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FELA! Comes to PlayhouseSquare, 4/2-4
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 19, 2013


Producers Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Ruth & Stephen Hendel have announced that Grammy Award-winning recording artist and former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams will play the role of Sandra Isadore, activist and love interest to Fela Kuti in the national tour of the hit Award-winning Broadway musical Fela!, coming to Cleveland for three performances ONLY at PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre, April 2-4, 2013. Tickets are on sale now!

Cesar Millan Brings CESAR'S WAY to the State Theatre, 3/8
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 19, 2013


Cesar Millan, best-selling author, star of the new series "Leader of the Pack," and longstanding hit TV show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" on National Geographic WILD is coming shares his secrets on how to transform dogs and their owners in this unique and new live multi-media event that has wowed audiences across the world. Fans and dog lovers alike will be inspired by the simplicity of 'Cesar's Way' as he reveals that the secret to happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions starts with transforming ourselves.

VIDEO: Jacoby Jones Discusses Touchdown Dance Moves on JIMMY KIMMEL
by - Feb 8, 2013


Below, check out a clip from last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC featuring Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones. Jones reveals that his touchdown dances are hardly impromptu choreography!

Super Bowl Champ Jacoby Jones Set for JIMMY KIMMEL Appearance Tomorrow, 2/7
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 6, 2013


Fresh off the big win, Jacoby Jones of the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens will make his late night debut on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," TOMORROW, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7. The star wide receiver will visit Kimmel to discuss setting a Super Bowl record and taking the Vince Lombardi Trophy home to Baltimore.

Will Smith Reveals Reasons For Willow Withdrawing From ANNIE Remake
by Pat Cerasaro - Feb 6, 2013


Willow Smith, the 'Whip My Hair' tween hitmaker daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has withdrawn from the forthcoming feature film remake of ANNIE. Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan and Martin Charnin's Tony Award-winning stage musical ANNIE has previously been filmed twice, the first time in 1982 with John Huston in the director's chair and later in a made-for-TV adaptation produced by Disney and helmed by CHICAGO director Rob Marshall in 1999.

Will Gluck to Helm ANNIE Remake; Willow Smith No Longer Attached
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2013


Deadline reports that Sony Pictues has hired Will Gluck to take on directing duties for its upcoming reboot of the Broadway musical ANNIE. While Will and Jada Smith's daughter Willow was in line to take on the title role, she is no longer attached to the project.

Matt Damon's JIMMY KIMMEL Takeover Set for Primetime Encore Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2013


Jimmy Kimmel's arch nemesis, Oscar winner Matt Damon, exacted his revenge following a decade of torture by hijacking Kimmel's late-night show and renaming it "Jimmy Kimmel Sucks." Damon showed Kimmel how it's done by packing his one-evening-only late-night turn with comedy and a cavalcade of A-list stars. On the heels of the ratings success of the episode, it will have a special primetime encore, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 at 10:00 p.m., ET. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/24/13)

ABC Airs Encore Presentation of Matt Damon-Hosted JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 29, 2013


On the heels of the ratings success of the episode, it will have a special primetime encore, TONIGHT, JANUARY 29 at 10:00 p.m., ET.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Posts Huge Gains Across Social Media Platforms
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2013


In addition to ranking as the No. 1 late-night show on Thursday (1/24/13) in both Households (2.92 rating) and Adults 18-49 (1.23 rating) in Nielsen's 56 Metered Markets, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" also saw huge gains across digital platforms, topping all four late-night competitors in total tweets and unique users. Last night's episode generated more tweets than any other episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on record, up more than 230% above average.

ABC to Air Encore Presentation of Matt Damon-Hosted JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 1/29
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2013


On the heels of the ratings success of the episode, it will have a special primetime encore, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 at 10:00 p.m., ET.

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Announces Nominations for Theatrical Achievement in 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013


The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (LADCC) has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre in 2012. The 44th annual LADCC Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 18 at historic, heralded Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring Street in downtown L.A.

Michelle Williams and More to Star in FELA! at CTG's Ahmanson Theatre, 4/26-5/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2013


R&B superstar Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame has joined the cast of 'Fela!' The musical, produced by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, and Stephen and Ruth Hendel, is filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and will be presented from April 26 through May 5, 2013.

Matt Damon to Appear on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, 1/24
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2013


After ten years of being 'bumped,' Academy Award winner Matt Damon will at long-last appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Damon and Kimmel will face off THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 at 11:35 p.m., ET/PT, when Damon makes his first official guest appearance on the show.

Jimmy Kimmel Reignites Feud with Jay Leno
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 4, 2013


Jimmy Kimmel has gotten unprecedentedly candid for the upcoming cover story in Rolling Stone Magazine. This time, Kimmel takes a no-holds-barred approach in regards to his feelings for TONIGHT SHOW host Jay Leno.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams Joins FELA! National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2013


Producers Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Ruth & Stephen Hendel have announced that Grammy Award-winning recording artist and former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams will join the national tour of the hit Award-winning Broadway musical Fela! when it opens at Sidney Harman Hall in Washington, DC on January 29. Fela! received three 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Choreography.

Jennifer Aniston & More to Visit JIMMY KIMMEL in New Time Slot!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 24, 2012


JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE is on the move! Starting January 8, the show shifts from midnight to 11:35 p.m., ET /10:35 p.m., CT. To help christen the new time slot, 'JKL' has a star-studded guest list, including Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Gosling, Sofía Vergara, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Lowe, Jamie Foxx, Mark Wahlberg, Amy Brenneman, Nicki Minaj, Mindy Kaling, Julie Bowen, Naomi Watts, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, No Doubt, Brad Paisley, Bruno Mars, LeAnn Rimes and more.

BWW Interview: JIMMY KIMMEL On Going Head-to-Head With Jay Leno
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 7, 2013


Kimmel recently spoke about his new, more competitive time slot, his all-time idol David Letterman and why he holds a grudge against 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno.

Gosling, Aniston, & More to Guest on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE's 2013 Return, 1/8
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2012


ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" is on the move: Starting January 8, 2013, the late-night show shifts from midnight to 11:35 p.m., ET /10:35 p.m., CT. To help christen the new time slot, "JKL" has a star-studded guest list, including Jennifer Aniston, Ryan Gosling, Sofia Vergara, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Lowe, Jamie Foxx, Mark Wahlberg, Amy Brenneman, Nicki Minaj, Mindy Kaling, Julie Bowen, Naomi Watts, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, plus musical performances by No Doubt, Brad Paisley, Bruno Mars, LeAnn Rimes and more.

FELA! Returns to Atlanta at the Fox Theatre, 2/28-3/3
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2012


FELA! has announced its return to Atlanta for six performances only on February 28, 2013 - March 3, 2013 at the Fox Theater, 660 Peachtree Street, NE in downtown Atlanta, Georgia

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