Lynn Barrie Joins Freeform as SVP, Original Programming and Development
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2018 Lynn Barrie has joined Freeform as senior vice president of Original Programming and Development, where she will oversee the development of scripted drama and comedy series. She will help identify and grow the unique, compelling and brand-appropriate ideas for scripted content. Barrie will report to...
Chris Pinnella Set to Perform 'Sinatra At The Sands' Album in Asbury Park
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2018 Flashback to 1966 Las Vegas & join powerhouse vocalist Chris Pinnella along with a 14-Piece Big Band as they perform the iconic live album 'Sinatra at the Sands' from beginning to end....
Disney Pixar's A BUG'S LIFE To Air On ABC 2/23
by Tori Hartshorn - February 05, 2018 Disney Pixar's A BUG'S LIFE To Air On ABC 2/23...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Is Wednesday's No. 1 Show With Its Top Rating Since October
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2018 ABC claimed 2 of the Top 3 shows as Modern Family ranked as Wednesday's No. 1 TV show in Adults 18-49 (tied with Fox's 9-1-1 ), and ABC's The Goldbergs came in next at No. 3 on the night. The Net matched its top rating on the night with series programming since season-premiere Wednesday (on 9/2...
Neil Simon's Love Letter To TV Comedy Writes and Fights at The Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2018 A reimagined, revitalized production of Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning playwright Neil Simon's classic Laughter on the 23rd Floor marks the final production in the nonprofit's 4-Play Inaugural Season. Featuring John Ross Bowie (Speechless, The Big Bang Theory) and directed by Co-Artistic Director o...
ABC's Crime Drama TAKE TWO Starring Rachel Bilson and Eddie Cibrian, Premieres 6/21
by Tori Hartshorn - May 14, 2018 ABC's “Take Two,” the network's newest procedural crime series starring Rachel Bilson (“Hart of Dixie,” “Nashville”) and Eddie Cibrian (“CSI: Miami,” “Rosewood”), is set to premiere THURSDAY, JUNE 21, at 10 p.m. EDT....
Company Wang Ramirez To Explore Limitless Possibilities Of Dance And Acrobatics At Northrop Debut
by A.A. Cristi - February 15, 2018 High-flying international dance sensation Company Wang Ramirez soars into town and makes its Northrop debut with Borderline at 7:30 pm Sat, Mar 3. This dreamlike work combines hip-hop, contemporary dance, acrobatics, visual poetry, and the illusion of weightlessness to explore the limits of borders ...
Guest Blog: Actor Connor Dyer On PARADE At Frogmore Paper Mill
by Guest Blog: Connor Dyer - September 22, 2017 Connor Dyer played Leo Frank in Vivo D'Arte's promenade production of Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's Tony Award-winning musical PARADE at the world's oldest working paper factory, the Frogmore Paper Mill....
SPEECHLESS Star Micah Fowler to Be Honored by by United Cerebral Palsy of LA
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2018 On Sunday, March 11, United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (UCPLA) will host its fourth annual Art of Care gala, which will recognize SPEECHLESS star Micah Fowler with the organization's coveted Trailblazer Award....
Tony Nominee Carrie Coon Makes Television Critics Association Awards History
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2017 Coon was recognized for her standout roles as the tech-challenged police chief Gloria Burgle on FX's twisting crime caper FARGO and playing the emotionally resilient Nora Durst on HBO's spiritually-rich drama series THE LEFTOVERS....
VIDEO: Minnie Driver Plays Her Mouth-Trumpet
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2018 Minnie Driver appeared on last night's CONAN, where she talked about how she likes to use her special talent to 'play off' people who ramble on too long in conversations. Watch the clip below!...
Photo Flash: SPEECHLESS Actor Micah Fowler Honored By United Cerebral Palsy Of Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2018 Micah Fowler of ABC's Speechless was honored on Sunday, March 11 by United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (UCPLA) at their fourth annual Art of Care Gala. Fowler received their coveted Trailblazer Award that is given to individuals who use their influence to raise...
