CLUELESS, PITCH PERFECT and More Set for Rooftop Films' 2nd Annual LOL Movie Series
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2016 Rooftop Films has teamed up with LOFT to present the second annual LOL Movie Series, five free outdoor events in New York City along the East River. The series will feature laugh-out-loud comedies, live music and performances by some of Upright Citizens Brigade's funniest female comedians. Followin...
Splurge on SPAMILTON's 10-Cent Lottery, Starting Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2016 Coined #Spam4Roosevelt based on FDR on the American dime, this 10-cent lottery takes after the popular #Ham4Ham lottery tradition being offered before select performances of Hamilton. This lottery will begin tomorrow, July 19, at the show's first performance, which is one of many already sold-out pe...
ELENA OF AVALO to Make Royal Debut on Disney Channel, 7/22
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2016 Princess Elena of Avalor will make her royal debut in the highly anticipated animated series ELENA OF AVALOR with a one-hour premiere event FRIDAY, JULY 22...
Ed Asner to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Long Island International Film Expo
by Tyler Peterson - May 10, 2016 This July, the Long Island International Film Expo will present Actor/Activist Ed Asner with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary contributions to cinema over his lengthy career which has spanned decades from his work on the Mary Tyler Moore Show to recent Film/TV and Theatre work! Thi...
Tori Bates Cast as First Bi-Racial Actress in ANNIE; Full National Tour Casting Announced
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2016 After touring the production to over 100 cities across the nation and recently overseas to Jakarta and Singapore, Troika Entertainment LLC is pleased to announce the casting for the 2016-2017 season....
SPAMILTON Parody Show Gets Its Shot, Opens Tonight at the Triad
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016 Spamilton, a sneak peek into Forbidden Broadway creator Alessandrini's ongoing obsession with Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, has extended through October 30, due to popular demand. The musical, which promises an evening that celebrates, roasts and eviscerates the Broadway blockbuster, will celebrate...
ANNIE, Starring Heidi Gray, Comes to the National Theatre This Spring; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2016 Leapin' lizards! With more than 400 performances under her belt, the new U.S. National Tour of ANNIE will play the National Theatre for one week only, March 15 - 20, 2016. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a brand new physical in...
Performing Arts Fort Worth is Proud to Present the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - November 30, 2016 Performing Arts Fort Worth is proud to present the U.S. national tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, at Bass Performance Hall January 17-22. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin, this production of ANNIE is a brand-new incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning origin...
PHOTO FLASH: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'I Laughed My Brains Out' at SPAMILTON
by Michael Dale - August 11, 2016 HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda enjoyed the honor of being spoofed by master parodist Gerard Alessandrini....
'Tomorrow' Is Just Around The Corner!! ANNIE Drops In At The McCallum For A Limited Engagement!
by David Green - December 16, 2016 The McCallum Theatre is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play three performances - Tuesday, January 10, at 8:00pm and Wednesday, January 11, at 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, thi...
'Tomorrow' Is Just Around The Corner!! ANNIE Drops In At The McCallum For A Limited Engagement!
by David Green - December 16, 2016 The McCallum Theatre is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play three performances - Tuesday, January 10, at 8:00pm and Wednesday, January 11, at 2:00pm and 8:00pm. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, thi...
SPAMILTON Extends Again, Will Continue Friendly Roast Off-Broadway Through December
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016 Author Gerard Alessandrini and producers John Freedson, Christine Pedi, and David Zippel have announced that Spamilton, the critically acclaimed parody of Broadway smash Hamilton, by Forbidden Broadway creator Alessandrini has been extended again by popular demand....
THE PRODUCERS to Run 5/27-6/26 at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016 The Producers, running May 27 - June 26, 2016 in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre at the Omaha Community Playhouse, is the hilarious, lively and absurd Mel Brooks comedy that follows producers Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom on their quest to become filthy rich....
Ed Asner to Lead Staged Reading of Walter Bagot's ELEVATOR MUSIC at Skylight Theatre, 5/9
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2016 Ed Asner, winner of seven EMMY Awards with 20 nominations and five Golden Globes, will star in the staged reading of Walter Bagot's third play, Elevator Music, at the Skylight Theatre. An entertainment icon, Broadway performer, and Television Academy "Hall of Famer," Asner will be sharing the stage ...
Tori Bates Cast as First Bi-Racial Actress in ANNIE; Full National Tour Casting Announced
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2016 After touring the production to over 100 cities across the nation and recently overseas to Jakarta and Singapore, Troika Entertainment LLC is pleased to announce the casting for the 2016-2017 season....
History Presents THE OBAMA YEARS - A NINE-PART ORAL HISTORY
by Caryn Robbins - January 12, 2017 HISTORY has today launched THE OBAMA YEARS - A NINE-PART ORAL HISTORY. This is an incredible compilation of commentary from President Barack Obama and 23 members of his administration....
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Preview Set for ELENA OF AVALOR Premiere on Disney Channel Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 22, 2016 The premiere of ELENA OF AVALOR the highly anticipated animated series that introduces a princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures, will be presented simultaneously with limited interruption on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, and will include special previews of upcoming Disney feature films...
ANNIE to Play Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017 Miller Auditorium is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play Today, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Western Michigan University. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is a b...
CLUELESS, PITCH PERFECT and More Set for Rooftop Films' 2nd Annual LOL Movie Series
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2016 Rooftop Films has teamed up with LOFT to present the second annual LOL Movie Series, five free outdoor events in New York City along the East River. The series will feature laugh-out-loud comedies, live music and performances by some of Upright Citizens Brigade's funniest female comedians. Followin...
Tori Bates Cast as First Bi-Racial Actress in ANNIE; Full National Tour Casting Announced
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2016 After touring the production to over 100 cities across the nation and recently overseas to Jakarta and Singapore, Troika Entertainment LLC is pleased to announce the casting for the 2016-2017 season....
Disney's ELENA OF AVALOR to Continue Her Reign Into Season Two
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2016 A second season of the animated series ELENA OF AVALOR a story inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, has been greenlit into production after its notable premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior last month....
National Tour of ANNIE Gets Heckled at DC's National Theatre
by Louisa Brady - March 19, 2016 According to the Washington Post, the national touring cast of ANNIE got heckled this week at DC's National Theatre. The heckler attended the show Tuesday night, and is said to have yelled, 'That was terrible!' from his seat, following the number 'We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover.' There were n...
Atlanta Lyric to Stage Ogre-the-Top Production of SHREK THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016 Do you know that old saying, "beauty is in the eye of the ogre." No? Then we suggest a trip to see Atlanta Lyric Theatre's new production of Shrek The Musical which can explain it much better than we can....
Off-Broadway's SPAMILTON Set for Extended Roast of the Broadway Blockbuster
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2016 Author Gerard Alessandrini and producers John Freedson, Christine Pedi, and David Zippel have announced that Spamilton, the critically acclaimed parody of Broadway smash Hamilton, by Forbidden Broadway creator Alessandrini has been extended again by popular demand....
ANNIE to Play Kalamazoo's Miller Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2017 Miller Auditorium is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour of ANNIE, now in its third smash year, will play Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Western Michigan University. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of ANNIE is ... |