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Robbie Cowan, Javi Harnly & More Set for Ray of Light Theatre's TRIASSIC PARQ
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2014


Ray of Light Theatre, San Francisco's non-profit musical theatre company, announced the cast and creative team of Triassic Parq.

Melissa Leo Will Host 2-Day Acting Workshop in New York this May
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2014


This will be an abolutely unique opportunity to develop your skills in Acting Techinques with one of the best actresses in activity. You will have an educational experience of excellence in a small and intimate group of only 25 participants maximum, with no less than Oscar winning actress Melissa Leo one of the most in demand actresses in the world right now, Winner of an Oscar for her performance on 'The Fighter' Melissa will surely be one of the great actresses of our time, and is step by step also becoming one of the most awarded actresses in activity.

James Montgomery Band Comes to Bridge Street Live, 3/22
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 14, 2014


International Blues Legend James Montgomery and his band play Collinsville, Connecticut for the first time, making a one-of-kind appearance at Bridge Street Live on Saturday, March 22nd to celebrate the release of their highly acclaimed CD "From Detroit to the Delta". The CD which was on the nominating ballot for a Grammy and also a Blues Music Award features Johnny Winter, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford from Aerosmith, Blues Legend James Cotton, The Uptown Horns (J.Geils, Rolling Stones) and DMC from the seminal rap group RunDMC. The album chronicles Montgomery's musical journey from the urban blues and soul of his native Detroit to the rural blues of the deep South as played in the Mississippi Delta. His first trip to the Delta was inspired by a movie that he made with Morgan Freeman and Willie Nelson, among others, called "Delta Rising" that led to the James Montgomery Band playing the Ground Zero Blues Club as the personal guests of Freeman's and significantly changed their lives as musicians.

Chris McKay to Helm Sequel to THE LEGO MOVIE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2014


Deadline reports that Chris McKay has signed on to direct the sequel to THE LEGO MOVIE for Warner Bros. Pictures

Bebe Neuwirth Signs on For CBS's MADAM SECRETARY Pilot
by TV News Desk - Mar 6, 2014


PIPPIN star Patina Miller is headed to the small screen. Deadline reports that the Tony-winning Broadway actress has joined the cast of CBS's drama pilot MADAM SECRETARY.

Tony Winner Patina Miller Boards CBS's MADAM SECRETARY Drama Pilot
by TV News Desk - Mar 5, 2014


PIPPIN star Patina Miller is headed to the small screen. Deadline reports that the Tony-winning Broadway actress has joined the cast of CBS's drama pilot MADAM SECRETARY.

truTV Annnounces Network's First-Ever Sketch-Comedy Series FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 4, 2014


truTV has given the greenlight to its first-ever sketch-comedy series: Friends of the People.

Moscow 57 Restaurant Honors the African American Experience by Celebrating the Documentary, "Black Russians: The Red Experience"
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2014


Morgan Freeman said, "I don't want a Black history month. Black history is American history." Moscow 57, the new Russian Central Asian restaurant at 168½ Delancey Street in Manhattan, agrees and is honoring the African-American experience in Russia and the former Soviet Union by celebrating two unique and little-known chapters of Black history in the 20th Century.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood Revealed Anne Hathaway Wax Figure
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2014


To celebrate Oscars weekend, Madame Tussauds Hollywood unveiled the brand new Anne Hathaway wax figure for its world premiere at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's 2014 Awards Media Center.

Geoffrey Arend Joins CBS's MADAM SECRETARY Drama Pilot
by TV News Desk - Feb 25, 2014


Deadline writes that Geoffrey Arend (Body of Proof) has boarded CBS's drama pilot MADAM SECRETARY, starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly.

Ellen DeGeneres & Jimmy Kimmel to Guest on Each Other's Shows Tomorrow in Anticipation of OSCAR Sunday
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2014


On WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, Oscar® host Ellen DeGeneres will appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' as a lead up to Oscar Sunday. Additionally, Jimmy Kimmel will guest on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to discuss his upcoming 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After The Oscars' special.

Tim Daly to Join Tea Leoni in CBS' MADAM SECRETARY
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Private Practice alum Tim Daly has signed on to join Tea Leoni in Morgan Freeman and Barbara Hall's upcoming CBS drama MADAM SECRETARY. David Semel will direct.

Kevin Spacey to Headline JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE OSCARS, 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2014


The 9th annual “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After The Oscars” special will air live on ABC Sunday, March 2 with guest Kevin Spacey, 2-time Academy Award winner and star of the Emmy winning series “House of Cards.”

'LEGO MOVIE' Sequel Set for May 2017
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 22, 2014


Audiences are connecting with 'The LEGO Movie' in a big way, driving the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure past $200 million in worldwide box office, less than two weeks after its record-breaking release. Today, WB has confirmed that the sequel to the film will hit theaters on May 26, 2017.

“The Lego Movie” Assembles More Than $200 Million in Global Box Office
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 19, 2014


Audiences are connecting with “The LEGO Movie” in a big way, driving the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure past $200 million in worldwide box office, less than two weeks after its record-breaking release.

Danny Glover & Debbi Morgan to Host NFT 44th Anniversary Gala, 3/16
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 14, 2014


Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre's 44th anniversary will culminate with a special Gala at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (199 Chambers Street) on Sunday evening March 16th. This special event saluting NFT, for over 40 years a seminal force in Black Theater, will be hosted by Danny Glover and Debbi Morgan. Honorary Chairmen are Harry Belafonte and Hon. Mayor David N. Dinkins. The celebration will kick off at 4pm, and feature performances from Daniel Beaty, Impact Repertory Theater (Academy Award Nominee, 'Raise It Up' from the film August Rush), Chuck Jackson, and Valerie Simpson.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood to Unveil Sandra Bullock Figure Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2014


Madame Tussauds Hollywood will celebrate award season by unveiling its red carpet-ready Sandra Bullock Figure on Thursday, February 13, 2014.

Peter Gallagher Brings HOW'D ALL YOU PEOPLE GET IN MY ROOM? to Segerstrom Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2014


Segerstrom Center for the Arts continues its Cabaret Series tonight, February 13 - 15 with Tony Award-nominated stage, screen and film actor and singer Peter Gallagher making his Center debut in his critically acclaimed cabaret show, How'd All You People Get In My Room?.

VIDEO: International Teaser for TRANSCENDENCE with Johnny Depp
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2014


A new international teaser has been released for Wally Pfister's directorial debut, TRANSCENDENCE, featuring Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman. Paul Bettany and Kate Mara co-star. The film hits theaters and Imax on April 17, 2014. Check it out below!

THE LEGO MOVIE Debuts with Second-Biggest February Opening Ever
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014


THE LEGO MOVIE debuted in U.S. theaters this weekend, taking in a whopping $69.1 million at the box office. The animated tale had the second-biggest February opening ever

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