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TV One to Celebrate Black History Month with Launch of CREATORS OF COOL
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 30, 2017


Kicking-off during Black History Month, TV One will recognize African Americans' contributions to the world with a CREATORS OF COOL campaign throughout February, featuring commentary from the cast of TV One's original movie, MEDIA.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/28-1/29/2017
by - Jan 29, 2017


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, January 29, 2017 - Sunday, January 29, 2017.

VIDEO: FENCES' Denzel Washington Wins 2017 SAG Award; Watch Acceptance Speech
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2017


Denzel Washington has won the 2017 SAG AWARD for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for FENCES.

VIDEO: Viola Davis Wins SAG Award for Best Supporting Actor in FENCES; Watch Acceptance Speech
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2017


Viola Davis has won the SAG AWARD for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for FENCES.

Denzel Washington, Viola Davis Among Final Presenters Announced for Tonight's SAG AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2017


Riz Ahmed, Viola Davis, Michelle Dockery, Kathryn Hahn, Salma Hayek, Jonah Hill, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Ashton Kutcher, John Legend, James Marsden, Gina Rodriguez and Denzel Washington will be presenters at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Award

SAG Awards Ceremony Auction Begins Today Featuring Autographed Collectibles from Nominated Actors and Casts, Set Visits and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2017


The SAG Awards® Ceremony Auction begins today at 9 p.m. (ET) / 6 p.m. (PT) at sagawards.org/auction. The SAG Awards® Ceremony Auction offers movie and television fans the chance to win autographed collectibles signed by many of this year's nominated actors and casts, including a 12-inch vinyl record of "Florence Foster Jenkins" to be personally autographed by Meryl Streep,  a "La La Land" 7-inch vinyl and mini poster signed by Emma Stone, a film still canvas print from "Jackie" signed by Natalie Portman, posters signed by the casts of "Moonlight," "Manchester by the Sea," "Fences," "Hidden Figures," "Arrival," "Captain Fantastic" and more. Also up for bid are set visits to Netflix's "The Ranch," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "E! News,' 'Entertainment Tonight' and "The Insider,' as well as premium items and unique experiences provided by the networks, studios, and SAG Awards sponsors. The auction closes Monday, February 6 at 9 p.m. (ET) / 6 p.m. (PT).

Winners for 23rd Annual SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS Announced; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2017


The Screen Actors Guild Awards® presented its coveted Actor® statuettes for the outstanding motion picture and primetime television performances of 2016 at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® held Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.

Samuel Goldwyn Films & AMBI Group Team on Release of Thriller LAVENDER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2017


Samuel Goldwyn Films and AMBI Group will partner on the domestic release for the anticipated thriller, LAVENDER.

Las Vegas Announces Odds to Win 89th ACADEMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2017


Today, Johnny Avello of Wynn Las Vegas has announced the odds to win the 89th ACADEMY AWARDS. Check out the charts below!

Meryl Streep, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Denzel & More React to Oscar Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2017


This morning, Demian Bichir, Dustin Lance Black, Glenn Close, Guillermo del Toro, Marcia Gay Harden, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Jason Reitman, Gabourey Sidibe and Ken Watanabe joined Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs to reveal the 89th Oscars Nominations. Check out selective reactions from the nominees below

All The Way West Productions, Inc. Presents PERIPHERY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017


All The Way West Productions, Inc. proudly presents its Black History Production of PERIPHERY by Ed Simpson and Directed by celebrity director/actress Lorey Hayes opening on Saturday, January 21, 2017 and running weekends throughFebruary 26, 2017, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. at The Hudson Backstage Theatre located at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038. 

Broadway's Lin-Manuel Miranda, Denzel Washington Among 2017 OSCAR Nominees!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2017


This morning, Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Emmanuel Lubezki, Jason Reitman and Ken Watanabe will join Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs to reveal the 89th Oscars Nominations

LA LA LAND Tops 89th Annual OSCAR Nominations; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2017


This morning, Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Emmanuel Lubezki, Jason Reitman and Ken Watanabe will join Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs to reveal the 89th Oscars Nominations

Ellen, 'Deadpool', Fifth Harmony Among PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS Winners; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 19, 2017


THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2017 aired live on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on the CBS Television Network.

CBS SUNDAY MORNING Delivering Best Season-to-Date Viewership in At Least 29 Years
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2017


CBS SUNDAY MORNING, the nation's #1 Sunday morning news program, is delivering its best season-to-date audience levels in at least 29 years, according to Nielsen most current ratings.

Octavia Spencer Named Hasty Pudding Theatrical's Woman of the Year
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2017


The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Oscar winning actress, OCTAVIA SPENCER as the recipient of its 2017 Woman of the Year Award.

YoungArts Honors Jason Moran and Jessica Lang at Backyard Ball Presented by Max Mara
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2017


On Saturday, January 14, 2017, the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) hosted its annual fundraiser in Miami, theBackyard Ball performance and gala, to help support the artistic development of the nation's most promising young artists. In addition to recognizing the talent of this year's 691 YoungArts Winners, the event honored jazz pianist Jason Moran (1993 Winner in Jazz) with the Arison Alumni Award, and choreographer Jessica Lang as the Arison Award Honoree for their vital contributions and commitment to the arts. The event also featured Javon Jones's acceptance of the inaugural 2016 Max Mara Young Visionary Award presented by Maria Giulia Maramotti, Max Mara's Director of retail for North America. 

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