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SHOWTIME ANYTIME Launches with Google Chromecast
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2014


Today, Showtime Networks announced that SHOWTIME ANYTIME is now available on Google Chromecast streaming devices through the SHOWTIME ANYTIME iOS and Android mobile applications....

BWW Interviews: Ana Gasteyer on SNL, WICKED, Sondheim, and Her Upcoming Show with Seth Rudetsky
by Jeff Davis - November 10, 2014


Some of Broadway's most acclaimed musical theater actresses will be in San Antonio over the coming months in the Broadway @ Woodlawn Theatre Celebrity Series with host Seth Rudetsky. Starring as host, interviewer and pianist, Rudetsky is a Broadway accompanist, Sirius XM radio host, comedian, and mu...

Ken Marino, Casey Wilson Are Wit and Heart of Great New Comedy MARRY ME
by Matt Tamanini - November 06, 2014


This fall, I have found a new half-hour comedy that has become Must See TV for me, MARRY ME. The single-cam comedy starring Ken Marino (VERONICA MARS) and Casey Wilson (HAPPY ENDINGS) is a fast-paced hyper-speed paced show about two people with their individual quirks working to maintain a happy, st...

VIDEO: First Look - Paul Walker & More in Official Trailer for FURIOUS 7
by Caryn Robbins - November 03, 2014


Below, watch the first official trailer for FURIOUS 7, hitting theaters and IMAX April 3, 2015!...

VIDEO: Dr. David Doctor Finds a Cure for a Love for Taylor Swift Music on SNL
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 02, 2014


There's a new medicine on the market for those affected by vertigo after discovering they love Taylor Swift – Swiftamine. Watch this hilarious parody commercial from last night's Saturday Night Live episode below!...

BWW Interviews: Carol Kane Talks OFFER AND COMPROMISE, GOTHAM, and More!
by Marakay Rogers - October 29, 2014


The legendary performer talks about her upcoming film, OFFER AND COMPROMISE, and about her current television roles, as well as the delight of villainy in WICKED...

Kelli Garner to Lead Lifetime's Marilyn Monroe Miniseries
by TV News Desk - October 27, 2014


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lifetime has cast Kelli Garner (The Aviator, Pan Am) as Marilyn Monroe for its upcoming miniseries MARILYN....

'DAILY SHOW' Hits the Road with DEMOCALYPSE 2014: SOUTH BY SOUTH MESS Today
by TV News Desk - October 27, 2014


'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' will travel to indicted Governor Rick Perry's home state to broadcast a week of shows covering the upcoming midterm elections. 'Democalypse 2014: South by South Mess' will be taped at ZACH Theatre in Austin, TX and air nightly at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT from today, October...

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Blood for Blood' Episode of The CW's REIGN
by - October 24, 2014


On the next episode of The CW's REIGN titled "Blood for Blood", when a shepherd is attacked by shadowy riders in the night, Bash (Torrance Coombs) and Lord Conde (Sean Teale) investigate what may be the unrest of angry spirits or the beginnings of a religious war. ...

ABC Developing Musical Drama Based on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Original Novel; FIRST DATE Scribes to Pen Script
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2014


The Phantom could soon be heading to the small screen....

Anna Gunn on GRACEPOINT's Balancing Act
by Courtney Henley - October 21, 2014


You met her in DEADWOOD. You fought with her (or maybe against her) in BREAKING BAD. Now, you're solving mysteries alongside her in GRACEPOINT. Anna Gunn's got good taste, and she has the Emmys to prove it! Recently, I got the (ridiculously incredible) chance to participate in a question and answer ...

Japan Society to Present Yumiko Tanaka's Shamisen Accompaniment to CROSSROADS Film, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2014


Acclaimed traditional gidayu-bushi (specific to bunraku puppet theater) shamisen player and avant-garde musician Yumiko Tanaka provides a thrilling soundscape to the silent film Crossroads (Jujiro, 1928) on November 15th in the second show of Japan Society's 2014-2015 Performing Arts Season multi-mo...

Frances Fisher Discusses Last Night's Explosive RESURRECTION
by Matt Tamanini - October 20, 2014


As more and more of the mystery unfolds on ABC's hit drama RESURRECTION, the secrets and emotions continue to build up. On last night's episode, Lucille, played by the fantastic Frances Fisher, couldn't hold in her feelings anymore, letting fly some verbal bombs that will surely have a long-lasting ...

Tony-Nominee John Ellison Conlee Chats All Things BOARDWALK EMPIRE, The Commodore, and Dabney Coleman
by Matt Tamanini - October 19, 2014


As all BOARDWALK EMPIRE fans know, tonight is the HBO series' penultimate episode. With the series finale just one week away, I recently spoke to John Ellison Conlee about his experience on the show. Conlee plays the younger version of The Commodore, Louis Kaestner. A character that played a major r...

ABC's GMA Posts Widest Season Margins Over 'Today' in More Than 23 Years
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2014


ABC News' “Good Morning America” finished as the No. 1 morning newscast for the 3rd time in three weeks this season in Total Viewers (5.367 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.959 million) for the week of October 6, 2014, based on Live +Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research....

MASTODON to Perform New Single on CBS's LATE SHOW, 10/27
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2014


Mastodon has announced they will perform their new single, 'The Motherload,' on The Late Show With David Letterman on Monday, October 27th....

BWW Interview Exclusive: GLEE's Harry Shum Jr. Discusses New Competition Show FAKE OFF!
by Louisa Brady - October 13, 2014


GLEE's Harry Shum Jr. chats with BroadwayWorld about judging on the upcoming truTV competition series FAKE OFF....

