The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery Celebrates ROBIN WILLIAMS with Special Exhibit
by Christina Mancuso - August 13, 2014 The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has installed a photograph of celebrated American comedian and actor Robin Williams today. The work is in the first-floor gallery where the museum memorializes the passing and celebrates the lives of people represented in the museum's collection. The photo...
ABC to Air 20/20 Honoring Robin Williams Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - August 12, 2014 ABC News' '20/20' will celebrate the life of Robin Williams, the comedic genius whose death yesterday stunned a nation. 'The Life and Death of Robin Williams' will update viewers with the latest news on his untimely death, delve into the unanswered questions, and celebrate the many faces and voices ...
VIDEO: 'Let's Go Scooping' on Next HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
by - October 10, 2014 On the next episode of ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER titled "Let's Get to Scooping" - Annalise and her students uncover a shocking truth while investigating the case of Marren Trudeau (Elizabeth Perkins), founder and CEO of a major brokerage firm, who has recently been arrested for insider tradi...
Robin Williams' Death Officially Ruled a Suicide
by Tyler Peterson - November 07, 2014 Famed comedian Robin Williams' death was officially ruled a suicide today, Marin County officials have announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Williams died at the age of 63 on Aug. 11 from asphyxia and hanging, while being treated for depression....
66th Annual Emmy Awards to Honor Robin Williams
by TV News Desk - August 13, 2014 People reports that the 66th Annual Emmy Awards, airing August 25 on NBC, will feature several tributes to Robin Williams. The comedic legend passed away on Monday at the age of 63....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Josh Groban Featured on Tonight's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by TV News Desk - March 15, 2015 Josh Groban is featured on this Sunday's episode of TLC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, airing at 10/9c on TLC. Watch a sneak peek below!...
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Stars Remember Robin Williams at Film's Premiere
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2014 Director Shawn Levy's NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, hits theaters on December 19 - at the film's premiere, Levy and the film's stars spoke of the late Robin Williams to The Hollywood Reporter, who plays Teddy Roosevelt in the 'MUSEUM,' one of his last projects....
Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins Cast of Disney XD's STAR WARS REBELS
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2015 In the hours after the 'Star Wars Rebels' season finale aired on Disney XD, its executive producer/supervising director Dave Filoni revealed that actress Sarah Michelle Gellar ('The Crazy Ones,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer') will join the voice cast in a recurring role for season two of the animated s...
Nathan Lane, Harvey Fierstein & More React to Passing of Robin Williams
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2014 As the world continues to mourn the tragic loss of stage and screen star Robin Williams, tributes from many of his colleagues continue to pour in on Twitter and personal statements...
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Ratings More Than Triple for San Diego-Denver Game
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2014 CBS and NFL Network's broadcast of THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on Oct. 23, which featured Denver's 35-21 victory over San Diego, earned an average overnight household rating/share in the 56 metered markets of 13.6/23, +268% from last year's comparable game on NFL Network...
President Obama on the Passing of Robin Williams: 'He Was One of a Kind'
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014 As BWW reported earlier this evening, comedian and Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams died this morning, August 11, 2014, of an apparent suicide. He was 63. Chiming in following the news of the actor's passing, President Obama released the following statement......
Brad Garrett Comes to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2014 Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Brad Garrett tonight, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m....
Disney CEO Robert Iger Comments on Passing of Robin Williams' 'He Was a True Disney Legend'
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2014 As the world mourns the tragic loss of stage and screen icon Robin Williams, Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of Walt Disney, released a statement on the impact he had worldwide...
BWW Recap: Mama Gets Her Biscuits on NEW GIRL
by Jennifer McHugh - November 11, 2014 Is living with your ex weird? (Yes.) How do you tell the new person you're dating that you live with your ex? (You don't, it's weird.) Jess and Nick are trying to explain their completely normal situation (It's not normal, it's weird) to the new people they're dating and failing miserably....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Josh Groban Featured on Tonight's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by TV News Desk - March 15, 2015 Josh Groban is featured on this Sunday's episode of TLC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, airing at 10/9c on TLC. Watch a sneak peek below!...
Steep Theatre Company to Present THE VANDAL, Opening 10/2
by Tyler Peterson - September 04, 2014 Steep Theatre Company will launch its fourteenth season with the Midwest Premiere of Hamish Linklater's The Vandal, directed by Shade Murray. Steep's production marks the Chicago debut not only of the play, but also of the playwright. While audiences across the nation may be familiar with his ext...
Disney CEO Robert Iger Comments on Passing of Robin Williams' 'He Was a True Disney Legend'
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2014 As the world mourns the tragic loss of stage and screen icon Robin Williams, Robert Iger, chairman and CEO of Walt Disney, released a statement on the impact he had worldwide...
ALADDIN Composer Alan Menken Reacts to Passing of Robin Williams
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2014 As the world mourns the loss of comedic great Robin Williams, composer Alan Menken, who worked with the actor in the hit animated Disney film ALADDIN, gave Billboard a statement on his reaction to the tragic news...
STAGE TUBE: Billy Crystal Honors Robin Williams at 2014 Emmy Awards
by Tyler Peterson - August 25, 2014 Billy Crystal honored the late Robin Williams tonight at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. You can watch the heartfelt tribute below....
66th Annual Emmy Awards to Honor Robin Williams
by TV News Desk - August 13, 2014 People reports that the 66th Annual Emmy Awards, airing August 25 on NBC, will feature several tributes to Robin Williams. The comedic legend passed away on Monday at the age of 63....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Josh Groban Discovers Musical Ancestry on WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2015 Josh Groban is featured on this Sunday's episode of TLC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, airing at 10/9c on TLC....
The Recording Academy Remembers Robin Williams
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2014 As BWW reported earlier this evening, comedian and Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams died this morning, August 11, 2014, of an apparent suicide. He was 63. The Recording Academy's President and CEO Neil Portnow just released the following statement on Williams' death....
Hamish Linklater, John Noble & More Star in POSTERITY, Beginning Tonight at the Atlantic Theater
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015 Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere of Posterity, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright and featuring Hamish Linklater, John Noble, Dale Soules, Henry Stram and Mickey Theis. Posterity will begin previews tonight, February 25 and officially open Su...
Musical Theatre Factory Presents Four New Musicals in 4x15 ROUND FIVE, 11/16
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 15, 2014 On Sunday, November 16 at 7PM four new musicals will be presenting 15 minute excerpts for an audience and a panel of industry professionals. Each show will receive a 5-hour block of rehearsal time at the Factory. A cast of volunteer performers will then have 15 minutes to present each excerpt before...
New York Times Writer to Pen Robin Williams Biography
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2014 The Hollywood Reporter reveals that New York Times writer Dave Itzkoff, who wrote Robin Williams's obituary for the newspaper, will pen a biography on the actor.... |