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VIDEO: Ryan Reynolds Competes in TURBO Race on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2013


Ryan Reynolds, star of the upcoming animated film TURBO stopped by the TODAY plaza this morning for a friendly game of skee ball against the morning show's hosts Matt, Savannah, Natalie and Willie. Check out the competition below!

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Ends Off-Broadway Run this Sunday
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 2, 2013


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will end its triumphant two-year run this Sunday, July 7th at the Elektra Theatre. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for future SILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

Watch an All-New Episode of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG! Now!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2013


IFC's hilarious series COMEDY BANG! BANG! kicks off its second season on July 12. Today, the network is offering fans a chance to watch one of the new episodes several weeks ahead of its debut.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to End Two-Year Run on July 7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will end its triumphant two-year run next Sunday, July 7th at the Elektra Theatre. The production will have played a total of 529 performances and eight previews. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for future SILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Final 9 Performances, Ends 2-Year Off Broadway Run on 7/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 20, 2013


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th at the Elektra Theatre. The production will have played a total of 529 performances and eight previews. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for futureSILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

Charlie Williams Joins SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2013


Beginning today, June 15th, Charlie Williams will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's long-running smash SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. SILENCE! announced this week that it will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for futureSILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

Charlie Williams to Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Tomorrow for Final Month of Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2013


Beginning tomorrow, June 15th, Charlie Williams will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's long-running smash SILENCE! THE MUSICAL at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. SILENCE! announced yesterday that it will end its triumphant two-year run Sunday, July 7th. The show's producer, Theater Mogul, is currently negotiating licensing deals for future SILENCE! productions to open during the 2013-14 season in major markets across the country and around the world.

First Look At Josh Groban In COFFEE TOWN
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 4, 2013


Music superstar and internationally celebrated performer Josh Groban continues to make the big leap to the silver screen with his latest acting venture, the CollegeHumor-produced comedy COFFEE TOWN, and a trailer has just been released for the forthcoming feature.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to Play Extra Holiday Show Today
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2013


SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will play a special added holiday performance today at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The show, which normally plays at 5 PM on Sundays, will have two performances today at 2 & 7 PM. Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! is the unauthorized parody of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, with book byHunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. After opening initially at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, the show immediately became a sold-out phenomenon and was selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals.

VIDEO: New TURBO Trailer Inspired by INDY 500
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2013


A new trailer for Dreamworks Animation upcoming animated comedy TURBO, from Twentieth Century Fox has just been released. The film, featruing the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Snoop Lion and Samuel L. Jackson is heading to theaters in 3D, 2D and Imax 3D on July 17. Get a first look below!

VIDEO: New International Trailer for DreamWorks' TURBO
by Tyler Peterson - May 21, 2013


A new trailer for Dreamworks Animation has released a new trailer for their upcoming animated comedy TURBO, from Twentieth Century Fox. The film, featruing the voices of Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Ken Jeong, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Snoop Lion and Samuel L. Jackson is heading to theaters in 3D, 2D and Imax 3D on July 17. Get a first look below!

Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, & More Set for Second Season of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG!
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2013


The second season of Comedy Bang! Bang! kicks off on Friday, July 12 at 10PM ET/PT with 20 all new episodes and a robust line-up of famous faces. The first ten episodes will air from July 12 - September 13, followed by a short fall hiatus before picking back up on Friday, October 18 for ten more episodes. Host Scott Aukerman (co-creator/director/producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis; writer/performer, Mr. Show) and musical cohort Reggie Watts (Conan, Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park, Jash.com) both return to Comedy Bang! Bang! with their clever take on the well-known format of a late night talk show.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 500th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013


Off-Broadway's sellout sensation SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will celebrate its 500th performance at the 2 PM matinee today, May 18th at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square.

SILENCE! Celebrates 500th Performance This Saturday
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2013


Off-Broadway's SILENCE! THE MUSICAL will celebrate its 500th performance at the 2 PM matinee this Saturday, May 18th at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Winner of the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL is the unauthorized parody of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.

Kevin Spirtas and Tyler Maynard Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Today
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2013


Kevin Spirtas and Tyler Maynard are joining the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit Silence! The Musical at today's matinee, May 4th at the Elektra Theatre. Spirtas is set to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis Dr. Chilton, and Maynard will assume the role of the hapless Sgt. Pembry.

Kevin Spirtas & Tyler Maynard Join SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 5/4
by Kelsey Denette - May 2, 2013


Kevin Spirtas and Tyler Maynard are joining the cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical this Saturday, May 4th at the Elektra Theatre. Spirtas is set to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis Dr. Chilton, and Maynard will assume the role of the hapless Sgt. Pembry.

HOW TO SUCCEED's Sarah O'Gleby to Join the Cast of SILENCE! 5/4
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 30, 2013


Beginning this Saturday, May 4th, Sarah O'Gleby will be the new Dream Clarice in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical at the Elektra Theatre.

Kevin Spirtas to Join the Cast of SILENCE! 5/4
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2013


Beginning Saturday, May 4th, Kevin Spirtas will assume the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis, Dr. Chilton, in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical at the Elektra Theatre.

Tyler Maynard to Join the Cast of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, 5/4
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 12, 2013


Beginning Saturday, May 4th, Tyler Maynard will assume the role of the hapless Sgt. Pembry in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical at the Elektra Theatre in Times Square.

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