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BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours Photo BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours
by Gil Kaan - August 23, 2017

The very unique, very outrageous, very out-spoken, and always very funny Margaret Cho has begun her new tour FRESH OFF THE BLOAT, with European dates following the U.S. stops. Named this year by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the '50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Times,' Margaret will be tackling cu...


Lea Michele, ALADDIN's Telly Leung & More to Perform on ABC Holiday Specials Photo Lea Michele, ALADDIN's Telly Leung & More to Perform on ABC Holiday Specials
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2017

This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the holiday season, as hosts Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond....


ABC Announces March Premiere Date for AMERICAN IDOL Photo ABC Announces March Premiere Date for AMERICAN IDOL
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017

AMERICAN IDOL the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves on SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (8:00 10:00 p.m. EDT), at its new home on The ABC Television Network. Ryan Seacrest announced the news today on Live with Kelly and Rya...


Sneak Peek - ABC Airs Exclusive Interview with Princess Diana's Brother This August Photo Sneak Peek - ABC Airs Exclusive Interview with Princess Diana's Brother This August
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2017

On the eve of Princess Diana's birthday, ABC and Time Inc.'s PEOPLE announce the list of exceptional voices to be featured in THE STORY OF DIANA. The two-night, four-hour primetime television event documenting the extraordinary life of Princess Diana marks the 20th anniversary of the icon's tragic p...


ABC Discovers Announces 16th Annual Los Angeles Talent Showcase Photo ABC Discovers Announces 16th Annual Los Angeles Talent Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2017

ABC Talent and Casting presented the 2017 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase at the El Portal Theatre for the Performing Arts in North Hollywood, California....


Austin Film Fest to Honor Playwright Kenneth Lonergan as 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2017

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier festival that champions the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, released today its 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter, Kenneth Lonergan....


ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Finale Is Up With Viewers & More Key Demos Photo ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Finale Is Up With Viewers & More Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2017

Featuring the Season 25 finale of DANCING WITH THE STARS ABC ran a strong No. 2 on Tuesday among Adults 18-49 (1.3/5) to NBC, beating CBS' dramas by 18% (1.1/4) and Fox by 63% (0.8/3). ABC surged to Tuesday season highs in viewers and young adults....


VIDEO: Marvel Announces Production Underway for ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Photo VIDEO: Marvel Announces Production Underway for ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2017

Marvel Studios announced today that production has begun on ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, starring Paul Rudd (“Captain America: Civil War,” “The Fundamentals of Caring”), Evangeline Lilly (“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “Lost”), Michael Peña (“The Martian,” “Fury”) and Academy Award® winner Mi...


Live Voting for AMERICAN IDOL Kicks Off During 2017 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Photo Live Voting for AMERICAN IDOL Kicks Off During 2017 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2017

In anticipation of the debut of AMERICAN IDOL at its new home on ABC, America will have the chance to vote an Idol hopeful through to Hollywood ahead of the season premiere. It all kicks off, live, during the 2017 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS on SUNDAY, NOV. 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST). The news was announced...


ABC to Spotlight Creatives and Stars of Hit Shows at D23 Expo 2017
by Caryn Robbins - June 22, 2017

Be among the first to learn the secrets of what's ahead on ABC's hit series “Once Upon a Time”; “Modern Family”'s Nolan Gould hosts an ABC Summer Fun & Games panel featuring some of your favorite ABC Comedy kids playing a live, real-time game of “Celebrity Family Feud'...


truTV Announces Casting for Its Upcoming Scripted Series I'M SORRY
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2017

Turner's truTV has added a “who's who” of funny people to the cast of its upcoming scripted comedy series I'M SORRY from creator and writer Andrea Savage (Veep, Episodes, Sleeping with Other People)....


Comedian Ali Wong to Bring the Laughs to Park Theater 10/7
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2017

Actress, comedian and writer Ali Wong, one of today's boldest comedic voices, will perform Saturday, Oct. 7 at Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The show is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.   Tickets starting at $39.50 (including applicable service charges or fees) go on sale Friday, June 1...


Peanuts Classic & More Set for ABC's Thanksgiving-Themed Programming Photo Peanuts Classic & More Set for ABC's Thanksgiving-Themed Programming
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2017

ABC celebrates the joy of the holidays with Thanksgiving-themed episodes and specials. All times below are Eastern....


