BWW Reviews: Dynamic Dorothy Bishop Welcomes Worshipers to Her Celebrity Shrine at Metropolitan Room
by Andrew Martin - November 24, 2014 Dorothy Bishop has been called everything in cabaret circles from 'singularly outstanding' to 'proof that women can be drag queens, too.' And she's proven every adjective in between when displaying her talents over the last few seasons with her Dozen Divas Show, at a variety of spaces not just on th...
Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 8 - Cast Member Does Double Duty in PAGEANT and BEAUTIFUL, Plus BRIDGES and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2014 It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup. Today's SIPs come from the casts of KINKY BOOTS, ROCK OF AGES, WICKED, MATILDA, BEAUTIFUL, PAGEANT, LITTLE ME, NEWSIES, CINDERELLA, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, EVITA, BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and more!...
THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812's Grace McLean
by BWW Staff - November 15, 2013 In this week's edition, we caught up with Grace McLean, who is starring as 'Marya D' in Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812- currently playing at Kazino (259 West 45th Street)....
VIDEO: DESTINY'S CHILD Reunite in Michelle Williams Lyric Video 'Say Yes'
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2014 All three members of Destiny's Child members appear in the music video of Michelle Williams new single 'Say Yes', along with Beyoncé's sister Solange....
Beyonce Beats Dolly Parton's Grammy Nominations Record
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 06, 2014 Queen Bey is now the official queen of the Grammy Awards. The iconic 'Single Ladies' singer has just surpassed country music legend Dolly Parton's Grammy Award nominations record....
Pioneer Theatre Company to Stage DEATHTRAP, 3/28-4/12
by Tyler Peterson - March 07, 2014 Written in 1978, Deathtrap still holds the record for longest-running comedy thriller on Broadway. Sidney Bruhl is a playwright desperately in need of a hit. Just in time, a former student sends him the manuscript of his first play, a murder mystery called Deathtrap. Sidney smells a hit, but he's ne...
DB Woodside, Brendan Hines Join 4th Season of USA's SUITS
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2014 DB Woodside (“Parenthood”) and Brendan Hines (“Betrayal”) will join USA's top rated and critically-acclaimed original drama SUITS in a major multi-episode arc when the series returns this summer for its fourth season....
Alan Cumming, Laura Benanti & More Remind Helen Mirren 'She Cannot Sing'
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015 Alec Baldwin, who introduced the performance segment of the gala evening, told the crowd, 'Helen Mirren can do a lot of things. She can act. She speaks French. But there's one thing she cannot do. Helen Mirren cannot sing.'...
Bobby Newberry Releases First EP: THE NEWBERRY SPECIAL
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2014 Singer/Choreographer Bobby Newberry is scheduled to release his first EP, THE NEWBERRY SPECIAL, on Tuesday, February 18th....
SISTAS: THE MUSICAL to Air on BET on 10/27
by Nicole Rosky - October 25, 2013 The hit Off-Broadway musical, SISTAS recently celebrated its third year running at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of Broadway. Now the play is about to celebrate yet another milestone. On Sunday, October 27th a film version of the musical will air nationally, on BET at 1:00pm (EST), expanding the...
Queen Latifah Hosts THE HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS on CBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 14, 2014 The Hollywood Film Awards today announced that multi-talented Academy and Emmy Award-nominated, Golden Globe Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning musician and talk show host Queen Latifah will host the inaugural broadcast of the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS...
Warner/Chappell Music Extends Worldwide Publishing Agreement with Artist Terius Nash
by Caryn Robbins - August 05, 2014 Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp., today announced that it has extended its worldwide publishing agreement with songwriter, producer and recording artist Terius Nash ...
Nick Cannon to Produce, Star In Sequel to 2002's DRUMLINE for VH1
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2014 Nick Cannon will produce and co-star in the long-rumored sequel to the 2002 feature film DRUMLINE for VH1....
