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MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Author Blair Tindall on Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music
by Jennifer McHugh - December 29, 2015


Amazon's hit television show, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE kicks off its second season on December 30, 2015. The show follows a fictional (albeit, based in reality) orchestra in New York led by the exciting and controversial Rodrigo de Souza (Gael Garcia Bernal) loosely based on LA Philharmonic conductor, G...

MOLLY RINGWALD REVISITS THE CLUB at New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Jennifer Vazquez - December 10, 2015


As if hosting a screening of the classic teen movie The Breakfast Club in celebration of the film's 30th anniversary wasn't enough for avid fans of John Hughe's hit, eternal teen idol Molly Ringwald will be on hand at New Jersey Performing Arts Center for a Q&A session on Friday, Dec. 11. In anticip...

AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Chats Growing to Appreciate 'The Carlton,' New Hosting Gig, Return to Theatre
by Matt Tamanini - November 08, 2015


Whether it was while making his Broadway debut in THE TAP DANCE KID, or on THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR as the up-tight Carlton, or while winning DANCING WITH THE STARS' 19th Mirror Ball Trophy, chances are pretty good that at some point over the past 30 years, Alfonso Ribeiro has made you smile. Sin...

Laura Bell Bundy on Collaborating with her Broadway Friends for 'Skits-O-Frenic'
by Matt Tamanini - November 06, 2015


Laura Bell Bundy has had three distinct careers, each of which most performers would die to have on its own. Depending on your particular fandom, you either know her as the Tony-nominated star of hit musicals HAIRSPRAY and LEGALLY BLONDE, or as the country music artist behind the singles 'Giddy On U...

Laura Benanti Cries Over Melissa Benoist & Says Broadway Makes Good Superheroes
by Matt Tamanini - November 02, 2015


Broadway fans have known that Laura Benanti has superhuman powers for years, but now the whole world is in on our little secret. In the final moments of last week's SUPERGIRL series premiere, the Tony-winner was revealed to not only be playing the title character's dearly departed mother, but her Kr...

Santino Fontana Previews Monday's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Song & Dance; Discusses Why Show is 'Brave'
by Matt Tamanini - November 01, 2015


It's been quite a fall for one of Broadway's crowned princes. At the end of August, Santino Fontana finished filming the first season of SHADES OF BLUE, opposite Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta, which premieres on NBC on January 14th. Then, the next day, he married Jessica Hershberg, whom he met backs...

'Extreme Theatre Geek' Vincent Rodriguez III Chats Boybands and Magic on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND
by Matt Tamanini - October 26, 2015


There are a few things that you can say about the new musical-comedy CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND's first two episodes; they have been funny, and they have been crazy. However, as the show's resident heartthrob Vincent Rodriguez III told me, the audience is in for a lot more of both. 'It gets funnier and cra...

Star Jeremy Sisto Says WICKED CITY Will Push Network TV Boundaries
by Matt Tamanini - October 23, 2015


Very little can shock American TV viewers anymore. From gore to profanity to nudity, we've more or less seen it all since cable became a leader in high quality, ground-breaking programming. While the standards and practices associated with broadcasting over the public airwaves normally hamstring net...

Gabrielle Ruiz Chats Moving from Broadway to The CW's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND
by Matt Tamanini - October 19, 2015


It's been a busy year for triple-threat Gabrielle Ruiz. After being a part of the closing cast of Broadway's IF/THEN, she then starred opposite Justin Guarini in Bucks County Playhouse's production of COMPANY, before appearing in the new Off-Broadway musical PIECE OF MY HEART: THE BERT BERNS STORY. ...

How Original ANGELS IN AMERICA Prepared Kevin Carroll for HBO's THE LEFTOVERS
by Matt Tamanini - October 15, 2015


The first season of HBO's drama THE LEFTOVERS was one of the most divisive 10 episodes in recent television history. Supporters hailed it as a dark and intelligent allegory for surviving trauma, while detractors slammed it as 'grief porn.' However, Season 2 has been able to maintain the show's inten...

Katrina Bowden Discusses her Untrustworthy PUBLIC MORALS Character, Similarities to 30 ROCK
by Matt Tamanini - October 06, 2015


While it didn't receive quite the fanfare that some of the other new shows have this season, Steven Spielberg and Edward Burns have quietly brought one of the most unique and satisfying dramas to television in TNT's PUBLIC MORALS. The show has a decidedly cinematic look and feel with gorgeous 1960s'...

Neil Patrick Harris Will Keep the Party Going Tonight on BEST TIME EVER!
by Richard Ridge - September 22, 2015


Five Emmy Awards and a Tony Award make multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris the perfect star for this live one-hour show that is unlike any other on American television. Anything can happen on 'Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris,' which will feature appearances by A-list stars, stunts, comedy ski...

