ABC's THE MUPPETS Hits a 4-Week High in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - November 04, 2015 At 8:00 p.m., ABC's “The Muppets” beat its freshman Fox comedy competition by 40% in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5 vs. 1.0/3 for “Grandfathered”)....
VIDEO: First Look - Rupert Grint Stars in New Crackle Original Series SNATCH
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2017 Crackle, Sony's streaming network, today released a trailer for the network's highly anticipated scripted original, SNATCH starring Rupert Grint...
TV Exclusive: Erika Christensen & Ed Westwick Chat WICKED CITY Killer Couple
by Matt Tamanini - November 03, 2015 In tonight's episode of ABC's new anthology drama WICKED CITY, serial killer Kent looks to take his relationship with single mom Betty to the next level, in more ways than one. Recently, I talked with Ed Westwick (GOSSIP GIRL) and Erika Christensen (PARENTHOOD) about the bizarre love story of these ...
HIS AND HIS Cabaret to Salute Jerry Herman at Pride Films and Plays
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017 The second installment of Pride Films and Plays' His & His.' cabaret series will be performed on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, February 14 in The Broadway at the Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway. The His and His series follows the development of LGBT characters on Broadway, and celebrates the artist...
ABC Renews MISTRESSES for Fourth Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 25, 2015 Based on the hit UK television series of the same name, “Mistresses” will return for a fourth season in 2016. ABC has ordered 13 episodes of the ABC Studios series which is executive-produced by Rina Mimoun, KJ Steinberg, Robert Sertner and Douglas Rae and stars Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes, Jes Macal...
Refuge Theatre Project's HIGH FIDELITY to Return in Wicker Park
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016 A venue has been announced for the remount of Refuge Theatre Project's enormously successful 2016 production of High Fidelity: The Musical....
Athletes, Celebs & Music Superstars Set to Present at 49TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2015 Country Music's Biggest Night attracts a diverse audience at home as well as the podium with actors, athletes, celebrities, and Country stars announcing winners and presenting trophies during "The 49th Annual CMA Awards" airing live WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) and airing on the ABC T...
Refuge Theatre To Stage THE SPITFIRE GRILL In A Working Diner
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2018 Refuge Theatre Project, the three-year-old company that staged HIGH FIDELITY: THE MUSICAL twice in makeshift record stores, BARE: A POP OPERA in a church sanctuary and LYSISTRATA JONES in a gymnasium; will continue its practice of performing in found spaces with THE SPITFIRE GRILL, opening on March ...
Three Holiday shows at Pride Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2016 Pride Films and Plays celebrates its first holiday season in the Pride Arts Center with three special LGBT-themed cabaret/musical variety events in December. All three events will be staged in The Broadway, at 4139 N. Broadway....
Dallas Opera to Break Hearts with LA TRAVIATA
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2017 The Dallas Opera is proud to present the second mainstage production of the 2017-2018 Motives Unmasked! Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening on Friday, October 27, 2017 (The Amy and Vernon Faulconer Performance) at 7:30 p.m.in the Margot and Bill Winspear O...
THE PROCRASTINATOR'S CABARET Set for Found Theatare, 10/23-24
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015 In 1993 two freshmen actors met in an art class and dreamed of one day singing together. Twenty-two years later these two self-described "procrastinator's" finally share the stage for an energetic and joyful evening of music and anecdotes from a lifetime of friendship and planning....
BROADWAY AT THE BROADWAY Set for Pride Month at PFP
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017 The fourth installment of Pride Films and Plays' His & His.' cabaret series - entitled 'Broadway at the Broadway' will be performed on Thursday, June 8 in The Broadway at the Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway. The His and His series follows the development of LGBT characters on Broadway, and cele...
New Original YouTube Series SING IT! Premieres 5/25; Watch Trailer!
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2016 SING IT! is a new weekly, 10-episode, scripted comedy series from Fine Brothers Entertainment and Mandeville Films that lovingly satirizes the reality singing competitions that have become a centerpiece of pop culture....
THE PROCRASTINATOR'S CABARET Set for Found Theatare, 10/23-24
by Tyler Peterson - September 21, 2015 In 1993 two freshmen actors met in an art class and dreamed of one day singing together. Twenty-two years later these two self-described "procrastinator's" finally share the stage for an energetic and joyful evening of music and anecdotes from a lifetime of friendship and planning....
Rupert Grint to Lead Crackle Original Drama SNATCH, Based on Popular Film
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016 Crackle, Sony's streaming network, today announced that Rupert Grint, most known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise, will star in the network's new scripted drama series, SNATCH based on the wildly popular movie of the same name....
ALADDIN Finds Princess, Genie, Villains and Band of Thieves for National Tour; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017 Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago have announced full casting for the eagerly-anticipated North American tour of Disney's Aladdin, which begins rehearsals in Chicago on Monday, February 27....
Porchlight's Final New Faces Sing Broadway Of The 2017 - 2018 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2018 Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the final production in its 2017 - 2018 season of Chicago's hit musical revue series, New Faces Sing Broadway. New Faces Sing Broadway 1975, hosted by Donica Lynn with direction by Christopher Pazdernik and music dire...
Dallas Opera to Break Hearts with LA TRAVIATA
by Julie Musbach - October 11, 2017 The Dallas Opera is proud to present the second mainstage production of the 2017-2018 Motives Unmasked! Season: Giuseppe Verdi's tender and bittersweet romance, LA TRAVIATA, opening on Friday, October 27, 2017 (The Amy and Vernon Faulconer Performance) at 7:30 p.m.in the Margot and Bill Winspear O...
VIDEO: Crackle Shares First Look at SUPERMANSION Season Two, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017 Crackle, Sony's streaming service, has shared a brand new first look clip for the highly-anticipated second season of the Emmy(R)-nominated SUPERMANSION....
Chicago Theatre Workshop Announces WICKED CITY Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2016 Chicago Theatre Workshop's inaugural season will open with the Chicago premiere of Wicked City by Chad Beguelin (book and lyrics) and music by Matthew Sklar (music), the Tony-Award nominated writers of Elfand The Wedding Singer. ...
2016 Program Writers Join Disney/ABC Ranks 2.1
by Caryn Robbins - January 28, 2016 Now in its 27th year, the Disney|ABC Television Group Writing Program will launch the 2016 group of eight writers on Monday, February 1....
ABC Family, ABC Studios & ABC Signature Sign Development Deal with McG's Wonderland Sound & Vision
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2015 ABC Family, ABC Studios and ABC Signature have inked a two-year deal with McG of Wonderland Sound & Vision. Under the deal, he will direct and develop scripted drama and comedy series and produce digital content for various platforms. ABC Family is becoming Freeform in January 2016....
Photo Flash: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2018 Producers John Lant and Cornell Christianson with ICFB Productions are pleased to announce the Off-Broadway premiere of IT CAME FROM BEYOND, a 1950's sci-fi, musical comedy with book by writer / producer Cornell Christianson, music and lyrics by Stephen M. Schwartz and Norman E. Thalheimer, and dire...
ALADDIN Finds Princess, Genie, Villains and Band of Thieves for National Tour; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017 Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago have announced full casting for the eagerly-anticipated North American tour of Disney's Aladdin, which begins rehearsals in Chicago on Monday, February 27....
STAGE TUBE: Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar Discuss WICKED CITY, A New Film Noir Musical Comedy
by Christina Mancuso - September 07, 2016 WICKED CITY a new film noir musical comedy by Chad Beguelin & Matthew Sklar opens October 6th. In the video below, Chad and Matt discuss the upcoming film.... |