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GARTH BROOKS: THE ROAD I'M ON Brings in 1.2 Million Viewers Photo GARTH BROOKS: THE ROAD I'M ON Brings in 1.2 Million Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2019

The premiere of A&E Network's 'Biography - Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (Part 1)' hit a high note on Monday night, delivering 1.2 million Total Viewers according to Nielsen Media Research, the largest audience for a 'Biography' installment in 15 years (since 'Biography: Jeopardy!' in December 2004)...


VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Opens On Broadway Sta Photo VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Opens On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald
by A.A. Cristi - April 13, 2021

On this day in 2014, Audra McDonald returned to Broadway as legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the musical drama, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill....


Disney+ Announces Premiere Date for Documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman Photo Disney+ Announces Premiere Date for Documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020

Disney+ announced today that the original documentary film 'Howard' will premiere exclusively on the service on Friday, August 7, 2020....


Franklin Stage Company to Present Concert Staging Of New Opera LIBBA: HERE THIS DAY Photo Franklin Stage Company to Present Concert Staging Of New Opera LIBBA: HERE THIS DAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 04, 2021

Franklin Stage Company will present a concert staging of a new opera entitled Libba: Here This Day, the story of blues and folk icon Libba Cotten, August 20–22 outdoors on the lawn at Chapel Hall in Franklin, NY. Alternate rain space will be inside Chapel Hall....


Disney+ Announces Premiere Date for Documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman Photo Disney+ Announces Premiere Date for Documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020

Disney+ announced today that the original documentary film 'Howard' will premiere exclusively on the service on Friday, August 7, 2020....


VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Photo VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - April 21, 2021

Her life story was adapted into the 2018 Broadway musical 'The Cher Show.' ...


Dolly Parton Reveals She is Working on Turning Her Life Story Into a Musical Photo Dolly Parton Reveals She is Working on Turning Her Life Story Into a Musical
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2020

Dolly Parton was recently interviewed by RuPaul for Marie Claire, where she talked about all of her current projects, including her new Christmas album, Netflix partnership, and more....


Academy Players Of RI to Present CHAPLIN - A MUSICAL IN CONCERT! Photo Academy Players Of RI to Present CHAPLIN - A MUSICAL IN CONCERT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2021

The show documents the beloved actor's rise to fame and the people who shaped his life, including his mother Hannah, his older brother Sydney, his fourth wife Oona O'Neill and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper....


Nuclear Whistleblower's Life Story Acquired By Ten10 Films And Le Boxeur Films For A Photo Nuclear Whistleblower's Life Story Acquired By Ten10 Films And Le Boxeur Films For A New Series.
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2020

London-based Ten10 Films and Amsterdam-based Le Boxeur Films have acquired exclusive life story rights to Frits Veerman, the whistleblower who was scapegoated and silenced for reporting the biggest theft of nuclear secrets in history. ...


Wake Up With BWW 12/9: City Center Presents Gala With Audra McDonald, and More! Photo Wake Up With BWW 12/9: City Center Presents Gala With Audra McDonald, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2020

Today's top stories: City Center's Gala with Audra McDonald, Samantha Barks sings Let It Go, Dolly Parton is working on a musical about her life, and more!...


A Beautiful and Moving World Premiere Musical at The Old Globe Photo A Beautiful and Moving World Premiere Musical at The Old Globe
by - September 11, 2021

A Globe-commissioned world premiere musical by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa. The Gardens of Anuncia is inspired by the life story of an icon of the American stage who directs and choreographs the show at the Globe:...


VIDEO: Madame Mayhem Releases Music Video for 'I Am More' Single Photo VIDEO: Madame Mayhem Releases Music Video for 'I Am More' Single
by Michael Major - September 24, 2021

The Manhattan born singer/songwriter takes charge of her own anxiety, hurt, and alienation, crushing it with sheer force of will, then channeling the remaining ether into pulse-pounding anthems, instantly connecting with anyone who has struggled....


Spike Lee To Moderate 'Will Smith: An Evening Of Stories With Friends' Photo Spike Lee To Moderate 'Will Smith: An Evening Of Stories With Friends'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021

Academy Award® winner, Spike Lee, will moderate the upcoming event WILL SMITH: An Evening of Stories with Friends, taking place on November 9, 2021 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. The event is in support of the upcoming release of the upcoming memoir Will, to be released November 9....


Neil Diamond Musical Has its Sights Set on Broadway Photo Neil Diamond Musical Has its Sights Set on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2019

A Neil Diamond musical is coming to Broadway!...


Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Fre Photo Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Freedom
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2021

Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story....


VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Photo VIDEO: Cher Talks About Her Early Career on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - April 21, 2021

Her life story was adapted into the 2018 Broadway musical 'The Cher Show.' ...


Disney Announces Release of New Film RISE Photo Disney Announces Release of New Film RISE
by Michael Major - October 20, 2021

The film is based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league - Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo....


Billy Porter Will Release Autobiography, UNPROTECTED, This Fall Photo Billy Porter Will Release Autobiography, UNPROTECTED, This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2021

Tony and Emmy winner Billy Porter made headlines last week when he revealed his HIV status. Now the star has announced that he will discuss it even more in a new autobiography. Unprotected will be released by Abrams Press on October 19, 2021....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BLOOMYWOOD, a New Comedy Web Series Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BLOOMYWOOD, a New Comedy Web Series
by Sarah Leiber - September 10, 2020

Michael Bloomstein wants to write his life story for a major Hollywood studio. The only problem is he’s never been to Hollywood ... his life is uneventful ... and he has no money or connections or money. ...


Siegfried and Roy Biopic is Coming to the Big Screen
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2019

According to Variety, the life story of Siegfried and Roy is coming to the big screen. Michael Bully Herbig partners with UFA Fiction to direct this upcoming biopic about the world famous entertainers....


VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Sends a Heartfelt Message to Compton Kids on THE KELLY CLARKS Photo VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Sends a Heartfelt Message to Compton Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 10, 2020

Anthony Anderson is still just a kid from Compton. The 'Black-ish' star tells Kelly about the moment he knew when he wanted to be an actor and shares some sweet words of wisdom to other kids with big dreams. Tune in to hear his incredible life story....


Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger Photo Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2020

Award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Jeff Rector has recently secured the television, motion picture and all media rights for the life story of legendary champion golfer Al Greiberger, beginning with his forthcoming book, “Mr. 59: The Al Geiberger Story, One of Golf's Greatest Legends.” ...


Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM Photo Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021

'Hamilton' Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will narrate the upcoming PBS documentary about singer Marian Anderson. 'Voice of Freedom' debuts February 15th at 9 p.m. ET.  ...


Dwayne Johnson Will Star in Mark Kerr Biopic Photo Dwayne Johnson Will Star in Mark Kerr Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 01, 2019

Variety reports that Dwayne Johnson will take on his first truly dramatic role in an upcoming biopic about MMA fighter/UFC champion Mark Kerr....


SARAH/FRANK Tells the Tale of A Canadian Woman Who Fought In The American Civil War Photo SARAH/FRANK Tells the Tale of A Canadian Woman Who Fought In The American Civil War
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2020

Sarah/Frank is the new work by Steven Elliott Jackson, which is part of Act 2 of the Toronto Fringe Collective. It is directed by Ryan G. Hinds and performed by myself, with sound design by David Kingsmill....






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