Diversionary Theatre to Channel the '80s with DECADES OF DIVERSIONARY Event
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017 Celebrate the decade that birthed the third oldest LGBT theatre in the country and the resilience of our community. The event features a special concert performance of highlights from the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos....
Steven Weber to Guest Star on New Season of Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2014 Weber joins previously announced guest stars Valorie Curry, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed, Jenny Slate, Larenz Tate and Alicia Witt. HOUSE OF LIES will premiere Sunday, January 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT opposite the new seasons of SHAMELESS (9 p.m.) and EPISODES (10:30 p.m.)....
“The Evolving Peacemaker' by Leona and Matthew J. Evans is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 23, 2017 A new book, 'The Evolving Peacemaker: A Commitment to Nonviolence' (published by Balboa Press), by Leona Evans with Matthew J. Evans, weaves Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence with the author's personal journey toward inner peace....
Writers Sign Petition Over Upcoming Neil Patrick Harris Variety Show & More
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2015 Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October....
Rosie O'Donnell, Alex Brightman Set for Showtime Comedy Pilot SMILF
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2016 Rosie O'Donnell (Broadway's GREASE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SEUSSICAL) has joined the cast of Showtime's upcoming comedy SMILF, based on Frankie Shaw's award-winning short film....
Photo Flash: First Look at Lucy Punch and the Cast of GREAT BRITAIN - Updated!
by Christina Mancuso - September 08, 2014 Lucy Punch will play the leading role of Paige Britain in the West End transfer of Richard Bean's new play,Great Britain. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the National Theatre's sell out production transfers to theTheatre Royal Haymarket on 9 September 2014 with opening night on 26 September at 7pm. Gre...
Showtime to Present World Premiere of New Drama Series I'M DYING UP HERE at SXSW
by Caryn Robbins - February 21, 2017 SHOWTIME will present the world premiere of its highly anticipated new one-hour drama series I'M DYING UP HERE at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) Film Festival on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas...
Ari Graynor and More Sign on for Anna Jordan's YEN at MCC Theater; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016 MCC Theater announced today that stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of YEN, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Cullman....
Showtime Orders New Comedy Pilot SMILF, Based on Short Film from Frankie Shaw
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2016 Today, SHOWTIME announced that it has ordered a new comedy pilot based on Frankie Shaw's Sundance Film Festival Jury Award-winning short film SMILF....
Richard Kind Joins Amazon's RED OAKS Pilot
by TV News Desk - June 03, 2014 Deadline writes that stage and screen vet Richard Kind has joined the Amazon Studios pilot RED OAKS, directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Steven Soderbergh....
YEN, Starring Lucas Hedges, Begins Tonight at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017 Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith join Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Pullman at MCC Theater. ...
Comedies & Dramas Among Amazon's 2015 Pilot Season, Debuting Today
by TV News Desk - January 15, 2015 Amazon Studios previously announced it will debut its first pilot season of 2015 today, January 15 on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany....
'Death Of Abi Babatunde' Screenplay By Larry Powell Wins A Spot In L.A. Table Read Series With Starry Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2018 LA-based organization Scriptd is presenting a 'table read' of Larry Powell's feature screenplay 'The Death of Abi Babatunde' at venue ArtShare LA on Wednesday, May 30th 2018 at 8pm. Scriptd (Scriptd.com) is an organization that connects talented writers with fans and the community to help find, prom...
Showtime Announces Premiere Dates for New Series GUERRILLA and I'M DYING UP HERE
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2017 SHOWTIME has announced the airdates for its two highly-anticipated new series GUERRILLA and I'M DYING UP HERE....
Stage, Film, TV Actors Come to Boston College for FROM THE HEIGHTS TO HOLLYWOOD
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2017 The Boston College Theatre Department will host actors and alumni Wayne Wilderson and Maile Flanagan, who will give a joint lecture--'From The Heights To Hollywood' about their journey from Boston College to their thriving careers in television and film....
David Alan Grier and Steven Weber Join the Hollywood Bowl's ANNIE
by Julie Musbach - June 12, 2018 Additional casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Annie on Friday, July 27, at 8 PM, Saturday, July 28, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 29, at 7:30 PM. The new cast members are David Alan Grier as Daddy Warbucks and Steven Weber as Franklin Delano Roosevelt ('FDR'). The ...
YEN, Starring Lucas Hedges, Begins Tonight at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017 Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith join Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Pullman at MCC Theater. ...
Bravo's GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 02, 2014 Bravo Media and Universal Cable Productions (UCP) announce additional casting for “Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce,” premiering tonight, December 2 at 10p.m. ET/PT on Bravo....
'Death Of Abi Babatunde' Screenplay By Larry Powell Wins A Spot In L.A. Table Read Series With Starry Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2018 LA-based organization Scriptd is presenting a 'table read' of Larry Powell's feature screenplay 'The Death of Abi Babatunde' at venue ArtShare LA on Wednesday, May 30th 2018 at 8pm. Scriptd (Scriptd.com) is an organization that connects talented writers with fans and the community to help find, prom...
Lucy Punch to Star as Paige Britain in GREAT BRITAIN, Sept 9
by Christina Mancuso - August 11, 2014 Lucy Punch will play the leading role of Paige Britain in the West End transfer of Richard Bean's new play,Great Britain. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the National Theatre's sell out production transfers to theTheatre Royal Haymarket on 9 September 2014 with opening night on 26 September at 7pm. ...
Showtime Announces Fall Comedy Slate; Sets Premiere Dates for SHAMELESS & More
by Caryn Robbins - August 08, 2017 SHOWTIME has announced the premiere dates for its fall comedy slate, including two new half-hour comedy series and the return of the hit hour-long comedy SHAMELESS. WHITE FAMOUS – starring Jay Pharoah...
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Welcome Baby Boy; Reveal Name!
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2015 Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake welcomed their first child over the weekend, a baby boy they named Silas Randall....
Justin Timberlake to Accept Decade Award at TEEN CHOICE 2016
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2016 TEEN CHOICE 2016TM will recognize the GrammyTM and EmmyTM Award winner's constant evolution as an artist over the last 10 years....
Justin Timberlake, Juno Temple Board Next Woody Allen Film
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2016 Justin Timberlake and Juno Temple have signed on to Woody Allen's upcoming untitled new film....
Comedies & Dramas Among Amazon's 2015 Pilot Season Debuting 1/15
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2015 Amazon Studios today announced it will debut its first pilot season of 2015 on Thursday, January 15 on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany. Seven drama and comedy pilots will premiere... |