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Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2015 Jewish Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2014


The Jewish Museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the 24th annual New York Jewish Film Festival at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater and Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center

Billy Porter, Kathy Najimy, Constantine Maroulis & More Coming to Feinstein's at the Nikko in January 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2014


Feinstein's at the Nikko kicks off 2015 with a bang with an exciting lineup of artists, including Tony Award winner Billy Porter; actress, feminist and activist Kathy Najimy; world-renowned artist Vonda Shepard; Broadway star Constantine Maroulis; and the dynamic cabaret duo Amy and Freddy. Additional artists will be added at a later date. Tickets for all performances are on-sale now and available by calling ?866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Lauren Graham to Lead NBC Late Night TV Comedy Series from Ellen DeGeneres
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 1, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, the PARENTHOOD star has signed on to star in a new NBC comedy project from Ellen DeGeneres.

Ethan Khusidman & Terrence Mann to Lead John Doyle-Helmed AUGUST RUSH Musical Workshop Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2014


Producers Southpaw Entertainment (Richard Lewis, CEO) and CJ E&M (Byeong-seok Kim, Senior Vice President) announced today that August Rush, a new musical based on the critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated 2007 motion picture, which starred Robin Williams and Freddie Highmore, will have a developmental lab presentation in December 2014.

Bill Maher Comes to the Holland Performing Arts Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2014


Bill Maher will be at the Holland Performing Arts Center tonight, November 22, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $79.50, $65, $50, $40 and may be purchased only through Ticket Omaha by calling 402-345-0606, online at TicketOmaha.com, or at the Ticket Omaha box office located inside the Holland Center on 13th & Douglas streets (open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Todays 12 to 5 p.m.).

Lincoln Center to Pay Tribute to Mike Nichols on 65th Street Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2014


With the sad news of the passing of stage and screen director Mike Nichols, the distinctive digital signage (known as Blades) along West 65th Street at Lincoln Center will be lit tonight from 7:45 to 8:00 PM with a special message in his honor.

Kathleen Madigan to Return to Strand-Capitol in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2014


On June 6, 2015, downtown York's historic Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center will welcome back comedian Kathleen Madigan to perform her latest stand-up comedy special MADIGAN AGAIN. Tickets are on sale now to Strand-Capitol members and go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m.

Brad Garrett Comes to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2014


Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present Brad Garrett tonight, Nov. 15, at 8 p.m.

FLASH FRIDAY: Our Fair Frasier! Kelsey Grammer Gears Up For Broadway Return
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 14, 2014


Today we are focusing on a popular stage and screen star just announced to return to Broadway in FINDING NEVERLAND, Kelsey Grammer.

Queen Latifah Hosts THE HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS on CBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 14, 2014


The Hollywood Film Awards today announced that multi-talented Academy and Emmy Award-nominated, Golden Globe Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning musician and talk show host Queen Latifah will host the inaugural broadcast of the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS

B Street Theatre's Family Series Presents The World Premiere of SNOW WHITE AND ROSE RED
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 12, 2014


B Street Theatre's Family Series, California's only fully professional, resident theater for children, is pleased to present Snow White and Rose Red, adapted for the stage by David Pierini.

VIDEO: All-New Trailer for NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2014


20th Century Fox has released an all- new trailer for director Shawn Levy's NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, hitting theaters on December 19th, 2014.

Pipeline Theatre Brings STREAMING to Pleasance Islington Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2014


Pipeline Theatre presents STREAMING. The world of web-camming is explored in a depiction of one teenager's initiation into the sex industry, written and directed by Jon Welch. The production will play Pleasance Islington, tonight 11th - 29th November 2014 with a press performance slated for 8pm Thursday 13th November at Pleasance Islington (StageSpace).

Robin Williams' Death Officially Ruled a Suicide
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2014


Famed comedian Robin Williams' death was officially ruled a suicide today, Marin County officials have announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Williams died at the age of 63 on Aug. 11 from asphyxia and hanging, while being treated for depression.

Voice Arts Awards to Honor James Earl Jones and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 7, 2014


The Society of Voice Arts & Sciences (SOVAS) will hold the 1st Annual 'Voice Arts Awards' on Sunday, November 9th in New York (Astoria) at the Museum of the Moving Image at 8:00pm ET. The 'Oscars for Voice', the awards s ceremony recognizes top tier voiceover artists from film, television, audiobooks, video games, and commercials. It's the first awards program to honor A-list entertainers and voiceover artists in this billion-dollar industry. Among the esteemed nominees are Kate Winslet, Gretchen Mol, Katy Perry, John Hamm and Bobby Carnavale.

VIDEO: Whoopi Goldberg Remembers Robin Williams on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2014


On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, Whoopi Goldberg stopped by to remember her close friend and colleague Robin Williams. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Joel McHale Chats Working with Robin Williams on THE TALK
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2014


Joel McHale stopped CBS's THE TALK to discuss his upcoming movie, 'A Merry Friggin' Christmas" and working with the late great Robin Williams.

John Oliver, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart & More Raise $6M at 8th Annual STAND UP FOR HEROES
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2014


Presented by the New York Comedy Festival, the 8th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, a night of comedy and music, returned last night to a sold-out crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden to raise more than $6 million in support of post-9/11 injured service members, veterans and their families through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 5, 2014


After concluding a nationwide search, this year's 'Comics to Watch' features 11 comedians performing in the showcase reflecting an ever-expanding scope of the very best young talent on the comedy scene today. Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual 'Comics to Watch' showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway tonight, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the 2014 New York Comedy Festival.

5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway, 11/5
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2014


Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual "Comics to Watch" showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the

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