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Disney Channel's DESCENDANTS, Featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 31, 2015


Made for kids, tweens and families, the movie premieres TONIGHT, JULY 31 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

Philip Glass's Days and Nights Festival to Return for 5th Year; Tickets on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2015


The acclaimed Days and Nights Festival, founded and curated by Philip Glass, returns for its fifth edition September 24-27 with four days of performances in Big Sur and Monterey, CA.

Emily Donahoe, Andrew Garman & More Will Star in Playwrights Horizons' THE CHRISTIANS
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 27, 2015


Playwrights Horizons and Center Theatre Group have announced casting for THE CHRISTIANS, the New York premiere of a new play by Lucas Hnath (A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney, Isaac's Eye, Death Tax).  Directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters (Doris to Darlene at PH; the recent 10 Out of 12; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; Big Love; eurydice), the play is the opening production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season. 

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage- MRS. SMITH'S BROADWAY CAT-TACULAR!
by Ken Fallin - Jul 27, 2015


BroadwayWorld recently announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back for more of Ken's exclusive art. Below, check out his illustration of Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart in ALADDIN.

Nashville Theater Calendar 7/27/15
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jul 27, 2015


Sometimes it seems there is so much theater happening that it's difficult to keep track of it all. From personal experience, despite all the datebooks, smart phones, tablets, desktop computers and laptops...it's hard to keep everything straight in this wacky business of the show.

BWW Interviews: Kerry Ellis!
by Liz Cearns - Jul 28, 2015


Ellis will soon return to the West End stage with Sweet Charity at Cadogan Hall. Kerry took the time to discuss some of her wealth of experience, her latest project and what she loves about the industry.

First Look: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY Returns to Rockwell Table & Stage, 8/10
by Shari Barrett - Jul 24, 2015


Fraser Entertainment Group's critically-acclaimed ongoing series AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY returns to Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz on Monday, August 10 at 8pm, the ninth installment of the successful concert series, produced by Dianne Fraser. Acclaimed musical director Brad Ellis (from the hit television series GLEE, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, etc.) leads a cast of superb singers from Broadway, television, and film.

BWW Reviews: INTO THE WOODS Tempers Magic with Humanity at St Vincent
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 27, 2015


It's the biggest and best show staged yet at St. Vincent's summer repertory company, and a fine cast brings music and heart to the unlikeliest of Disney musicals

VIDEO: Kristen Bell Leaves FROZEN Voice Mail for Little Girl with Brain Tumor
by Movies News Desk - Jul 24, 2015


Click below to hear FROZEN actress Kristen Bell leave a heart-melting voicemail from princess 'Anna' for 6-year-old Avery Huffman! According to Billboard, Huffman was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last month.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Heading to The Phoenix Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2015


Phoenix Theatre of Indianapolis announces the Regional Premiere of Silence! The Musical opening August 13, 2015 on the Frank and Katrina Basile Stage. This production runs through September 13, 2015, with Bryan Fonseca serving as director.

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage- ALADDIN
by Ken Fallin - Jul 24, 2015


BroadwayWorld recently announced a new partnership with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Fallin previously drew for BroadwayWorld and our readers have long wanted his return, so it is with great pleasure that we welcome him back! Be sure to check back for more of Ken's exclusive art. Below, check out his illustration of Courtney Reed, Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart in ALADDIN.

Kristin Chenoweth's Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony Live-Streamed Today
by TV News Desk - Jul 24, 2015


The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that actress Kristin Chenoweth will be honored with the 2,555th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, July 24, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. PDT.

Natalie Portman Hosts GREAT PERFORMANCES John Williams Celebration Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jul 24, 2015


This gala opening night performance, hosted by Natalie Portman and featuring Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel, airs on THIRTEEN's Great Performances, tonight, July 24 at 9 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.)

BARDWAY, BABY! Returning to Utah Shakespeare Festival, 8/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 23, 2015


Bardway, Baby! is back at the Utah Shakespeare Festival for its sixth annual night of musical entertainment. Bardway, Baby! is a late-night concert event which, this year, will feature the music of Walt Disney productions. Performed by Festival actors, the concert will be August 7 at 11:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Theatre. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating and are available now at the Festival ticket office, online at www.bard.org, and by calling 1-800-PLAYTIX.

ESPN & Missouri Valley Conference Extend Extensive Agreement Through 2023-24
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 23, 2015


ESPN and the Missouri Valley Conference have announced a 10-year extension to their current media rights agreement that will provide increased coverage of conference events across ESPN platforms through the 2023-24 academic year.

Christiane Noll and More Star in THE COTTAGE, Beginning Tonight at the Engeman Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2015


The John W. Engeman Theater presents THE COTTAGE. THE COTTAGE is brought to you by the Engeman official Main Stage Sponsor - North Shore LIJ Health System, and Show Sponsor - Lewis Johs Avallones Aviles, LLP Counsellors at Law. Performances begin tonight, July 23, 2015 at 8:00pm and run through September 6, 2015.

Walt Disney Studios to Present Upcoming Film Slate & More at D23 Expo
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2015


The Walt Disney Studios offers an exclusive look at its upcoming projects from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm at D23 EXPO 2015, taking place August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

FOOLERIE Begins Tonight at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2015


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) in association with The Foolish Company presents Foolerie a Shakespearean Musical Comedy with book, music, and lyrics by Santino DeAngelo. Tralen Doler directs a cast of nine, including Geoff Belliston, Ryan Breslin* (Bway: Newsies, Book of Mormon), Diego Diaz, Ian Fairlee*, Ian Knauer* (Bway: Mamma Mia!, By Jeeves, State Fair), Patrick Massey, Olivia Polci, Chandler Reeves, and Patrick Richwood (Film: 'Pretty Woman,' 'Armageddon,' 'Runaway Bride'). Foolerie is being staged at PTC Performance Space, 555 West 42nd Street (bet. 10th & 11th Avenues) in NYC for five performances from Today, July 22 through Monday, July 27, 2015. *Appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Houston Symphony Calls in Replacement for Sidelined Hilary Hahn in Concert, 9/25
by Matt Smith - Jul 21, 2015


HOUSTON (July 21, 2015) – Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn, originally scheduled to perform with the Houston Symphony in Fall 2015, has notified the Houston Symphony of her plans to take a short leave to care for her newborn baby due this summer, a decision that would force her to withdraw from her performances at Jones Hall on September 25-27, 2015.

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