Sheldon Leonard

BWW Interview: Brian Copeland of THE WAITING PERIOD at The Marsh Wants You to Know You Are Not Alone

As the San Francisco Bay Area reaches six months of sheltering-in-place, the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for mental health have become more prevalent than ever. In response, The Marsh is bringing back virtual LIVE performances (with post-event discussions) of Brian Copelanda??s captivating drama a?oeThe Waiting Period.a?? This deeply moving and surprisingly funny work that outlines his own struggles with depression and suicidal thought has been shown to literally save lives. The first performance will be Saturday, September 5th at 7:30pm PDT, with 5 subsequent performances on alternate Sundays at 5:00pm from September 13th through November 8th. All performances are offered free of charge. Please visit The Marsh website for additional information. As people around the world continue to navigate the potential health and financial impacts of the ongoing pandemic, Copeland knew that offering performances of a?oeThe Waiting Perioda?? would provide a safe space and support system for those in need during these trying times. BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking with Copeland twice in recent months about the show and his long, fascinating career. In two decades as a successful standup comedian, he opened for musical icons such as Smokey Robinson and Aretha Franklin. He has also hosted popular, long-running talk shows on KGO radio and TV. He is perhaps best known as creator and star of numerous of solo shows, including a?oeNot a Genuine Black Mana?? which he developed at The Marsh and remains the longest-running solo show in Bay Area history.

BWW Review: A Standing Ovation for GUYS AND DOLLS at River Ridge High School

Beautifully directed and full of life, this high school production of the iconic musical left audiences humming as they exited the theatre.

ALL IN THE FAMILY Among TV Classics Set for SundanceTV's New Daytime Programming

SundanceTV today announced that it will feature some of the most iconic series in the history of television with a new daytime programming block, airing weekdays from 6a to 1p ET starting Monday, November 7.

Hugh Jackman, Ariana Grande Among Nominees for 40th PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS; Full List Announced!

Nominees for THE 40th ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS were announced this morning at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. People's Choice Awards Executive Producer Mark Burnett was on hand to announce the hosts for the live awards show, Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings, stars of the CBS sitcom '2 Broke Girls.'

TBS Airs Four Special Halloween Episodes of BIG BANG THEORY 10/31

TBS invites viewers to spend Halloween with the funniest geeks on television as the network presents four popular, Halloween-themed episodes from the award-winning sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The episodes will air on TBS today, Oct. 31, beginning at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

Dick Van Dyke Honored With 2012 SAG Life Achievement Award

Dick Van Dyke, beloved actor, singer, dancer, writer and comedian, will receive SAG-AFTRA's highest honor - the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment.

THE BIG BANG THEORY Announces Ultimate Fan Giveaway

THE BIG BANG THEORY will be back at Comic-Con International: San Diego for its fourth consecutive year in 2012 - and this year, fans have a chance to come along.

'Dick Van Dyke Show' Wins 2011 Television Critics Association Award

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW was been selected as a 2011 Television Critics Association Award winner. The series was the top vote getter in the category of 'Heritage Award.' The TCA presents this prestigious award to one long-standing program that has culturally or socially impacted society. Carol Reiner, Larry Mathews and he first Lady of Las Vegas, Rose Marie, were on hand to accept the honor. 'Sheldon Leonard told me that if you want the best, to get Rose Marie,' recalled Carl Reiner. Ms. Marie said, 'When they first approached me about being part of The Dick Van Dyke Show, I said 'What's a Dick Van Dyke?'

TV Writer Samuel Denoff Passes Away, Services Held at Eden Memorial Park

Legendary television writer/producer and composer Samuel Denoff died July 8, 2011 at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 83 and suffered from Alzheimers' Disease. Services will be held Monday July 11 at 11AM at the Groman mortuary at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills, California.