RATINGS: THE VOICE Scores As The #1 Most-Watched Alternative Series For The Week Of April 27-May 3
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020 NBC has tied for #1 in the key demographic of adults 18-49 for the primetime ratings week of April 27-May 3, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research....
#BWWPrompts: Which TV Series Should Be Adapted for the Stage?
by BWW Prompts - May 21, 2020 We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation....
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Named One of Barack Obama's Top Films of 2020
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 21, 2020 Former president Barack Obama recently released his annual list of favorite things of 2020, including films, TV shows, and music. Included on this year's list is 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' which was released on Netflix Friday, December 18th. ...
VIDEO: Maya Rudolph Returns to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as Host
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2021 Last night, former Saturday Night Live cast member Maya Rudolph returned to host the show. ...
Billy Porter, Jeremy Pope, Hugh Jackman, & More Nominated for 2020 EMMYS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 28, 2020 Today, nominations for the 72nd annual Emmy Awards were unveiled. Leslie Jones announced the nominations, with help from Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany The Emmy Awards will air September 20 on ABC. ...
A.P. BIO: THE PODCAST ARRIVES WITH RECAPS, BEHIND-THE-SCENES STORIES AND ALL THINGS WHITLOCK HIGH!
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020 “A.P Bio: The Podcast” drops Tuesday, Aug. 18 in preparation for the series’ third season, which launches Sept. 3 on Peacock. This marks the first podcast series for Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service....
RATINGS: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Delivers Another FOX Win
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2020 Here are the highlights of the 16 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (11/19/20)....
Short Play Podcast PLAYING ON AIR Announces Fall Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2020 Long-running theater podcast and public radio program Playing on Air announces its new fall season of short audio plays, launching this Sunday, October 18. Its slated lineup introduces eight short audio plays and interviews from dynamic playwrights including Lucas Hnath, Dominique Morisseau, Rachel...
SCHITT'S CREEK, SUCCESSION, and More Take Home 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2020 The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards were held virtually last night, and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel....
Second City and Topic Team Up for a New Comedy Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2020 Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media, announced today that they are partnering with legendary comedy force and improvisational theater troupe The Second City for a half-hour sketch and variety limited series event called The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth....
Bobby Cannavale, D'Arcy Carden, Paul Giamatti, BD Wong, And More To Take Part In Virtual Selected Shorts
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2020 For over 30 years, Selected Shorts has united great actors with extraordinary short stories and presented them as captivating literature in performance to enraptured New York audiences, live from the stage at Symphony Space as well as from our hit weekly public radio show....
Raul Esparza and More Join Free Digital Shakespeare Series from Brooklyn Public Library & Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2020 Brooklyn Public Library announced today the lineup for its inaugural digital Shakespeare program presented in association with The Public Theater. ...
Wake Up With BWW 3/2: DIANA and COMPANY Begin Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2020 Today's top stories: Company and Diana begin previews tonight!...
The Third Annual Detroit Women of Comedy Festival Returns to Hamtramck
by Stephi Wild - February 05, 2020 The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival (DWCF) will be returning for the third year to shine a light on female-identifying comedic performers and creators from Detroit and beyond. Partnering once again with Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, the four-day festival will feature over 150 performers across f...
Winners Announced For The 24th Family Film Awards Broadcast On REELZ
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2021 Winners were announced for the 24th Family Film Awards in a broadcast airing this evening on REELZ. Honoring the best in family film and television, ...
Flula Borg & Go Banana Go! Release 'It's For You...'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021 The eccentric troupe that consists of LA-based music producer and songwriter Jim Roach, Brian Wecht (also known as 'Ninja Brian' from the comedy band NSP), and unintentional comic Flula Borg, aims to have as much fun as possible on their new joint venture. ...
IAMA Theatre Company Presents ANYONE BUT ME and THE OXY COMPLEX
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2021 Two fiercely funny Latinx-American women, two compelling solo comedies about female identity. Written, performed and directed by members of Los Angeles’ acclaimed IAMA Theatre Company and filmed live at L.A.’s Pico Playhouse, Anyone But Me, written and performed by Sheila Carrasco, and The Oxy Compl...
SCHITT'S CREEK, WATCHMEN and More Win Dorian Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020 GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, unveiled the inaugural Dorians TV Toast 2020 on Revry award winners at a virtual, live-streamed event on Sunday. ...
Michael R. Jackson, Cristina Pitter, Marc-Sully Saint Fleur, Mykal Monroe, A.A. Brenner, and Jordan E. Cooper Set For A STAR IS BORED Podcast
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2020 A STAR IS BORED, an IGTV podcast, will release a series called THE PRIDE PODCASTS for the month of June. New episodes come out twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays at Noon....
Nominations Announced For The 24th Family Film Awards & Telecast
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2020 The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment. Nominees and award winners in each category are selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel made up of entertainment industry executives. ...
VIDEO: Maya Rudolph and Jimmy Fallon Scat to The Roots on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2021 Maya Rudolph appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night, March 26....
Raul Esparza and More Join Free Digital Shakespeare Series from Brooklyn Public Library & Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2020 Brooklyn Public Library announced today the lineup for its inaugural digital Shakespeare program presented in association with The Public Theater. ...
RATINGS: FOX Claims Top Honors with 'Thursday Night Football'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 30, 2020 Here are the highlights of the 14 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night. ...
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, Jillian Bell & More Unite For Special Live Table Read of BLESS THE HARTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 28, 2020 Co-creators and executive producers Emily Spivey, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, along with cast members Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, Jillian Bell and guest stars Ken Jeong, David Herman and Jeremy Rowley are set to read an all-new episode of 'Bless The Harts' coming this Fall to FOX!...
BWW Blog: Living and Learning During the Pandemic
by Student Blogger: Maura Consedine - June 03, 2020 I never in a million years thought that I would live through a global pandemic. Just saying it aloud now that we are in the middle of one still feels incredibly strange.... |