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Actor and Activist Wilson Cruz Joins GLAAD Staff
by Kelsey Denette - September 04, 2012

GLAAD President Herndon Graddick announced today that actor and LGBT advocate Wilson Cruz will join GLAAD's staff as the Strategic Giving Officer. Cruz help fund GLAAD's work amplifying stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality....


10th Annual New Voice Play Festival Runs June 25-27 at Old Opera House
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2010

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HBO to Offer Free Viewing of THE NEWSROOM Pilot Episode
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2012

Beginning today, HBO is giving all audiences, including non-subscribers, a chance to watch the first episode of THE NEWSROOM, the new Aaron Sorkin drama series, free of charge on multiple platforms....


Patton Oswalt, Rosemarie DeWitt Join THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - November 09, 2012

Former UNITED STATES OF TARA co-stars, Patton Oswalt and Rosemarie DeWitt, are set to join the second season of Aaron Sorkin hit HBO series, THE NEWSROOM, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed today. ...


Grace Gummer Set For Multi-Episode Arc on HBO's THE NEWSROOM
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012

Deadline reports that Grace Gummer is set to appear in a multi-episode story arc on the second season of HBO's THE NEWSROOM. The actress will portray 'Hallie Shea', described as 'an embedded reporter covering the Mitt Romney campaign.'...


Mike Tyson Guests on ABC's THE VIEW Today, 7/17
by TV News Desk - July 17, 2012

Morgan Freeman and Michael Cain ('The Dark Knight Rises'), Mike Tyson ('Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth'), Jeff Daniels ('The Newsroom'), Chris Colfer ('Glee' and author, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell) and Judge Jeanine Pirro (author, Sly Fox) are among the guests now through July 20 on ABC's ...


Jane Fonda to Star in ABC Comedy WHAT NEXT?
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012

Deadline reports that Jane Fonda will star in an upcoming comedy currently in development at the ABC Network to be titled NOW WHAT?. The project was written on spec by Pushing Daisies' Abby Gewanter. Scott Ellis is set to direct and executive produce with Mike Tollin....


Starz Acquires Shaftbury's CONNOR UNDERCOVER
by Nicole Rosky - February 22, 2011

Shaftesbury Sales Company, the distribution arm of leading production company Shaftesbury, today announced that Starz Entertainment in the United States has acquired both seasons of its popular 'Connor Undercover' live action adventure series for kids (39 x 30 minutes). This is the third title that ...


Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend
by - April 01, 2012

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Sunday, April 1, 2012. ...


Alley Theatre Presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by Sierra Fox - November 05, 2012

The Alley Theatre will present David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage. This is the last holiday season that the Alley Theatre will produce this show, directed by David Cromer, who won the MacArthur Genius Award and Obie Award for Best Director. Alley Artist Todd Waite reprises his...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Aaron Sorkin Chats NEWSROOM on 'Rock Center,' Airing 6/21
by TV News Desk - June 21, 2012

THE NEWSROOM creator Aaron Sorkin will appeaer on tonight's 'Rock Center With Brian Williams' to speak with correspondant Savannah Guthrie about his signature writing style. The show will air tonight, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Aaron Sorkin Chats NEWSROOM on 'Rock Center'
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2012

THE NEWSROOM creator Aaron Sorkin will appear on this Thursday's 'Rock Center With Brian Williams' to speak with correspondant Savannah Guthrie about his signature writing style. The show will air June 21 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!...


Aaron Sorkin's HBO Series Gets Title- NEWSROOM
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2011

According to Deadline, Aaron Sorkin's new HBO series finally has an official title- 'The Newsroom.' Set to star in the series is Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher Jr., Thomas Sadowski, Jane Fonda and Olivia Munn. ...


STAGE TUBE: Broadway Invades HBO's THE NEWSROOM - Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston & More! Meet The Team!
by Jessica Lewis - June 22, 2012

THE NEWSROOM premieres on HBO this Sunday, June 24th at 10pm and there are plenty of reasons to theatre enthusiasts to tune in - a healthy handful, in fact, if you count the number of major theatrical players involeved with the project....


HBO Picks Up THE NEWSROOM for Second Season
by Nicole Rosky - July 02, 2012

According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has officially picked up Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' for a second season. The series, which premiered on June 24, airs Sunday nights at 10pm. Additionally, the network has also renewed 'True Blood' for a sixth season....


Hugo Armstrong and Missy Yager Join Cast of L.A. Theatre Works' LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART, 12/6-9
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2012

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - Bart DeLorenzo directs two-time Emmy Award winner Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock from the Sun) and Steven Weber (Wings) when L.A. Theatre works records Terrence McNally's sizzling comedy at UCLA's James Bridges Theater. Also in the cast are Hugo Armstrong, who received a Los...


STAGE TUBE: Hot Trailer - Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM Coming to HBO
by Robert Diamond - April 01, 2012

Just released tonight is the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin's new HBO drama, 'The Newsroom' a new hour long series premiering this June that centers on the behind-the-scenes workings of a cable news statio. The series is filled with theatre vets and will star Jeff Daniels as the show's anchorman...


HBO Picks Up THE NEWSROOM for Second Season
by Nicole Rosky - July 02, 2012

According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO has officially picked up Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' for a second season. The series, which premiered on June 24, airs Sunday nights at 10pm. Additionally, the network has also renewed 'True Blood' for a sixth season....


Aaron Sorkin Plans Overhaul of 'NEWSROOM' Writing Staff
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Sorkin is planning to overhaul the current writing staff of HBO's new drama series, NEWSROOM. The showrunner will reportedly replace the majority of the writing staff before the second season returns....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Aaron Sorkin Chats NEWSROOM on 'Rock Center'
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2012

THE NEWSROOM creator Aaron Sorkin will appear on this Thursday's 'Rock Center With Brian Williams' to speak with correspondant Savannah Guthrie about his signature writing style. The show will air June 21 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!...


Jeff Daniels & Emily Mortimer Star in Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM on HBO, Debuting Tonight, 6/24
by TV News Desk - June 24, 2012

Created by Aaron Sorkin (Oscar(R) winner for writing 'The Social Network,' executive producer and writer of the multiple Emmy(R) winner 'The West Wing'), the new HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM follows the news team on their quixotic mission to reclaim the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite in the face of ...


HOMELAND Among Winners of 2nd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2012

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA), an offshoot of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, today announced the winners of the 2nd annual Critics' Choice Television Awards. HOMELAND took home the prize for Best Drama Series while Community won in the Best Comedy Series category....


Tony Winner John Gallagher, Jr. to Play Bowery Electric, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012

On Monday night, August 27th, Tony-Award winner John Gallagher Jr (Spring Awakening, American Idiot and HBO's The Newsroom) will return to his rock 'n roll roots for one night only at the legendary Bowery Electric in the East Village....


Thomas Sadoski Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES, 5/8
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2012

Thomas Sadoski will return to the role of Tripp Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning Tuesday, May 8 at 7 pm at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street), joining co-stars Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light, and Eliza...


Elliott Gould to Star in TV Land Comedy Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2012

Elliott Gould ('Friends') and Missi Pyle ('The Artist') have joined previously reported stars Ben Falcone, Jay Mohr, Josh Cooke, Ellen Woglom, Geoff Pierson and Kelen Coleman in TV Land's two new pilots....






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