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NICK NEWS WITH LINDA ELLERBEE to Present 'Webstars II,' 12/30
by Tyler Peterson - December 17, 2013

Kids who've become online sensations share their stories in the brand-new Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special, 'Webstars II: More Kids Who Are Online Hits,' premiering Monday, Dec. 30, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Benjamin 'Lil P-Nut' Flores Jr., star of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy s...


Watching the Tony Awards? BWW Toronto Has Everything You Need to Know!
by Alan Henry - June 08, 2014

Planning to watch the TONY AWARDS live tonight and missed some of the recent coverage? No worries! BroadwayWorld Toronto has everything us Canucks need to know about the upcoming awards, and a summary of all the articles you may want to catch up on!...


VIDEO: NASHVILLE's Clare Bowen Performs on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2014

Clare Bowen from ABC's Nashville, stopped by 'The View' to perform 'This Town,' from the show's 3rd album,The Music Of Nashville, Season 2, Vol. 1....


Laura Benanti Set For Kennedy Center Gay Men's Chorus Concert, 5/18
by Pat Cerasaro - January 15, 2014

Tony Award-winning Broadway headliner and recognizable small screen personality Laura Benanti is set for an upcoming special appearance with the popular Washington, D.C. Gay Men's Chorus this May according to a new listing....


VIDEO: Jewel Performs 'The Christmas Song' on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2013

On this week's THE VIEW on ABC, Jewel performed The Christmas Song from her Christmas album, Let It Snow. Check out the appearance below!...


Winner Announced on AMERICAN IDOL XIII!
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2014

AMERICAN IDOL XIII came to a ROCK-tastic close tonight as wild child Caleb Johnson was crowned the winner during the live two-hour Season Finale on FOX....


VIDEO: Matthew McConaughey Talks New HBO Series, Dallas Buyers Club on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2014

Matthew McConaughey stopped by this week's THE VIEW on ABC and talked about his new HBO series, True Detective, and his new movie, Dallas Buyers Club....


VIDEO: Watch Rosie O'Donnell's Return Visit to ABC's THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2014

Emmy Award-winner Rosie O'Donnell returned to ABC's The View, today, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). The appearance marks the first time O'Donnell appeared on the talk show since moderating Season 10...


Obamacare & More Featured on Next METROFOCUS
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2013

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV....


Lea Michele Set For LOUDER CD Signings In NYC, NJ & LA; 3/4, 3/3 & 3/8
by Pat Cerasaro - February 27, 2014

Popular Broadway/Hollywood crossover star Lea Michele is set to sign copies of her brand new solo album LOUDER at a special promotional event in NYC coming up next month....


VIDEO: Flo Rida Performs New Single 'How I Feel' on THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2013

On today's THE VIEW on ABC, Flo Rida performed his new Nina Simone-sampled single 'How I Feel.' Check out the performance below!...


Lee Street Theatre to Present 6th Annual 10-Minute New Play Festival OFFICE HOURS, 5/8-17
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2014

Lee Street theatre in Salisbury, NC presents Office Hours, the 6th Annual 10-Minute New Play Festival, running May 8-10 and 15-17, 2014....


BWW Reviews: Jen Rudin's CONFESSIONS OF A CASTING DIRECTOR Explains What You Need to Get the Part
by Marakay Rogers - December 23, 2013

Casting director (and former performer) Jen Rubin lifts the lid off the trade secrets of actors she's hired for stage and screen, and shows how to land an audition... and the part...


John Heffron to Play Comedy Works Landmark Village, 5/15-17
by Tyler Peterson - April 11, 2014

John Heffron burst onto the comedic scene when he not only won the second season of NBC's Last Comic Standing, but was also a finalist in the subsequent season. His amusing and extensive material has earned him two separate half-hour specials and one hour long special on the hit show Comedy Central ...


Watching the Tony Awards? BWW Toronto Has Everything You Need to Know!
by Alan Henry - June 08, 2014

Planning to watch the TONY AWARDS live tonight and missed some of the recent coverage? No worries! BroadwayWorld Toronto has everything us Canucks need to know about the upcoming awards, and a summary of all the articles you may want to catch up on!...


Scenic Designer Derek McLane to Make Appearance on OPEN HOUSE, 1/19
by Nicole Rosky - January 17, 2014

Check out NBC's episode of "Open House" on Sunday, January 19 at 8:30AM to learn how to add theatrical touches your home from Tony Award-Winning designer Derek McLane!...


FIRST LOOK - Seth Meyers Featured on Cover of Time's 2014 'The Year Ahead'
by Caryn Robbins - January 02, 2014

In its second annual guide to the year ahead, TIME outlines what you'll need to know for 2014 in politics, economics, foreign policy, technology, entertainment and more....


Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. to Return as Judges for AMERICAN IDOL XIV with Ryan Seacrest as Host
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2014

Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick, Jr. will return as judges and Ryan Seacrest will host American Idol for its 14th season....


Bravo Orders Four New Unscripted Series
by Tyler Peterson - June 02, 2014

Bravo Media continues its commitment to delivering buzzworthy original programming expanding its development slate with four new unscripted projects. The new additions include “#obsessed,” a one stop-shop for everything you need to know, want to buy or wish you had,“Apres Ski,” delving into the liv...


Bounce TV Premieres New Series MY CRAZY ROOMATE, BRKDWN Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 15, 2013

Bounce TV, the nation's first and only over-the-air broadcast television network designed for African Americans, tonight, Oct. 15 will premiere its first original scripted sitcom My Crazy Roommate at 10:00 p.m. followed at 10:30 by the series debut of BRKDWN...


Rebecca Lobo Joins ESPN's Women's College Basketball Commentator Team for
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2013

Rebecca Lobo will join the studio team, working with returning anchor Kevin Negandhi and analyst Kara Lawson during Championship Week Presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods...


Lee Street Theatre Presents 6th Annual 10-Minute New Play Festival OFFICE HOURS, Now thru 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2014

Lee Street theatre in Salisbury, NC presents Office Hours, the 6th Annual 10-Minute New Play Festival, running May 8-10 and 15-17, 2014....


BWW Recap: Lizzie Confronts Tom and 'The Pavlovich Brothers' on THE BLACKLIST
by Marakay Rogers - April 22, 2014

Germ warfare. Domestic warfare. When the parties are Tom and Lizzie Keen, domestic warfare is bloodier....


BWW Exclusive: Jennifer Young, Josh Wechsler, and Matthew Moore on Zach's Pre-Professional Program and BROADWAY ROCKS
by Jeff Davis - May 21, 2014

There are a few performances that I've seen in my lifetime that have stayed with me for years. Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard? Unforgettable. Michael Crawford in Phantom? I was six when I saw his performance, and I still remember it....


Singer JESSYE NORMAN on PBS NewsHour Tonight
by Danielle DeSisto - May 30, 2014

While singer Jessye Norman's voice is known across the globe for its size, power, range and beauty, few people know that she credits her middle school choral director for helping her find it....






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