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Sophie Evans to Take Over as Dorothy in West End's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Jessica Lewis - January 19, 2012

Sophie Evans has just announced via her Twitter that she will be filling in Danielle Hope's ruby slippers in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz on February 7, 2012. Evans was the runner up in the BBC reality talent competition show, Over The Rainbow, which tracked Andrew Lloyd Webber's sea...


ATC And Soho Theatre Present IVAN AND THE DOGS, Begins Touring April 21
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 21, 2011

ATC and SOHO THEATRE present IVAN AND THE DOGS, by Hattie Naylor...


Joel McHale Set to Host AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS , 12/8
by Claire Hannum - November 09, 2012

Joel McHale (NBC's COMMUNITY, THE SOUP) will host the second-annual AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS (AGAs) presented by Chase on Saturday, December 8 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA....


Photo Flash: First Look at TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Two River, Directed by Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Two River Theater Company launches its 2012-2013 Season with Topdog/Underdog, written and directed by Suzan-Lori Parks. Performances continue in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue through Sunday, September 30. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!...


5th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Will Take Place 5/6
by Kelsey Denette - January 29, 2013

Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth, President) and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced the 5th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition will take place on Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre (245 West 52nd Street). The event, whi...


Sophie Evans Takes Over as Dorothy in West End's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2012

Sophie Evans has just announced via her Twitter that she will be filling in Danielle Hope's ruby slippers in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz on February 7, 2012. Evans was the runner up in the BBC reality talent competition show, Over The Rainbow, which tracked Andrew Lloyd Webber's sea...


Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition Set for 9/14-16
by Kelsey Denette - July 19, 2012

On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will present the 12th Annual Telluride Acoustic Blues Competition....


CoHo Productions Presents Steve Patterson's IMMATERIAL MATTERS, 1/23-24
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2011

The winning play, Immaterial Matters by Steve Patterson, will be presented in a series of two staged readings at the CoHo Theatre on Sunday, January 23 and Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7:30p.m. during the Fertile Ground Festival of new works. Brenda Hubbard will direct....


Clay Aiken Heads to CELEBRITY APPRENTICE Finale
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2012

'Monty Python's Spamalot' star Clay Aiken and comedian Arsenio Hall have been chosen by Donald Trump as the two remaining finalists on NBC's THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE....


MAKE WAY FOR NODDY, BURN THE FLOOR and More Set for Artscape's Cape Town Events, Now thru July 29
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2012

The Artscape Theatre Centre hosts two internationally acclaimed shows in Cape Town - a Ballroom spectacular and a home-coming debut of a South African soprano. The programme for the next two weeks further includes children's theatre, contemporary dance, drama and hip hop. Full details follow....


Guest Post: Alternate Reality: 5 Reality TV Shows That Fooled Us
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2013

Exposing a reality TV show for its fictional storylines isn't exactly new, but it doesn't usually involve a lawsuit. Here are some of our favorite 'reality shows' from that past that were never very real to begin with....


Adam Lambert Wants to Guest Star on GLEE!
by Nicole Rosky - January 25, 2012

According to the Hollywood Reporter, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has admitted that he would like to make a guest apperaance of FOX's GLEE. Lambertrevealed: "I think there were murmurs about it. Hopefully, maybe now that I have some new music, I could go on there."...


SEEFLIK Announces Winners of 'The Competition 2011'
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2012

SeeFlik, the creator of online film competitions for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work, is pleased to announce the winners of their initial Judges Choice and Fan's Favorite competition's. The winning film from the Judges Choice competition is Beholden, a drama from filmmaker David Jibladze ...


Jujamcyn Theaters and True Colors Theatre Company Announce Monologue Competition Winners
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2011

Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth, President) and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced the winners of the 3rd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition which took place last night, Monday, May 9th, at the August Wilson Theatre....


A&E to Premiere Original Competition Series BE THE BOSS, 12/2
by Caryn Robbins - October 22, 2012

A&E presents the new original real life series BE THE BOSS, a competition-based series that pits two employees of a franchise-based company in the battle of a lifetime - with the chance to become the owner of their very own franchise - to, in success, become their own boss. "Be the Boss" premieres ...


Katharine McPhee Joins NBC Musical Pilot - SMASH!
by Robert Diamond - February 14, 2011

Now, Deadline.com is reporting that 'American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee 'will play a beautiful struggling actress who goes to all lengths (including sexual favors for the producer) to book the role of Marilyn Monroe in the musical. Also recently cast in the pilot, written by Theresa Rebeck and...


Strawdog Presents THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE, April 1-May 28
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2011

Strawdog Theatre Company concludes their 23rd anniversary season with Manfred Karge's The Conquest of the South Pole, directed by Kimberly Senior, April 21 - May 28, at the Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N Broadway. ...


Premiere Stages at Kean University Seeks Submissions for the 2012 Play Fest
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 14, 2011

Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University seeks submissions to the 8th Annual Premiere Stages Play Festival....


Johari Mackey Wins August Wilson Monologue Competition
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2011

Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth, President) and True Colors Theatre Company (Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director) have announced the winners of the 3rd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition which took place last night, Monday, May 9th, at the August Wilson Theatre. In first place is Johari...


Photo Flash: Cassadee Pope Wins NBC's THE VOICE!
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012

On last night's season three finale of THE VOICE, Cassadee Pope was named the the winner of the hit NBC competitive singing show. Pope beat Terry McDermott, the runner up of this season. Check out her crowning moment below!...


Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady Joins Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert 3/4-5
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2011

Unparalleled ventriloquist Terry Fator will welcome special guest Miss Arkansas Alyse Eady to Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert March 4-5 in the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage. ...


Quentin Tarantino to Helm Online Emerging Filmmakers Contest
by Caryn Robbins - June 01, 2012

The Weinstein Company and Red Bull North America have announced an online contest for emerging filmmakers with Django Unchained director Quentin Tarantino at the helm. Quentin has charged filmmakers with the challenge to 'find your own voice,' and has exclusively harnessed the power of Red Bull Medi...


Cassidy, Lil' Jon et al. Set for 11th 'Celebrity Apprentice'
by Kelsey Denette - January 14, 2011

On Thursday's episode of 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon', Donald Trump officially announced the 16 celebrities who will be participating in the 11th season of 'The Apprentice', his NBC show which puts contestants in various business situations to determine who would be most worthy of being Trump's ap...


Joel McHale Hosts AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 08, 2012

Joel McHale (NBC's COMMUNITY, THE SOUP) will host the second-annual AMERICAN GIVING AWARDS (AGAs) presented by Chase tonight, December 8 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif....


Photo Flash: First Look at TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Two River, Directed by Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012

Two River Theater Company launches its 2012-2013 Season with Topdog/Underdog, written and directed by Suzan-Lori Parks. Performances continue in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue through Sunday, September 30. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!...






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