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Photos: Tony-Winning Producer Robert L. Boyett Celebrates His Sardi's Caricature
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

The theatre and television industries gathered on Thursday, October 10 to celebrate 12-time Tony Award-winning producer Robert L. Boyett as he received the honor of a caricature on the hallowed walls of Sardi’s Restaurant. See photos from the event!

Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from Eric Idle's THE SPAMALOT DIARIES
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2024

Crown released The Spamalot Diaries, the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, as told through actual diaries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and New York Times bestselling author Eric Idle. Check out an excerpt here!

VIDEO: David Foster Shares an Update on the BETTY BOOP Musical
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2022

The musical new musical based on Betty Boop will feature music from David Foster, a book by Tony Award-winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom) and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead (Jelly's Last Jam, High Society). Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde) will direct and choreograph.

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Stage Management to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2020

These books, many of which were written by stage managers either present or former, will teach people looking to break into stage management all about the basics. Some are aimed at students, or those just beginning their careers. With tips and tricks, inside information, and much more, there's something for every aspiring stage manager here!

Sarah Treem's Play THE HOW AND THE WHY Starts the Second Half of the Dragon Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2019

Two evolutionary biologists, one a graduate student, the other an established leader in her field, meet for the first time. What follows is a smart, complex work about men and women, genetics and genius, and the overwhelming power of biological connection. Part of the 2nd Stages Series.

Stephen King's JOYLAND Comes to Freeform
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2018

Freeform announced today that it has put into development 'Joyland,' a series based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. 'Joyland' tells the story of Devin, a college student who takes a summer job at an amusement park in a North Carolina tourist town, confronts the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child and the way both will change his life forever.

The CW Announces 2017-18 Primetime Schedule Featuring New Shows & Returning Favorites
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2017

The CW presents its 2017-18 primetime schedule to advertisers, affiliates, and national media today at the New York City Center in New York City, with the multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse opening the show with the worldwide debut performance of their new single, "Dig Down."

History to Explore Defining Moments in U.S. History in New Anthology Series THE COMMANDERS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2017

HISTORY(R) is developing a new annual scripted television event, THE COMMANDERS, dramatizing pivotal moments in U.S. history that defined the men who served as the most powerful person in the nation, the President of the United States,

SHOWING ROOTS, with Cicely Tyson, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth McGovern and More, Wins 'Best Narrative Film' in the Bahamas
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2015

SHOWING ROOTS, a film written by Susan Batten and directed by Michael Wilson, starring stage and screen vets Cicely Tyson, Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba and Elizabeth McGovern won the Spirit of Freedom Best Narrative Film Award at the 12th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival on Saturday, December 12.

Hayes Theatre Co Sets Full Cast of HIGH SOCIETY
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2015

The brand new production of the beloved musical HIGH SOCIETY presented by Hayes Theatre Co from the 4th of September, today announced the full cast and that the season will be extended - now running until Saturday 3 October.

The CW Debuts Season 3 of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 11, 2015

The CW Network's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST premieres tonight, June 11 (8:00-9:00pm). Originally, the new season was slated to premiere on May 21.

The CW Premieres Season 3 of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 21, 2015

The third season of fan favorite drama BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will begin its 13-episode run tonight, May 21 (8:00-9:00 pm ET) onThe CW Network. In addition, The CW announced that BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has also been renewed a fourth season, which will air later the 2015-2016 season.

BWW: Hayes Theatre Second Half 2015 Season Launch
by Jade Kops - May 12, 2015

The Program Launch for the second half of 2015 shows that the Independent Music Theatre team comprising Luckiest Productions (David Campbell, Lisa Campbell and Richard Carroll), Neglected Musicals (Michelle Guthrie), and Neil Gooding Productions, the driving force behind Hayes Theatre Company, have no intention of slowing down are staying true to their vision to provide a permanent home for small-scale musical theatre and cabaret.

The CW Sets New Premiere Date for Season 3 of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2015

The CW Network has moved the premiere date for season 3 of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST to Thursday, June 11 (8:00-9:00pm). Originally, the new season was slated to premiere on May 21.

Lifetime's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Wins Three NAACP Image Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2015

On the heels of record-breaking theatrical engagements in Boston and Los Angeles, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL continues to be showered with acclaim, with the Lifetime telefilm earning three NAACP Image Awards when the prestigious awards were handed out on February 5th.

BWW Blog: Ed Dixon of Pittsburgh Public Theater's L'HOTEL - Opening Night
by Guest Blogger: Ed Dixon - Dec 1, 2014

I woke up early and went to Starbucks. I did not, however, check the weather forecast before I did. It was seventeen degrees with a wind chill of zero. After the "balmy" weather that preceded it, downtown felt positively Arctic and the whole Polar Vortex thing from last year came flooding back. On my way home, my legs stopped working. Pittsburgh has the highest curbs in the country (maybe the world) and I found myself stepping off them like a toddler so as not to tumble like and octogenarian. We had a brief brush-up rehearsal and got ready for the first show of opening week.

BWW Profile: Lifetime's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Adaptation Nominated for 2014 Emmy Award
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 25, 2014

Lifetime's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL adaptation scored a number of 2014 Emmy nominations, including 'Best TV Movie,' and Cicely Tyson for her role. In honor of its nods, BWW is taking a look back at the production!

Stephen King's BIG DRIVER to Premiere in October on Lifetime
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2014

The Lifetime Original Movie, Big Driver, premiering on Saturday, October 18 at 8pm ET/PT, is based on a short story written by best-selling author Stephen King and marks the first collaboration between Lifetime and King. This dark story of a young novelist hell-bent on revenge after falling victim to a brutal crime stars Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello (A History of Violence, McFarland), Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis (Sex & Violence, Steel Magnolias), Grammy nominee Joan Jett, film and television veteran Ann Dowd (The Leftovers, Masters of Sex) and Will Harris (NCIS, Sky High).

Tony Winner Cicely Tyson Talks Once-in-a-Lifetime Role in A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 7, 2014

Ms Tyson spoke exclusively to The Hollywood Reporter about her award-winning role, which she shared was one she always wanted to take on.

PROJECT RUNWAY Among Lifetime's 17 Emmy Award Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014

Driven by The Trip to Bountiful, Bonnie & Clyde, Flowers in the Attic, Project Runway, Return to Zero, Anna Nicole, House of Versace and Betty White's Off Their Rockers, Lifetime this morning set a new network record of 17 Emmy® Award nominations