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BWW Interviews: Galen Crawley Explains Why Aurora Theatre's MARY POPPINS is Full of Magic, Laughs, and Tears
by Matt Tamanini - Jul 14, 2014


If you have been paying attention to the Atlanta theatre scene for the last three years, actress Galen Crawley has undoubtedly caught your eye. From leading family-friendly musicals to starring in more cutting-edge material, Crawley is certainly one of the community's brightest rising stars. This week she takes on another iconic role, this time as the titular MARY POPPINS at The Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.

Photo Flash: THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT Opens at the Odyssey Theatre
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 12, 2014


Never underestimate the power of designer shoes on matters of the heart. Theatre Planners presents a romantic comedy by Emmy Award-winning writer Peter Lefcourt. Terri Hanauer directs the world premiere of The Way You Look Tonight, opening tonight as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre.

THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT Runs Through 8/24 at Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2014


Never underestimate the power of designer shoes on matters of the heart. Theatre Planners presents a romantic comedy by Emmy Award-winning writer Peter Lefcourt. Terri Hanauer directs the world premiere of The Way You Look Tonight, opening tonight, July 12 as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre.

BRIDESMAIDS & More Set for ABC Family's Summer Crush Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2014


Starting on Friday, July 25th, ABC Family launches Summer Crush, the network's sixth-annual summer-programming event filled with all-day movies, including classics such as "Pretty in Pink" and "The Breakfast Club" and new hits like the ABC Family premiere of "Bridesmaids."

Frances McDormand and Richard Jenkins to Star in HBO Miniseries OLIVE KITTERIDGE
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2014


Academy Award(R) winner Frances McDormand ('Fargo,' 'North Country') and Academy Award(R) nominee Richard Jenkins star in the four-part HBO Miniseries drama OLIVE KITTERIDGE

HBO's OLIVE KITTERIDGE Miniseries with Frances McDormand to Debut this Winter
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2014


Academy Award® winner Frances McDormand (“Fargo,” “North Country”) and Academy Award® nominee Richard Jenkins (“The Visitor,” HBO's “Six Feet Under”) star in the four-part HBO Miniseries drama OLIVE KITTERIDGE, a film by Academy Award®-nominated director Lisa Cholodenko (“The Kids Are All Right,” “Laurel Canyon”). Based on Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name and written by Emmy®-winner Jane Anderson (HBO's “The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom” and “Normal”), the miniseries will debut on HBO this winter.

JIMMY KIMMEL Announces Birth of Baby Girl on Twitter!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014


Late night host JIMMY KIMMEL announced the birth of his daughter on Twitter today

ABC Announces Return of STAND UP TO CANCER, 9/5
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2014


Building on three historic fundraising telecasts in 2008, 2010 and 2012, the groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will return to primetime television on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Star-Studded STAND UP TO CANCER Broadcast Set for 9/5
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2014


Building on three historic fundraising telecasts in 2008, 2010 and 2012, the groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will return to primetime television on Friday, September 5, 2014, at 8 pm ET & PT / 7 pm CT.

WAKE UP with BWW 7/9/14 - PIPPIN Hits 500, LET IT BE Back in London and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jul 9, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: PIPPIN celebrates its 500th performance on the Great White Way, LET IT BE lands back in the West End and more!

VIDEO: Justin Bieber Films Tom Hanks Dancing & Singing as a Rabbi!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 8, 2014


Below, check out Forest Gump himself, Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks dancing and singing to the chorus of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It" while dressed as a rabbi.

Jack Mikesell and Christina Elmore Star in SCLA's ROMEO AND JULIET, Now thru 7/26
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2014


Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), under the artistic direction of Ben Donenberg, returns to the Japanese Garden at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare Campus for the third consecutive summer, with a Los Angeles-centric summer production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet -- directed by Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal National Theatre alum Kenn Sabberton -- for seventeen performances only, today, July 8 to 26 (press opening July 13).

VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel & Susan Sarandon Recreate 'Thelma & Louise' Selfie
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 3, 2014


On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC, host Jimmy and guest Susan Sarandon recreated the classic selfie from the film Thelma & Louise.

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Tricks U.S. Soccer Fans on 'Lie Witness News' Segment!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 3, 2014


On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on ABC, the show went out onto Hollywood Blvd and found people who claimed to be big fans of the US soccer team and asked them how they think Landon Donovan has been playing so far.

Stray Cat Theatre Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 2, 2014


Stray Cat Theatre unleashes their 2014-2015 Season! Stray Cat performs at Tempe Performing Arts Center - 132 E 6th Street in Downtown Tempe. Scroll down for the list of shows.

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Translates Trey Songz 'Na Na' for Old People to Understand!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2014


Trey Songz has a hit song called 'Na Na.' It's catchy, but if you're older it might be hard to catch all the slang and understand the lyrics.

VIDEO: Dane Cook Reveals New Showtime Comedy Special on JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 2, 2014


Dane Cook stopped by ABC's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night and shared news of his new comedy special, airing on Showtime later this year.

Photo Flash: Chester Theatre Company Presents MADAGASCAR, Now Through 7/6
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 1, 2014


Chester Theatre Company will open its 25th Anniversary Season with J.T. Rogers' haunting mystery MADAGASCAR. The production, which runs from June 25th through July 6th at the Chester Town Hall in Chester, MA, will feature CTC favorites Debra Jo Rupp (A Body of Water) and Kim Stauffer (Crime and Punishment).

VIDEO: Watch 'Plizzanet Earth with Snoop Dogg' on Last Night's JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2014


Kimmel teamed up with one of the world's great nature lovers to produce a new segment that he hope will fill viewers with wonder and give them new appreciation for the animal kingdom.

Ogunquit Playhouse to Shine the Spotlight on Creators of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2014


The Ogunquit Playhouse, America's Foremost Summer Theatre, is pleased to present the first installment of a new post-show discussion series featuring the dynamic creators of Billy Elliot the Musical following the Today matinee on June 28 at 6PM. The one-hour discussion from the stage, moderated by Associate Producer Jayme McDaniel, will shine the spotlight on director BT McNicholl and choreographer Adam Pelty.

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