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Mini-Album for Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE Released Today
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2013


While its arrival on Broadway is still in the works, fans need not wait any longer to hear music from the show. A mIni-album was released today, featuring six songs from the new musical. Click here to buy it now!

Burt Bacharach Appears at Opening of WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? at NYTW Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2013


On opening night of the New York Theatre Workshop production of the world premiere of What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined, Burt Bacharach will perform on stage with the cast at the end of the performance. The opening is set for tonight, December 5, 2013.

Burt Bacharach to Appear at Opening of WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? at NYTW, 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2013


On opening night of the New York Theatre Workshop production of the world premiere of What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined, Burt Bacharach will perform on stage with the cast at the end of the performance. The opening is set for this Thursday, December 5, 2013.

BWW World Premiere Exclusive! ALLEGIANCE First Listen & First Video Footage
by Robert Diamond - Dec 2, 2013


Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present a world premiere exclusive song from the new promotional original cast recording of the highly anticipated new musical ALLEGIANCE, starring Tony Award winner Lea Salonga alongside George Takei and Telly Leung, as well as offer you a sneak peek video preview of the show, as well.

BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Broadway Bound in 2014?- ALLEGIANCE
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 30, 2013


Allegiance - A New American Musical, has been eyeing a Broadway run since it premiered at San Diego's Old Globe last fall. Since then, a New York City reading was held, led by Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung, all of whom starred in the San Diego production, as well as a recent backers screening in Austin. A production source told BroadwayWorld that ALLEGIANCE is aiming for Broadway, possibly in the spring of 2014, but there are numerous variables including star schedules and theatre availability that need to line up, so there is yet no official plan.

Syfy to Ring in New Year with Seven New & Returning Original Series
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2013


As always, Syfy will ring in 2014 with its annual New Year's Twilight Zone marathon beginning December 31 and concluding on New Year's Day.

MEGA STAGE TUBE: Lea Salonga & Darren Criss Sing ALADDIN's 'A Whole New World' & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2013


Broadway favorites Lea Salonga and Darren Criss are both in New York City, and the duo recently met up at piano bar Marie's Crisis Cafe in the West Village, where they joined forces in a couple of performances to delight the crowd. Below, check out a special duet of Aladdin's 'A Whole New World' and Les Miserables' 'On My Own'.

FXX Cancels 'TOTALLY BIASED'
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 13, 2013


FXX, the newly-minted offshoot of cable network FX, has cancelled TOTALLY BIASED WITH W. KAMAU BELL, according to Deadline. It's final new episode will air tomorrow night.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Syfy's FACE OFF, FANGASM
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2013


Below, check out sneak peeks for Syfy's Tuesday night line-up including Face Off and Fangasm, now airing at 11/10c.

Lea Salonga Performs at PhilDev Fundraising Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2013


Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) has announced its annual fundraising gala with a live performance by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at San Francisco's Nourse Auditorium at City Arts tonight, October 5th at 8p.m.

George Takei Appears on Series Premiere of Syfy's FANGASM Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 24, 2013


On the series premiere of Syfy's Fangasm tonight, September 24 at 10:00 p.m., Star Trek's George Takei makes a surprise visit that becomes a life-changing moment for the gang. In an unexpected and emotional moment, Mr. Takei shares laughs and insight on what it means to be a fan of the movies, TV shows and stories that inspire us. One roommate in particular is sincerely moved as he recounts how Star Trek shaped his childhood and brought his family closer together.

George Takei to Appear on Series Premiere of Syfy's FANGASM
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2013


On the series premiere of Syfy's Fangasm on Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 p.m., Star Trek's George Takei makes a surprise visit that becomes a life-changing moment for the gang.

Photo Flash: Bryce Dallas Howard Speaks at 2013 Hollywood Networking Breakfast
by Movies News Desk - Sep 16, 2013


On Saturday, Sept 14th, Raleigh Studios celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Hollywood Networking Breakfast (HNB) in the Charlie Chaplin Theatre at Raleigh Studios with special guest, Ms. Bryce Dallas Howard. Scroll down for photos!

BWW's Report from Austin's Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE
by Jeff Davis - Sep 10, 2013


On Tuesday, September 3rd, a very selected audience of lucky Austinites were invited to a special invitation-only screening of a developmental production of the Broadway-bound musical, Allegiance, hoping to raise funds and support to further bring the show to the Broadway stage. I was lucky enough to attend, and while it may be unconventional for a theater critic to review or even comment on a piece they technically did not see live (what was shown in Austin was a professionally filmed version of the world premiere production of Allegiance at the Old Globe in San Diego, CA) the show is too good to ignore.

Lea Salonga to Perform at PhilDev Fundraising Gala, Oct 5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2013


Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) has announced its annual fundraising gala with a live performance by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga at San Francisco's Nourse Auditorium at City Arts on Saturday, October 5th at 8p.m.

FXX's TOTALLY BIASED Kicks Off with New Guests Tonight
by TV News Desk - Sep 4, 2013


Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell will kick off on FXX this week with a guest lineup of comedy all-stars

TWILIGHT ZONE: The Complete Fifth Season Heads to DVD Today
by TV News Desk - Sep 3, 2013


Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of Rod Serling's groundbreaking, science fiction anthology The Twilight Zone: The Complete Fifth Season, available on DVD today, Sept. 3, 2013, at an SRP of $29.98.

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