Broderick Crawford

Annaleigh Ashford to Play Judy Holliday in SMART BLONDE

Tony winner, Annaleigh Ashford has been cast as Judy Holliday in' Smart Blonde,' a biopic about about Oscar-winning actress, according to Deadline.

The University Press of Kentucky Announces New Literacy Project

The University Press of Kentucky has partnered with Kentucky Humanities on its new statewide literacy project, Kentucky Reads: All the King's Men. The program will use Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to guide a statewide conversation on contemporary populism and political discourse and their relationship to journalism. With funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, Kentucky Humanities will host a series of community discussions and events centered on Warren's celebrated work and what it can teach us today.

BWW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at Asolo Repertory Theatre

In its 58th season, the enchanting Asolo Repertory Theatre hit the ball out of the park with its staging of Born Yesterday. Many will remember the 1950 film version staring Broderick Crawford as Harry Brock, the controlling, corrupt business tycoon, playing sugar daddy to love interest Billie Dawn, portrayed by Judy Holliday. Miss Holliday was honored with an Academy Award for Best Actress, reprising her role from the 1946 Broadway production by Garson Kanin.

BBW Review: BORN YESTERDAY at the Classic Theatre

Greg Hinojosa is a revelation in his role as the loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock in the ClassicTheatre production of Born Yesterday

BWW Preview: BORN YESTERDAY, Classic Theatre

Born Yesterday - the Garson Kanin playmade into a 1950 movie starring Judy Holliday, William Holden and Broderick Crawford - opens this weekend at the Classic Theatre on Fredericksburg Road.

Point Park University's The REP Announces 2014-2015 Season

The 2014-2015 season of The REP, Point Park University's professional theatre company, will include two world premieres by Pittsburgh playwrights, a classic by Nobel laureate John Steinbeck and a hilarious comedy about an American singer renowned for her lack of rhythm, tone and especially an ability to sing.

James Franco Confirms Chris O'Dowd to Costar in OF MICE AND MEN on Broadway

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN will be heading to Broadway beginning (tentatively) Saturday, March 22, 2014, with an opening night slated for Thursday, April 17, 2014. The show is set to run through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The play will be directed by Anna D. Shapiro. James Franco has just confirmed in an interview with US Weekly that he will lead the production as 'George', and Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) will costar as 'Lennie.' Additional casting has not yet been announced.

Chris O'Dowd to Star Opposite James Franco in OF MICE AND MEN Revival?

Now according to the New York Times, the production will be led by James Franco as 'George', who has been long rumored to be involved with the revival. Though no one has signed on to play 'Lennie', Chris O'Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) is in talks to make his Broadway debut in the role. Additional casting has not yet been announced.

OF MICE AND MEN, Helmed by Anna D. Shapiro, Headed to Broadway in Spring 2014!

BroadwayWorld received an Equity auditions notice today for John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN, which will be heading to Broadway beginning (tentatively) Saturday, March 22, 2014, with an opening night slated for Thursday, April 17, 2014. The show is set to run through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The play will be directed by Anna D. Shapiro.

Paper Mill Playhouse Opens Senior Acting Workshop Today

A new Senior Players Acting Workshop, emphasizing creation of one person plays, will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for 20 weeks beginning today, September 10 at Paper Mill Playhouse under the guidance of stage, television and movie veteran Ed Schiff.

Paper Mill Playhouse to Offer Senior Acting Workshop, 9/10

A new Senior Players Acting Workshop, emphasizing creation of one person plays, will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for 20 weeks beginning Monday, September 10 at Paper Mill Playhouse under the guidance of stage, television and movie veteran Ed Schiff.

Warner Archive Collection Announces New Releases: Time Bombs & Bombshells

Warner Archive Collection announces New Releases: Time Bombs & Bombshells

Paper Mill Playhouse Announces New Theatre School Classes for Adults

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced a wide array of classes and performance opportunities for adults. There is still time to sign up for the diverse adult class Theatre School offerings.

Museum of The Moving Image Welcomes Larry Cohen 11/3

On the very same night that Clint Eastwood's eagerly awaited film J. Edgar premieres in Los Angeles, Larry Cohen's piercingly intelligent and entertaining 1977 biopic The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover will be screened at Museum of the Moving Image, with Cohen in person.

Museum of The Moving Image Welcomes Larry Cohen 11/3

On the very same night that Clint Eastwood's eagerly awaited film J. Edgar premieres in Los Angeles, Larry Cohen's piercingly intelligent and entertaining 1977 biopic The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover will be screened at Museum of the Moving Image, with Cohen in person.

BORN YESTERDAY Plays Final Broadway Performance

After garnering some of the best reviews of the season, Born Yesterday is set to close following the matinee on Sunday, June 26; it will have played 28 previews and 73 performances. The production, which stars Jim Belushi, Robert Sean Leonard, and Nina Arianda, opened Sunday, April 24, at Broadway's Cort Theatre, 138 West 48 Street. Doug Hughes directed the classic Garson Kanin comedy.

BORN YESTERDAY to Play Final Performance on Broadway June 26

After garnering some of the best reviews of the season, Born Yesterday is set to close following the matinee on Sunday, June 26; it will have played 28 previews and 73 performances. The production, which stars Jim Belushi, Robert Sean Leonard, and Nina Arianda, opened Sunday, April 24, at Broadway's Cort Theatre, 138 West 48 Street. Doug Hughes directed the classic Garson Kanin comedy.

TV: Celebrating Opening Night of BORN YESTERDAY

Previews for Born Yesterday began March 31, at Broadway's Cort Theatre. Directed by Doug Hughes, this revival of Garson Kanin's award-winning comedy about sex and politics opened Easter Sunday, April 24. BroadwayWorld was there to speak with the stars on their big night and takes you inside the party press room below!

STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli Raves About BORN YESTERDAY

Previews for Born Yesterday began March 31, at Broadway's Cort Theatre. Directed by Doug Hughes, this revival of Garson Kanin's award-winning comedy about sex and politics opened last night, Easter Sunday, April 24 and Broadway legend Liza Minnell was there to congratulate the stars. Check out the video by clicking below!

Photo Coverage: BORN YESTERDAY Opening Night Curtain Call

Previews for Born Yesterday began March 31, at Broadway's Cort Theatre. Directed by Doug Hughes, this revival of Garson Kanin's award-winning comedy about sex and politics opened last night, Easter Sunday, April 24 and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the opening night curtain call!