TICK, TICK... BOOM!, CINDERELLA, and More are Coming to a Screen Near You in BWW's November Stage-to-Screen ReportNovember 5, 2019There has been a lot of news this past month regarding stage-to-screen adaptations! It was confirmed that Idina Menzel will play Evelyn, the evil stepmother, in the live-action Cinderella film starring Camila Cabello. Ariana Debose has joined the cast of Ryan Murphy's Netflix adaptation of the The Prom. In other Netflix news, it was announced that Andrew Garfield will star in the Lin-Manuel Miranda directed Netflix adaptation of tick, tick...BOOM!
VIDEO: James Snyder Talks Bringing Harry Potter to Life in CURSED CHILDNovember 5, 2019Today, a brand-new book titled a?oeHarry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Journeya?? is available. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Tony-winning Broadway production. Current star of the Broadway play James Snyder stopped by the Today Show to talk about bringing the story to life every night, and he even surprised a lucky audience member!
CBS Announces Its Holiday Programming LineupNovember 4, 2019CBS continues its merry tradition as a destination for special events during the holidays! Kicking off with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, viewers will also be treated to animated holiday favorites, newly colorized classic series, festive musical performances and much more.
Concert Version of LES MISERABLES to be Broadcast Live in U.S. Cinemas on December 2November 4, 2019For one night only, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular sell-out staged concert version of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, Les Misérables a?' The Staged Concert will be broadcast live in cinemas across North America on Monday, December 2 from the Gielgud Theatre in London, with encore screenings taking place on Sunday, December 8.
The Park Theatre Presents Peter Jackson's Epic WWI Documentary for Free on Veterans DayNovember 4, 2019The Park Theatre continues its yearly tradition of presenting an important film relating to veterans and war every Veterans Day, free-of-charge. This year they will present Academy Award® winner Peter Jackson's (a?oeThe Lord of the Ringsa?? Trilogy, a?oeThe Hobbita?? Trilogy) poignant WWI documentary They Shall Not Grow Old. It will be shown on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 at 12 noon at the Jaffrey Woman's Club in downtown Jaffrey.
Harry Styles Announces New Album FINE LINENovember 4, 2019As expected, Harry Styles took to social media to announce details of his second solo album “Fine Line.” The former One Direction star's album will be released on Friday, December 13.
Brett Young Announces 'The Chapters Tour'November 4, 2019Riding the momentum of “an incredible 2019” (E! News), multi-PLATINUM selling performer Brett Young shares details today for his headlining THE CHAPTERS TOUR. Hitting nearly 30 cities on the trek throughout the U.S. and Canada, Young will bring his “big stage presence” to a “die-hard audience” (OC Register) beginning in January. Featuring special guest Matt Ferranti, tickets go on sale starting Friday, Nov. 8 at 10am local time at BrettYoungMusic.com.
Bravo Announces Details for First-Ever BravoConNovember 4, 2019Bravo announced today the full programming schedule and talent roster for BravoCon, the first ever immersive experience of its kind designed for super fans, taking place Friday, November 15 through Sunday, November 17 in New York City. PepsiCo serves as the presenting sponsor and official pouring partner and will unveil a completely new, custom beverage for BravoCon fans to enjoy all weekend long. To view the full schedule, visit: bravocon2019.com/schedule
JUST MERCY Wins Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2019 Virginia Film FestivalNovember 4, 2019The Virginia Film Festival made another serious Autumn splash in Central Virginia last weekend, entertaining, challenging, and delighting enthusiastic audiences in Charlottesville with a deep and diverse program that combined projected award season favorites with new discoveries with features, documentaries, and shorts from around the world a?" and welcoming more than 100 filmmakers to share their work, their stories, and their inspiration
ABC Announces Holiday Programming LineupNovember 4, 2019ABC is the home for unforgettable holiday programming as the network celebrates the joy of the season. In November, the network serves up a bounty of Thanksgiving-themed episodes and the classic animated special “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” In December, ABC decks the halls with special Christmas and Hanukkah-themed episodes—the return of fan-favorite series “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition”; and an all-new holiday movie, “Same Time, Next Christmas,” starring Lea Michele. Timeless cartoons and beloved holiday films will also return. The fun continues after Christmas with New Year's-themed programming ringing in 2020.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb Announce 'The You and Me Tour'November 4, 2019Drew and Ellie Holcomb are thrilled to announce that they're hitting the road together again in 2020! The You and Me Tour: An Evening with Drew & Ellie Holcomb kicks off on January 24th at Dallas' Kessler Theatre and brings a special evening of music to folks across the US before wrapping up in late February in Chicago. Tickets are on-sale to the public starting on Friday, November 8th with pre-sales happening this week.
SEVEN WORLDS, ONE PLANET to Premiere on AMC Networks This JanuaryNovember 4, 2019Seven unique stories, one landmark event. Announced today, BBC AMERICA's Seven Worlds, One Planet will premiere Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 9pm/8c as a multi-network event airing on BBC AMERICA, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV.
OWN's CHERISH THE DAY From Ava DuVernay Achieves Full Gender ParityNovember 4, 2019OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's anticipated new romantic anthology drama “Cherish the Day” from award-winning creator Ava DuVernay (“Queen Sugar,” “When They See Us”) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, achieved full gender parity with a production crew of over 50% women, including 18 female department heads.
Kacey Musgraves Announces Christmas Show on AmazonNovember 4, 2019Amazon Prime Video announced today they will be teaming up with 6x Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves on a Christmas themed special titled The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show. The special, produced by Fulwell 73 Productions, will premiere globally Friday, November 29 and marks Prime Video's first foray into the holiday special space. The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show is executive produced by Ben Winston, Emma Conway, Kacey Musgraves, and Jason Owen.
Travel Channel Announces New Series EXPEDITION BIGFOOTNovember 4, 2019Every year hundreds of eyewitnesses log their alleged encounters with the legendary creature Bigfoot. All told, there have been more than 10,000 reported modern-day sightings of Bigfoot in the continental United States, with more than one-third of them emanating from the Pacific Northwest. And while many have searched for the elusive beast, no one knows where or when this legendary cryptid will be seen next, nor have they put forth credible, indisputable evidence of the creature's existence. Until now…