Comedian Jonathan Winters Dies at Age 87
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 12, 2013
Comedian Jonathan Winters has passed away of natural causes at his Montecito, California home at 6:45 p.m. PDT on April 11, 2013, surrounded by family and friends.
ALL THE WAY Will Open A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2013
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is pleased to announce award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way will open the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center and begin performances on September 13, 2013. The production will be directed by Bill Rauch, Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF).
A.R.T. Announces ALL THE WAY to Open 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2013
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is pleased to announce award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way will open the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center and begin performances on September 13, 2013. The production will be directed by Bill Rauch, Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF).
Patti Austin, Mary Wilson Join Tena Clark in MUSE/IQUE Uncorked Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2013
MUSE/IQUE, an innovative cross-genre music organization curated by noted artistic director/conductor Rachael Worby, continues its popular Uncorked Series with 'Powerhouse from the Firehouse: The Legendary Tena Clark Backstage,' including special guests Patti Austin and Mary Wilson, tonight, March 11, 2013, 7 pm, in an intimate setting on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium stage.
Emma Stone, Michael Keaton to Lead Dark Comedy BIRDMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 6, 2013
Movieie reports that Michael Keaton ('RoboCop'), Emma Stone ('The Amazing Spider-Man'), Naomi Watts ('The Impossible') and Zach Galifianakis ('The Hangover') have all signed on to star in the upcoming dark-comedy BIRDMAN.
Patti Austin, Mary Wilson Join Tena Clark in MUSE/IQUE Uncorked Series, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013
MUSE/IQUE, an innovative cross-genre music organization curated by noted artistic director/conductor Rachael Worby, continues its popular Uncorked Series with 'Powerhouse from the Firehouse: The Legendary Tena Clark Backstage,' including special guests Patti Austin and Mary Wilson, on Monday, March 11, 2013, 7 pm, in an intimate setting on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium stage.
Joshua Brand & John Falsey to Receive 2013 WGAW Television Laurel Award
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2012
Veteran television writing partners Joshua Brand & John Falsey, who've co-created such acclaimed hit series as Northern Exposure, St. Elsewhere, and I'll Fly Away, are set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West's 2013 Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television, honoring lifetime achievement in outstanding television writing. Brand & Falsey will be recognized at the upcoming 2013 Writers Guild Awards' West Coast ceremony to be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE.
Antonio Davis Joins ESPN as NBA Studio Analyst Today, 11/8
by TV News Desk - Nov 8, 2012
Former NBA All-Star Antonio Davis has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst. As part of the multiyear agreement, Davis will provide analysis on SportsCenter, NBA Coast to Coast, NBA Tonight and additional news and information programming. He is scheduled to debut today, Nov. 8, during the 9 a.m. ET SportsCenter on ESPN.
Antonio Davis Joins ESPN as NBA Studio Analyst
by Claire Hannum - Oct 31, 2012
Former NBA All-Star Antonio Davis has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst. As part of the multiyear agreement, Davis will provide analysis on SportsCenter, NBA Coast to Coast, NBA Tonight and additional news and information programming. He is scheduled to debut Thursday, Nov. 8, during the 9 a.m. ET SportsCenter on ESPN.
Warner Bros. to Present EXTRA AT COMIC-CON
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 3, 2012
For the first time ever, Warner Bros. Entertainment will present EXTRA AT COM-CON(R), a free outdoor entertainment festival happening in San Diego's Bayfront Park July 12-14 during Comic-Con International: San Diego. Bayfront Park is located between the San Diego Convention Center and the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel.
Maryland's Silver Spring Stage Presents ENCHANTED APRIL, Now thru 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2012
Silver Spring Stage presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber, from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, directed by Laurie Freed and produced by Pauline Griller-Mitchell and Gerry Schuchman. A breezy and witty comedy of two frustrated London housewives renting a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their marriages. Enchanted April will perform weekends April 13 to April 29.
Maryland's Silver Spring Stage Presents ENCHANTED APRIL, 4/23-29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2012
Silver Spring Stage presents Enchanted April by Matthew Barber, from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, directed by Laurie Freed and produced by Pauline Griller-Mitchell and Gerry Schuchman. A breezy and witty comedy of two frustrated London housewives renting a villa in Italy for a holiday away from their marriages. Enchanted April will perform weekends April 13 to April 29.
EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH Announces Yearlong Tour
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 14, 2012
The Robert Wilson/Philip Glass collaboration Einstein on the Beach, An Opera in Four Acts has announced a 2012-2013 international tour. The revival, helmed by Wilson and Glass along with choreographer Lucinda Childs, marks the first full production in 20 years.
Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Actor/Comedian Robert Wuhl 9/10
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 10, 2011
Two-time Emmy Award winner Robert Wuhl will star in Assume the Position, an all-new follow-up to his acclaimed HBO specials, for one performance only, Saturday, September 10 at 8 pm at SUNY Rockland Community College's Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern, New York.
Penguin Rep Theatre Presents Actor/Comedian Robert Wuhl 9/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 25, 2011
Two-time Emmy Award winner Robert Wuhl will star in Assume the Position, an all-new follow-up to his acclaimed HBO specials, for one performance only, Saturday, September 10 at 8 pm at SUNY Rockland Community College's Cultural Arts Theatre in Suffern, New York.
ABC Licenses 'All My Chidren' and 'One Life to Live' to Prospect Park; Stories Can Continue
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011
ABC has licensed its iconic soaps, 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' to Prospect Park, it was announced today by Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group & Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Domestic Television and Rich Frank & Jeff Kwatinetz of Prospect Park. The exclusive multi-year, multi-platform deal enables the soaps' stories to continue beyond their finale dates on ABC. ABC will broadcast its final episode of 'All My Children' on Friday, September 23rd and will air the final episode of 'One Life to Live' in January, 2012.
Clarice Taylor Dies at 93
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 1, 2011
Clarice Taylor, the actress best known for her roles on television - among them 'The Cosby Show,' 'Sesame Street' and more - but also for her role in 1975's THE WIZ, passed away May 30th from heart failure. She was 93 years old.
California Hotel Celebrates May Day, 5/1
by BWW
News Desk - May 1, 2011
The California Hotel and Casino hosts the 14th Annual Lei Day Polynesian Festival on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
ABC Announces the End of Two Iconic Daytime Soaps
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 14, 2011
Guided by extensive research into what today's daytime viewers want and the changing viewing patterns of the audience, ABC is evolving the face of daytime television with the launch of two new shows, 'The Chew,' which will premiere in September 2011, and 'The Revolution' (working title), which will premiere in January 2012.
ABC Cancels ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2011
Guided by extensive research into what today's daytime viewers want and the changing viewing patterns of the audience, ABC is evolving the face of daytime television with the launch of two new shows, 'The Chew,' which will premiere in September 2011, and 'The Revolution' (working title), which will premiere in January 2012. These new shows expand ABC Daytime's focus to include more programming that is informative and authentic and centers on transformation, food and lifestyle - cornerstones of programming that resonates with daytime viewers as evidenced by the success of 'The View.'
California Hotel Celebrates May Day, 5/1
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2011
The California Hotel and Casino hosts the 14th Annual Lei Day Polynesian Festival on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
ABC Teams With TV LAND for Crossover Event, 2/16 & 2/24
by TV News Desk - Feb 16, 2011
ABC's Susan Lucci, Michael E. Knight and Darnell Williams Guest Star on 'Hot in Cleveland' And TV Land's Wendie Malick Guest Stars on 'All My Children,' Continuing the Storyline Established in 'Hot in Cleveland's' First Season