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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)...


EIGHTH GRADE's Elsie Fisher to Star the Musical Film THE SHAGGS Photo EIGHTH GRADE's Elsie Fisher to Star the Musical Film THE SHAGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2018

Elsie Fisher, who recently starred in Bo Burnham's 'Eighth Grade,' will star in 'The Shaggs,' according to The Hollywood Reporter....


HAK Premieres In New York City Photo HAK Premieres In New York City
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2018

HAK premieres in New York City as a part of HB Studio Rehearsal Space Residency. After being staged in several cities in Europe and Turkey, HAK will be performed in English for the first time....


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: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW and Cher Discuss Bringing the Story to Broadway Photo VIDEO: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW and Cher Discuss Bringing the Story to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019

Legendary singer and actress Cher is known for her quick wit, chart-topping hits, and award-winning performances. Cher's life story is now being told on Broadway in 'The Cher Show.' The lead is played by three actresses, Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond. CBS This Morning's Gayle K...


JERSEY BOYS To Play At The Regent Theatre Photo JERSEY BOYS To Play At The Regent Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2019

Having opened to rave reviews at Sydney's Capitol Theatre and at QPAC in Brisbane, soon it will be Melbourne's turn to experience this exhilarating musical! JERSEY BOYS will play at the Regent Theatre from Saturday 23 February 2019 for a strictly limited season....


JERSEY BOYS To Close in Sydney in December Before Going to Brisbane and Melbourne Photo JERSEY BOYS To Close in Sydney in December Before Going to Brisbane and Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2018

JERSEY BOYS - the true-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons opened to a standing ovation last Thursday Night. With internationally acclaimed hit songs such as Oh What A Night, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry and Big Girls Don't Cry, and a dynamic new yo...


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....


Sasha Lane To Star In New Amazon Series, UTOPIA Photo Sasha Lane To Star In New Amazon Series, UTOPIA
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019

Sasha Lane is set to star in Amazon Studios' Utopia, according to Deadline. Amazon's adaptation of the British series ​​​​​​​is written by Gone Girl author and screenwriter Gillian Flynn....


VIDEO: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW and Cher Discuss Bringing the Story to Broadway Photo VIDEO: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW and Cher Discuss Bringing the Story to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019

Legendary singer and actress Cher is known for her quick wit, chart-topping hits, and award-winning performances. Cher's life story is now being told on Broadway in 'The Cher Show.' The lead is played by three actresses, Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond. CBS This Morning's Gayle K...


VIDEO: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW and Cher Discuss Bringing the Story to Broadway Photo VIDEO: The Stars of THE CHER SHOW and Cher Discuss Bringing the Story to Broadway
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019

Legendary singer and actress Cher is known for her quick wit, chart-topping hits, and award-winning performances. Cher's life story is now being told on Broadway in 'The Cher Show.' The lead is played by three actresses, Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond. CBS This Morning's Gayle K...


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. ...


Joel McHale to Host CARD SHARKS on ABC Photo Joel McHale to Host CARD SHARKS on ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019

ABC Entertainment and Fremantle announced today that actor and comedian Joel McHale is set to host “Card Sharks,” the suspenseful game where a fortune can be won on the turn of a single playing card! The show is slated to air this summer on The ABC Television Network....


HAK Premieres In New York City Photo HAK Premieres In New York City
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2018

HAK premieres in New York City as a part of HB Studio Rehearsal Space Residency. After being staged in several cities in Europe and Turkey, HAK will be performed in English for the first time....


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!...


EIGHTH GRADE's Elsie Fisher to Star the Musical Film THE SHAGGS Photo EIGHTH GRADE's Elsie Fisher to Star the Musical Film THE SHAGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2018

Elsie Fisher, who recently starred in Bo Burnham's 'Eighth Grade,' will star in 'The Shaggs,' according to The Hollywood Reporter....


JERSEY BOYS Releases New Block of Tickets Now On Sale Photo JERSEY BOYS Releases New Block of Tickets Now On Sale
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2018

JERSEY BOYS - the true-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons opened to a standing ovation last Thursday Night. With internationally acclaimed hit songs such as Oh What A Night, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby, Sherry and Big Girls Don't Cry, and a dynamic new yo...


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....


JERSEY BOYS To Play At The Regent Theatre Photo JERSEY BOYS To Play At The Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019

Having opened to rave reviews at Sydney's Capitol Theatre and at QPAC in Brisbane, soon it will be Melbourne's turn to experience this exhilarating musical! JERSEY BOYS will play at the Regent Theatre from Today 23 February 2019 for a strictly limited season....


LIFE WITH ORSON WELLES: THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND Docu-Series to Premiere in Berlin Photo LIFE WITH ORSON WELLES: THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND Docu-Series to Premiere in Berlin
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2019

Beatrice Mori di Gerfalco Welles and writer-producer-director Dax Phelan have teamed up for a six-episode original docu-series, “Life with Orson Welles: The Man Behind the Legend.” The daughter of Orson Welles and his third wife Paola Mori, Welles is a countess from an Italian noble family that date...


Joan and Jackie Collins Series Set from STAN AND OLLIE Producer Photo Joan and Jackie Collins Series Set from STAN AND OLLIE Producer
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 20, 2019

The Hollywood Reporter says Stan and Ollie producer Fable Pictures has secured the rights to the life story of British sisters turned 1980s showbiz superstars Joan and Jackie Collins, which it will adapt into a six part series called Joan and Jackie. ...


Michael Palin Announces 2019 UK Live Tour Photo Michael Palin Announces 2019 UK Live Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2019

To celebrate the paperback publication of Erebus: The Story of A Ship, Monty Python star and much-loved television globe-trotter Michael Palin announces a brand new one-man stage show. It will take him to 12 venues around the UK, beginning in Bournemouth on 7th June and ending in Bath on 7th July....


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.” ...


Netflix to Produce Animated Musical Film Based on the Life of Wyclef Jean Photo Netflix to Produce Animated Musical Film Based on the Life of Wyclef Jean
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018

 Netflix announced today that it is working with musical visionary Wyclef Jean on a CG animated feature film that reimagines his life story. Stampede, the recently launched entertainment media company from Greg Silverman, is partnering with the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician to produce the...






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