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Lionsgate Acquires Digital, VOD & TV Distribution Rights to Faith-Based Hit Film GOD'S NOT DEAD
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014


LIONSGATE (NYSE: LGF), the premier next generation global content leader,has entered into an agreement with Pure Flix Entertainment for the home entertainment distribution of the theatrical box office hit God's Not Dead

Lifetime Orders Drama Pilot Based on Jean Auel's THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 10, 2014


Lifetime has ordered the drama pilot The Clan of the Cave Bear, based on Jean M. Auel's series of best-selling novels

Lifetime Orders THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR Pilot; Ron Howard, Brian Glazer to Produce
by TV News Desk - Jul 9, 2014


Lifetime has ordered the drama pilot The Clan of the Cave Bear, based on Jean M. Auel's series of best-selling novels, it was announced today by Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Lifetime. A co-production of Fox 21 and Lionsgate in association with Imagine Television and Allison Shearmur Productions, the project will be executive produced by Academy Award(R)-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Rush) and Oscar(R) and Emmy(R) Award winner Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, 24), along with Allison Shearmur (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Cinderella), Linda Woolverton (Maleficent, The Lion King), who is writing the pilot, Francie Calfo (Gang Related, Empire) and Jean M. Auel. The project is targeted for a potential 2015 launch.

SYFY's Original Event Series ASCENSION Begins Production in Montreal
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2014


Syfy's Ascension, a six-hour event series premiering in November, has commenced production in Montreal, QC.

SundanceTV to Premiere New Series THE APPROVAL MATRIX, 8/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 1, 2014


SundanceTV announced today that its newest original non-fiction series, “The Approval Matrix” will premiere Monday, August 11th at 11pm ET/PT

BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE Presents 4th Annual Benefit Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2014


Cast members from the Broadway, National Tour, New World Stages and Rent Hollywood Bowl companies of RENT will join for a special RENT tribute honoring the multiple Tony-award and Pulitzer Prize-winning show at Broadway Sings for Pride's 4th Annual Gay Pride benefit show tonight, June 30th in New York City!

Fox Exec Says Kris Jenner's Talk Show Failed Because She's 'Pretty Uninteresting'
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2014


Frank Cicha, Fox Television Stations' senior VP and president of programming, has come to a conclusion on why Kris Jenner's foray into syndicated television last summer failed.

BWW Interviews: Adam Zelasko from JERSEY BOYS Tour Answers Our Silly Questions
by Michael L. Quintos - Jun 23, 2014


Currently playing Nick Massi, a member of the talented quartet better known to the world as The Four Seasons, Adam Zelasko is now in his third year of touring with JERSEY BOYS, the hit Tony award-winning musical, which will be returning to Orange County for a two-week engagement at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts starting June 24. Before the show's arrival in Costa Mesa, Zelasko agreed to play 20 questions with us...

DPAC Presents DIRTY DANCING, Tickets on Sale 6/28
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 23, 2014


DPAC announced today that individual tickets for the Triangle premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale June 28 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the DPAC Ticket Center or by visiting DPACnc.com and Ticketmaster. The staged musical of this worldwide smash-hit film will play DPAC September 16-21, 2014.

bergenPAC Presents Rapping Internet Sensation MattyB, 7/18
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 18, 2014


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents MattyB Live, Friday, July 18th 2014 at 7PM. Be sure to reserve tickets to see this rapping internet sensation at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.

RENT Alum Will Sing Tribute at Broadway Sings Pride Benefit, 6/30
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 15, 2014


Cast members from the Broadway, National Tour, New World Stages and Rent Hollywood Bowl companies of RENT will join for a special RENT tribute honoring the multiple Tony-award and Pulitzer Prize-winning show at Broadway Sings for Pride's 4th Annual Gay Pride benefit show on Monday June 30th in New York City!

Lisa Lampanelli to Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour LEANER MEANER to the Colonial Theatre, 6/14; Tickets on Sale 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2014


Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Lampanelli has won accolades from many of her peers including the King of all media, Howard Stern, who called her, 'a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.' Known for saying things that most people are afraid to think, Lisa Lampanelli's raunchy, gut-busting performances are wildly popular at theaters across the country and sure to make for an unforgettable evening at The Colonial Theatre.

BROADWAY SINGS 4th Annual Pride Benefit Set for 6/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2014


BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE will celebrate NYC Gay Pride by holding with their fourth annual Gay Pride benefit concert with over 15 Broadway shows represented and countless artists! The special one-night benefit entitled 'ANTHEM' will feature songs that embody gay perseverance marked by an array of musical performers from the world of Broadway, pop and beyond!

Brian Van Holt to Star in Syfy's Original Event Series ASCENSION
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2014


Syfy today announced that Brian Van Holt (Cougar Town, The Bridge) will star in the channel's new original, six hour event series Ascension

HUNGER GAMES Theme Park?
by Courtnie Mele - May 31, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Hunger Games franchise has been so successful that Lionsgate is moving forward with their plan to create a theme park. The studio has recruited Thinkwell Group, theme park creator, to begin working on The Hunger Games: The Exhibition. The exhibition is set to debut in the US starting in 2015.

Lionsgate Announces 'THE HUNGER GAMES: THE EXHIBITION'
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2014


As part of its initiative to extend its global brands and franchises into new lines of business, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the premier next generation global content leader, will launch a U.S. tour of 'The Hunger Games: The Exhibition' in summer 2015

Landau Murphy Jr. Plays 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents for the first time Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. tonight, May 30th, 2014 at 11pm.

Landau Murphy Jr. Plays 54 Below this Friday, 5/30
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2014


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents for the first time Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. this Friday, May 30th, 2014 at 11pm. Landau, the season six, Sinatra-singing winner of NBC Television's America's Got Talent program, has scheduled a highly anticipated concert appearance in Old Blue Eyes' New York stomping grounds, and fans of both crooners are snapping up tickets to see Landau interpret Sinatra and many other Great American Songbook vocalists with his unique take on the timeless classics. Landau will hit it big in the Big Apple, (no doubt singing "New York, New York") by performing an up-close, intimate late-night dinner show with his small jazz combo. Previous New York City appearances have included a sellout at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden and the Friar's Club Salute to Larry King. His NYC media appearances include The Today Show, Fox and Friends, CNN, Showbiz Tonight, WPLJ, WBLS, Sirius/XM and The View.

Alice Ripley, Katie Finneran & More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014


Coming up next week at, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR ROCKIN', Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. & More Set for Late Night at 54 Below Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2014


Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming events:

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