Review - The Little Mermaid: Sue Me, I Liked It
by Kristin Salaky - January 28, 2008 Although I was set to see The Little Mermaid shortly after its opening, an actor's absence due to illness resulted in the rescheduling of many press seats to later dates, which is why I'm posting this a good two and a half weeks after the big night. Live theatre, kiddies....
BET Networks Acquires THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW For Season Two
by Charlie Piane - June 01, 2010 BET Networks has acquired Debmar-Mercury's THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW for a second season in the U.S. this fall and has agreed to air the popular talk show on its international networks in the United Kingdom, Africa and the Middle East in 54 countries starting in July 2010. ...
Miss Abigail's Guide... Continues Talk-backs With Rachel Russo 1/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 03, 2011 Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...super fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'...
SOUND OFF: Hymns to Hims
by Robert Diamond - October 14, 2010 This week we are taking a listen to a stunning new release of a brand new Broadway score coming from one of the most celebrated and cherished American songwriting teams in Broadway and Hollywood history - if only for 'Cabaret' and 'New York, New York' if not everything else as well - the incandescen...
Terrell Owens Returns to the Gridiron for USA's Necessary Roughness 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2011 Terrell Owens, one of the top pro football players in recent history and probably the most electrifying personality in the sport, will guest star in the season finale of USA Network's hit series NECESSARY ROUGHNESS on Wednesday, September 14 at 10/9c....
Director, Teacher Heidi Helen Davis Passes Away at 60
by Kelsey Denette - December 20, 2011 Director, teacher and actress Heidi Helen Davis known for her work in Los Angeles at the Theatricum Botanicum, Mark Taper Forum, East West Players and Ensemble Studio Theatre has died. She was 60. Ms. Davis died December 15th at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles after a yearlong struggle with bre...
Single Ladies, Famous Food And More Return To VH1
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 28, 2011 VH1 is turning up the heat this summer with all-new series, returning favorites and unforgettable musical performances....
Miss Abigail's Guide... Continues Talk-backs With Rachel Russo 1/9
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2011 Last fall, 'Miss Abigail' came to town to teach New York's mingling singles, dating disasters and mating mavens how to date, mate and marry in a new play that Entertainment Weekly calls '...super fun and, in less than 90 minutes, the perfect romp for an evening out with friends.'...
Atkins Planning For Redgrave's Hopeful Return To The Stage
by Eddie Varley - August 07, 2009 The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye reports that Vanessa Redgrave is hopefully being slowly nudged back to the stage by her old friend Eileen Atkins in what has been called 'part of the healing process' following the loss of her daughter, Natasha Richardson....
BET Announces BORN TO DANCE: LAURIEANN GIBSON, Premieres 8/2
by Lauren Wolman - July 21, 2011 Hundreds of passionate, female dancers from coast to coast will answer the call, but there can only be one! Emmy award-nominated choreographer and creative director to the stars Laurieann Gibson, shares her expertise with many hopefuls as they embark on the moment of their lives in BORN TO DANCE: LA...
Brunstetter's OOHRAH Makes European Premiere 3/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 02, 2009 The European Premiere of a new play OOHRAH by Bekah Brunstetter Listen. There's nothin goin down over there. Anybody who's over there is just trainin' the new police. Playin' card games, accidentally settin' flares off and lightin' their own pants on fire. It's not a fuckin' video game, it's not Vi...
Tonya Pinkins Hosts Release Party for Her Book 'Get Over Yourself!,' Jan. 11
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2005 Tony-Award winner Tonya Pinkins will host a release party for her new book Get Over Yourself!: How to Drop the Drama and Claim the Life You Deserve on January 11th...
Nikki & Rich Release 'Everything' On Reprise Records This Summer
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2010 Sultry pop-soul newcomers Nikki & Rich will release their debut album, entitled Everything, this summer on Reprise Records....
VH1 To Launch Six New Series In March And April
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011 Spring fever is coming 'atchoo' on VH1 with six new series set to premiere in March and April 2011 followed by some summer lovin' with VH1's 'Tough Love' guru Steve Ward. March madness kicks off with three new series 'Ton of Cash,' 'Love & Hip Hop' and 'Beverly Hills Fabulous' followed by 'Audrina,'...
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Presents "So You Think You Want to Be In Love?" With Greg Behrendt & Amiira Ruotola 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2009 Best selling author, television host, musician and comedian Greg Behrendt, along with his wife and co-author/producer, Amiira Ruotola, bring a voice of reason and inspiration to all of us negotiating, and sometimes drowning in, the treacherous waters of romantic relationships in their lecture, So Yo...
Review: 'Merrily' Rolls Into Tedium
by Eugene Lovendusky - April 15, 2007 To close their 37th season, TheatreWorks tackles 'Merrily We Roll Along,' the self-proclaimed Broadway flop. They deserve a pat on the back. Just don't do it again....
SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Estimates: April 29-May 1, 2011
by Lauren Wolman - May 01, 2011 Weekend movie box office estimates: April 29-May 1, 2011. ...
Oxygen Media Greenlights All-New Docu Series
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2011 Oxygen Media has announced a green light for 'The Next Big Thing (wt),' developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, which will follow star-maker and music coach Trapper Felides as he trains a group of triple-threat performers for their big break into show business....
Laurieanne Gibson's BORN TO DANCE Premieres on BET in August
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2011 Hundreds of passionate, eager dancers from coast to coast will answer the call, but there can only be one! Premier celebrity choreographer and creative director to the stars Laurieann Gibson shares her expertise with many hopefuls as they embark on the moment of their lives in BORN TO DANCE: LAURIEA...
Spike TV Picks Up New Original Series InkMasters and Car Boss
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 16, 2011 Spike TV has ordered two new, unscripted series, 'InkMasters' and 'Car Boss,' that further the network's mission to broaden its audience, it was announced today by Sharon Levy, Spike TV's executive vice president, original series and animation....
Just Another Man: Getting Ready in Las Vegas
by Ellen Sterling - June 13, 2007 Las Vegas entertainment is unique for many reasons. One of those is that a performer can be a big star here - huge - and, outside the city's environs, no one really knows too much about his or her work. Clint Holmes is such a performer. ...
Bravo's MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER Earns Series High Ratings
by Nicole Rosky - October 20, 2010 Bravo takes a bite out of the big apple as 'The Millionaire Matchmaker' scored its highest rated season premiere among all key demos, according to Nielsen Media Research. The season four premiere delivered 1.3 million total viewers and 874,000 adults 18-49, marking double-digit growth with a 15 perc...
BWW Reviews: Creede Repertory Theatre's ROAD TO MECCA - A Triumph!
by Michael Mulhern - November 04, 2011 Quite honestly this is one of the most tender and touching shows I have ever had the pleasure of seeing....
Review - A Small Fire
by Ben Peltz - January 12, 2011 The old showbiz adage about always leavin' 'em wanting more isn't always the best advice, as exemplified Adam Bock's fascinating, understated and, in the end, frustratingly incomplete, A Small Fire. In his usual fashion, especially when teamed up, as he is here, with director Tripp Cullman, Bock ta...
The Style Network Launches 'Makeover Mondays' 10/17
by Kelsey Denette - October 04, 2011 It's time to clear out the clutter and spruce up the fall wardrobe because The Style Network is launching an all-new 'Makeover Monday' with 'Clean House New York,' a spin-off of its popular home makeover series, and the return of the hit fashion intervention show 'How Do I Look?' on Monday, October ... |