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From Musical Mondays at Splash to AVENUE Q: John Bantay Talks to Richard Jay-Alexander About His Farewell Night on Monday, May 20th
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2013

And this Monday, May 20th, John Bantay will do his farewell SPIN as he leaves to continue pursuing his career and becomes a stage manager at the long-running musical, Avenue Q. Speaking to John Bantay, I, of course, was curious as to what his favorite video clips have been over the years. He was reticent to put them in 'Top 10' format because, to him, he considers them all number 1's. So here's his hit list, in no particular order:

STAGE TUBE: Mockumentary Promo - Antaeus Company's THE CRUCIBLE
by Stage Tube - May 16, 2013

The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, has launched an untraditional viral promo for their untraditional staging of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Starring Crucible co-directors Armin Shimerman ('Quark' onStar Trek: Deep Space Nine, 'Principal Snyder' on Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Geoffrey Wade ('Hot Tooth' on Mad Men), the video takes a comedic mockumentary style look behind the scenes of the production, showing the directors bickering, giving actors line readings and eventually even showering together. Click below to watch!

Disney Jr. Launches DOC MCSTUFFINS: TIME FOR YOUR CHECK UP! App
by Caryn Robbins - May 8, 2013

Disney/ABC Television Group's Digital Media team has launched the 'Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!' App based on the popular Disney Junior series, 'Doc McStuffins.'

STAGE TUBE: Mockumentary Promo - Antaeus Company's THE CRUCIBLE
by Stage Tube - May 7, 2013

The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, has launched an untraditional viral promo for their untraditional staging of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. Starring Crucible co-directors Armin Shimerman ('Quark' onStar Trek: Deep Space Nine, 'Principal Snyder' on Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Geoffrey Wade ('Hot Tooth' on Mad Men), the video takes a comedic mockumentary style look behind the scenes of the production, showing the directors bickering, giving actors line readings and eventually even showering together. Click below to watch!

STAGE TUBE: ONE NIGHT ONLY Cast Sings 'Hello, Dolly!' with Carol Channing at the McCallum
by Stage Tube - Apr 26, 2013

Michael Childers' ONE NGHT ONLY performed on April 24 at the McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts, with special guest Carol Channing. Watch the cast sing 'Hello, Dolly!' below!

STAGE TO SCREEN: Broadway Stars in Prime Time Tonight - March 31, 2013!
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 31, 2013

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Sunday, March 31, 2013)!

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Lifetime Series THE CLIENT LIST Returns Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 10, 2013

'Riley Parks' is back!! Lifetime's hit drama series THE CLIENT LIST, starring and executive produced by Golden Globe(R) Award nominee Jennifer Love Hewitt, will return for its long-awaited second season today, March 10, at 10:00pm ET/PT. Leading up to THE CLIENT LIST's return, Lifetime will air mini-marathons of the series' first season today, March 3, and Today, the 10th. Last year THE CLIENT LIST propelled Lifetime to number one in the Today 10:00pm time period among Women 18+.

Starz's PARTY DOWN Coming to Esquire Network Beginning This April
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2013

Starz Worldwide Distribution, the global licensing and content syndication arm of Starz, announced today that the witty comedy series, PARTY DOWN - named by AFI and Time as one of the top 10 shows on TV in 2009 and 2010 respectively - will be coming to Esquire Network for U.S. broadcast beginning in April 2013

Photo Flash: Eliana Pipes, Rhyver White and Pablo Lopez Named Top 3 at CTG's August Wilson Monologue Regional Finals
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2013

Ten local high school students from six different cities performed in the August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) Los Angeles regional finals at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, Monday night, March 4, 2013. The top three student performers received scholarships and the opportunity to perform again in New York City. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Photo Flash: Lindsay Wagner, Tippi Hedren and More at DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL's LA Opening
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2013

'Don't get mad - get everything!' is the mantra for DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL-The Hilarious Journey to Hell...and Back! from the producer of the Off-Broadway hit, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL. DIVORCE PARTY THE MUSICAL-The Hilarious Journey to Hell...and Back! celebrated its West Coast premiere engagement at the El Portal Theatre on March 3. Celebrities in attendance on opening night included Tippi Hedren, Lindsay Wagner, Loretta Devine, Dr. Estella Sneider, Barry Livingston, Morgan Brittany, Ilene Graff, Kate Linder, Judy Tenuta, Alison Argrim, Dee Wallace, Barbara Van Orden, Erin Murphy, Jeri Jewell, Anika Noni Rose, and the show's producers Mark Schwartz and Amy Botwinick. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night arrivals below!

