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Sofia Carson Will Be Showcased Across Disney|ABC Television Platforms Throughout the Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2016


Actress and recording artist Sofia Carson whose performances in the Disney Channel Original Movies 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting' catapulted her to stardom and helped supercharge her career as a popular recording artist (Republic Records/Hollywood Records), will be showcased in several holiday telecasts on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms. 

MARY POPPINS at Olney Theatre Center is Practically Perfect in Every Way
by Charles Shubow - Nov 17, 2016


A superb cast, great voices, clever choreography, and magic combine to make a great night at the theater for the whole family.

Recording Artist & Actress Sofia Carson to Be Showcaased on ABC Platforms Throughout the Holiday Season
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2016


Actress and recording artist Sofia Carson whose performances in the Disney Channel Original Movies 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting' catapulted her to stardom and helped supercharge her career as a popular recording artist (Republic Records/Hollywood Records), will be showcased in several holiday telecasts on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms.

Hit Summer Game Shows MATCH GAME, TO TELL THE TRUTH to Return to ABC This Winter
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2016


Alec Baldwin and Anthony Anderson are returning for new episodes of their successful game shows, both produced by FremantleMedia North America, MATCH GAME and TO TELL THE TRUTH.'

Centenary Stage Company's Annual Family Holiday Spectacular Takes Flight with MARY POPPINS.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2016


Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes flight this holiday season with Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical Mary Poppins, November 25 through December 11 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.  This "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" musical adventure is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, astonishing stagecraft and a live orchestra.  Centenary Stage Company's Family Holiday Musical not only signifies the start of the holiday season for many but celebrates all of Centenary Stage Company's programming by combining local regional talent, CSC staff, Centenary University Theatre Department faculty and students, Young Performers Workshop students and professional guest artists.

Mariah Carey Joins Lineup for WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2016


Global superstar Mariah Carey joins the holiday event of the season, as Disney and ABC celebrate the most wonderful time of year.

Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr. and More Slated for Make-a-Wish's 2016 Wishing Well Winter Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2016


Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle will present Robert Downey Jr. with the Shining Star Award and joins the star-studded line-up at the 4th Annual Wishing Well Winter Gala presented by Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles on December 7, 2016 at the Hollywood Palladium, it was announced today by Neal Aton, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles.

Freeform Launches Exclusive Short-Form Original Series PARTY GIRL
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2016


Loosely based on Schwartz's experiences, PARTY GIRL follows a twenty-something (Schwartz) as she navigates adulthood while working with a band of quirky co-workers at a Los Angeles party company that specializes in themed birthdays.

Disney Junior Orders Fifth Season of Award-Winning Series DOC MCSTUFFINS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2016


Disney Junior has ordered a fifth season of its Peabody Award-winning hit DOC MCSTUFFINS.

Morgan Stanley Moments at Dr. Phillips Center to Feature Smokey Robinson, Bernadette Peters and Billy Crystal
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2016


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Morgan Stanley announce their continued partnership for the 2016 - 2017 season with the development of a new series.

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Trailer Smashes Viewing Records!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2016


It won't waltz into theaters for another four months, but Disney's live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is already setting records!

Guest Blog: Cyril Husbands On The Rise of Black Theatre
by Guest Blog: Cyril Husbands - Nov 17, 2016


It didn't quite make Word of the Year, but the expression 'throwing shade' has found its way into the latest edition of the Collins Dictionary. The significance of this development is somewhat shaded (see what I did there?) by the general bemusement that it took Collins so long to 'discover' the phrase, and that anyone pays attention to dictionaries anymore, except in their online guises as useful tools for students and other plagiarists.

BWW Review: A Lush, Beautiful BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fulton
by Marakay Rogers - Nov 16, 2016


It's not just big, it's huge. It's colorful. It's amazingly costumed. Marc Robin brings the wonderful world of Disney into high relief at the Fulton in his BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Fifth Graders To Perform Own Songs At MASTER CHORALES WITHIN, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2016


Inspirational people and landmarks in Boyle Heights are the subject of 12 songs that have been composed by fifth grade students at Carlos Santana Arts Academy in North Hills and Sheridan Street Elementary School in Boyle Heights as part of the Los Angeles Master Chorale's Voices Within education program.

BWW Interview: Group Rep's Doug Engalla
by Don Grigware - Nov 15, 2016


Playwright Phil Olson that same year. Since then, Doug co-produced Olson's A Nice Family Gathering in 2000, and has been involved in most of the Don't Hug Me World Premiere productions, including directing three of its five world premieres, A Don't Hug Me County Fair; Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant; and Don't Hug Me, We're Married. This year, he directed the Group Rep's second revival of A Nice Family Gathering, with an African-American cast. During the day, Doug works for Walt Disney Animation Studios as a custodian of the Studio's animation art legacy, and as an observer of Disney

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Rock & More Attend MOANA World Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2016


Last night, filmmakers, voice talent and special guests sailed down the blue carpet for the World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA. 

New ABC Series MARVEL'S THE INHUMANS to Premiere Exclusively in IMAX Theaters
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2016


IMAX Corp. (NYSE: IMAX), Marvel Television, a unit of Marvel Entertainment, and Disney|ABC Television Group today announced an innovative agreement to exclusively premiere the new ABC series MARVEL'S THE INHUMANS in IMAX commercial theatres,.

The 'RANT' Returns! Lewis Black at PPAC 2/3
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2016


LEWIS BLACK has announced live dates for 2017, including a show at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Friday, February 3 at 8P.

Carol Nygren Named VP, Worldwide Live Entertainment for NBCUniversal Brand Development
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016


As part of a new global business initiative to expand NBCUniversal's footprint through interactive and immersive live entertainment, industry veteran Carol Nygren has been named Vice President, Worldwide Live Entertainment

ABC to Air TAKING THE STAGE: African American Music & Stories That Changed America', 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016


The Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opened its doors with an all-star tribute on ABC Television's TAKING THE STAGE: AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC AND STORIES THAT CHANGED AMERICA a two-hour program of music, dance and the spoken word on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EST).

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