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STAGE TUBE: Christopher Plummer, Des McAnuff Talk CTG's A WORD OR TWO on Opening Night
by Stage Tube - Jan 27, 2014

Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award winner Christopher Plummer takes the stage for 16 performances only in a Center Theatre Group special event, "A Word or Two," which opened at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Written and arranged by Plummer and directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, "A Word or Two" is presented in association with the Stratford Festival of Canada and continues through February 9, 2014. Click below to watch interviews with Plummer and McAnuff on opening night!

TCM Classic Film Festival to Honor Legendary Actor, Filmmaker and Humanitarian Jerry Lewis
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2014

The 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival will honor legendary actor, filmmaker and humanitarian Jerry Lewis with a multi-tiered celebration of his remarkable career.

Christopher Plummer to Bring A WORD OR TWO to Ahmanson Theatre; Opens 1/22
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2014

Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award winner Christopher Plummer takes the stage for 16 performances only in a Center Theatre Group special event, 'A Word or Two,' which opens at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Written and arranged by Plummer and directed by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, 'A Word or Two' is presented in association with the Stratford Festival of Canada and continues through February 9, 2014.

Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks to Be Leno's Final Guests on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2014

Legendary comedian Billy Crystal will be the final guest on NBC's TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO.

Sandra Bullock, Jimmy Fallon, Billy Crystal & More Set For Final Week of THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2014

Jay Leno announced today that he will kick-off his last week of guests for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” with his heir to the “Tonight Show” desk, Jimmy Fallon on Monday, Feb. 3. Leno will conclude his incredible 22-year run with a return visit from his first-ever guest, Billy Crystal, who joins Leno on his farewell night, Thursday, Feb. 6.

Monika Jolly to Star in World Premiere of THE WHO & THE WHAT at La Jolla Playhouse; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014

La Jolla Playhouse announces its final production for its 2013/14 season: the world premiere of The Who & The What, by Ayad Akhtar, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright for Disgraced and author of the acclaimed novel American Dervish, directed by Kimberly Senior (Disgraced), running February 11 - March 9, 2014 (press opening: Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm) in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.

Andy Fickman in Talks to Direct PAUL BLART: MALL COP Sequel
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2014

Paul Blart: Mall Cop followed the most dedicated-if not talented-mall cop at West Orange Pavilion Mall in New Jersey. When the mall is taken over by a gang of crooks, Paul gets his chance to prove himself. But does he have what it takes to fend off the bad guys and save the girl?

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/4-1/5/2014
by - Jan 5, 2014

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 5, 2014 - Sunday, January 5, 2014.

Photo Flash: A Fond Farewell to Broadway's 700 SUNDAYS, ANNIE, BETRAYAL, FIRST DATE & SPIDER-MAN
by Walter McBride - Jan 5, 2014

Yesterday, Jan. 4, high-flying theater spectacle SPIDER:MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK took its final flight, with Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS, the revival of ANNIE, BETRAYAL with Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, and FIRST DATE with Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez following suit today, Jan. 5.

New Broadway Press Agency- Matt Ross Public Relations to Launch on 1/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2014

Matt Ross Public Relations - a new agency dedicated to creating and executing focused, impactful publicity campaigns for theatre productions and entities in New York and beyond - will open its doors for business on Monday, January 6, 2014. The agency will consist of founder Matt Ross and associate Nicole Capatasto, both formerly of The Hartman Group. Clients will include Murder For Two; Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812; the upcoming Broadway revival of On The Town; and Maxolev Productions (Howard & Janet Kagan); with additional projects to be announced in the near future.

BWW Flashback: Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Concludes Broadway Run Today!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 5, 2014

Below, BroadwayWorld tributes Crystal's return to the stage with a photo and video flashback of some of the highlights from the show's run.

Former Hartman Group Exec Leslie Baden Papa to Launch New PR Agency
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 2, 2014

Veteran press agent Leslie Baden Papa will launch Vivacity Media Group, an entertainment public relations agency on January 6, 2014. Publicist Whitney Holden Gore will join the firm as Vice President.

Billy Crystal Plans Quiet New Year's Eve to Close Record Breaking Year
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 31, 2013

Billy Crystal, who is finishing up a 9-week limited engagement of his Tony Award-winning, record-breaking play 700 Sundays at Broadway's Imperial Theatre, plans to spend a quiet New Year's Eve with his wife and children.

BWW Draws the Curtain on 2013: This Year's Production Highlights
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 31, 2013

Today, check out BWW's production highlights from 2013, and catch up on anything that you might have missed within the last 12 months!

BWW Draws the Curtain on 2013: This Year's Production Shots
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 30, 2013

Today, check out BWW's production shots from shows that opened in 2013, and catch up on anything that you might have missed within the last 12 months!

BWW Draws the Curtain on 2013: This Year's Curtain Call Highlights - Part Two
by Walter McBride - Dec 28, 2013

Today, check out part two of this year's curtain call highlights 2013, and catch up on anything that you might have missed within the last 12 months!

What's Playing on Broadway for Christmas Week 2013
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 25, 2013

If your Christmas Week plans include taking in a Broadway show, please take notice of the special holiday schedule for the rest of this holiday week. Many shows will take Christmas Day off, but there are plenty of options to see including: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, AFTER MIDNIGHT, BEAUTIFUL, BIG FISH, CHICAGO, CINDERELLA, JERSEY BOYS, KINKY BOOTS, MAMMA MIA!, MATILDA, MOTOWN, PIPPIN, ROCK OF AGES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE WINSLOW BOY, and WICKED. So plan ahead and most importantly, Merry Christmas!

What's Playing on Broadway for New Year's Week 2014
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2014

If your New Year's Week plans include taking in a Broadway show, please take notice of the special holiday schedule for the rest of this holiday week. Many shows will take New Year's Day off, but there are plenty of options to see including A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, ANNIE, BEAUTIFUL, CHICAGO, CINDERELLA, KINKY BOOTS, MACBETH, MAMMA MIA!, MOTOWN, ONCE, PIPPIN, ROCK OF AGES, SPIDER-MAN, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, WAITING FOR GODOT, THE WINSLOW BOY, WICKED. So plan ahead and most importantly, happy New Year!

What's Playing on Broadway Holiday Edition-Christmas & New Year's Travel Guide
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 23, 2013

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a heads up for the altered Broadway schedules for the weeks of Christmas 2013 and New Year's 2014. All information is subject to change without notice. Check with the box office or ticketing company for the most-up-to-date information. To find out more about rush, lottery and standing room only ticketing policies, click here!

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