FX Networks Orders Pilot for Y, Based on the Comic Book Series Y: THE LAST MAN
by Tori Hartshorn - April 06, 2018 FX Networks has ordered a pilot for Y based on the acclaimed post-apocalyptic science fiction comic book series Y: The Last Man, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. Melina Matsoukas will direct the pilot, which ...
'Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards' Primetime Special to Air on OWN 3/3
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2018 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will air Essence's 11th annual 'Black Women in Hollywood Awards' as a primetime special event on Saturday, March 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. For over a decade, the star-studded celebration has been at the forefront of honoring Hollywood's most creative and accomplished African-Ame...
Julia Knitel, Jennifer Cody, and More Complete Cast for The Muny's GYPSY
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2018 The Muny announced today its complete cast and design team for the theatre's centennial season production of Gypsy, July 27 - August 2. Gypsy is proudly sponsored by Missouri Lottery....
GET OUT Tops Winners of African American Film Critics Association Awards
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017 Jordan Peele's seismic thriller GET OUT captured the most wins from the members of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA). Released early in 2017, the film earned Best Film, Best Directing, Best Acting and Best Screenplay recognition from the world's largest group of professional Blac...
SHAPE OF WATER, FEUD Lead CRITICS CHOICE AWARD Nominations; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2017 Nominations for THE CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS were announced today. Fox Searchlight's THE SHAPE OF WATER leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. Best Picture and Director contenders included DUNKIRK, CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, LADY BIRD and THE POST, each with eight nominations....
Turning The Tables On Auditioning with Jacob Garrett
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2018 Have you ever wanted to take the power back in the audition room? To walk out just as confidently and comfortable as when you walked in, if not more? Well join the list! Literally! Jacob Garrett, an actor and director, has been developing a catered and private coaching platform and technique to help...
Educational Alliance and The 14th Street Y present #NASTY WOMEN: A Night Of Female Resistance Comedy
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2018 Presented by The Educational Alliance and The 14th Street Y In Partnership with The BETCHES 'Sup #NASTY WOMEN - A Night of Female Resistance Comedy. Today, January 18 at 7:30pm - An evening of political comedy led by 4 ferocious female voices:...
AT&T Hello Lab Reprises Inclusive Filmmaker Mentorship Program; Emmy Award Winner Lena Waithe, Common, & More
by Macon Prickett - June 19, 2018 AT&T* announced the 2018 lineup of mentors and mentees for its diversity-focused Hello Lab Mentorship Program....
Winners Announced for 75th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS - Complete List!
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2018 Seth Meyers hosts the 75TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS. The telecast is airing live coast to coast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel tonight. The three-hour Golden Globes telecast will serve as the official kickoff to the 2018 awards season. We're updating the winner's list live!...
Tony Winner Cady Huffman Will Join the Cast of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2018 The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary, will welcome Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton' starting Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.)....
Lena Waithe Comedy Pilot TWENTIES Finds Home At TBS
by Tori Hartshorn - February 14, 2018 According to Deadline, TBS has green lit the new single camera comedy series from Lena Waithe. She is an Emmy award winner for her role on MASTER OF NONE, and is the creator and executive producer of THE CHI on Showtime. Read more about the TBS pick up from Deadline here!...
HANDMAID'S TALE, GLOW Among Nominees for 2018 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2017 The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2017. Winners will be honored at the 2018 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, Februar...
#NASTYWOMEN: A Night of Female Political Comedy Comes to 14th Street Y
by Stephi Wild - January 18, 2018 #NASTYWOMEN is an evening of political comedy led by 4 ferocious female voices. Hosted by Betches - The 'Sup's Alise Morales (formerly of the 14th Street Y's After School program). In the lead up to the first anniversary of the women's march, this night aims to amp up the audience with laughter, gam...
Public Theater Announces Casting for Lynn Nottage's MLIMA'S TALE
by Julie Musbach - February 08, 2018 The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of MLIMA'S TALE, written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. Directed by Obie Award winner Jo Bonney, MLIMA'S TALE continues The Public's A...
SAG Awards Announce 2019 Air Date
by Tori Hartshorn - February 08, 2018 According to Deadline, the SAG Awards have set the date for the 2019 awards ceremony on TNT and TBS. The show will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Read more about it from Deadline here!...
GET OUT, WONDER WOMAN Among Producers Guild Award Nominations; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018 The Producers Guild of America has announced the Film and TV nominations for the 29th annual PGA Awards. The winners will be announced at an event held on January 20 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel....
THIS IS US, Britney Spears, & More Round Out the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Winners & Honorees
by Macon Prickett - April 13, 2018 The 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, hosted by Wanda Sykes, were held last night at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Honorees included Jim Parsons and Britney Spears. For more honorees and winners, see below!...
Christine Ebersole, Debra Monk, & More Will Present at the New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards Gala
by Macon Prickett - May 09, 2018 New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has empowered and championed women in the entertainment industry for 40 years, is thrilled to honor the women behind the scenes at this year's New York Women in Film & Television Designing Women Awards Gala on Monday, May 21, 2018. The 19thannual e...
Janet Krupin Takes the Stage at 54 Below Next Week
by Julie Musbach - March 28, 2018 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Janet Krupin in Concert on April 6 at 9:30 PM. Krupin (Bring It On, If/Then, Hands on a Hardbody) will join her band of New York City musicians for one night of song and comedy....
MASTER OF NONE Star Aziz Ansari Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegation
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2018 Recent Golden Globe Award winner Aziz Ansari has released a statement responding to an allegation of sexual misconduct by a 23-year-old photographer based in Brooklyn. The woman's claim was made public in a story posted on Babe.net....
Fran Drescher Joins Broadway Sings For Pride's Revolution Annual Charity Concert On June 18th
by Julie Musbach - June 06, 2018 Actress Fran Drescher is the latest performer to join the lineup of BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE's 8th Annual Charity Concert 'Revolution' on Monday, June 18th at The Cutting Room in New York City. The Nanny star will be joined by Broadway/TV star Frankie J. Grande, Matt Doyle (Broadway's Spring Awakeni...
Wynn Reveals Entertainment Odds to Win 75th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2018 Race and Sports Book reveal the odds to win the 75th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS, airing Sunday, January 7, 2018...
Photo Flash: Broadway's Ciara Renee Stars in Firebrand Theatre's LIZZIE
by Julie Musbach - January 08, 2018 Following a brief hiatus for the holidays, Firebrand Theatre is pleased to announce its hit rock musical LIZZIE will return for two additional weeks of performances, January 3 14, 2018 at The Den Theatre's Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. LIZZIE curre...
Denzel Washington, Laurie Metcalf Among Nominees for 24th Annual SAG AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2017 Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse, The Predator) and Niecy Nash (Claws, The Soul Man) announced the nominees for the 24th Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDSthis morning at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood....
LADY BIRD, GLOW Among SAG AWARD Nominations; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2017 Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse, The Predator) and Niecy Nash (Claws, The Soul Man) announced the nominees for the 24th Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS this morning at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.... |