Emily Gerson

Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's

Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!

TOKYO VICE Drama Series Returns to Max in February

Created and written by Tony Award winner J.T. Rogers, the series is loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein's first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat. The series stars Golden Globe nominee Ansel Elgort, Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe, Academy Award nominee Rinko Kikuchi, Rachel Keller, and more.

BLINDSPOTTING to Return to STARZ In April

STARZ has unveiled the trailer and key art for season two of its half-hour comedy series “Blindspotting.” “Blindspotting” is co-created by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs, with Casal also starring in the series alongside Emmy® winner Jasmine Cephas Jones and Academy Award®- winner Helen Hunt. Watch the video trailer now!

HBO Max Renews Drama Series TOKYO VICE For A Second Season

Loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein's non-fiction, first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, the crime drama series, filmed on location in Tokyo, captures Adelstein's (played by Ansel Elgort) daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late 90s, where nothing and no one is what or who they seem.

31st Annual Gotham Awards Nominations Announced

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 31st Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 29 feature films, 16 series, and 32 performances for recognition in twelve award categories. 'Passing' and 'The Lost Daughter' led this year's nominations.

Michael Mann Will Direct TOKYO VICE Pilot

Deadline reports that director Michael Mann will helm HBO Max's upcoming pilot, 'Tokyo Vice.'

Ansel Elgort to Star in THE GREAT HIGH SCHOOL IMPOSTER

Ansel Elgort is set to star in the film adaptation of the Daniel Riley GQ Magazine article The Great High School Imposter, according to Deadline. Mike Makowsky will adapt the story.

Diane Lane To Star In New FX Drama Based On DC Comics, Plus Additional Casting Announced

Award-winning actor Diane Lane has signed on to star in the drama series pilot Y, headlining an ensemble cast also starring Barry Keoghan, Imogen Poots, Lashana Lynch, Juliana Canfield and Marin Ireland, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions.

Photo Flash: Dear Friends Celebrate Laura Benanti's Baby Shower at Feinstein's/54 Below

This weekend, Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Steve Baruch and the partners at Feinstein's/54 Below generously threw Broadway favorite, Laura Benanti, a baby shower! 

BWW Interview: Laura Benanti Talks NASHVILLE, 'The Secret', Connie Britton's Hair

'The Secret' works, y'all! Don't believe me? Ask Tony-winner Laura Benanti. The Queen of Social Media is about to kick off a run on her favorite TV Show tonight at 10:00pm ET. Benanti will play singer/songwriter Sadie Stone, on ABC's NASHVILLE.

Tony-Winner Laura Benanti Signs with Deraney Public Relations

Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti as signed with Deraney Public Relations. Laura, who won a Tony Award for the Patti Lupone-led revival of GYPSY, is set to begin her reported 10-episode run as songbird Sadie Stone in the hit ABC series NASHVILLE.

BLACK SWAN, SOCIAL NETWORK, et al. Nominated for Producers Guild Awards

The Producers Guild of America has announced nomenations for their annual awards. The 22nd annual cermony will be hosted by Judd Apatow and held on January 22nd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Photo Coverage: Golden Globe Awards Arrivals

The 68th Golden Globe® Awards are airing LIVE coast-to-coast tonight, January 16, 2011 on NBC from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST) /8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from the Beverly Hilton Hotel with host Ricky Gervais. The awards will be seen in more than 160 countries. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you real-time updates and coverage throughout the night so stay tuned throughout the broadcast for the latest!

BLACK SWAN, SOCIAL NETWORK, et al. Nominated for Producers Guild Awards

The Producers Guild of America has announced nomenations for their annual awards. The 22nd annual cermony will be hosted by Judd Apatow and held on January 22nd at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Photo Coverage: Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education - Red Carpet

Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education at the Beacon Theatre on October 2, 2010 in New York City.