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Tony Winner Billy Porter Returns to Broadway's KINKY BOOTS Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015


Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig will welcome back Tony Award-winner Billy Porter to Kinky Boots tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 28. Porter will step back into the heels of 'Lola' after a three month hiatus. Kyle Taylor Parker, who took over the role in Porter's absence, will head back on the road to continue strutting his stuff as Lola in the First National Touring Production of Kinky Boots.

Amy Poehler, Jerry Seinfeld & More Set for Vulture Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced the initial lineup for the Vulture Festival, a series of high-profile events celebrating the best of today's television, music, film, and more. The Festival will take place May 30-31 at Milk Studios in New York City, and additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Vulture Festival Lineup to Feature Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Poehler, Billy Eichner & More, 5/29
by Matt Smith - Apr 22, 2015


New York, NY, April 22, 2015 – Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced the initial lineup for the Vulture Festival, a series of high-profile events celebrating the best of today's television, music, film, and more. The Festival will take place May 30-31 at Milk Studios in New York City, and additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS Launches New Promo Campaign for Second Year on Broadway
by Stage Tube - Apr 17, 2015


Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, celebrated two-year anniversary on Broadway on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, opened to rave reviews on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St), where it's played 835 performances for over a million people... and counting! KINKY BOOTS just launched a new ad campaign for year two -- scroll down to watch the new promo video, plus check out two new ads and pics from the photo shoot!

Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Cast Celebrates 2 Years on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2015


Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, just celebrated two-year anniversary on Broadway on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, opened to rave reviews on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St), where it's played 835 performances for over a million people... and counting! Check out photos from inside the celebration below!

KINKY BOOTS to Celebrate Second Anniversary on Broadway Tomorrow!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2015


Kinky Boots, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical, celebrates two-year anniversary on Broadway this Saturday, April 4, 2015, producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig have announced. Kinky Boots, featuring a Tony Award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, opened to rave reviews on April 4, 2013, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St), where it's played 835 performances for over a million people… and counting!

Meet the Full Cast of THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, Opening Tonight on Broadway!
by Meet the Cast - Mar 19, 2015


The first Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Wendy Wasserstein play The Heidi Chronicles officially opens tonight, March 19, 2015, at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the cast and watch interviews with the company!

Lee Daiels & More Speakers Set for PGA's 2015 PRODUCED BY CONFERENCE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2015


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced its initial slate of speakers confirmed to participate in the 7th annual Produced By Conference

LAFF Announces Film Licensing Agreements with Sony, Disney & Miramax
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2015


LAFF - today announced three individual film licensing agreements that will bring the network some of the biggest comedic stars and performances of recent times.

Kevin Smith Confirms MALLRATS Sequel
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 15, 2015


Kevin Smith's latest project involves revisiting a '90s classic. The director revealed to Rock102 Mornings With Shmony & Carolina that he is in the process of bringing a MALLRATS sequel to the big screen.

Earthquake and Friends Set for Father's Day Celebration 6/21 at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2015


New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a comical evening with Earthquake and Friends for a special Fathers Day celebration Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 7PM in Prudential Hall.

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.

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN SMITH Comes to The Neptune Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2015


'An Evening with Kevin Smith' is set for tonight, February 21, 2015 at 8PM at The Neptune.

STAGE TUBE: Iain Armitage Explains Why Kids Love KINKY BOOTS!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2015


The Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots is still bringing audiences to their feet nightly at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). The show has enlisted the help of Broadway's favorite pint-sized critic, Iain Armitage, to spread the message of the musical to kids everywhere. Check out what he and some of the show's tiniest guests had to say below!

AMC Premieres COMIC BOOK MEN Season 4B Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 15, 2015


AMC presents the second half of COMIC BOOK MEN's fourth season (at left), which premieres tonight, February 15 at midnight / 11c.

The Minnesota Orchestra to Perform Two Concerts in Cuba, 5/15-16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


Minnesota Orchestra President and CEO Kevin Smith announced today that the Minnesota Orchestra will perform two concerts in Cuba, one each on May 15 and 16, becoming the first U.S. orchestra to give performances in Cuba since President Obama took steps to normalize relations between the countries in December 2014. At the invitation of the Cuban Ministry of Culture, Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Orchestra will perform as part of Havana's International Cubadisco Festival. One of the two concerts they play will feature the Beethoven Choral Fantasy with the Cuban National Choir and Cuban pianist Frank Fernandez. The trip, which will also include community engagement activities, provides a modern-day link to the Minnesota Orchestra's storied travel history, which includes tours to Havana in both 1929 and 1930.

Photos and Video: Broadway's KINKY BOOTS Welcomes National Tour Star Kyle Taylor Parker as 'Lola' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2015


Kyle Taylor Parker, who has been starring as 'Lola' in the National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, steps into the role on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) for three months, taking over for Tony Award-winner Billy Porter. Parker makes his debut tonight, January 29, instead. Scroll down for a look at Parker in action!

Duff Goldman Hosts New Food Network Series DUFF TILL DAWN, Beginning Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 29, 2015


When the sun sets, the ultimate underground cake competition begins on new series Duff Till Dawn, premiering tonight, January 29th at 10:30pm ET/PT on Food Network.

Photos and Video: Broadway's KINKY BOOTS Welcomes National Tour Star Kyle Taylor Parker as 'Lola' This Week
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2015


Kyle Taylor Parker, who has been starring as 'Lola' in the National Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, steps into the role on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) for three months, taking over for Tony Award-winner Billy Porter. Parker was originally slated to begin performances tonight, January 27, but due to Winter Storm Juno, the actor will make his debut on Thursday, January 29, instead. In the meantime, scroll down for a look at Parker in action!

ROOTED IN PEACE Now Streaming Through PublicVine's Social Video Marketplace
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2015


PublicVine Presents Sundance Award-Winning Producer Greg Reitman's Screening of New Film Rooted in Peace at the I-Heart Lounge on Park City's Main Street.

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