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Patti Murin, 'Some Like It Pop' Hosts, TV Staff Pick 2016 Emmy Winners
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 17, 2016


Throughout the week, we've been highlighting some of our favorite nominees with theatre backgrounds, and on Sunday, we will have all of the biggest Emmys news and looks back at the ceremony's best moments. Today, we are releasing our official BroadwayWorld predictions.

Hit Comedy MOM Sold in Syndication in 92% of U.S.
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2016


The off-network rights to MOM, the most recent hit comedy from Chuck Lorre to be launched into syndication, have been sold in 92% of the country by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution for a Fall 2017 off-network debut on local broadcast stations

Casting Announced for Disney's Live Action Adaptation of A WRINKLE IN TIME
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2016


After an extensive search, The Walt Disney Studios is pleased to announce that 13-year-old Storm Reid will play the lead role of Meg Murry in the upcoming Disney live action adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's A WRINKLE IN TIME.

Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey & More Join 68th EMMY AWARDS Presenters Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2016


Another group of television's top talent has been confirmed to present at the 68th EMMY AWARDS, telecast live on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (8:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Christopher Backus Joins Starry 9/11 Benefit Readings of 110 STORIES at River Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2016


Christopher Backus (Roadies, Underground) has joined the starry cast for River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

Mira Sorvino, Robert Forster and More Sign on for 110 STORIES Benefit at River Street
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2016


Academy Award Nominee, Robert Forster (The Confirmation, The Descendants, Jackie Brown), Elizabeth Greer (Bates Motel, Ray Donovan, Corbin Nash) SAG Nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), Emilio Rivera (Sons Of Anarchy, Z-Nation, Hitman: Agent 47) SAG Award Winner Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys With Kids, Entourage, Sopranos), Academy Award WinnerMira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), Michael Welch (Twilight, Z Nation, Grace Unplugged) and Brian White (Chicago Fire, The Cabin In The Woods, Fighting) have joined River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

Celebrities Commemorating 9.11 This Saturday & Sunday in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2016


River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (A Play By Sarah Tuft) includes an all star cast:

Christopher Backus Joins Starry 9/11 Benefit Readings of 110 STORIES at River Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2016


Christopher Backus (Roadies, Underground) has joined the starry cast for River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

Original Netflix Film XOXO to Premiere Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 26, 2016


XOXO, a Netflix original film, will premiere on August 26 at 12:01am PST exclusively on Netflix. Check out the recent Snapstory shot at EDC in Las Vegas!

Mira Sorvino, Robert Forster and More Sign on for 110 STORIES Benefit at River Street
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2016


Academy Award Nominee, Robert Forster (The Confirmation, The Descendants, Jackie Brown), Elizabeth Greer (Bates Motel, Ray Donovan, Corbin Nash) SAG Nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), Emilio Rivera (Sons Of Anarchy, Z-Nation, Hitman: Agent 47) SAG Award Winner Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys With Kids, Entourage, Sopranos), Academy Award WinnerMira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), Michael Welch (Twilight, Z Nation, Grace Unplugged) and Brian White (Chicago Fire, The Cabin In The Woods, Fighting) have joined River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories' (by Sarah Tuft).

IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG! to Conclude Following Season 5
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 18, 2016


Creator and host of COMEY BANG! BANG! Scott Aukerman took to Twitter today to announce that  the IFC series would conclude after its fifth season.

MIRA SORVINO Joins JAMIE-LYNN SIGLER, BRIAN WHITE, MARK PELLEGRINO and More For 110 STORIES Commemoration Benefit
by Nora Dominick - Aug 17, 2016


SAG Nominee Mark Pellegrino (Quantico, The Big Lebowski, The Number 23), SAG Award Winner Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Guys With Kids, Entourage, Sopranos), Academy Award Winner Mira Sorvino (Falling Skies, Do You Believe, Mighty Aphrodite), and BrIan White (Chicago Fire, The Cabin In The Woods, Fighting) have joined Image Award Nominee Nicki Micheaux (Animal Kingdom, Lincoln Heights, The Shield), SAG Nominee & American Movie Award Winner Stelio Savante (Where The Road Runs Out, The Making Of The Mob: New York, Eisenstein In Guanajuato) and Golden Globe Nominee Diane Venora (The Insider, Heat, Bird) in the cast of River Street Theater Company's Staged Reading of the Sept 11th play, '110 Stories'.

Christopher Jackson, HAIRSPRAY & More - BWW's Guide to Broadway on Fall TV!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 23, 2016


Broadway stars and a host of musical presentations are on tap for the upcoming 2016-17 primetime television season. Included in THE LINEUP will be new series starring HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson, FROZEN's Kristen Bell and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY star Stephen Pasquale.

Tribune Acquires Off-Network Rights to Chuck Lorre Comedy MOM
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2016


The off-network rights to MOM, the most recent hit comedy from Chuck Lorre to be launched into syndication, has been sold to Tribune Broadcasting by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution

Oscar-Winner Christopher Walken Advocates Adopting Shelter Cats
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2016


One of the most noteworthy and versatile actors, Christopher Walken supports Best Friends Animal Society's efforts to bring awareness to the plight of millions of cats who die in our nation's shelters every year.

VIDEO: 'West Wing's Allison Janney Explains Why She Avoids Election Coverage on LATE SHOW
by - Jul 26, 2016


On last night's LATE SHOW, tough Allison Janney once played a White House press secretary and avidly followed politics, the star of the new film 'Tallulah' now changes the channel to avoid election coverage.

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