Wayne Brady News

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: Barbra and Betty release their new albums today, EVITA opens at the Dominion, TALK RADIO opens at the Chain, and stars take to regional stages across the U.S. tonight!

The Pasadena Playhouse welcomes Wayne Brady as Fred/Petruchio in the Cole Porter Broadway musical KISS ME, KATE. The multi-Emmy Award winning Brady will head a cast of 17. Epps will direct the 2014-2015 Season opener, which will run from today, September 16- October 12, 2014 with the official press opening on September 21. The production also stars Merle Dandridge (Broadway's Spamalot and Tarzan) as Lily/Kate.

Let's Make a Deal with host Wayne Brady fires up for its sixth season Monday, September 22 (check local listings) in high-definition with new games, one-of-a-kind specials and ratings growth for the second year in a row!

The Pasadena Playhouse announced that Wayne Bradywill star as Fred/Petruchio in the Cole Porter Broadway musical KISS ME, KATE. The multi-Emmy Award winning Brady will head a cast of 17. Epps will direct the 2014-2015 Season opener, which will run from September 16- October 12, 2014 with the official press opening on September 21. The production also stars Merle Dandridge (Broadway's Spamalot and Tarzan) as Lily/Kate. Check out a sneak peek below!

THE PRICE IS RIGHT, network television's #1-rated daytime program and the longest-running game show in television history, celebrates its 43rd season, while LET'S MAKE A DEAL kicks off season six when they return on Monday, Sept. 22 (check local listings) on the CBS Television Network. THE PRICE IS RIGHT, hosted by Drew Carey, promises another season of fun-filled excitement, including its most action-packed game yet and themed, week-long specials featuring big money prizes. LET'S MAKE A DEAL, with host Wayne Brady, premieres its sixth season in high-definition with new games and one-of-a-kind specials.

Get all the scoop on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, airing on THE CW on Friday, October 3, 2014!

In conjunction with its upcoming production the compelling family comedy Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Huntington Theatre Company will host a number of special events and post-show conversations.

Get all the scoop on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, airing on THE CW on Monday, September 22, 2014!

Considered “one of the funniest stand up comics' by her peers and ranked among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America, Wanda Sykes will perform at Treasure Island Theatre October 3 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend.

Get all the scoop on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, airing on THE CW on Monday, September 8, 2014!

The ALS ice bucket challenge, which dares people to either donate to the cause or dump a bucket of ice-cold water over their heads, was originally started by the ALS Association in July.

There will be nothing but tears of joy from this Hoedown on tonight's Whose Line at 8/7c on The CW. Get a sneak peek below!

The Pasadena Playhouse announced today that trailblazing actress Diahann Carroll will be the 2014 Diversity Award Honoree at the 8th Annual Pasadena Playhouse Wells Fargo Theatrical Diversity Project fundraising event on Sunday, September 21, 2014.

Get all the scoop on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, airing on THE CW on Friday, September 5, 2014!

Get all the scoop on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, airing on THE CW on Monday, September 1, 2014!

The Pasadena Playhouse announced today that David DiCristofaro, currently serving as the Board's Vice-Chairman, will be taking on the role of Board Chairman as of September 1, 2014. Board member Brad King will fill DiCristofaro's position as Vice-Chairman.

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's preschool music group and stars of the Emmy Award-winning TV series of the same name, head back on the road for a brand-new nationwide concert tour Nov. 5-Feb. 15. The Fresh Beat Band Greatest Hits Live presented by Nickelodeon will travel to nearly 40 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and more. Their stop in New York City will include four performances at Madison Square Garden from January 17-18.