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Murphy Brown is the star reporter on a news magazine show called FYI. She lives in a townhouse that she is having repainted; Eldin the painter may never finish the job. Jim Dial is the uptight senior anchor, a seasoned veteran. Frank is a single guy and constantly looking for a girlfriend, he is also Murphy's best friend. Corky is a former Miss America turned newsperson, she covers all the "hard" news.

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Bakula to Play Lead in 'Dancing in the Dark'
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2008

Scott Bakula, known for his performances in Romance/Romance, and TV's 'Quantum Leap' is tapped to play the lead, Tony Hunter, in Dancing in the Dark, a new musical based on the film The Band Wagon. The Band Wagon, (1953) is a musical comedy film, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer which tells the story...


Ackermann, Mamet Set To Write For Berkshire Playwrights Lab Gala, Begins 6/10
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2009

Playwrights Joan Ackermann, Eric Bogosian, Larry Gelbart, and David Mamet to Write Original Short Plays for Berkshire Playwrights Lab Gala, Actors Karen Allen, Elizabeth Franz, Dan Lauria, Wendie Malick, Peter Riegert, and Jay Thomas Set to Perform....


Invitation Only Reading Of UNDER MY SKIN Presented On 1/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 16, 2009

An invitation-only staged reading of the new play UNDER MY SKIN will be presented January 26th at 3 p.m. at Ripley Grier Studios 520 Eighth Avenue 16th Floor, New York, NY. The New York premiere reading of Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser's outrageous new comedy about 'sex cancer and the health...


MOTHER With Buck Henry and Holland Taylor Opens At The Wild Project 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2009

MOTHER is set in an upscale resort in West Virginia where an eccentric family gathers for their annual New Year's holiday. The get-together turns out to be far from traditional when matters of infidelity, sibling rivalry, copious bottles of bubbly, and even attempted kidnapping come to call -- all i...


The Wild Project's MOTHER With Buck Henry & Holland Taylor Previews Tomorrow 7/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 07, 2009

Buck Henry and Holland Taylor star in world premiere of Lisa Ebersole's MOTHER, previews July 8, press opening July 15 at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street)...


Peter Bonerz To Co-Direct SULTRY SUMMER MAGIC At Teatro Zinzanni 5/7-8/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 20, 2009

He may be best-known for playing Jerry Robinson, the eccentric orthodontist on 1970s TV comedy, The Bob Newhart Show, but since then American actor, director, and writer, Peter Bonerz, has become an award-winning director, primarily of television sitcoms....


Lily Tomlin To Make Her Las Vegas Debut With 'NOT PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK' At MGM Grand 11/10 -11/18
by Eddie Varley - August 26, 2009

Lily Tomlin, one of America's most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand November 10-18 at 8 p.m. nightly....


Buck Henry, Holland Taylor Set To Star In New Play MOTHER, Opening 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2009

Buck Henry and Holland Taylor star in Lisa Ebersole's new Off-Broadway play MOTHER, receiving its world-premiere production, with previews set to begin July 8, prior to its official press opening on July 15 at The Wild Project Theater (195 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan. Andrew Grosso (PERFECT HARMON...


Christine Ebersole Returns To Orange County PAC 10/8-11
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 13, 2009

Award-winning chanteuse, actress and comedienne Christine Ebersole returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for her third visit October 8 - 11 in the intimate Samueli Theater to open the 2009-2010 Cabaret Series....


Lily Tomlin to Join 'Desperate Housewives' Cast This Fall
by Faetra Petillo - September 12, 2008

TV Guide is reporting that actress Lily Tomlin will be joining the ABC series 'Desperate Housewives' this fall. Tomlin will reportedly be playing the recurring role of Mrs. McCluskey's (played Kathryn Joosten) sister....


Henry, Taylor Cast In Ebersole's MOTHER, Previews Begin 7/8 At The Wild Project
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009

Buck Henry and Holland Taylor star in Lisa Ebersole's new Off-Broadway play MOTHER, receiving its world-premiere production, with previews set to begin July 8, prior to its official press opening on July 13 at The Wild Project Theater (195 East 3rd Street) in Manhattan. Andrew Grosso (PERFECT HARMON...