Andrew Rannells Answers BWW's TV 10: Chats HGTV, Mark Paul Gosselaar, TODDLERS & TIARAS, More
by Matt Tamanini - September 14, 2015


Andrew Rannells began his TV career in something called TAMA OF THIRD STREET: HAVE YOU SEEN MY TAMA??, from there he voiced characters on countless Japanese-animated shows for over a decade before joining the Broadway company of HAIRSPRAY in 2005. He went on to do JERSEY BOYS on tour and on Broadway...

REEFER MADNESS, INSIDE OUT Actress Lori Alan Talks Dog Rescue Event Putting for Pups
by Matt Tamanini - September 10, 2015


Everyone knows the expression that dog is man's best friend, but for actress Lori Alan, her dogs have come to mean more than just having a playmate or an unconditional friend. 'By hook or by crook, this became my life's mission.'...

American Idol Finalist David Hernandez Kicks Off The Copa Palm Springs Starry Cabaret Season
by David Green - September 08, 2015


American Idol Breakout Sensation David Hernandez brings his affable personality and dynamic vocal abilities to The Copa Palm Springs for one very special performance, September 12 at 8:00 pm.  In addition to American Idol, David has showcased his talents on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, MTV's TRL,...

Legendary Barry Bostwick Discusses Career, DEVIL'S CARNIVAL, Broadway Return
by Matt Tamanini - September 03, 2015


The man who spoke that iconic line on film is equally as legendary as the words themselves. Not only did Barry Bostwick play Brad Majors in the ROCKY HORROR film, but he also originated the role of Danny Zuko in GREASE on Broadway, won a Tony for THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, and was nominated two other ti...

Brynn O'Malley Answers BWW's TV 10: Geeks Out for BIG BROTHER, SEINFELD, LOST
by Matt Tamanini - September 02, 2015


True story; back in January, I had an idea to talk to insanely talented Broadway stars about the TV shows that they obsess over; after all they have to have as many guilty pleasures as the rest of us, right? Then, after they answered the questions, the Broadway star would suggest another Broadway st...

Monday in the Park with George
by Erica Miner - August 26, 2015


Hollywood legend, Guest of Honor at a screening of 'West Side Story' for Old Globe in Balboa Park, credits Jerome Robbins for career: 'I owe him so much.'...

Pamela Shaw Talks Working With Jason Alexander, Bringing LUCKY STIFF to the Screen, and More
by Sally Henry - August 04, 2015


Not many actors get to revisit a role they played in the past, much less reprise it on the big screen, but Pamela Shaw is the exception....

Robert Michael Morris on THE COMEBACK's Comeback
by Courtney Henley - July 31, 2015


I'm gonna make this nice and simple: if you're not watching the HBO comedy series THE COMEBACK, you should be. The sitcom stars Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former A-list actress who agrees to document her attempt at rediscovering fame by being the subject of a reality show. It's genuinely hila...

BWW Interviews: Chloe Bennet and Clark Gregg Talk MARVEL AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D
by E.H. Reiter - July 21, 2015


We caught up with Chloe Bennet and Clark Gregg at San Diego Comic Con to talk about whats next for their characters in season 3 of AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D....

BWW Interviews: Silas Weir Mitchell Talks GRIMM and THREE DAYS OF RAIN
by E.H. Reiter - July 14, 2015


At San Diego Comic Con, Silas Weir Mitchell opens up about playing Monroe on GRIMM, doing theatre on his filming hiatus, and we have to look forward to in this next season....

A Few Questions with Horatio Sanz Guest Starring on THE RESIDUALS
by Jennifer McHugh - July 13, 2015


Season Two of THE RESIDUALS is currently airing on Broadway World exclusively. The show, from husband and wife team Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, takes a look at the funny, often times bizarre, world of commercial auditions....

Jenna Leigh Green Chats Guesting on THE RESIDUALS, TONYA & NANCY at NYMF
by Matt Tamanini - July 08, 2015


If you are of a certain age, you undoubtedly spent part of your Friday nights casting spells with Sabrina the Teenage Witch, her aunts Hilda and Zelda, their talking cat Salem, and Sabrina's arch-rival Libby. As many Broadway fans know, Westbridge's meanest cheerleader was played by the wonderful Je...

Elizabeth Swados of HBO's Documentary: MY DEPRESSION (THE UP AND DOWN AND UP OF IT)
by Jennifer McHugh - July 07, 2015


Famed Broadway writer, director and composer Elizabeth Swados has struggled with depression her whole life. In this animated musical documentary based on Swados' graphic memoir, “My Depression: A Picture Book,” she shares her experiences with this often-misunderstood condition to make a difficult an...