Keely MacDonald Named 2017 FOX WRITERS LAB Fellow Photo Keely MacDonald Named 2017 FOX WRITERS LAB Fellow
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2017

Fox Inclusion today announced that writer Keely MacDonald has been selected as this year's Fox Writers Lab (FWL) Fellow. Chosen from the sixth annual group of FWL finalists, MacDonald has received a script development deal with Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX)....


BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours Photo BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours
by Gil Kaan - August 23, 2017

The very unique, very outrageous, very out-spoken, and always very funny Margaret Cho has begun her new tour FRESH OFF THE BLOAT, with European dates following the U.S. stops. Named this year by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the '50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Times,' Margaret will be tackling cu...


Last Chance to Catch WHERE THE NUMBERS END: A HELL'S KITCHEN LOVE TRAGEDY
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2017

Just four performances remain of the Whitefire Theatre's world premiere of 'WHERE THE NUMBERS END: A Hell's Kitchen Love Tragedy' written and directed by Amanda Moresco, running Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm,May 20 and May 27, June 3 and 10 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA....


BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours Photo BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours
by Gil Kaan - August 23, 2017

The very unique, very outrageous, very out-spoken, and always very funny Margaret Cho has begun her new tour FRESH OFF THE BLOAT, with European dates following the U.S. stops. Named this year by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the '50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Times,' Margaret will be tackling cu...


UCB's Matt Besser & SNL's Sasheer Zamata Set for UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE ALL-STARS a Photo UCB's Matt Besser & SNL's Sasheer Zamata Set for UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE ALL-STARS at The Soraya
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2017

Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) brings one of the country's most respected improv troupes, Upright Citizens Brigade, to their stage on Saturday, October 14 at 8:00pm. Saturday Night Live alumnus Sasheer Zamata and UCB Founding Member, Matt Besser will lead the Upright Citizens Brigade All...


BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours Photo BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours
by Gil Kaan - August 23, 2017

The very unique, very outrageous, very out-spoken, and always very funny Margaret Cho has begun her new tour FRESH OFF THE BLOAT, with European dates following the U.S. stops. Named this year by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the '50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Times,' Margaret will be tackling cu...


Artists at Play presents Vincent Rodriguez III, C.S. Lee, and More in Reading of SEMINAR
by A.A. Cristi - June 20, 2017

Artists at Play (AAP) will host its annual Summer Salon on Saturday, July 1. The Summer Salon includes a champagne brunch and a special presentation of Seminar by Theresa Rebeck, directed by former East West Players Artistic Director, Tim Dang. All proceeds from the Summer Salon go towards Artists a...


All 5 of ABC Tuesday Series Climb Week to Week in Adults 18-49 Photo All 5 of ABC Tuesday Series Climb Week to Week in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017

ABC's Tuesday delivery climbed 13% week to week in Adults 18-49 (0.9/4 vs. 0.8/3), as all 5 of its series posted week-to-week increases on the night. At 8:00 p.m., ABC's The Middle grew 8% in Adults 18-49 from the prior week (1.3/5 vs. 1.2/5) and ranked as Tuesday's No. 1 comedy....


Michael Thorne Named President FOX Entertainment; David Madden Steps Down Photo Michael Thorne Named President FOX Entertainment; David Madden Steps Down
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2017

Fox Television Group Chairmen and CEOs Gary Newman and Dana Walden announced today that they have appointed Michael Thorn President of Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX)....


BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, STRANGER THINGS Top Winners at MTV Movie & TV Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - May 08, 2017

Comedian, film and TV star Adam Devine hosted young Hollywood's party of the year at the 2017 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS LIVE from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Calif. last night, Sunday, May 7th on MTV....


BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours Photo BWW Interview: Nasty Woman Margaret Cho - A Powerful Force That Tours
by Gil Kaan - August 23, 2017

The very unique, very outrageous, very out-spoken, and always very funny Margaret Cho has begun her new tour FRESH OFF THE BLOAT, with European dates following the U.S. stops. Named this year by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the '50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Times,' Margaret will be tackling cu...


MTV Orders New Talent Competition Show AMAZINGNESS, Hosted by Rob Dyrdek Photo MTV Orders New Talent Competition Show AMAZINGNESS, Hosted by Rob Dyrdek
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017

On the heels of the milestone tenth season of 'Ridiculousness,' MTV today announced AMAZINGNESS, an irreverent and hilarious variety talent competition show hosted by Rob Dyrdek alongside a star-studded panel of judges including Eddie Huang, Krystal Bee and Chris 'Drama' Pfaff....






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