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Listen: Susan Sarandon & Seth Rudetsky Join Season 2 of Chris Sarandon's COOKING BY HEART Podcast

Academy Award-nominated actor Chris Sarandon launches Season 2 of his 'Cooking By Heart' podcast with Susan Sarandon and Seth Rudetsky. Listen here!
BWW Interview: Joanna Gleason of WINTER AT THE PLAYHOUSE: A HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT at Westport Country Playhouse

Is there anything Joanna Gleason can't do and do well? Nothing that we can think of. Area theatergoers will no doubt want to see Gleason host 'Winter at the Playhouse: A Holiday Benefit Concert' in Westport in December. The Tony Award winner (as Best Actress in a Musical in Into the Woods) will bring her vocal group of three singers called The Moontones and will head a cast of Broadway performers including some Westport Country Playhouse alumni.
Art House Productions Presents September JC FRIDAYS Fall Edition!

On September 6th, 2019, Art House Productions' JC Fridays will be holding its seasonal multi-arts festival--featuring art events that take place in restaurants, galleries, stores, and event spaces in almost every neighborhood in Jersey City. All events are free and open to the public. As one of the preeminent art scenes in the tri-state area, Jersey City is abound with visual and performing artists of all types, musicians, and individuals with unique talents; JC Fridays is one of the best times for them to share their newest projects and works. 
BWW Interview: Lynne Wintersteller of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Talks About Her Favorite Roles at Broadway at Music Circus, Iconic T.V. Shows, Staying Positive, and More!

When it opened on Broadway in 2006, The Drowsy Chaperone boasted an all-star cast and garnered five Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score. You can expect that same quality in Broadway at Music Circus' third production of the summer, with Lynne Wintersteller returning to Sacramento in the title role. Lynne was last seen here in 2017 as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! and as Mother Superior in Sister Act, where she solidified her place as Music Circus royalty and left audiences anticipating her return. We are now lucky enough to witness that event and Lynne was generous enough to speak with Broadway World Sacramento about her newest role and what we can expect from her in the future.
Jenji Kohan to Receive Writers Guild of America West's 2019 Laurel Award

Television series creator-showrunner Jenji Kohan (Orange is the New Black, Weeds) has been named the recipient of the Writers Guild of America West's 2019 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement, presented to a Guild member who has “advanced the literature of television and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the television writer.” She will be honored at the WGAW's 2019 Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Bette Midler, Brooke Shields, Katie Couric to Guest Star on MURPHY BROWN

Bette Midler, Brooke Shields, John Larroquette, Katie Couric, and Peter Gallagher will guest star on 'Murphy Brown,' according to Deadline.
Merle Dandridge Upped to Recurring Guest Star on MURPHY BROWN

Merle Dandridge (Greenleaf) will join season 1 of Murphy Brown on CBS as a recurring guest star.
Hillary Clinton Makes Cameo in MURPHY BROWN Premiere

Hillary Clinton made a cameo in the season premiere of MURPHY BROWN. Clinton didn't play herself, instead she was 'Hilary' with one 'L.' Hilary says she is often mistaken for the former presidential candidate, but she was at “Murphy in the Morning,” to interview for the secretarial position.
Candice Bergen Talks to CBS SUNDAY MORNING About MURPHY BROWN

Candice Bergen, the star and executive producer of CBS' MURPHY BROWN, gets emotional on the nights the comedy is filmed, she tells Lee Cowan in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, Sept. 23 (9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network.
MURPHY BROWN to Debut with Special Extended Episode

The premiere of the highly anticipated MURPHY BROWN revival will feature an extended episode, written by series creator/executive producer Diane English, Thursday, Sept. 27 (9:30-10:05 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Following MURPHY BROWN, the second season premiere of S.W.A.T. will air 10:05-11:05 PM, ET/PT. THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT will begin at its regularly scheduled time, 11:35 PM, ET/PT.
Classic MURPHY BROWN Episodes Streaming on CBS All Access

Beginning today, fans can stream a selection of classic MURPHY BROWN episodes on CBS All Access, CBS' subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, in anticipation of the upcoming revival of the series premiering Thursday, Sept. 27 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The Paley Center for Media Announces the Schedule for PaleyFest NY

The Paley Center for Media today announced the schedule for PALEYFEST NY 2018, which will take place October 5-18, 2018. This two-week celebration of television brings together the cast and creative teams of today's most acclaimed and popular TV shows for screenings and interactive panel discussions taking place at The Paley Center for Media in New York City.
The Paley Center for Media Announces PaleyFest NY 2018

The Paley Center for Media today announced the return of New York's premier television festival: PaleyFest NY. Now in its sixth year, this ten-day celebration of television convenes the casts and creative teams of today's most acclaimed and popular TV shows for screenings and interactive discussions taking place October 5-18 at The Paley Center for Media in New York City.
CBS Fall Preview Airs Monday, September 10

CBS FALL PREVIEW, hosted by stars Candice Bergen (MURPHY BROWN), Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield (THE NEIGHBORHOOD), Brandon Micheal Hall (GOD FRIENDED ME), Jay Hernandez (MAGNUM P.I.), Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki (FBI) and Damon Wayans Jr. and Amber Stevens West (HAPPY TOGETHER), is a primetime special highlighting the Network's six new fall series, including the revival of the groundbreaking comedy series MURPHY BROWN. It will be broadcast Monday, Sept. 10 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on demand and live-streaming service.
VIDEO: Watch First Look Video of MURPHY BROWN Revival Table Read

The table read for the first episode of the series' revival took place in New York on Tuesday, July 24. In addition to being the original cast's first table read in 20 years, it was also the first time the entire cast saw the recreated sets.
CBS Unveils 2018 - 2019 Primetime Lineup Including the Return of MURPHY BROWN, THE BIG BANG THEORY, & More

CBS today unveiled its 2018-2019 primetime lineup featuring three new comedies, five new dramas and the return of the critically acclaimed MURPHY BROWN. The new series will join 24 returning hits to build on the success of America's Most Watched Network.
Kristin Chenoweth to Host BANFF's Rockie Awards Gala June 12

The 39th annual Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is proud to announce Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth* (Wicked, Hairspray Live!) will host this year's Rockie Awards Gala Ceremony featuring a star-studded line-up of award recipients. The night of celebration will take place on Tuesday June 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada.
Tyne Daly Joins The Cast of CBS' MURPHY BROWN Revival

According to Variety, Tyne Daly has joined the cast of the “Murphy Brown” revival at CBS.
Candice Bergen Shares A First Look of the MURPHY BROWN Cast Reunited

Candice Bergen has shared a Murphy Brown cast reunion picture via her Instagram as the cast prepares for the reboot of the show. Check out the sneak peek below!
Jake McDorman and Nik Dodani Join the Cast of MURPHY BROWN When It Returns to CBS

ake McDorman (“Limitless,” “Lady Bird”) and Nik Dodani (“Atypical”) will join the cast of MURPHY BROWN when it returns to CBS for the 2018-2019 broadcast season.

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