Aaron Kaplan News

Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020-2021 programming slate, which includes renewals for 19 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots

The CW Network will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with its regularly scheduled series line-up, while loading up Fall 2020 with fresh original and acquired scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The CW Network.

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced Golden Globe(R) nominee Courteney Cox ('Friends,' 'Cougar Town') is set to star in the horror comedy pilot 'Shining Vale,' playing the lead role of Patricia 'Pat' Phelps. The half-hour comedy from Jeff Astrof and Sharon Horgan is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Lionsgate in association with Other Shoe Productions, Merman and Kapital Entertainment.

Pan's Flute Productions, Chicago's newest production company, is set to present Poisoned: A Snow White Rock Musical, based on the classic story of Snow White, written and directed by T. James Callahan as their inaugural production. Poisoned is set to run at Stage 773 (1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago) April 17 through May 3. For ticket information, please go to www.poisonedarockmusical.com or www.stage773.com.

SHOWTIME has announced that the third season of its drama series THE CHI, which will feature series creator and Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Queen & Slim, Boomerang) in a multi-episode arc as a Chicago mayoral candidate, will debut on Sunday, July 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc., at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour.

Citadel Theatre has announced the cast and crew for the third production of its 17th season - THE FANTASTICKS. The world's longest running musical, THE FANTASTICKS tells the story of Matt and Luisa, young next-door neighbors who fall in love precisely because their scheming fathers, knowing the kids will do exactly what they're told NOT to do, have been keeping them apart.

Deadline reports that Matt Tarses, Aaron Kaplan, and Wendi Trilling will produce a new comedy about marriage at Fox.

The Highland Park Players Theater for Young Audiences are tickled pink to bring Pinkalicious the Musical to Highland Park!  Performances are February 22, 23, 29, and March 1 at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on all dates. Performances are at Sherwood Elementary School, 1900 Stratford Rd in Highland Park, IL. This special one-hour presentation is performed by adults and teens especially for kids (and parents) of all ages.  All performances are followed by an autograph session/meet and greet with the cast. 

Blank Theatre Company's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood opens tonight: Tuesday, December 10th at the Edge Theatre in Chicago.

ABC comedies “American Housewife” and “Bless This Mess” have been given full-season orders, Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today.

Just in time for the ho-ho-holidays, Merry Happy Whatever launches Thursday, November 28th.

The CBS Television Network announced today that it has rewarded all five series from its top-rated freshman class with new production orders.

And they all lived happily ever after... or did they? CBS All Access, CBS' digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced that season two of its psychological thriller TELL ME A STORY will premiere on Thursday, Dec. 5.

CBS will offer a special free one-week digital preview of the premiere episode of the new comedy series THE UNICORN. The premiere episode may be seen across CBS.com, the CBS mobile app, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV channels on the Apple TV app, and Roku beginning today, Friday, Sept. 20 at 12:00 PM, ET/9:00 AM, PT, ahead of its broadcast premiere on Thursday, Sept. 26 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Ellie Gravitte, a finalist in the inaugural ABC Entertainment Marketing Women's Production Program, inspired the season two campaign for the hit drama “A Million Little Things.” The tagline “I'M IN” originates from the emotional storyline between Gary (James Roday) and Maggie (Allison Miller), who met at a breast cancer support group, fell deeply in love and endure the push and pull of life in remission.

Two-time Grammy(R) nominee Luke James (Star, Little), La La Anthony (Power) and Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Bird Box) have signed on to guest star in multiple episodes of the third season of the SHOWTIME drama series THE CHI. In addition, writer Justin Hillian (Snowfall) has been named showrunner and executive producer this season. Birgundi Baker (Empire, Chicago Med), who plays Kiesha, has been upped to a series regular. THE CHI is currently in production in Chicago and will return to the network in 2020.

Calling all Millionaires! Two weeks before the season premiere of 'A Million Little Things,' @AMillionABC will kick-off a Heart for Reminder opportunity, giving Twitter users a sneak peek of the heartbreaking opening scene of the season two premiere. At 12:00 a.m. PDT/3:00 a.m. EDT on Sept. 12, a Tweet with video calling out the season one finale cliffhanger will be posted, encouraging users to like the Tweet to opt-in to the program. Those who opt-in and have notifications enabled on their accounts will instantly receive the season two cold open as a video Tweet notification. They will also be alerted a few hours before the 'A Million Little Things' season two premiere on Sept. 26 with a second video Tweet notification, which will serve as a reminder to tune-in and provide them with an additional exclusive sneak peek of the season premiere.

Half-hour Pilot Produced by Other Shoe Productions, Merman and Kapital Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and Lionsgate Television

ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke announced today that the network is developing an anthology series “Women of the Movement” (working title).

After having a sold-out concert at last season's inaugural concert, JAM Orchestra is back and is presenting A Summer Serenade! The concert is being held at the historic 500-seat concert hall, Nichols Concert Hall on Saturday, August 3, 1490 Chicago Ave. The concert begins at 7:30 PM.