ABC Announces 2017 November Sweeps Programming
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2017 The ABC Television Network announces upcoming November sweeps programming, airing through November 22, including Thanksgiving-themed episodes of comedies American Housewife, Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs, and more....
ABC's MATCH GAME Opens 50% Above Its May Finale to Its Best Results Since February
by Caryn Robbins - January 04, 2018 With its comedies returning for their first telecasts of the new year and the season premiere of MATCH GAME, ABC ranked No. 2 on Wednesday in Adults 18-49 (1.2/5-tie) to Fox with its premiere/debut lineup...
Noah Gardenswartz and Jon Dore Coming to Comedy Works This Week
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2017 Noah Gardenswartz and Jon Dore are coming to Comedy Works this week. Scroll down for details!...
Cast Announced For Told By An Idiot's NAPOLEON DISROBED
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017 Kathryn Hunter directs Paul Hunter (Told by an Idiot co-founder and artistic director) and Ayesha Antoine (Red Velvet, Garrick Theatre, Dirty Great Love Story) in Napoleon Disrobed, a playful meditation on the significance of power, based on the acclaimed novella The Death of Napoleon by Simon Leys....
BWW Review: VINCENT RIVER, Park Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - March 25, 2018 Recent drama school grad Thomas Mahy and seasoned pro Louise Jameson join together in this urgently needed revival of Philip Ridley's heartrending epic drama. Following the aftermath of a brutal killing, the piece provides a provocation as to whether or not hate crime is a thing of the past....
VIDEO: Derek DelGaudio's off-Broadway Show IN & OF ITSELF Leaves Stephen Colbert Speechless
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017 Derek DelGaudio appeared on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT on Monday, to discuss his hit Off-Broadway show IN & OF ITSELF, which has just extended for the third time, through May of 2018...
ABC's SPEECHLESS Named 2017 Recipient of Annie Glenn Award by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2017 The ABC Television Network series SPEECHLESS will be honored with the Annie Glenn Award for 2017 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Named for Annie Glenn, advocate and wife of astronaut John Glenn, the award honors those who have made a positive impact on the lives of people...
THE 90TH OSCARS® Airs Live 3/4 On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - February 12, 2018 THE 90TH OSCARS® Airs Live 3/4 On ABC...
Becki Dennis Proves a Survivor in World Premiere of SPIN THE PLATE at Boston IFF
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2018 Actor Becki Dennis stars as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in the hopeful new indie feature, SPIN THE PLATE. Directed by Eric R. Eastman, the film will make its World Premiere at the Boston International Film Festival on April 13th in Cambridge, Massachusetts....
New Bachelorette Announced on ABC's THE BACHELOR: AFTER THE FINAL ROSE
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018 The gut-wrenching finish to Becca Kufrin's romance with Arie Luyendyk Jr. left Bachelor Nation speechless. In a change of heart, Arie broke up with America's sweetheart just weeks after proposing to her – stealing her fairytale ending and her future. Now, the humble fan favorite and girl next door f...
ABC Primetime Wins 2nd Straight Week in Adults 18-49 and Is Most Improved Year to Year
by Tori Hartshorn - March 13, 2018 Driven by strong numbers for the season finale of “The Bachelor” as it closed out at season bests and the premiere of ABC's “American Idol” lifting Sunday to multiyear highs, the Network won the week in Adults 18-49(1.3/5 – w/o 3/5/18). Topping the first complete week in March by double-digit percen...
KEVIN (PROBABLY) SAVES THE WORLD Star Jason Ritter Achieves World Record
by TV News Desk - October 09, 2017 At 11:48 a.m. EDT, live, on ABC's The View, it was declared by an official adjudicator that Jason Ritter, star of ABC's Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most hugs given in one minute by an individual....
VIDEO: In the Spotlight! Watch Jordan Fisher Dance His Way into DWTS Finals!
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2017 As a surprise to no one, Jordan and Lindsay will move on to tonight's final round of competition. Watch both performances from last night's show below!... |