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From David Simon, creator of 'The Wire' and 'Generation Kill,' and Eric Overmyer, writer-producer of 'Homicide' and 'Law & Order,'

The Revivalists to Play Irving Plaza, 11/20
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014

Road-warriors The Revivalists have a week off before they head back on the road through the end of the year, including a repeat appearance at Voodoo Music + Arts Festival in their Big Easy home-turf and New Years Eve at the iconic Georgia Theatre in Athens. The Big Easy septet come to NYC to perform...


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....


The Brooklyn Museum's Target First Saturday Set for 2/7
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2015

On February 7, Target First Saturday celebrates Black History Month with an evening of music, flim, and more. Highlights include music by Bilal and Water Seed; screenings of Black Enuf, The Peculiar Kind, and Soul Food Junkies; and discussions with Kim Drew, founder of the blog Black Contemporary Ar...


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....


New Seasons of A&E's THE RETURNED and BATES MOTEL Set for 3/9
by Danielle DeSisto - January 09, 2015

A&E has announced a March 9th premiere date for its new drama series THE RETURNED....


FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Begins 12/10 at Broward Stage Door Theatre
by Carol Kassie - December 01, 2014

Rolling Stone Magazine ranked pioneering musician, songwriter and bandleader Louis Jordan number 59 on its list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Known as 'The King of Jukebox', and 'The Grandfather of Rock 'n Roll', Jordan's music appealed to everyone - regularly topping music charts - mainstrea...


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...


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....


Hedgerow Theatre to Present ON THE VERGE in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - December 24, 2014

Prepare for an adventure as Hedgerow Theatre stages On the Verge from January 8 to February 8, the wonderfully wacky comedy by Eric Overmyer, a playwright also known for his award-winning work on the TV shows St. Elsewhere, The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Street and Treme....


Christopher Meloni to Star in WGN America's Slave Drama UNDERGROUND
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 27, 2015

WGN America has tapped Christopher Meloni to star in their latest series, UNDERGROUND....


But, Wait! What's On TV Tonight? Wed., Oct. 22nd: Neighbors, Freaks, & Country Singers
by BWW Staff - October 22, 2014

8:00: SURVIVOR | CBS 10:00: AMERICAN HORROR STORY | FX 10:00: NASHVILLE | ABC Click for more picks!...


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....


Michael Cerveris Will Reprise His Role in Broadway-Bound FUN HOME!
by Nicole Rosky - November 06, 2014

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Public Theater's production of the Award-winning American musical Fun Home, following its sold-out, critically acclaimed world premiere, will receive a much-anticipated Broadway premiere this spring. Now according to the New York Times, Michael Cerveris will...


VIDEO: First Look - New Season of A&E's THE RETURNED
by - February 10, 2015

Below, get an exclusive look at the new season of A&E's original scripted series THE RETURNED, premiering on Monday, March 9 at 10PM ET/PT. ...


Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Play the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2014

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, recently named “Best Live Music Venue” by Las Vegas Weekly and “Best New Venue” by Vegas Seven, is thrilled to announce ARTIST live at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas....


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....


The Revivalists Play Irving Plaza Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2014

Road-warriors The Revivalists have a week off before they head back on the road through the end of the year, including a repeat appearance at Voodoo Music + Arts Festival in their Big Easy home-turf and New Years Eve at the iconic Georgia Theatre in Athens. The Big Easy septet come to NYC to perform...


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...


FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Begins Tonight at Broward Stage Door Theatre
by Carol Kassie - December 10, 2014

Everyone knows Scrooge and Mr. Potter, but can the holiday spirit work its magic on everyone's favorite man of mystery? Back for a fourth year, Raven Theatre's Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Goose follows Holmes and Watson as they investigate the mysterious theft and even more mysteri...


VIDEO: New Tyler Perry Drama IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG Comes to OWN Tonight
by TV News Desk - September 09, 2014

On the heels of OWN's popular series 'The Haves and the Have Nots' comes Tyler Perry's new Primetime drama 'If Loving You is Wrong,' premiering on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, tonight, September 9 with two back-to-back, one-hour episodes from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT....


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...


Melissa Leo and Olivia Thirlby to Star in A.R.T.'s Premiere of New Eve Ensler Play 'O.P.C.'
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2014

Eve Enseler's new play O.P.C. -- short for 'Obsessive Political Correctness' -- comes to American Repertory Theatre this fall and continues into A.R.T.'s winter season, running November 28, 2014 through January 4, 2015. Directed by Pesha Rudnick, the show will star Melissa Leo and Olivia Thirlby....






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