BET Networks Announces New & Returning Programming at Upfront Presentation
by Caryn Robbins - April 25, 2014 BET Networks, the #1 network for the African-American audience and a top 20 cable network among all adults 18-49, announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation....
VIDEO: Extended Trailer for The CW's JANE THE VIRGIN
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2014 The CW has debuted the extended trailer for its upcoming series JANE THE VIRGIN, airing Mondays at 9:00-10:00 P.M. this fall. Check it out below!...
Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim & More to Reunite for 'Ladies Night' at S0UL TRAIN 2014
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2014 It's ladies night at SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014! Today, CENTRIC announced that the Grammy Award-winning Queen Bee herself, Lil' Kim; Grammy Award-winning double platinum artist, Missy Elliott; and the first female solo rapper to ever go platinum, Da Brat, will join the list of all-star performers and pr...
SISTAS: THE MUSICAL Airs on BET Today
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2013 The hit Off-Broadway musical, SISTAS recently celebrated its third year running at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of Broadway. Now the play is about to celebrate yet another milestone. Today, October 27th a film version of the musical will air nationally, on BET at 1:00pm (EST), expanding the oppor...
CRAVING FOR TRAVEL Ends Off-Broadway Run this Weekend
by Tyler Peterson - February 07, 2014 Greg Edwards & Andy Sandberg's acclaimed two-actor, 30-character comedy about travel agents and the people they serve, Craving for Travel, now making its world premiere at the Peter J. Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC), will close as scheduled this Sunday, February 9. The play is commissioned ...
Glee-Cap: Tina in The Sky With Diamonds.
by Robert Lawlor - October 03, 2013 How's it feel, Gleeks? Having Glee back in your life? You feeling all the Beatles love, love, love from last week? Because, the Gleetlemania continues this week - Nah, nah, nah, nah - Hey Glee! Its Prom time at McKinley, because you know, Proms happen in October everywhere, yeah? Who will be crowned...
BWW Recap: Haley Turns 21... and Hilarity Ensues on MODERN FAMILY
by Matt Smith - December 11, 2014 It's Haley's 21st, and the adults (read: Claire) want to take her out to a bar to celebrate. In the midst of the celebration, when Haley pins her mother down on the subject of not being treated like an adult, Claire attempts to become her daughter's “friend,” to hilarious results. This was the best ...
VH1's TLC Biopic CRAZYSEXYCOOL Scores 4.5 Million Total Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2013 Last night's premiere of the highly anticipated VH1 Original Movie 'CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story' was 'No Scrub' in primetime, scoring as the highest rated telecast on VH1 in over five years....
Sommore, Arnez J, Tony Rock & Gary Owen to Bring TOP SHELF COMEDY TOUR to NJPAC, 1/30
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2014 Only tour stop in the metro area! Sommore, Arnez J., Tony Rock and Gary Owens: The Top Shelf Comedy Tour brings some of the greatest veteran comedians in the business together on one stage on Friday, January 30th 2015. Whether you like your comedy neat or on the rocks, this tour promises a night of ...
Photo Flash: First Look at ABC Family's Newest Comedies MYSTERY GIRLS and YOUNG & HUNGRY
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2014 ABC Family announced today the pick-up of two half-hour comedy series 'Mystery Girls,' starring and executive produced by Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, and 'Young & Hungry,' starring Emily Osment, from executive producer Ashley Tisdale. Production will commence on both series in Los Angeles in ear...
BWW Reviews: Versatile, Talented Vocalist Tracy Lynn Olivera Celebrates CD Release at Signature Theatre
by Jennifer Perry - February 06, 2014 Versatile is one way to describe Ms. Olivera's talent....
Tony Braxton to Star as Darlene Love in OWN's First Scripted Film MY NAME IS LOVE
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2014 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today six-time Grammy-winning artist and actress Toni Braxton is set to star as Darlene Love in the network's first scripted TV film 'My Name is Love: The Darlene Love Story.'... |