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New Date Announced For GOLDEN SCORE AWARDS, Now Held 7/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2010


On Thursday evening, July 22, 2010, The American Society of Music Arrangers & Composers will host the Annual Golden Score Awards, hosted by actor/producer Rob Reiner, at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City.

TWILIGHT Stars To Appear On Primetime KIMMEL Special 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Jimmy Kimmel welcomes the vampire and werewolf stars of 'The Twilight Saga' to a special primetime broadcast, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart.' In their only primetime appearance together, stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and more visit Kimmel WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & Thomas Begin Limited Engagement at RACE Today, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010


EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

Izzard, Haysbert, Williamson & More Set For RACE 6/21, Monday Performances Added
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2010


EDDIE IZZARD, DENNIS HAYSBERT, AFTON C. WILLIAMSON, and RICHARD THOMAS begin their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Announces All-Star Guest Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Rona Barrett Returns To The The Paley Center 6/17
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2010


Rona Barrett, the first to bring Entertainment Reporting to TV and original cast member of 'Good Morning America', as well as hosting numerous star interview TV specials for ABC and NBC, will return to the spotlight and appear in a one-woman show, 'Rona Barrett: Nothing But The Truth', premiering at The Payley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, on Thursday June 17th, 2010.

Baldwin, Kudisch et al. Set for Summer Bway Festival in July
by Abigail Arnold - Jun 15, 2010


The Town Hall presents the Fourth Annual Summer Broadway Festival created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8PM are BROADWAY WINNERS: THE AWARD-WINNING MUSIC OF BROADWAY! on July 12th, BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 19th, and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 26th. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest. Tickets for BROADWAY WINNERS and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' are $50 and $40. Tickets for BROADWAY'S RISING STARS are $30 and $25. All tickets are on sale through TicketMaster (800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com) or The Town Hall Box Office (123 West 43 Street) between noon and 6PM (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824.

Maura Tierney Joins Cast Of ABC's THE WHOLE TRUTH
by Charlie Piane - Jun 14, 2010


Emmy(R) Award nominee Maura Tierney ('ER') has joined 'The Whole Truth' as a series regular. The new drama series from Jerry Bruckheimer Television will air Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET this fall on ABC. With a unique alternative narrative structure that chronicles the way a case is built from the perspectives of both the defense and prosecution, 'The Whole Truth' shows each side equally and keeps its audience guessing, shifting allegiances of guilt or innocence until the very final scene.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Announces All-Star Guest Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2010


Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Lewis, Mason, Liff & More Join BBTY 1990-2010 6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2010


Six more performers join the cast of The Town Hall's Broadway By The Year® 10th Anniversary Celebration - Broadway By The Year 1990-2010 on Monday, June 14th at 8PM. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall, the new Broadway performers include Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Karen Mason (Mama Mia!), Astaire Award-winner Spencer Liff (Cry- Baby), Michael Winther (Mama Mia!), Douglas Ladnier (Jekyll & Hyde) and Ann Harada (Avenue Q).

Mike Nichols Honored At The 38th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that many of Hollywood's finest will be on hand to salute acclaimed and beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols when he receives the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award on June 10, 2010 on the historic Stage 15 at the Sony Pictures Studios.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Announces All-Star Guest Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Hanks, Streep, Roberts & Cher Honor Mike Nichols with AFI Life Achievement Award, 6/10
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010


The American Film Institute and TV Land announced today that American film's finest performers Cher, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep are among the many in the arts and entertainment community who are scheduled to appear when AFI honors beloved film, television and stage director Mike Nichols with the AFI Life Achievement Award. The gala will take place on Thursday, June 10th in the historic Stage 15 on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, CA. 'TV Land Presents: The AFI Life Achievement Awards Honoring Mike Nichols' premieres on TV Land in June.

Brancati, Martin, & Pitre Set For LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE in Toronto, 7/21 - 9/4
by Mary Hanrahan - Jun 9, 2010


Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

Lewis, Mason, Liff & More Join BBTY 1990-2010 6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2010


Six more performers join the cast of The Town Hall's Broadway By The Year® 10th Anniversary Celebration - Broadway By The Year 1990-2010 on Monday, June 14th at 8PM. Created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for the Town Hall, the new Broadway performers include Norm Lewis (The Little Mermaid), Karen Mason (Mama Mia!), Astaire Award-winner Spencer Liff (Cry- Baby), Michael Winther (Mama Mia!), Douglas Ladnier (Jekyll & Hyde) and Ann Harada (Avenue Q).

Bill Maher Returns to The Orleans Showroom 7/17-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2010


'Politically Incorrect' comedian and political commentator Bill Maher brings his trademark humor back to The Orleans Showroom for a two-night engagement, July 17 at 18 at 8 p.m. each evening.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Announces All-Star Guest Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2010


Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Spader, Schreiber, Margulies And More Set For Blueprint for Accountability 6/7
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2010


Culture Project (CP) has announced that 'Blueprint for Accountability,' a groundbreaking theater/film/journalism series launched at The Times Center in May 2009, will return for an encore presentation on June 7th at 7:30PM at NYU Skirball Center.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Announces All-Star Guest Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT' Primetime Specials To Air On ABC Starting 6/3
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' will air as special half-hour primetime shows each night of the NBA Finals, beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC.

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