streaming' will be Jefferies first full North American tour and kicks of...
Meryl Streep To Be Honored with O'Neill Center's Monte Cristo Award
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2013 Variety reports that Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated stage and screen powerhouse Meryl Streep will receive the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's annual Monte Cristo award for her distinguished contributions to theater. Streep will be presented the Monte Cristo award by actor and Yale School of Drama ...
Goodspeed and Universal to Bring HOLIDAY INN to the Stage, Fall 2014
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2013 Variety reports that Paramount's 1942 movie musical HOLIDAY INN will premiere onstage next fall at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut. The musical will be produced via Universal Stage Productions -- known for its work with Broadway's Wicked, Billy Elliot, Bring It On and Porgy and Bess.... |