Lisa Lampanelli Chats New Special 'Back to the Drawing Board,' Donald Trump, Off-Broadway Play
by Matt Tamanini - June 26, 2015


Tonight at 10pm ET on EPIX, one of the funniest women in the world takes to the stage for her fifth televised special, LISA LAMPANELLI: BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD. If you are familiar with Lampanelli's work, this goes without saying, but viewer discretion is highly advised. Known to fans and critics ...

BWW Interviews: Tituss Burgess Talks New Netflix Comedy UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2015


Today, the multi talented actor talks exclusively with BWW about starring in the new hit comedy!...

BWW Exclusive Interview: Suzanne Somers & Redfoo Talk Competing on New Season of DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2015


Today, celebrity hoofers Suzanne Somers and Redfoo speak exclusively with BWW about taking on what is arguably the biggest challenge of their careers!...

BATES MOTEL Star Freddie Highmore, Writer Kerry Ehrin Tease Season 3
by Danielle DeSisto - March 16, 2015


Popular drama-thriller BATES MOTEL returned for its third season last Monday night on A&E, and this season is gearing up to be the show's most eerie and suspenseful yet. Serving as a pre-quel to the classic 1960 film PYSCHO, the show centers around Norman Bates' teenage years running the BATES MOTEL...

BATES MOTEL Star Vera Farmiga Talks Third Season Surprises
by Danielle DeSisto - March 09, 2015


Popular drama-thriller BATES MOTEL returns for its third season tonight on A&E, and this season is gearing up to be the show's most eerie and suspenseful yet....

Staten Island's St. George Theatre to Present 'An Evening With Carol Burnett', 5/9
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015


Staten Island's St. George Theatre presents 'An Evening With Carol Burnett', on Saturday May 9th at 8 pm....

VIDEO: Julianne Moore Talks Oscar Win & More on ABC's THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2015


Julianne Moore joins THE VIEW's Hot Topics segment this week and talks about her 2015 Oscar 2015 win. Watch the appearance below!...

How Elle McLemore's 'New' Movie AT THE TOP OF THE PYRAMID Prepared Her for BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL
by Matt Tamanini - March 03, 2015


Hawaii-born Elle McLemore burst onto the theatre scene in 2011 when she was cast as the evil Eva in the Pre-Broadway National Tour of BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL. Like most of that cast, McLemore went on to make her Broadway debut when the tour made its way to New York the following year. Since then th...

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson & Jimmy Fallon Perform a History of Duets on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy Fallon and guest Kelly Clarkson perform a medley of the greatest duets of all time. Check it out below!...

BWW Recap: Shot Through the Arm and Frank's To Blame on SHAMELESS
by Jennifer McHugh - March 02, 2015


Did Fiona Gallagher just do something to make her life better? Is that possible? Did she finally realize that she's actually worth something? My goodness, there are a lot of changes in the South Side of Chicago this season....

Six Degrees of THE FOLLOWING with Kevin Bacon
by Jennifer McHugh - February 26, 2015


When I was young, age isn't really relevant, but young, I, along with the rest of the young girls in America fell in love with Ren McCormick aka Kevin Bacon in a tiny little film called FOOTLOOSE. He had been in other films such as ANIMAL HOUSE, DINER and FRIDAY THE 13TH to name a few, but it was hi...

Stephen Moyer & More Join Cast of FX Drama Pilot THE BASTARD EXECUTIONER
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015


The Bastard Executioner, FX's highly-anticipated new drama series pilot from Kurt Sutter, has lined up a stellar cast of veteran and emerging actors that features series regulars Lee Jones, Stephen Moyer, Katey Sagal, Flora Spencer-Longhurst...

Aziz Ansari Calls the Late Harris Wittels the 'Greatest Comedy Writer Ever' in Tribute
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 21, 2015


Following the death of PARKS AND RECREATION writer Harris Wittels, the comedy community have been expressing their sorrow for the loss. The latest to do so, Aziz Ansari, used a Tumblr post to write his tribute....

BWW Recap: A Biblical Showdown on SUPERNATURAL
by Erin Resnick - February 17, 2015


Mom's can be so embarrassing sometimes. One minute they're trying to set you up with the doctor down the street then they're wiping food off your face with their saliva-covered finger. It's even worse when they're criticizing the way you're doing your job, especially when they're an all-powerful, hu...

Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris Approves Stephen Oremus' Work on OSCARS Musical Number
by Movies News Desk - February 17, 2015


2015 OSCARS Music Director Stephen Oremus (Wicked, Avenue Q, Book of Mormon, Kinky Boots) just posted a photo with Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris on Instagram. Check it out below!...



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