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BWW Flashback: Take a Look Back at Emmy-Winner Viola Davis' Tony-Winning Stage Career
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 21, 2015


Last night two-time Tony Award-winner Viola Davis made history as the first African-American to win an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. She was recognized for her role as the brilliant attorney and professor Annalise Keating on the Shonda Rhimes drama HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER. In addition to her Emmy and Tonys, Davis has won three Drama Desks and three SAG Awards. During her acceptance speech, Davis quoted Harriet Tubman and talked about breaking boundaries and redefining what Hollywood thinks of as beautiful.

HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER Season One Heads to Netflix
by TV News Desk - Sep 18, 2015


In support of the second season premiere on Thursday, September 24 of ABC's critically acclaimed series, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, Netflix, Inc. and ABC today announced a fully global agreement making Netflix the exclusive worldwide streaming home of the first season of the hit drama.

BroadwayWorld Previews its Original Podcast 'Some Like it Pop' w/ Emmy Episode
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 16, 2015


So, this fall, I decided that as part of my 366 Article in 366 Days Challenge, that I would just do suck it up and start a podcast. It's been over a decade since I interned at a sports radio station in Columbus, Ohio, and I am only moderately tech-savvy for someone straddling the line between being a part of Generation X and the Millennials. However, despite these obvious obstacles, I decided just dive in and figure it out as I go along, which has kind of been standard operating procedure for most of my life.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Check Out Steamy Trailer for Season 5 of ABC's SCANDAL
by - Sep 11, 2015


The twisty-crazy-goodness of SCANDAL Season 5 premieres on September 24th at 9|8c on ABC. Below, get a first look at the upcoming season!

VIDEO: Watch Season 2 Trailer for HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
by Tess Reynolds - Sep 11, 2015


ABC's hit show HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER has released the trailer for the much anticipated second season.

Shonda Rhimes & Casts of Hit ABC Series Set for First-Time Ever Editorial Event
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 2, 2015


Time Inc.'s Entertainment Weekly, ESSENCE, and PEOPLE are partnering for the first time in a star-studded event and cross-title editorial package honoring television's preeminent creator and producer, Shonda Rhimes, and the casts of ABC's hit shows.

Brynn O'Malley Answers BWW's TV 10: Geeks Out for BIG BROTHER, SEINFELD, LOST
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 2, 2015


True story; back in January, I had an idea to talk to insanely talented Broadway stars about the TV shows that they obsess over; after all they have to have as many guilty pleasures as the rest of us, right? Then, after they answered the questions, the Broadway star would suggest another Broadway star to receive the same ridiculous TV-related treatment. Well, between Brynn starring in HONEYMOON, and me taking on all of the advertising responsibilities I mentioned yesterday, we never were able to make it happen... until now! And I have to tell you, Brynn's answers are well worth the wait!

When Shonda Rhimes Tells You to Write, You Write; Even if that Means Every Day
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 1, 2015


While addressing the 2014 graduating class at her alma mater, Dartmouth University, the great American auteur Shonda Rhimes said, “You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day — so start writing.”

Shonda Rhimes to Develop Nun-Themed Drama Series for ABC
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 26, 2015


Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers' ABC Studios-based production company will develop a currently untitled drama series centering on a convent in the Bronx.

Paul Adelstein's Feinstein's Aug 2015 at the Nikko Gig Postponed
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2015


Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Paul Adelstein featuring Doris, originally scheduled for August 21-22 at Feinstein's at the Nikko, is postponed until further notice.

Matt Cohen Set for Recurring Role on ABC's HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2015


'Supernatural' star Matt Cohen will appear in a recurring story arc on ABC's hit drama series How To Get Away With Murder.

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