Actors Co-Op to Present Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE, 3/2-4/17
by Tyler Peterson - February 02, 2016 Actors Co-op (Ovation Award-Winner 2014 Best Intimate Theatre Musical for 110 in the Shade) announces the third show in its 2015-2016 season (and 24th year of producing theatrical excellence in Los Angeles!) with Tennessee Williams masterpiece SUMMER AND SMOKE, directed by Thom Babbes. SUMMER AND S...
Blues Giant Popa Chubby Releases A Bold Double Live Album; New World Tour!
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016 2015 was one of the busiest years for modern blues ace Popa Chubby. After the release of a stellar studio album in late 2014 I'm Feelin' Lucky, The Chubbfatha hit the road for a relentless run of shows across both the US and all over Europe....
VIDEO: Dee Dee Bridgewater Records 'House of the Rising Sun' for New Album
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2015 DEE DEE'S FEATHERS, a journey through the history of New Orleans as told through song and the collaboration of Tony winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO), is set for release August 11th, 2015, via OKeh/Sony Music/DDB Records. Click below to watch THE WIZ ...
Melissa Leo Boards HBO's Adaptation of ALL THE WAY
by Tyler Peterson - July 02, 2015 According to Deadline, Oscar winner Melissa Leo has signed on to join Tony-winning Broadway star Bryan Cranston in HBO's film adaptation of Robert Schenkkan's play ALL THE WAY, directed by Jay Roach....
HBO to Debut BESSIE, Starring Queen Latifah, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015 ?Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah ("Chicago") stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees ("Pariah") from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois....
Authentic Cajun Band The Revelers Heads to Towne Crier, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2015 The Revelers - Authentic Cajun / Zydeco Band will appear on August 23 at The Towne Crier at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20 adv, $25 Door. Prepare to do some Cajun dancing......
Blues Guitar Virtuoso Eric Gales Performs With Lauryn Hill on TONIGHT SHOW
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2015 Superstar guitarist Eric Gales will be performing live with one of the most CELEBRATED artists in modern R&B, ex-Fugee Lauryn Hill, on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON tonight, July 30....
WGN America to Present First-Look Trailer of New Original Series UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - June 30, 2015 The cast and creators of WGN America's highly anticipated, pulse-pounding original series “Underground” will unveil a first-look trailer and participate in a panel session at the 2015 Essence Festival in New Orleans....
NOTMC Partners with DISNEY/ABC on 'The Princess and the Frog' Social Campaign & Sweepstakes
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2015 Due to the success of last year's campaign and contest, as part of the New Orleans summer tourism campaign, when families follow Princess Tiana in Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog' at followhermagic.com, they will be given the opportunity to enter a sweepstakes to visit New Orleans and all the re...
NBC Renews Hit Drama Series BLINDSPOT for Second Season
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2015 NBC has ordered a second season of its hit freshman drama “Blindspot,” the #1 new series of the fall in the 18-49 demo....
HBO to Debut BESSIE, Starring Queen Latifah, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - April 15, 2015 ?Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”) from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois....
WGN America to Debut Scripted Series OUTSIDERS and UNDERGROUND Commercial Free
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016 WGN America's highly anticipated scripted dramas 'Outsiders,' premiering Tuesday, January 26 (9:00 pm ET/PT) and 'Underground,' premiering Wednesday, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT), will air commercial free...
BET Presents New Special KATRINA 10 YEARS LATER: THROUGH HELL IN HIGH WATER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2015 On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, BET Networks will premiere a new original BET News Special “KATRINA 10 YEARS LATER: THROUGH HELL IN HIGH WATER” that will follow a diverse group of people who survived Katrina and now, 10 years ago....
Annie Baker's JOHN Begins Previews Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2015 Signature Theatre just announced a one-week extension for JOHN, written by Pulitzer Prize winner-Annie Baker (The Flick) and directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Gold (Fun Home). The production, which kicks off Signature's 25th Anniversary Season, will now play through Sunday, September 6. John begins ...
VIDEO: Watch the First Episode of New FOX Drama WAYWARD PINES Now!
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2015 Watch the first episode of the new FOX drama WAYWARD PINES for free through Thursday, April 30 on FOX ON DEMAND**,FOX NOW, FOX.com, HULU.com, Facebook(facebook.com/WaywardPines), Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, PlayStation® Store,VUDU and Xbox Video....
THE WIZ Star Dee Dee Bridgewater Releases New Album DEE DEE'S FEATHERS Today
by Pat Cerasaro - August 11, 2015 A Tony-winner with a jazz-tastic new solo album!...
Southern Rep Theatre & Partners to Develop New Performing Arts Complex
by Tyler Peterson - February 18, 2016 Today, Southern Rep Theatre, Rose Community Development Corporation and Alembic Community Development announced plans for launching the Bayou Treme Center campus development project, which will renovate the long-vacant former St Rose de Lima Church into a hub for the performing arts in the city and ...
VIDEO: First Look - WGN America to Premiere New Series UNDERGROUND, 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2015 WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere Wednesday, March 9....
Broadway Vet Wendell Pierce Joins Cast of GREASE: LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2016 Broadway veteran Wendell Pierce is the latest theater star to join the cast of FOX's GREASE: LIVE in the role of Coach Calhoun...
Blues Guitar Virtuoso Eric Gales Performs With Lauryn Hill on TONIGHT SHOW
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2015 Superstar guitarist Eric Gales will be performing live with one of the most CELEBRATED artists in modern R&B, ex-Fugee Lauryn Hill, on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON tonight, July 30....
Annie Baker's JOHN Adds Sunday Performance to Sold-Out Run
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2015 Signature Theatre just announced one additional, final performance for their critically acclaimed production of JOHN, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Baker (The Flick) and directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Gold (Fun Home). The production, which kicked off Signature's 25th Anniversary Season, ...
VIDEO: Sneak Peak - Third Episode of Fox's Newest Series WAYWARD PINES
by Tess Reynolds - May 22, 2015 In the upcoming episode of WAYWARD PINES following Beverly's “reckoning” in the town square, Ethan is shocked by Kate's participation in the heinous act. Although determined to find his way out of Wayward Pines, Ethan meets real estate agent Peter McCall (guest star Justin Kirk), who gives him a new...
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with 2015 Tony Nominee Michael Cerveris!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 04, 2015 Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured 2015 Tony nom...
'Empire's Jussie Smollett to Guest Star on WGN America's UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2015 WGN America announced today that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network's pulse-pounding thriller “Underground.'...
HBO to Premiere New Season of TRUE DETECTIVE, 6/21
by Caryn Robbins - June 09, 2015 A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and BETRAYAL in the scorched landscapes of California when TRUE DETECTIVE returns... |