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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....


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....


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: 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. ...


Theatre EVOLVE Announces Cast And Production Team Of KRUGOZOR Photo Theatre EVOLVE Announces Cast And Production Team Of KRUGOZOR
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2019

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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.” ...


Stephanie Trudeau Brings 'Becoming Chavela' to Don't Tell Mama in March Photo Stephanie Trudeau Brings 'Becoming Chavela' to Don't Tell Mama in March
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2022

Actor/cabaret singer Stephanie Trudeau will return to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, on March 3 at 7:00 PM in the updated version of her docu-cabaret musical, 'Becoming Chavela.'...


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....


A TOUCH OF LIGHT to Play at Train Theater Photo A TOUCH OF LIGHT to Play at Train Theater
by Alan Henry - June 28, 2019

A Touch Of Light will play at the Train Theater July 2....


Prominent Pictures Developing THE AMERICAN DREAM as Feature Photo Prominent Pictures Developing THE AMERICAN DREAM as Feature
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020

Producer Autumn Bailey-Ford (I’m Not Dying with You Tonight, Through the Glass Darkly), has secured the film rights to David Lee Windecher’s autobiography “The AmerIcan Dream: HisStory in the Making”. The project is a collaboration between Bailey-Ford and producing partner Cameron Burnett (Alibi, Th...


JERSEY BOYS Delays West End Reopening to 28 July 2021 Photo JERSEY BOYS Delays West End Reopening to 28 July 2021
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2021

Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide....


Joel McHale to Return as Host of CARD SHARKS on ABC Photo Joel McHale to Return as Host of CARD SHARKS on ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

ABC Entertainment and Fremantle announced today that actor and comedian Joel McHale is set to return as host of “Card Sharks,” the suspenseful game where a fortune can be won on the turn of a single playing card! The show was recently picked up for a second season and is set to air in 2020. ...


Garden Theatre Opens 2021 With A Heartfelt Musical A CLASS ACT Photo Garden Theatre Opens 2021 With A Heartfelt Musical A CLASS ACT
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2021

You know all the lyrics to “What I Did for Love” and “One,” but what do you know about the man behind the iconic words? A Class Act shares the remarkable life story of Edward Kleban, Tony Award-winning lyricist of A Chorus Line, through music and lyrics written by Ed himself. His life in song runs o...


BWW Review: HEY VIOLA! Brings Forth the Important Story Behind the Woman on Canada's Photo BWW Review: HEY VIOLA! Brings Forth the Important Story Behind the Woman on Canada's Ten-Dollar Bill
by Alyson Eng - October 21, 2020

This month, HEY VIOLA! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life plays from October 15 – 25 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. After interviewing star, Krystle Dos Santos in September, it was a pleasure to see her take the stage playing Canadian Hero: Viola Desmond in the show. Viola Desmond was ...


Howard Ashman Documentary is Now Available on Disney+! Photo Howard Ashman Documentary is Now Available on Disney+!
by Stephi Wild - August 07, 2020

The original documentary film 'Howard' premieres exclusively on Disney+ today, August 7, 2020. The film, which first premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, follows the captivating LIFE STORY of Disney Legend and Academy Award-winning Lyricist Howard Ashman....


Documentary On Iconic Hollywood 'Rosary Priest' Debuts Theatrically October 9 Photo Documentary On Iconic Hollywood 'Rosary Priest' Debuts Theatrically October 9
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2020

In 1945, an immigrant Irish Catholic priest newly arrived in Los Angeles called Bing Crosby, and asked him to help create a radio program to talk about prayer. Bing, along with many other big named stars, said yes, igniting a family and faith-based production company that still exists today.  ...


VIDEO: Trailer for Max Original Comedy Special AIDA RODRIGUEZ: FIGHTING WORDS Photo VIDEO: Trailer for Max Original Comedy Special AIDA RODRIGUEZ: FIGHTING WORDS
by Michael Major - October 25, 2021

Comedian, actress and producer Aida Rodriguez takes the stage in the Bronx for her first hour-long stand-up comedy special, Aida Rodriguez: Fighting Words. Watch the trailer for the new comedy special now!...


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....






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