AMERICAN BUFFALO Opening Night Tickets Made Available for Sale to Fans
by Eddie Varley - November 14, 2008

So fans of the production's stars can participate in celebrating the opening night of American Buffalo on Monday, November 17, the show's producers have made tickets for available for the performance, which begins at 6:45pm, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street....


'Gimme A Break' Honors Transport Group's Freitag & King 12/3
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2007

Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present 'Gimme A Break,' a benefit honoring Transport Group board member and Broadway producer Barbara Freitag and writer/director/producer Michael Patrick King on Monday, December 3 at 6:30PM....


Women in Film.Dallas Honors Four at Annual Topaz Gala
by Joseph Melnicoff - October 22, 2006

Women in Film.Dallas present the 22nd Annual Topaz Gala to honor women who have made outstanding achivements to Dallas Film....


'PEREDITA' Premieres At The Lion Theater 11/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 14, 2008

NOW IN PREVIEWS PERDITA by Pierre-Marc Diennet PREMIERES Off Broadway at The Lion Theatre (Theatre Row) Opening Tuesday, November 18, 2008 ...


Photo Flash: Industry Reading Of 'Vote', the High School Election Musical
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2008

VOTE! A New Musical about high school election espionage & the pursuit of a real dream that 'counts' received a private, industry-only reading in Manhattan with Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Seussical, Spelling Bee) and Haviland Stillwell (Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof) starring....


'Gimme A Break' Honors Transport Group's Freitag & King 12/3
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2007

Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present 'Gimme A Break,' a benefit honoring Transport Group board member and Broadway producer Barbara Freitag and writer/director/producer Michael Patrick King on Monday, December 3 at 6:30PM....


HARM'S WAY wins Pen USA Literary Award for Drama; Currently Playing at 45th Street Theatre
by Faetra Petillo - October 20, 2008

Critically acclaimed theatre company Circus Theatricals proudly announces that playwright SHEM BITTERMAN has won the 2008 Pen USA Literary Award for Drama for his play HARM'S WAY. Past winners of the award include Sarah Rule, Luis Alfaro, Donald Freed, and Craig Volk....


Ebersole & Stritch Set for Playwrights Horizons Gala, 4/16
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2007

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons will hold its annual 'High Standards' Gala Benefit on Monday evening, April 16th at Guastavino's...


Champlin & Ralston Star in 'Marcy in the Galaxy' at Transport Group
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2008

Transport Group will present Marcy in the Galaxy, a world premiere musical, with book, music, and lyrics by Nancy Shayne; opening April 6. To star Donna Lynne Champlin and Teri Ralston....


Christine Ebersole Plays Cafe Carlyle 1/20 - 1/31
by Eddie Varley - December 23, 2008

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole returns to the legendary Caf? Carlyle for the first time since her critically acclaimed 2002 debut in an exclusive two-week engagement. Beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2009 (and playing through Saturday, January 31st), Ms. Ebersole will present an all new...


Scott Bakula to Star in No Strings at Reprise! in L.A.
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2007

Golden Globe-award winner and Emmy and Tony-nominated actor Scott Bakula, who starred on Broadway in Romance/Romance and has thrilled TV audiences with his series 'Quantum Leap' and 'Enterprise,' will star as David in the final Reprise! Broadway's Best production of its 2006-2007 season - Richard Ro...


Photo Flash: Manhattan Theater Club's ACCENT ON YOUTH
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 15, 2009

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Samson Raphaelson's ACCENT ON YOUTH is currently in previews at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) in preparation for a Wednesday, April 29 opening night....


Lily Tomlin To Make Her Las Vegas Debut With 'NOT PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK' At MGM Grand 11/10 -11/18
by Eddie Varley - August 26, 2009

Lily Tomlin, one of America's most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand November 10-18 at 8 p.m. nightly....


Lily Tomlin To Take Part In 'The D Word' Dog Park Benefit In Provincetown
by Charlie Piane - August 05, 2009

Celebrated comedienne and actress Lily Tomlin will take part in 'The D Word,' a benefit for the Pilgrim Bark Park of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The event, which will be hosted by Kate Clinton, will be held August 29, 8pm at the MacMillan Wharf....






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