THE CLIENT LIST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Comes to DVD Today
by TV News Desk - Feb 26, 2013

THE CLIENT LIST, Sony Pictures Television's break-out dramatic series based on the highly popular 2010 Lifetime original movie, debuts on DVD today, February 26th when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases THE CLIENT LIST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON.

Lifetime Orders WITCHES OF EAST END to Series
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 31, 2013

Lifetime has picked up the drama Witches of East End, starring Julia Ormond (Mad Men), Jenna Dewan-Tatum (American Horror Story), Rachel Boston (In Plain Sight) and Madchen Amick (Twin Peaks), it was announced today by Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President, Programming, of Lifetime Networks. Lifetime ordered 10 episodes of the series to launch this year.

Disney Jr. Celebrates Black History Month with WE ARE DOC MCSTUFFINS
by TV News Desk - Feb 1, 2013

The interstitials will begin airing on Disney Channel and Disney Junior TODAY, FEBRUARY 1 (10:25 a.m. ET/PT and 4:25 p.m. ET/PT, respectively) following a new 'Doc McStuffins' Valentine's Day themed episode. Additional interstitials featuring the three doctors will begin rolling out in the spring and will air regularly on both platforms. 

Disney Jr. to Celebrate Black History Month with WE ARE DOC MCSTUFFINS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2013

The interstitials will begin airing on Disney Channel and Disney Junior on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 (10:25 a.m. ET/PT and 4:25 p.m. ET/PT, respectively) following a new 'Doc McStuffins' Valentine's Day themed episode. Additional interstitials featuring the three doctors will begin rolling out in the spring and will air regularly on both platforms. 

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Lifetime Series THE CLIENT LIST to Return, 3/10
by Claire Hannum - Jan 17, 2013

'Riley Parks' is back!! Lifetime's hit drama series THE CLIENT LIST, starring and executive produced by Golden Globe(R) Award nominee Jennifer Love Hewitt, will return for its long-awaited second season on Sunday, March 10, at 10:00pm ET/PT. Leading up to THE CLIENT LIST's return, Lifetime will air mini-marathons of the series' first season on Sunday, March 3, and Sunday, the 10th. Last year THE CLIENT LIST propelled Lifetime to number one in the Sunday 10:00pm time period among Women 18+.

THE CLIENT LIST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Coming to DVD 2/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2013

THE CLIENT LIST, Sony Pictures Television's break-out dramatic series based on the highly popular 2010 Lifetime original movie, debuts on DVD February 26th when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases THE CLIENT LIST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON.

GLEE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE Among 44th NAACP Image Awards Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2012

The nominees for THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Niecy Nash (The Soul Man), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Tyler James Williams (Go On), and Zendaya (Shake It Up!) announced the categories and nominees.

ABC Leads NAACP's 2013 Image Award Nominations
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2012

The nominees for THE 44TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS were announced today during a live press conference from the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, CA. Anthony Anderson (Guys with Kids), Niecy Nash (The Soul Man), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Garcelle Beauvais (Flight), Tyler James Williams (Go On), and Zendaya (Shake It Up!) announced the categories and nominees.

Valarie Pettiford Releases Limited Signed Copies Of Her Album, VELVET SKY
by Patrick Nugent - Nov 30, 2012

Valarie Pettiford is making a limited number of signed CDs available just in time for the holidays via her website. Her second solo album, VELVET SKY is a collection of original lullabies; a perfect gift for the parents or expecting parents on your holiday gift-giving list. The Digital Album is also Available on iTunes, Amazon and Online Retailers.

THE SELLING Debuts on DVD & Video On Demand Today, 10/23
by Movies News Desk - Oct 23, 2012

Grand Entertainment Group, a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is excited to announce the Los Angeles premiere and DVD release of the independent horror-comedy THE SELLING.

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