Jesse Tyler Ferguson News

Starry-Eyed: 16 Stories that Steal the Spotlight a performing arts anthology edited by author Ted Michael and talent agent Josh Pultz, was released today, October 8th, from Running Press Kids. No light is as unforgiving as the spotlight, but to be in it while being a teenager is just plain brutal. This collection of fictional short stories by some of today's hottest young adult authors highlight the struggles, hopes, failures, and triumphs of young aspiring singers, dancers, actors, actresses, and performers. Woven throughout the anthology are personal anecdotes from several of today's most celebrated stars of stage, screen, and television.

The cast of ABC's MODERN FAMILY, Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet stopped by last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to promote the 100th episode of their Emmy-winning comedy.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special night of programming focusing on the conversation around Being gay in America on Sunday, October 27. 'Oprah's Next Chapter' leads off the night (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) and will feature an in-depth conversation with Oprah and popular gay celebrities including comedienne Wanda Sykes, 'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and 'Scandal' star Dan Bucatinsky. Immediately following is the world television premiere of the groundbreaking documentary 'Bridegroom' (10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET/PT) from filmmaker and 'Designing Women' creator Linda Bloodworth Thomason. The film chronicles the true story of a gay couple facing the insurmountable obstacles presented by the lack of protection that is supplied by legal marriage.

'Submissions Only,' the popular web series which aired its second season on BroadwayWorld.com to much acclaim, and major growth, will soon launch its highly anticipated third season. Season Three is 'coming soon,' and will be comprised of eight episodes. The star-studded season will boast such guest stars as Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Will Swenson, Malcolm Getz, Joanna Gleason, and many more. Series regulars for Season Three will includeKate Wetherhead, Colin Hanlon, Donna Vivino, Santino Fontana, Stephen Bienskie, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Max von Essen, and Marilyn Sokol. Last night, the team celebrated the launch of the new season and you can check out photos from insde the party below!

'Submissions Only,' the popular web series which aired its second season on BroadwayWorld.com to much acclaim, and major growth, has released the trailer for its highly anticipated third season.

ABC will air the milestone 100th episode of its hit comedy MODERN FAMILY on Wednesday, October 9th.

Deadline reports that ABC's Emmy-winning comedy MODERN FAMILY might be getting a spin-off, if talks between ABC and producer 20th Century Fox TV move forward.

Entertainment Weekly gives an exclusive sneak peek at the season premiere of ABC's MODERN FAMILY, airing tonight, September 25th. In the clip, Mitchell and Cam rejoice in the recent Supreme Court decision on gay marriage. Check it out here!

USA Network is rolling out the red carpet for Modern Family and putting fans front and center. The network is creating a massive community of Modern Family fanatics, dubbed 'MOFYs,' offering these cult followers unique opportunities to engage with the series -- on-air, online, socially and on-the-ground -- like never before. The series premieres on USA tonight, September 24 at 8/7c and airs five nights a week.

VEEP actor Tony Hale took home the Emmy for OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES.

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's Neil Patrick Harris, is telecast live coast-to-coast tonight, September 22nd (8 PM ET/5 PM PT) on CBS from the NOKIA Theater L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. BWW TVWorld will be bringing you live updates of the winners, in addition to photos, videos, and more throughout the night!

Today we are talking to uniquely compelling composer and lyricist known for her urbane wit and contemporary sensibility, having contributed music and lyrics to the recent Broadway musicals HIGH FIDELITY, BRING IT ON! and HANDS ON A HARD BODY as well as penning many other original musicals and unique standalone songs over the course of her career, Amanda Green. Discussing her famous musical theatre lineage - her father was legendary theatrical icon Adolph Green and her mother is famous actress Phyllis Newman - and sharing stories from her youth, Green sheds some light on her familial profession of choice and details the finer points of her own songwriting process, particularly insofar as it pertains to her two recent major musicals seen in New York. On that note, Green offers the 411 on the creative process in composing both the rap/pop-infused, high-school-set BRING IT ON! alongside collaborators Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda as well as her work with Phish's Trey Anastasio on the down-home country sounds of HANDS ON A HARD BODY. Additionally, Green previews what we can expect from her upcoming Birdland concert, AMANDA GREEN & FRIENDS, and illuminates some of her sparkling previous work which may make its way into the live show. Plus, looks back on her experiences with the screen-to-stage adaptation of HIGH FIDELITY, imparts hilarious anecdotes about writing for Playboy Magazine, reveals her involvement in the currently on-hold DEBBIE DOES DALLAS movie musical, reflects on her first musical revue and album, PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR MOUTH!, as well as drops hints on her next musical project and much, much more!

Mary J. Davis will present DISASTER! written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, at St. Luke's Theatre starting on October 14, opening Monday, November 4. DISASTER! is a musical based on 1970's disaster movies with a score consisting of 1970's pop, rock and disco hit songs. Directed by Jack Plotnick, choreographed by Denis Jones and music direction by Larry Pressgrove. Disaster! previously ran in 2012.

In anticipation of the live 65th Annual Emmy Award broadcast on CBS this Sunday, BWW will be spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we take a look back at the career of Nathan Lane, from his major Broadway turns as Nathan Detroit in GUYS AND DOLLS and Max Bialystock in THE PRODUCERS to his roles on TV and in iconic films.

USA Network is rolling out the red carpet for MODERN FAMILY and putting fans front and center. The network is creating a massive community of MODERN FAMILY fanatics, dubbed 'MOFYs,' offering these cult followers unique opportunities to engage with the series

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