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Henry Winkler, Lea Remini & More Set for OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2015

All-new episodes of the popular series “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” featuring revealing interviews and updates with the biggest celebrities and headline-makers of our time will air on Saturday nights beginning with two back-to-back episodes April 25 at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.

Drag Comedy FIRST PERIOD Coming to VOD and DVD, 4/21
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2015

Falling Anvil Productions and Screen Media have announced that LGBT festival hit First Period is now available on digital platforms, and coming to DVD April 21st.

Review Roundup: The Divergent Saga Continues with INSURGENT!
by Danielle DeSisto - Mar 20, 2015

INSURGENT, the second installment of the popular DIVERGENT series, hits theaters nationwide today.

FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES With Evan Rachel Wood Extends thru May 31 in L.A.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015

After a completely sold out six week run in Los Angeles, and recent 12 show sellout in Chicago, producers Shane Scheel and Siobhan O'Neill of Ad Astra Live are happy to announce that FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA will extend through May 31.

FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES Announces New 'Fat Hughesday' Signature Cocktail
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2015

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES Signature Cocktail winning name 'Fat Hughesday,' submitted by contestant David Lello for Broadway In Chicago's #FTRHUGHES 'Name That Drink' contest and selected by voting cast members in the show.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for March 4th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Mar 4, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. BIC's fall season schedule, plus Theo's 'JCS,' Woodstock's 'Chaperone,' Kokandy's 'Full Monty' and the Paramount's 'Les Mis.' Also four recent contemporary operas, early and late Sondheim comparisons, this month's 'Option Up,!' and Linda Eder and Jessie Mueller hit the suburbs!

Mike Epps & Nia Long to Lead ABC's UNCLE BUCK TV Adaptation
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015

According to Deadline, Mike Epps has landed the lead role in ABC's upcoming UNCLE BUCK pilot. The project is a modern take on John Hughes' original film starring John Candy.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for February 25th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Feb 26, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Mosh Pit's Oscar wrap-up, plus BIC's 'First Wives Club,' 'Book Of Mormon' and 'For The Record,' Theater Wit's 'Mr. Burns,' Porchlight's 'City Of Angels' and Bailiwick's 'Murder Ballad.' Upcoming, The Hypocrites' 'American Idiot,' a new theater in the Wisconsin Dells, and two evenings with The Improvised Sondheim Project!

Evan Rachel Wood to Join Cast of FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES in Chicago
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2015

Broadway In Chicago has announced Evan Rachel Wood (Thirteen, The Wrestler, Across the Universe) will join the cast of “FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES,” an immersive, concert event showcasing the works of beloved Chicago native John Hughes, at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) the second week of performances March 12 – 15, 2015. Evan Rachel Wood will replace Rumer Willis who will play “Basket Case” in the first week of performances March 5 – 8, 2015. Willis will be returning to Los Angeles to prepare for her upcoming, just announced debut on Season 20 of ABC's “Dancing With The Stars.'

WAKE UP with BWW 2/25/2015 - BROOKLYNITE, BRIGHT HALF LIFE, MAN AND SUPERMAN and More!
by Jessica Showers - Feb 25, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BROOKLYNITE and BRIGHT HALF LIFE open off-Broadway, Ralph Fiennes stars in MAN AND SUPERMAN at the National and more!

Photo Coverage: Evan Rachel Wood, Alex Wyse, Ruby Lewis and More in FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES
by Lily Lim - Feb 17, 2015

FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA showcases the works of acclaimed director John Hughes, by reliving his acclaimed coming of age 1980's teen flicks including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Performances began on February 6 and run through April 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

WAKE UP with BWW 2/18/2015 - CHURCHILL and VERITE Off-Broadway!
by Jessica Showers - Feb 18, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: CHURCHILL and VERITE open off-Broadway tonight and more!

BWW Reviews: FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES - A Must-See, Kick-Ass Mash-Up of Hughes' Greatest Hits
by Gil Kaan - Feb 17, 2015

Anderson Davis directs his kick-ass cast of triple-threats like a racing car pro on a NASCAR speedway allowing the audience no time to breathe between all the applauding, the laughing, and the singing along.

'BLACKEST SHORE', 'UNIVERSITY OF TAMARIE' Premieres and More Set for Catastrophic's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015

Catastrophic is pleased to once again introduce Houston audiences to a fresh voice in American theatre. As it did with Mickle Maher (The Strangerer and Spirits to Enforce) and Miki Johnson (American Falls and Fleaven), Catastrophic will produce 2 plays by Mark Schultz in a single season, beginning with the world premiere of The Blackest Shore and ending with Everything Will Be Different.

Evan Rachel Wood, Rumer Willis and More Star in FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES, Starting Tonight in West Hollywood
by Movies News Desk - Feb 6, 2015

The hit FOR THE RECORD series breathes a new life into the movies by adapting the works of great directors into a theatrical concert setting. FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA will showcase the works of acclaimed director John Hughes, by reliving his acclaimed coming of age 1980's teen flicks including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Performances begin tonight, February 6, and run through April 4.

The Minnesota Opera Presents MUSIC OF MOZART This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2015

Project Opera, Minnesota Opera's educational youth opera training program, presents Music of Mozart, this weekend February 6–7, 2015, at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis.

WAKE UP with BWW 2/6/2015 - CHURCHILL, LOVE / SICK, SNOW ORCHID, GRAMMYs and More!
by Jessica Showers - Feb 6, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: CHURCHILL and LOVE / SICK start off-Broadway tonight, with THE LION and SNOW ORCHID opening this weekend, plus the GRAMMY Awards are set for Sunday!

Evan Rachel Wood to Star in New Musical FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2015

Evan Rachel Wood is set to star in a new musical titled 'For the Record: Dear John Hughes,' which will have a theatrical run at West Hollywood's DBA from February 6th through April 4th.

The Minnesota Opera Presents MUSIC OF MOZART, 2/6-7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015

Project Opera, Minnesota Opera's educational youth opera training program, presents Music of Mozart, February 6–7, 2015, at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 14th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 14, 2015

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Celebration was great! Now onward to '50 Shades,' 'Mr. Burns' and 'Book Of Merman,' plus two from Christopher Pazdernik,' 'Ordinary Days,' 'First Wives Club,' tributes to John Hughes and Stephen Sondheim and a showtune film cameo!

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