JASON'S LYRIC Takes The Chrysler Hall Stage In March
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of its release, Je'Caryous Johnson is transforming the beloved film Jason's Lyric into an immersive theatrical experience. The show kicks off a 22-city national tour. Including a stop on March 30, at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.
Raven-Symoné & Loni Love to Host THE DAYTIME EMMYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 12, 2021
This year's Daytime Emmys® are the most competitive ever, with more than 3,100 submissions featuring content that originally premiered in calendar-year 2020, judged by a pool of peer professionals from across the television industry.
SHOOTING HEROIN Opens in Limited Release April 3
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2020
SHOOTING HEROIN, the first narrative feature film on the current opioid epidemic in America, is set to release nationally on Friday April 3. The film tells the story of a small-town community that comes together to fight back against the spread of drugs “by any means necessary”—a story of a group of vigilante townsfolk who take justice into their own hands to fight for the heart of America, and save the next generation from overdosing and dying.
Bounce TV to Premiere Second Season FAMILY TIME, 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2014
Bounce TV (www.bouncetv.com) the nation's first-ever and fast-growing broadcast television network for African Americans announced today that the new, 10-episode second season of the network's popular Family Time series will be seen Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) beginning Oct. 14.
WELCOME BACK, KOTTER to Join Me-TV Lineup, Beg. 4/14
by TV News Desk - Mar 31, 2014
Classic 1970s sitcom 'Welcome Back, Kotter,' which introduced the masses to The Lost Boy's playwright Ron Palillo and actor John Travolta, will join the Me-TV line-up beginning on Monday, April 14. 'Kotter,' which produced 95 episodes on ABC from 1975-79, will replace 'F Troop' in the Monday to Thursday 9:30 p.m. half-hour.
Ron Palillo's THE LOST BOY Heads to NYC
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 11, 2014
Producers Lawrence Leritz (Boobs! The Musical) and Dominic Paolillo are proud to announce their partnership, producing the Ron Palillo play 'The Lost Boy' for the New York stage. The team are in pre-production for a summer workshop, with full Broadway production to follow.
Playscripts, Inc. Releases Ron Palillo's THE LOST BOY
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2013
Celebrating the wonderful life and career of Ron Palillo today, Playscripts, Inc. has released Ron's brilliant play 'The Lost Boy'. The beloved Welcome Back Kotter star died one year ago, on August 14th, 2012, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Hayworth: Upper Level to Present World Premiere of RESSURECTION OF THE ANTS, Begin. 6/26
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013
The World Premiere of playwright Paul Fontana's Resurrection of the Ants, directed by Gary Wolf and produced by Michael Abramson (Jekyll and Hyde), opens Friday June 21st at The Hayworth: Upper Level in Los Angeles (2511 Wilshire Blvd. 90057). Resurrection of the Ants plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. through July 28th. The price is $25 on Friday and Saturday, $20 on Sunday. Tickets may be purchased at plays411.com/ants or by calling (323) 960-4443.
Tyne Daly Hosts Ron Palillo Tribute at The Triad Tonight, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2012
A tribute to honor and celebrate the life and career of Ron Palillo, best known as Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' has been scheduled for today, October 3, 2012. The 6pm tribute will take place at The Triad Theatre, which is located at 158 West 72nd Street. Palillo died in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on August, 14, 2012, of a heart attack. Broadway's Tyne Daly, a longtime friend, will host the event.
Tyne Daly to Host Ron Palillo Tribute at The Triad, 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2012
A tribute to honor and celebrate the life and career of Ron Palillo, best known as Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2012. The 6pm tribute will take place at The Triad Theatre, which is located at 158 West 72nd Street. Palillo died in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on August, 14, 2012, of a heart attack. Broadway's Tyne Daly, a longtime friend, will host the event.
Ron Palillo Tribute to be Held at the Triad, 10/3
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 3, 2012
A memorial celebration to honor the life and career of Ron Palillo, best known as Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2012. The 6pm tribute will take place at The Triad Theatre, which is located at 158 West 72nd Street. Palillo died in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.on August, 14, 2012 of a heart attack.
Riverside Theatre Hosts 6th Annual African Diaspora International Summer Film Series
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 12, 2011
Eight films - including several U.S. and New York premieres - will screen during the 6th Annual African Diaspora International Summer Film Series presented by the The Riverside Theatre and African Diaspora Film Festival from August 12 to August 21, at the Theatre (91 Claremont Ave., bet. 120th & 122nd St.), Morningside Heights.
FACTS OF LIFE Cast Earns Pop Culture Award at 2011 TV Land Awards
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2011
More of television's most beloved and iconic stars will be honored at the 'TV Land Awards 2011,' it was announced today by TV Land. The wildly popular '80s comedy series 'The Facts of Life' will receive the Pop Culture Award at the annual awards show which tapes for the very first time in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Sunday, April 10 and airs on TV Land on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Additionally, Mr. Kotter himself, Gabe Kaplan, and Robert Hegyes, 'Sweathog' Juan Epstein, will join the rest of the cast of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' as the show receives the 35th Anniversary Award.
John Travolta Wins 35th Anniversary TVLand Award, 4/17
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2011
TV Land announced today that Golden Globe(R) winner and two-time Academy Award(R) nominee John Travolta will reunite with the cast of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' at the 'TV Land Awards 2011.' The network will salute the beloved sitcom - set in Brooklyn, NY - with the 35th Anniversary Award at this year's show taping in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Sunday, April 10 and airing on TV Land on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.