Clarence Brown Theatre to Present HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, 9/4-28
by Tyler Peterson - August 22, 2014 As a singer and songwriter, Hank Williams changed the face of not only country music, but music in general, forever. From September 4- 28, the Clarence Brown Theatre will stage the biographical retelling of his life in Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Rolling Stone called the show, "Exhilarating! A rare...
Tim Daly Headed to TV Land's HOT IN CLEVELAND
by Tyler Peterson - December 02, 2013 HOT IN CLEVELAND returns for its fifth season in the spring of 2014....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Weigh Station' Episode of NBC's CHICAGO PD
by - October 03, 2014 On the next episode of NBC's CHICAGO PD titled "The Weigh Station", the bounty on Halstead's (Jesse Lee Soffer) head becomes a serious reality as an innocent bartender takes a bullet meant for him...
Clarence Brown Theatre Presents HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, Now thru 9/28
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2014 As a singer and songwriter, Hank Williams changed the face of not only country music, but music in general, forever. From today, September 4, through the 28th, the Clarence Brown Theatre will stage the biographical retelling of his life in Hank Williams: Lost Highway....
Betsy Farrar, Brady Tutton & More Join Jenn Gambatese in Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Nicole Rosky - February 05, 2014 A roster of accomplished young singing actors from the Chicago area will portray the von Trapp Family children in Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of The Sound of Music, the company announced today. The new production will be led by Jenn Gambatese....
A&E's New Drama 'THE GLADES,' Starring Passmore, Sanchez And Gomez, Premieres 7/13
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2010 A&E Network will premiere the original scripted drama series, 'The Glades' (previously titled 'Sugarloaf') on Tuesday, July 13th at 10PM ET/PT. 'The Glades,' a character driven police procedural set in the fictional town of Palm Glade, Florida, stars Australian actor Matt Passmore ('McLeod's Daughte...
Conor McPherson's THE NIGHT ALIVE Begins Previews at Steppenwolf Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014 Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago-premiere production of The Night Alive by Conor McPherson begins tonight. Henry Wishcamper directs a cast featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan and Tim Hopper with Helen Sadler, Dan Waller and M. Emmet Walsh. The world premiere of The Night Alive was produce...
NBC Orders 'Chicago Fire' Spin-Off CHICAGO PD from Dick Wolf
by Caryn Robbins - May 10, 2013 NBC has announced that it has picked up a spin-off to its hit freshman drama CHICAGO FIRE. The series, titled CHICAGO PD is from Dick Wolf and follows District 21 of the Chicago Police Department....
Ashley Bowling Kraska Named VP NBCUniversal Television
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2014 Ashley Bowling Kraska has been named Vice President, NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution, U.S. & Canada, it was announced today by Frances Manfredi, President, NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution, U.S. & Canada....
TNT Adds Six Episodes of Real-Life Crime Series COLD JUSTICE
by TV News Desk - February 07, 2014 TNT's fascinating real-life crime series Cold Justice will add six episodes to its already powerful and emotional second season as the show continues to have a real-world impact on cases that have lingered for years in small towns across America....
JAKE SQUARED, With Virginia Madsen and Elias Koteas, to Hit Theaters 8/15; Watch the Trailer!
by Movies News Desk - July 21, 2014 Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media (FDM) announced today that they have acquired theatrical and all DVD/VOD rights to JAKE SQUARED, the existential comedy from writer/director Howard Goldberg (director of Sundance Festival favorite EDEN). Watch the trailer below!...
NBC Announces Comedies and Dramas for 2013-14 Primetime Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - May 13, 2013 NBC has announced a new lineup of primetime shows for the 2013-14 season that provide a winning combination of popular returning series, fresh new comedies, compelling new dramas and the latest season of "The Voice," the top reality program on television....
Helen Sadler, Dan Waller and M. Emmet Walsh Join Steppenwolf Theatre's THE NIGHT ALIVE; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2014 Casting is complete for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Chicago-premiere production of The Night Alive by Conor McPherson. Henry Wishcamper directs a cast featuring ensemble members Francis Guinan and Tim Hopper with Helen Sadler, Dan Waller and M. Emmet Walsh. The world premiere of The Night Alive wa...
NBC Orders Two Additional Episodes of New Drama CHICAGO P.D.
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2014 NBC has put in an order for two additional episodes of the new drama series CHICAGO P.D. This brings the total number of episodes for the show's freshman season to 15....
But, Wait! What's Premiering This Week; September 21st-27th?
by Matt Tamanini - September 21, 2014 The next week sees the kickoff of the 2014 Fall TV Season, with loads of shows premiering each week. From new shows like MADAM SECRETARY and GOTHAM debuting to fan favorites like THE GOOD WIFE and MODERN FAMILY returning, there will be no shortage of shows to watch this week. So, check out our list ...
NBC's JIMMY FALLON Leads Late Night Week of October 6th
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2014 “Chicago P.D.” (1.6/5 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) is up +7% week to week in 18-49 and up +1% in total viewers (6.714 million vs. 6.674 million), achieving three-week highs with its best since results in those categories since Sept. 24 during premiere week....
Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Casting for THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2014 A roster of accomplished young singing actors from the Chicago area will portray the von Trapp Family children in Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of The Sound of Music, the company announced today....
JAKE SQUARED, With Virginia Madsen and Elias Koteas, Hits Theaters Today
by Movies News Desk - August 15, 2014 Freestyle Releasing and Freestyle Digital Media (FDM) previously announced that they acquired theatrical and all DVD/VOD rights to JAKE SQUARED, the existential comedy from writer/director Howard Goldberg (director of Sundance Festival favorite EDEN). Watch the trailer below!...
NBC Cancels WELCOME TO THE FAMILY & IRONSIDE
by Tyler Peterson - October 18, 2013 According to Deadline, NBC has cancelled its struggling freshman series WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, starring Mike O'Malley and Mary McCormack, and its reboot of IRONSIDE, lead by Blair Underwood. FAMILY's cancellation is effective immediately, while IRONSIDE will air one additional episode next Wednesday...
Detective Lieutenant Ed Slate Releases New Thriller 'Spot of Blood'
by Christina Mancuso - October 17, 2013 Lieutenant Ed Slate heads the new Major Crimes Section in Chicago PD and is happily married with two children. Slate and his partner, Joe Barona, catch a case at Northwestern University where a female medical student has gone missing, leaving only a spot of blood as a clue to her disappearance. This...
BWW Reviews: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Opens at the KC Rep
by Steve Wilson - March 23, 2014 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike puts the dysfunctional in family as it opened on Friday March 21 at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Written by Christopher Durang the play directed by Eric Rosen, Artistic Director for the KC Rep, is a co-production with Baltimore's Center Stage. One audienc...
American Theater Company Continues 30th Anniversary Season with Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS
by Tyler Peterson - October 07, 2014 American Theater Company (ATC), 1909 W. Byron Street, continues its 30th Anniversary season with the World Premiere of The Humans, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and ATC signature playwright Stephen Karam and directed by ATC Artistic Director PJ Paparelli,November 14 - December 21; with an offic...
Betsy Farrar, Brady Tutton & More Join Jenn Gambatese in Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by Nicole Rosky - February 05, 2014 A roster of accomplished young singing actors from the Chicago area will portray the von Trapp Family children in Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of The Sound of Music, the company announced today. The new production will be led by Jenn Gambatese.... |