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SEDUCED AND ABANDONED, Alec Baldwin's Quest to Make a Movie, to Premiere on HBO
by Caryn Robbins - October 14, 2013

The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts MONDAY, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....


The City of Los Angeles Honors Carol Burnett With 'Carol Burnett Square,' 4/18
by Kelsey Denette - April 11, 2013

Carol Burnett, award-winning actress, comedienne and best-selling author, will be honored by the City of Los Angeles for her lifetime achievements in the entertainment industry on Thursday, April 18 with the naming of Carol Burnett Square, at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Selma Avenue....


Melissa Joan Hart & More Pay Tribute to James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2014

Yesterday celebrities took to Twitter to pay homage to the late actor....


Gerard Canonico and More Set for York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading of A GIRL CALLED VINCENT Today
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2013

The York Theatre Company, launches the NEODevelopmental Reading Series with the workshop presentation of the new musical, A Girl Called Vincent, based on the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay, with music written and composed by Carmel Dean, directed by Dick Scanlon and music direction by Charity Wic...


Madonna's MDNA Show to Be Released on DVD/Blu-ray 8/27
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2013

Madonna's groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, controversial and visually stunning MDNA concert will be available in the US on August 27 th (August 26 th globally), it was announced today by Universal Music....


BWW Interviews: PORGY & BESS Actors Show the Heart of Milwaukee Theater
by Caroline Campana - May 23, 2013

When you talk to anyone involved in Milwaukee theater, they will tell you it's something special. Milwaukee is one of those towns where the actors are ready to take on any challenge and the actors was to be challenged. !...


Southwark Playhouse Presents THE ONLY TRUE HISTORY OF LIZZIE FINN, Now thru July 27
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2012

Southway Playhouse's Main House presents the premiere of Sebastian Barry's THE ONLY TRUE HISTORY OF LIZZIE FLINN for a four week engagement beginning tonight, June 21. The show is directed by Critic's Circle Award Winner Blanche McIntyre. Performances will run tonight, June 21 - July 27, Monday thro...


Suzana Stankovic Presents PRODUCING YOUR OWN SHOW Talk to Benefit Dog Charity Today, May 6
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2012

Artist-entrepreneur Suzana Stankovic presents the talk Producing Your Own Show: Owning Your Voice & Manifesting Your Vision, a special talk for artists of all disciplines and backgrounds, today May 6, 2012 - 3:00-7:00pm followed by a Q&A at Vlada Lounge in New York City....


BWW Reviews: First Stage Sings 'Get Your Shrek On!'
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - October 15, 2013

Get your Shrek on with a set of those tiny, tree like buds the lovable ogre Shrek sprouts on his glamorous green head. Milwaukee's First Stage makes the ears available in their Todd Wehr Theater lobby when the company presents, Shrek,The Musical to open their 2013-2014 season. The fairy tale charact...


SAG-AFTRA to Hold First National Bi-Coastal Well Woman Live Stream and Health Expo, 10/18
by Sierra Fox - October 16, 2012

The National Healthcare SafteyNet and the National Women's Committees of SAG-AFTRA and the SAG Foundation will be holding the first national WELL WOMAN Live Stream Panel Discussion and Health Expo on Thursday, October 18 at the SAG Foundation Actors Center. SAG-AFTRA members can attend the panel dis...


DOCUDAY NEW YORK, Fred Armisen, Tina Fey and More Set for Paley Center NY, Feb 2013
by TV News Desk - February 12, 2013

Paley Center NY has announced some February 2013 programming updates, including DocuDay New York 2013 (see all the Academy Award-nominated documentaries) and more. Scroll below for details!...


Lacey Lafferty Shares Daughter's Story of Life-Threatening Heart Problem in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - August 01, 2013

Lacey Lynn is an average little girl who has been very physically active throughout her life. She has always been able to skip, jump, or run. She always feels good about herself; but little did she know that there was already a problem with her heart....


