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....
John Cho and Alan Yang Team for New Film TIGERTAIL
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 24, 2018 John Cho will star in the new Netflix multi-generational drama, TIGERTAIL, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film comes from Alan Yang, who co-created the Netflix show MASTER OF NONE....
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...
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....
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.)....
True or False? Meet the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - September 20, 2018 The Lifespan of a Fact begins performances tonight, September 20, 2018. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
Scott Ahearn, Donna English, and More Lead Cast of CHRISTMAS IN HELL
by Julie Musbach - November 07, 2018 The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ("The Simpsons"), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino (Desperate Measures, York/New World Stages) and music direction, music supervision, and arr...
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!...
Stifel Theatre Welcomes Aziz Ansari
by Julie Musbach - November 27, 2018 Aziz Ansari has announced the Road To Nowhere Tour coming to Stifel Theatre on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m....
BWW Review: I Like MOZART. Does That Make Me a Bad Person?
by Richard Sasanow - August 16, 2018 Lincoln Center's MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL is over for the season and finished up with a program that was an oddity because it wasn't mostly Mozart (or no Mozart) but all Mozart. Well, hooray for the 18th century. I was happy to be back in the bosom of the festival's namesake. Does that make me a bad p...
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....
Lynn Cohen, Jessica Frances Dukes, Déa Julien, Kyra Miller, And Vanessa Aspillaga Bring Paradigm Shifting Projects To The Flea Next Week
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2018 The Muse Project, in association with The Tank, will present Musings: a collection of Mini Muse presentations at The Flea Theater as a part of their Anchor Partnership. The Muse Project gives women performers the time, space, and opportunity to experiment with and explore their fantasy projects. Mus...
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...
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Discusses Her Tony Nomination for THE COLOR PURPLE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 20, 2018 Danielle Brooks talks about performing in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway while filming 'Orange is the New Black' at the same time....
ROB RIGGLE'S SKI MASTER ACADEMY Opens for Business 8/23 on Sony Crackle
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2018 Sony Crackle today announced that the network's upcoming original comedy series 'Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy' will debut today, August 23, with a special advance debut on Amazon Fire TV through the Sony Crackle app starting Monday, August 13. In addition, the free streaming network unveiled addi...
Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow, Haley Joel Osment and More to Participate in THE GOONIES: LIVE! A FUNDRAISER FOR RAICES
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2018 On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 8:00pm, The Montalbán in Hollywood will host The Goonies: Live! A Fundraiser for RAICES, a live read of the script to the 1980s cult-hit film The Goonies. All proceeds from the evening's event will be donated to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Le...
SPEAK UP, RISE UP Festival Announces August Lineup At The Tank
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2018 Speak Up, Rise Up, is pleased to announce their festival lineup which features a diverse group of over 100 artists featuring a wide range of ethnicities and races with the majority of the performers being women....
Lena Waithe And Greg Berlanti To Be Honored By The Trevor Project
by Stephi Wild - April 24, 2018 The Trevor Project today announced that Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe; Writers Guild of America Award, Directors Guild of America Award, and Golden Globe Award-nominated writer, director, and producer Greg Berlanti; and Managing Partner of global consulting firm Mc...
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....
Casting Announced For Hudson Theatre Works' UNCLE VANYA
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2018 Hudson Theatre Works' has announced it's casting for their new adaptation of Chekov's masterpiece, Uncle Vanya, called "Uncle Vanya - A Jersey Life in Four Acts" adapted by Michael Puzzo....
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Bobby Cannavale Separates Fact from Fiction in His Career on Broadway and Beyond!
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 2018 Fact: Two-time Tony nominee Bobby Cannavale is back on Broadway this season, starring opposite Cherry Jones and Daniel Radcliffe in The Lifespan of a Fact. In a recent interview with Richard Ridge, he opens up about the challenges of taking on this particular role, and separates fact from fiction wh...
Epic HAIR 50th Reunion and More Will Join Broadway Sings for Pride's 'Revolution'
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018 On Monday, June 18, 2018, the theater world and New York communities will come together for Broadway Sings for Pride's 8th annual charity concert entitled "Revolution"! Hair co-creator James Rado (Grammy-Award Winner) and Hair original choreographer Julie Arenal (Broadway/West End) will join over 3... |