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Segerstrom Center to Welcome Lily Tomlin This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2016


An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin brings the award-winning comedienne and one of the world's most beloved entertainers back to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only on Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Tomlin, who is currently in production on the hit series, Grace and Frankie, co-starring Jane Fonda, returns to the Center in her solo show that features her hilarious brand of stand-up comedy and delves into some of the most iconic Tomlin roles from her extraordinary 40-year career. Immediately following her show, there will be a Question & Answer segment with the audience.

FRIEND ART Launches Second Stage Uptown Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016


Second Stage Theatre will present the world premiere of Sofia Alvarez's FRIEND ART, directed by Portia Krieger, and the New York premiere of Lucy Teitler's ENGAGEMENTS as part of the company's fourteenth annual SECOND STAGE THEATRE UPTOWN SERIES this summer.

PHOTO: First Look - Laverne Cox, Ben Vereen in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2016


EW has shared an exclusive first look at Emmy Award-nominated actress Laverne Cox (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, which is set to air Fall 2016 on FOX.

FRIEND ART and ENGAGEMENTS Slated for Second Stage Uptown Series
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016


Second Stage Theatre will present the world premiere of Sofia Alvarez's FRIEND ART, directed by Portia Krieger, and the New York premiere of Lucy Teitler's ENGAGEMENTS as part of the company's fourteenth annual SECOND STAGE THEATRE UPTOWN SERIES this summer.

Amazon Orders Season 3 of Original Series MOZART IN THE JUNGLE
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2016


Amazon today announced the multi-Golden Globe award-winning series, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, has been renewed for a third season.

Amazon Makes All Episodes from Seasons 1 & 2 of MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Free to Watch
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 14, 2016


Amazon today announced that in celebration of its two Golden Globe wins, it will make seasons one and two of the Amazon Original Series, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE available for free for everyone this weekend.

Second Stage Theatre Will Honor Producer David Stone at 37th Anniversary Gala
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2016


Second Stage Theatre's 37th Anniversary Gala celebration will honor Producer DAVID STONE, celebrating his ongoing 12 year relationship with the Off-Broadway Company.  The evening's Honorary Chair is James M. Nederlander and the Co-Chairs are Marc Platt, Patrick Catullo, and Nancy Coyne.  The gala evening, which will be directed by James Lapine, will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening's entertainment, which will feature stars who have appeared in Stone's productions over the years, will be announced at a later date.  This is the first time Second Stage's annual gala will be honoring a Broadway producer.

MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Wins Best Musical or Comedy Television Series and Best Actor
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 10, 2016


MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, Amazon's music industry-centric show, has won Golden Globe Awards!

BWW Review: Was 2015 the Year of LGBT Film?
by Marakay Rogers - Jan 2, 2016


Commercial film this year brought big films with LGBT content and themes. Some critics think it was the year of LGBT cinema, but was it?

DVR Alert: MOZART IN THE JUNGLE's Bernadette Peters Set for 'Today' This Morning
by TV News Desk - Dec 31, 2015


Today, December 31st, Broadway's Bernadette Peters will stop by NBC's TODAY to talk about the new season of the Amazon series MOZART IN THE JUNGLE. Be sure to set your DVR's!

MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, with Bernadette Peters, Returns for Season 2 Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2015


Based on the critically acclaimed memoir by Blair Tindall, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE is a half-hour comedic drama that looks at finding yourself and finding love while conquering the music world of New York City. Today, December 30, all 10 episodes in Season 2 of the Golden Globe-nominated Amazon Original Series MOZART IN THE JUNGLE will premiere exclusively on Prime Video.

MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, with Bernadette Peters, Will Return for Season 2 on 12/30
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2015


Based on the critically acclaimed memoir by Blair Tindall, Mozart in the Jungle is a half-hour comedic drama that looks at finding yourself and finding love while conquering the music world of New York City. Returning to the series are stars Gael Garcia Bernal (Rosewater) as maestro Rodrigo, Lola Kirke (Mistress America) as young oboist Hailey, Saffron Burrows (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as worldly cellist Cynthia, Malcolm McDowell (The Mentalist) as former conductor Thomas and Bernadette Peters (Smash) as board chairwoman Gloria. The second season of Mozart in the Jungle is executive produced by Roman Coppola (Moonrise Kingdom), Jason Schwartzman (The Darjeeling Limited), and Paul Weitz (About a Boy).

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Bernadette Peters & More in MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Season 2
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 1, 2015


Love, money, ambition and music intertwine in the second season of MOZART IN THE JUNGLE. Stream all episodes beginning December 30th on Amazon Prime. Get a sneak peek at the new season below!

VIDEO: Bob Saget Jokes He Took 'Vow of Celibacy' to Star in Broadway's HAND TO GOD
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 30, 2015


Bob Saget stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC and shared with the anchors that he took an involuntary 'vow of celibacy' to play a Lutheran pastor in the Tony-nominated Broadway play HAND TO GOD.

Robin Tunney & Julia Garner Join Zachary Quinto for MCC's SMOKEFALL
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 25, 2015


Robin Tunney (CBS's THE MENTALIST) and Julia Garner (GRANDMA) will join Zachary Quinto for MCC Theater's produciton of SMOKEFALL in 2016.

VIDEO: Bob Saget Talks Return to Broadway in HAND TO GOD on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2015


The actor stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about his latest project and explained, 'the press department says it's a combination of BOOK OF MORMON and AVENUE Q, if they had a baby it would be this play.'

Photo Flash: Ashley Olsen Visits FULL HOUSE Co-Star Bob Saget at HAND TO GOD
by Sally Henry - Nov 7, 2015


It was a Tanner family reunion at the Booth Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Bob Saget is Back on Broadway in HAND TO GOD!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Nov 9, 2015


Comedy and television icon Bob Saget just stepped into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning last week through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016. Saget returns to Broadway after making his Broadway debut in 2007 in the Tony-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He will join current Hand to Godcast members Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Sarah Stiles, and Michael Oberholtzer.

Comedian and TV Icon Bob Saget Returns to Broadway Tonight in HAND TO GOD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015


Comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning tonight, November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016.

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