BWW Review: NOT JENNY World Premiere at Bridge Rep
by Nancy Grossman - December 13, 2013

NOT JENNY is not a holiday show, but its pay-what-you-can admission policy is Bridge Repertory Theater of Boston's gift to the city. MJ Halberstadt's world premiere play is a dark comedy with characters who would be at home in an Edward Albee or Tracy Letts vehicle....


SEDUCED AND ABANDONED, Alec Baldwin's Quest to Make a Movie, Premieres on HBO Today
by TV News Desk - October 28, 2013

The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts tonight, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....


'Stumbling Through the Dark' Shares Lessons from Widowhood
by Christina Mancuso - April 26, 2013

In her new book, "Stumbling Through the Dark" author Thelma Zirkelbach shares the lessons she learned in surviving widowhood....


SAG-AFTRA to Hold First National Bi-Coastal Well Woman Live Stream and Health Expo, 10/18
by Sierra Fox - October 16, 2012

The National Healthcare SafteyNet and the National Women's Committees of SAG-AFTRA and the SAG Foundation will be holding the first national WELL WOMAN Live Stream Panel Discussion and Health Expo on Thursday, October 18 at the SAG Foundation Actors Center. SAG-AFTRA members can attend the panel dis...


VIDEO: 'Fresh Prince' Star Alfonso Ribeiro Remembers James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2014

In an exclusive interview with TMZ, actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed the TV son of late actor James Avery 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air', spoke about fond memories he had of his time spent with the actor....


Open Books to Release REEL ROY REVIEWS, VOL. 1: KEEPIN' IT REAL
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014

Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real, a book of Roy Sextons movie reviews is going to be released on February 28. You can find out more at this link: http://www.open-bks.com/library/moderns/reel-roy-reviews/about-book.html...


HBO to Exclusively Debut Moving Documentary OPEN HEART, 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2013

OPEN HEART, spotlighting an Italian cardiologist in Northern Sudan as he fights to save young patients who have traveled from Rwanda for this high-risk procedure, debuts MONDAY, OCT. 14 (10:20-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....


Author Elie Wiesel Featured on OWN's SUPER SOUL SUNDAY Today
by TV News Desk - December 09, 2012

Oprah Winfrey will sit down with Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times best-selling author Elie Wiesel on the Emmy(R) Award-winning series SUPER SOUL SUNDAY in an all-new episode 'Oprah and Nobel Prize Winner Elie Wiesel: Living with an Open Heart' premiering today, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. ET...


Roy Sexton's REEL ROY REVIEWS to be Released 2/28
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2014

Roy Sexton's first book Reel Roy Reviews, Vol. 1: Keepin' It Real is set for release on the Open Books imprint February 28, 2014. Sexton, a resident of Saline/Ann Arbor, launched his entertainment blog of the same name (www.reelroyreviews.com) on Independence Day in 2012 and, nearly two years later,...


Madonna's MDNA Show Released on DVD/Blu-ray Today
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

Madonna's groundbreaking, critically acclaimed, controversial and visually stunning MDNA concert will be available in the US today, August 27th (August 26 th globally), it was announced today by Universal Music....


Author Shares Battle With PTSD After Car Accident in SURVIVAL OF THE HEART
by Christina Mancuso - June 12, 2013

Survival of the Heart, Tragedy of the Mind is a daring autobiography and a roadmap to discovering happiness. The novel tells the life story of retired school administrator, Dwight N. Wood Sr. and his battle with depression, PTSD, a heart condition and the law. Wood believes that no matter what an in...


HBO to Exclusively Debut Documentary OPEN HEART Today
by TV News Desk - October 14, 2013

Heart disease is often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle in the West, but in Sub-Saharan Africa treatable maladies such as strep throat can lead to rheumatic fever that causes heart damage, especially in young children and teenagers. Though it is invasive, dangerous and prohibitively expensive,...


Will Smith Pays Tribute to 'Fresh Prince' Co-Star James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2014

Actor Will Smith used his official Facebook page to pay tribute to his fictional TV Uncle, James Avery, who passed away last week at the age of 68....






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