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Rita Houston Named Program Director of WFUV
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013

On Thursday WFUV General Manager Chuck Singleton named WFUV's longtime music director, Rita Houston, to the position, which has been vacant since Singleton's elevation to general manager last June....


EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: KNIGHTMARE LIVE, Gilded Balloon Teviot, August 2 2013
by Amy Hanson - August 03, 2013

Many people in their late twenties and thirties will remember the CITV cult classic Knightmare. Part game show, part fantasy adventure, it kept an adoring audience glued to their televisions every week to watch teams of children guiding a sightless dungeoneer around evil monsters and fiendish puzzl...


BBC AMERICA to Host Global Simulcast for DOCTOR WHO 50th Anniversary 11/23
by Sarah Bellet - November 08, 2013

BBC AMERICA is the #1 destination in the U.S. for a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of global phenomenon Doctor Who....


ABC Family Picks Up PRETTY LITTLE LIARS for Fourth Season
by Caryn Robbins - October 04, 2012

Michael Riley, president ABC Family, announced today that the network has picked up a fourth season of its hit original series PRETTY LITTLE LIARS....


NBC Pulls the Plug on BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2012

TVLine.com reports that the NBC network has pulled its new freshman comedy BEST FRIENDS FOREVER from its lineup after airing only four episodes....


Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, Victoria Justice Set For New Promo Campaign
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 01, 2011

Nickelodeon's teen stars catch waves, play tennis, skateboard, and enjoy other outdoor activities in a new promo campaign that shines the spotlight on the network's signature health and wellness event - Worldwide Day of Play (WWDP). ...


VIDEO: DWTS's Lisa Vanderpump Blacks Out During Rehearsal - Week 4 Highlights
by - April 09, 2013

Last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS was chock full of drama as the contestants were tasked with creating a dance which represented the 'Best Year of Their Lives.' Watch highlights from last night's emotional show below!...


MIES JULIE, FOUDRES, THE RADIO SHOW & More Set for Harbourfront Centre's World Stage 2014 Season
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2013

After four weeks of ambitious unbranded print ads and social media mystery (#artlive), Tina Rasmussen, artistic director of Harbourfront Centre's World Stage, revealed the season lineup for World Stage 2014, which runs Feb. 1 - May 18, 2014. Welcoming work from Finland, Sweden, Germany, England, So...


Photo Flash: First Look at VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA at the Spencer Theater
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012

She's a snappy old battleaxe, outspoken, bossy and irreverent. But, without question, that blue-haired Mama is so very rational-and funny. Comedian Vicki Lawrence's brilliant alter ego "Mama" Thelma Harper is back, eager to share her observations about political happenings, cultural trends and domes...


John Lithgow Returns to Broadway in THE COLUMNIST for MTC Apr. 25, 2012; Daniel Sullivan Directs
by Jessica Lewis - July 26, 2011

Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove have announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow returns to Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club world premiere production of THE COLUMNIST by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this new play,...


Michelle Dockery on Dan Stevens Exit: 'Oh Crap, What's Going to Happen'
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2013

Members of the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY appeared at yesterday's TCA to screen new footage of the upcoming fourth season and talk about what's ahead for the show....


Netflix Lands 'Arrested Development' Deal; New Episodes Begin in 2013
by Kelsey Denette - November 19, 2011

In a landmark deal, all new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series 'Arrested Development' will be coming exclusively to Netflix for its U.S. members to watch instantly, beginning in 2013....


NewUrbanJazz Radio Forges Nationwide Strategic Musical Alliances to Offer Fundraising Solution for Grammy Winner Dave Valentin 11/7
by Robert Diamond - October 26, 2013

Fellow musicians and artists will donate their time, talent and resources to perform a fundraiser for the Grammy Award winning artist. Net proceeds will benefit the Bronx, NY native and said proceeds will assist in medical bill payments and basic living needs as Valentin has not worked any musical p...


Adult Swim to Release Compilation of Never-Before Released Songs
by Conor Sheeran - June 10, 2013

After releasing nine albums and 130 free tracks to music fans over the last five years and fresh off the success of their 'Garage Swim' compilation, Adult Swim and Williams Street Records are back with the 2013 Adult Swim Singles Program....


Stephen Kunken, Grace Gummer & More Complete Casting for MTC's THE COLUMNIST
by Jessica Lewis - March 01, 2012

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced additional casting for the upcoming world premiere of THE COLUMNIST, by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. ...


Nickelodeon Celebrates Largest Ever Worldwide Day Of Play In Washington
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2011

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Nickelodeon will bring for the first time its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the eight-year history of the initiative....


PARENTHOOD Boss is 'Hopeful' for a 5th Season
by Tyler Peterson - January 21, 2013

In an interview today with TV Guide, PARENTHOOD showrunner Jason Katims revealed that he's pushing for the drama to get a fifth season pick up by NBC....


VIDEO: DOCTOR WHO Christmas Special Sneak Peek
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2013

BBC has just released the first teaser for the upcoming DOCTOR WHO Christmas special - check it out below!...


Nickelodeon Celebrates Largest Ever Worldwide Day Of Play In Washington
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2011

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Nickelodeon will bring for the first time its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the eight-year history of the initiative....


Nickelodeon Celebrates Largest Ever Worldwide Day Of Play In Washington
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2011

On Saturday, Sept. 24, Nickelodeon will bring for the first time its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the eight-year history of the initiative....


Time Warner Drops CBS in New York, Los Angeles & Other Major Cities
by Tyler Peterson - August 02, 2013

Following ongoing negoations, Time Warner and CBS were unable to agree upon financial terms and create a new contract. As of 5 PM EST, the network has now gone dark for TWC customers in major markets....


2011 Tony Award Nominee Reactions!
by Robert Diamond - May 03, 2011

Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City. BroadwayWorld.com will be talking to all of the nominees to hear their exciting stories of how they heard, who they told and...


NBC Places PARKS AND RECREATION on Hiatus Until Early 2014
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 2013

Vulture has revealed that beginning this week, PARKS AND REC will be replaced by an encore episode of THE VOICE, before returning for back-to-back episodes on Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. NBC will then air various sports and holiday specials until the coemdy returns with COMMUNITY in January 2014....


Colman Domingo on THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS 12 Nominations & Future
by Robert Diamond - May 03, 2011

'It's kind of a really cool morning! I'm in LA at the moment, so I was in my hotel room bed, and I think, okay, let's watch the announcements just for fun and see whats up. Once they started reading and saying 'The Scottsboro Boys' my heart started racing. Anika is my very best friend in the whole w...


BWW Recap: SYTYCD All-Stars Join Top-10
by Matthew Allen - August 14, 2013

For many 'So You Think You Can Dance' fans, this week's addition of All-Stars was a boost of excitement to an otherwise impressive, but not always remarkable, season....






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