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Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis to Open NNPN Rolling Premiere of Steven Dietz's RANCHO MIRAGE, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2013


Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis presents the National New Play Network ( NNPN ) Rolling World Premiere of Steven Dietz's Rancho Mirage. Opening October 24 , 2013 in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre at the Phoenix , this show runs through November 24 , 2013 and will be directed by Phoenix Theatre Producing Director Bryan Fonseca.

Tickets on Sale for Jimmy Fallon's Clean Cut Comedy Tour in Seattle December 4, 2013
by Robert Diamond - Sep 30, 2013


During his six-year stint on 'SNL,' Fallon ventured outside NBC with great success. Small parts in Cameron Crowe's 'Almost Famous' and Tom Hanks' and Steven Spielberg's 'Band of Brothers' led to starring roles in the feature films 'Taxi,' with Queen Latifah, and 'Fever Pitch' with Drew Barrymore.

Fulton to Open 2013-14 Season with THE WOMAN IN BLACK, 10/15-11/3
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 20, 2013


Some say the Fulton Theatre is the most haunted site in Lancaster County. This fall a new ghost will take up residence. Fulton Theatre opens its 2013-2014 season with one of the greatest ghost stories ever told, The Woman in Black on stage October 15 - November 3.

ESPN to Air 2013 NBA Draft this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2013


ESPN will televise the 2013 NBA Draft presented by State Farm on Thursday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. It will mark the 11th consecutive year ESPN has televised the Draft and the first time the event has emanated from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Thursday's Draft coverage will begin with the NBA Draft Preview Show at 7 p.m. on ESPN and WatchESPN. The 67th annual NBA Draft is also available on ESPN Radio and WatchESPN.

MILES & ELLIE Begins Performances Today at Purple Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2013


The Purple Rose Theatre Company is delighted to present the world premiere comedy, Miles & Ellie by Don Zolidis, for the final production of their 2012 / 2013 Season.

THE LAND IS ALWAYS KNOWN Debuts at On The Boards' NW New Works Festival 2013 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2013


The Satori Group in collaboration with The Bengsons, a New York City based musical duo, will be debuting work from their new piece The Land Is Always Known at On The Boards' Northwest New Works Festival tonight, June 15 and tomorrow, June 16.

THE LAND IS ALWAYS KNOWN to Debut at On The Boards' NW New Works Festival 2013, 6/15-16
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013


The Satori Group in collaboration with The Bengsons, a New York City based musical duo, will be debuting work from their new piece The Land Is Always Known at On The Boards' Northwest New Works Festival June 15-16.

NBA Finals Tip Off Exclusively on ABC Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 6, 2013


The NBA Finals - the defending NBA Champion Miami Heat and LeBron James vs. the San Antonio Spurs and Tim Duncan - will tip off exclusively on ABC tonight, June 6, at 9 p.m. ET

NBA Finals to Tip Off Exclusively on ABC, 6/6
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2013


The NBA Finals - the defending NBA Champion Miami Heat and LeBron James vs. the San Antonio Spurs and Tim Duncan - will tip off exclusively on ABC this Thursday, June 6, at 9 p.m. ET

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with the Cast of Purple Rose Theatre's MILES & ELLIE
by Stage Tube - Jun 2, 2013


The Purple Rose Theatre Company presents the world premiere comedy, Miles & Ellie by Don Zolidis, for the final production of their 2012 / 2013 Season. Miles & Ellie will enjoy an eleven-week engagement at The Purple Rose Theatre Company from Thursday, June 20 - Saturday, August 31, 2013. Click below to watch an interview with the show's stars and a sneak peek at the first rehearsal!

MILES & ELLIE to Begin Performances 6/20 at Purple Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013


The Purple Rose Theatre Company is delighted to present the world premiere comedy, Miles & Ellie by Don Zolidis, for the final production of their 2012 / 2013 Season.

ABC & ESPN to Exclusively Air 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2013


ABC and ESPN will combine to exclusively televise the 2013 NBA Western Conference Finals - San Antonio Spurs and four-time NBA Champion Tim Duncan vs. Memphis Grizzlies and Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol - beginning with Game 1 on Sunday, May 19, on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET. Remaining Western Conference Finals games will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. Mike Breen will serve as the voice of the Western Conference Finals with reporter Doris Burke and analyst Hubie Brown (Game 1) and Jeff Van Gundy (Game 2 through remainder of series). All games will also be available on ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and WatchESPN. The Finals on ABC will begin Thursday, June 6.

NBA Playoff Coverage Continues on ESPN & ESPN 2 Today
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2013


The NBA Playoffs will continue on ESPN and ESPN2 today, May 3, with four quarterfinal round Game 6 telecasts.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis Opens 4000 MILES, 5/9
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2013


The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Indiana Premiere of the newest play by Amy Herzog, 4000 Miles in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theatre. Opening Thursday, May 9, and running through Sunday, June 9, 2013, the play is a skillful joining of loose ends. The dangling threads in this case are Leo, a scruffy cyclist trying to find his bearings after a cross-country road trip, and Vera, a crotchety lefty teetering on the brink of infirmity in a rent-controlled apartment in Greenwich Village. In the end, Leo and Vera endear themselves to the audience in much the same way that they grow on each other.

NBA Playoffs 'Tip Off' Exclusively on ABC, ESPN, Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 20, 2013


The NBA Playoffs will exclusively tip off today, April 20, on ABC and ESPN with four Game 1 presentations. The action begins on ABC when the New York Knicks and NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony host the Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce at 3 p.m. ET.

NBA Playoffs to 'Tip Off' Exclusively on ABC, ESPN, 4/20
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 18, 2013


The NBA Playoffs will exclusively tip off Saturday, April 20, on ABC and ESPN with four Game 1 presentations. The action begins on ABC when the New York Knicks and NBA scoring champion Carmelo Anthony host the Boston Celtics and Paul Pierce at 3 p.m. ET.

The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis Opens CLYBOURNE PARK, 4/4
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 1, 2013


The Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis has announced the Indiana Premiere of Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris in the Livia and Steve Russell Theatre. Opening Thursday, April 4, and running through Sunday, May 5, 2013, Clybourne Park is the dark and richly satirical 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning play and 2012 Tony award-winner for Best Play.

ESPN Kicks Off Extensive SUPER BOWL XLVII Coverage, Beg. Today
by TV News Desk - Jan 28, 2013


ESPN will offer more than 120 hours of TV and radio programming throughout Super Bowl XLVII week from the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, beginning today, Jan. 28.

Lenny Clarke Set to Visit Comix At Foxwoods Beginning March 28
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 24, 2013


Best known for both his role as Uncle Teddy on FX's hit series, "Rescue Me," and his thick Boston accent, Lenny Clarke will visit the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows this March with performances Thursday, Mar. 28 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Mar. 29 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 30 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The final show will be one not for the faint of heart or easily offended, as fans will be welcomed to witness a "Nasty Show with Lenny Clarke." Lines will be crossed and common decency will be left at the door during this final uproarious performance.

ESPN Announces Extensive SUPER BOWL XLVII Coverage, Beg. 1/28
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2013


ESPN will offer more than 120 hours of TV and radio programming throughout Super Bowl XLVII week from the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, beginning Monday, Jan. 28.

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