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Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,' Lane joked on the show. Watch the interview!
Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Mid-Century Modern, the new sicom featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, has just released its first trailer. All ten episodes of the show drop March 28 on Hulu. Watch the trailer now!
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.
Broadway Podcast Network Debuts BROADWAY BOUND Podcast, Hosted By Robert W. Schneider
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) announces the debut of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway, a new podcast, hosted by Broadway historian Robert W. Schneider, about musicals that never came to Broadway. The first episode, discussing ARTHUR, THE MUSICAL is available to listen now on BPN.fm or wherever you get your podcasts.
The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

The James and Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors at SDC Foundation. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the creation of the Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, a $10,000 unrestricted award for assistant directors. Applications are now open.
FRASIER Revival to Premiere on Paramount+ & CBS in October
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2023

Starring Kelsey Grammer, who reprises his EmmyⓇ- Award-winning role as Frasier Crane, the series also features Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor Alan; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department; and more.
Bette Midler To Be Honored With The Distinguished Collaborator Award At The 25th CDGA
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2023

Midler is the latest honoree who will be joined by Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett who will be honored with the Spotlight Award, followed by Academy Award® winner Deborah L. Scott who will be recognized with the Career Achievement Award, and Emmy-nominated costume designer Rachael M. Stanley who will receive the Distinguished Service Award.
ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS Reading Announced At Westchester Playhouse, February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2023

Kentwood Players presents a reading of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS, a comedy by Ken Levine, on Sunday, February 5 at 7:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse.
Kentwood Players Presents ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS Reading Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

​​​​​​​Kentwood Players presents a reading of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS, a comedy written and directed by Ken Levine, on Sunday, February 5 at 7:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. 
Colm Meaney, Jonas Armstrong, and More to Star in THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE - Watch a Sneak Peak!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022

Film Mode Entertainment (FME) has announced the AFM world market premiere of the new crime heist comedy THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE. The film stars Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space 9, Layer Cake,), Jonas Armstrong (Edge of Tomorrow), Robbie Gee (Snatch, Small Axe), James Burrows (This is England) & Lauren Foster.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Writers Bloc Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES BURROWS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2022

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Arts and Writers Bloc present “An Evening with James Burrows,” featuring Jason Bateman moderating a conversation with the legendary TV sitcom director whose extensive credits include “Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Taxi,” “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “Friends” and “Will & Grace,” in conjunction with the release of his memoir, Directed by James Burrows, on Monday, June 6, 2022, 7:30 pm, at The Wallis.
Renee Taylor Will Star in TANGO SHALOM at The Bklyn Film Festival This June
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021

Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Renée Taylor (“The Nanny”) will be seen in the independent film TANGO SHALOM, directed by Gabriel Bologna, which will make its New York City debut as part of the Brklyn Film Festival.
Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers to Receive Distinguished Collaborator Award at 23rd CDGAs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 12, 2021

Executive Produced by JumpLine, and sponsored by Campari®, the annual CDGA gala celebrates excellence in film, television, and short form costume design as voted on by the Guild’s membership.
SCHITT'S CREEK, SUCCESSION, and More Take Home 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2020

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards were held virtually last night, and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
Photo Flash: WILL & GRACE Celebrates I LOVE LUCY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 2, 2020

NBC has shared the first look images at the upcoming episode of Will & Grace titled 'We Love Lucy.'
Series Finale of WILL & GRACE Sets Air Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 26, 2020

“Will & Grace,” one of NBC's most beloved comedy series of all time, is set to air its series finale on Thursday, April 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Sam Mendes Takes Home Top Prize For '1917' at the DGA Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020

Last night the Directors Guild of America Awards were given out. Taking the top prize was Sam Mendes for the film 1917.
Uzo Aduba to Interview Lupita Nyong'o in Season Finale of INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 25, 2019

Ovation TV, America's only arts network, has announced the host and guest for the season finale of Inside the Actors Studio. After featuring a robust season of talented actors such as Henry Winkler, Alec Baldwin, David Oyelowo, Jane Lynch, Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Al Pacino, Ellen Burstyn, Alfre Woodard, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Laura Dern, and Kelsey Grammer, and directors Greta Gerwig and James Burrows, Ovation finishes an impressive season with two formidable women on the Actors Studio stage. Emmy(R) Award-winning actor Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black, Mrs. America) will interview Academy Award(R)-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave, Us) on Sunday, December 15th at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
NATPE Reveals 2020 Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award Recipients
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 21, 2019

The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) announced today that the recipients of NATPE's 17th Annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award are award-winning actress Christine Baranski, ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke, prolific television creator, producer and writer Courtney A. Kemp, President of NBCUniversal's Telemundo Global Studios, Marcos Santana, and Chairman, WarnerMedia News and Sports & President, CNN Worldwide Jeff Zucker. They will receive the prestigious award during the NATPE Miami 2020 convention during a dinner gala on January 22, 2020, at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach. The dinner, with its A-list attendees, benefits the NATPE Educational Foundation, with a portion going to the Broadcasters Federation of America (BFOA). Bob Holmes is returning as Executive Producer of the show.
Charlize Theron, Adam McKay & Mary Ellen Fields to be Honored at 22nd CDGA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2019

The Costume Designers Guild announced today that Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron will be honored with the Spotlight Award, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director and producer Adam McKay will be bestowed the Distinguished Collaborator Award, and former owner of Bill Hargate Costumes Mary Ellen Fields will receive the Distinguished Service Award at the 22nd CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards). The annual gala will take place on January 28, 2020 at The Beverly Hilton. Executive Produced by JumpLine and sponsored by Westfield Century City and Campari®, the awards ceremony celebrates excellence in film, television, and short form Costume Design.

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