Bobby Lopez to Pen Comedy Project for ABC Studios
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2012 As first reported on Deadline.com, Book Of Mormon co-creator Bobby Lopez has just signed a blind script deal with ABC Studios to write an upcoming comedy project for the network. ...
IDOL's Jennifer Lopez Reveals 'It's Maybe Time For Me To Go'
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL judge Jennifer Lopez appeared on this morning's Today show via satellite, to promote her upcoming film Ice Age: Continental Drift. During the appearance, Today's Natalie Morales asked the singer about her plans to return to the FOX reality show....
STAGE TUBE: THE BOOK OF MORMON Gets Jewish Makeover!
by Nicole Rosky - March 01, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON with book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, revovles around two Moromn missionaries whose faith get tested as they find themselves in far-way Uganda. In the hilarious video below, the musical gets a makeover with a Jewish twist- titled 'The Book of Pur...
Jennifer Lopez to Develop Drama for ABC Family
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2012 As first reported in The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Lopez is developing a drama project for ABC Family under her Nuyorican Productions company. The hourlong project will follow a lesbian couple and their children who take a teenager into their home....
STAGE TUBE: Backstage with THE BOOK OF MORMON!
by Nicole Rosky - November 08, 2011 THE BOOK OF MORMON features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. The production is choreographed by Casey Nicholaw and is directed by Nicholaw and Parker. THE BOOK OF MORMON plays on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). In the video below, FOX...
Photo Coverage: Inside THE BOOK OF MORMON's Fan Performance!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - June 07, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, just yesterday gave a free fan performance for entrants of the show's wildly popular ticket lottery. The performance also marked the final show for Josh Gad, who has been replaced Jared Gertner as Elder Cunningham. BroadwayWorld ...
Bobby Lopez to Pen Comedy Project for ABC Studios
by Caryn Robbins - February 22, 2012 As first reported on Deadline.com, Book Of Mormon co-creator Bobby Lopez has just signed a blind script deal with ABC Studios to write an upcoming comedy project for the network. ...
Twitter Watch: Robert Lopez- 'Going to help write an episode of South Park!
by BWW - October 18, 2011 On Twitter Watch, Robert Lopez wrote 'Going to LA tomorrow to help write an episode of South Park! THE BOOK OF MORMON is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Book (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Direction (C...
THE BOOK OF MORMON's Andrew Rannells to Headline Ryan Murphy, Allison Adler NBC Comedy
by Kelsey Denette - January 18, 2012 Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells, currently starring on Broadway in THE BOOK OF MORMON, has signed on to a new comedy from GLEE's Ryan Murphy and Allison Adler....
Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Continue Development of UP HERE
by Kelsey Denette - October 27, 2011 With wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez has written Finding Nemo The Musical and songs for Winnie the Pooh (Disney feature animation, 2011). Today BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the pair are continuing work on another collaboration - UP HERE, an original musical. ...
George Lopez Comes to Morrison Center, 2/18
by Kelsey Denette - January 09, 2012 George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez's return to series television after co-creating, writing, p...
STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Lopez New Video DANCE AGAIN Feat. Pitbull
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012 Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and producer RedOne teamed up, once again on 'Dance Again' a new single from the international superstar. The video of Lopez's 'Dance Again' featuring Pitbull premiered last night on AMERICAN IDOL....
MORMON's Josh Gad To Appear On Modern Family Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2011 THE BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad will guest star in the next episode of 'Modern Family,' entitled 'Punkin Chunkin' and airing tonight, November 23 (9:00 PM ET) on the ABC Television Network....
STAGE TUBE: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Stephen Oremus Accept BOOK OF MORMON Grammy!
by Nicole Rosky - February 13, 2012 The 2012 Grammy Awards were last night, and the nominees for 'Best Musical Theater Album' were THE BOOK OF MORMON, ANYTHING GOES, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. This year's winner was THE BOOK OF MORMON, and you can check out the acceptance speech from Trey Parker, Robert Lope...
TV Flashback: Opening Night of THE BOOK OF MORMON! Happy First Anniversary!
by Robert Diamond - March 24, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON opened one year ago tonight on, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre to RAVE reviews. Here's a look back at the cast and creative team at the opening night after party at Gotham Hall in New York City!...
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to the Civic Center, January 2013
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2012 The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced the National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play a strictly limited engagement at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Jan. 24-Feb. 3 as part of the 2012-2013 Willis Broadway Series....
Andrew Rannells-Led Comedy Gets the Green Light from NBC
by Kelsey Denette - January 27, 2012 Today, Deadline.com revealed that the show has been greenlit by NBC, adding that the series now has a title: 'The New Normal.'...
STAGE TUBE: IDOL Judge Jennifer Lopez Introduces Her Kohl's Fashion Line
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2011 Global entertainer and fashion icon, Jennifer Lopez, unveiled her exclusive, contemporary lifestyle collection at Kohl's and Kohls.com on September 8. She recently discussed her personal style and showcased the Jennifer Lopez lifestyle collection, on video, live from Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, CT. ...
STAGE TUBE: Josh Gad Talks THE BOOK OF MORMON on CHELSEA LATELY
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON's Tony nominee Josh Gad just visited 'Chelsea Lately' last night, March 13, where he chatted about starring in the hit musical, being mistaken for John Belushi, and more. Click below to check out the full interview!...
MTV Picks Up Latina Comedy From Jennifer Lopez
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2011 As first reported by the Hollywood Reporter, MYV has picked up a new half-hour comedy series which will be written by 'Work It' author Grace Parra and is produced by singer Jennifer Lopez's Nuyorican Productions...
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Play Friday Matinees
by Kelsey Denette - June 05, 2012 THE BOOK OF MORMON, the new Broadway musical from the creators of "South Park" and the co-creator of Avenue Q announces an updated performance schedule beginning the week of June 4 at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). ...
THE BOOK OF MORMON Sells Out Three-Week Denver Engagement in Hours
by Jessica Lewis - January 23, 2012 The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Denver Center Attractions have confirmed today that show show sold out its three-week engagement within 5 hours after tickets went on sale yesterday, January 24 at 10am. THE BOOK OF MORMO...
Jennifer Lopez to Leave AMERICAN IDOL?
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2012 In an interview with E!'s Marc Malkin, AMERICAN IDOL judge Jennifer Lopez hints that this year's judging stint on the FOX singing competition could be her last. The actress/singer, who was just named one of the most powerful celebrities by Forbes magazine, reveals that her days on Idol are numbered....
HBO to Debut GEORGE LOPEZ: IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU, 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - May 02, 2012 An HBO favorite returns this summer for his third live solo stand-up special on the network when GEORGE LOPEZ: IT'S NOT ME, IT'S YOU debuts SATURDAY, JULY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT). ...
StarKid's Lauren Lopez: How To Launch A Starship And Keep It Flying
by Oliver Oliveros - March 05, 2012 Do you remember your college theater days? How many friends from your drama club have you kept in contact with? Ask these questions to University of Michigan alumna Lauren Lopez; we bet her quick answer would be 'mostly all of them.' For Lopez and her former college theater buddies, who include GLE... |