Foo Fighters Perform Week's Worth of New Songs on CBS's LATE SHOW, Beginning Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 13, 2014


Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Foo Fighters will take up residence at the Ed Sullivan Theater for one week when they and special guests perform songs that inspired the creation of their forthcoming album, Sonic Highways, on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, tonight, Oct. 13-Friday, Oct. 1...

More Than a Mullet, Josh McDermitt of THE WALKING DEAD
by Jennifer McHugh - October 10, 2014


I had the pleasure of speaking with Josh McDermitt who plays Eugene on AMC's THE WALKING DEAD. Eugene was introduced in the second half of last season as a scientist with a cure for the zombie epidemic. He was being escorted to Washington D.C. to provide the cure to the proper authorities and enrout...

NBC's BAD JUDGE Maintains 100% of Debut Rating
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2014


“Bad Judge” (1.3/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) retained 100% of last week's premiere rating in adults 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.3), making it the first among five debuting comedies on the Big 4 this season to maintain 100% of its debut rating...

VIDEO: Bill Murray Talks New Film 'St. Vincent' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - October 07, 2014


Oscar nominated actor Bill Murray stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film St. Vincent, hitting theaters on October 10th. Check out the appearance below!...

30 FOR 30 Returns to ESPN with 'Playing the Mob' Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 07, 2014


ESPN Films' award-winning 30 for 30 documentary series returns next week with 'Playing for the Mob,' premiering tonight, Oct. 7, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN....

Fred Armisen, Ron Livingston, Aubrey Plaza, Molly Shannon and More Join FRESNO
by Movies News Desk - October 03, 2014


Variety writes that Fred Armisen, Clea Duvall, Ron Livingston, Aubrey Plaza and Molly Shannon are the latest to join the upcoming comedy film FRESNO, directed by Jamie Babbit....

VIDEO: Nick Jonas Teases Behind-the-Scenes at COSMO Photo Shoot
by Stage Tube - October 02, 2014


In the behind-the-scenes video below, Nick Jonas talks about 'his fearless approach to fashion, music and life' at his recent Cosmopolitan shoot! Jonas will appear in the magazine's November issue....

David Tennant Talks GRACEPOINT, Differences from UK TV
by Courtney Henley - October 02, 2014


Recently, I was given the opportunity to participate in a phone interview with the Tenth Doctor himself, David Tennant. The Scottish phenomenon is a huge star in the United Kingdom, and he's (finally!) making his long-awaited American television debut alongside BREAKING BAD's Anna Gunn in Fox's new ...

Laura Benanti Talks NASHVILLE, 'The Secret', Connie Britton's Hair
by Matt Tamanini - October 01, 2014


'The Secret' works, y'all! Don't believe me? Ask Tony-winner Laura Benanti. The Queen of Social Media is about to kick off a run on her favorite TV Show tonight at 10:00pm ET. Benanti will play singer/songwriter Sadie Stone, on ABC's NASHVILLE....

Tamala Jones Drops Exciting CASTLE Season 7 News
by Matt Tamanini - September 29, 2014


Recently I spoke with Tamala Jones, who plays Dr. Lanie Parish, on CASTLE. Despite being left in the dark for the entire hiatus, she promises that Season 7 is going to hit the ground running, and there might be something major happening for everyone shipping and writing fan-fiction about 'Esplaine.'...

Andre Braugher Discusses 2nd Season of BROOKYLN NINE-NINE
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 28, 2014


The FOX hit BROOKYLN NINE-NINE premieres on it's new night this Sunday night at 8:30/7:30c. Andre Braugher stars as straight man Captain Raymond Holt opposite Andy Samberg on the show, which is beginning its sophomore season. The young show has already garnered a Golden Globe for Best Television Ser...

Deschanel, Boreanaz Discuss Challenges in BONES Season 10
by Matt Tamanini - September 25, 2014


Few shows have had the longevity of Fox's hit crime drama BONES. When the show kicks off it's 10th Season tonight at 8:00pm/7:00pm CT, will see FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth still in prison, as his wife, Dr.Temperance 'Bones' Brennan, works to get him exonerated and freed....

BWW Interviews: Clark Gregg Talks MARVEL's AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D, Hydra & His New Title
by E.H. Reiter - September 24, 2014


A few minutes with Clark Gregg to talk about his hit show MARVELS AGENTS OF SHIELD, his Character Agent Coulson, and what to expect in season two!...

Ben McKenzie Talks GOTHAM's Gordon, Stunts, Facial Hair
by Matt Tamanini - September 23, 2014


One of the most buzzed about premieres of this fall TV season has been Fox's Batman-prequel GOTHAM. The first episode aired last night, and you can read Jeffrey Walker's recap here. Recently I participated in a conference call with GOTHAM star Ben McKenzie. McKenzie (THE O.C., SOUTHLAND) plays Detec...

BWW Interviews: Terrence McNally on CORPUS CHRISTI: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION
by Larry Murray - September 17, 2014


Terrence McNally has both a hit play on Broadway and a new film documentary about a traveling group of actors performing CORPUS CHRISTIE: PLAYING WITH REDEMPTION soon to be released on DVD and via streaming. We ask the playwright some questions about what prompted him to write a play about religion ...

Julie Taymor on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and Theatre on Film
by Alan Henry - September 15, 2014


Julie Taymor is no stranger to being innovative in the theater. In 1997 she became the first woman to win the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for her production of 'The Lion King.' That same night she also walked away with the prize for costume design. No one had ever seen a production on...

AMERICAN IDOL's Jess Meuse Is Living Her Dream
by Kathy Strain - July 25, 2014


Jess Meuse calls Alabama home, but if she had her choice, she would spend her days and nights on the road. Ever since competing in the 13th season of AMERICAN IDOL, Jess, has been able to enjoy sharing her passion for music with audiences all over the United States as she travels with other contesta...

BWW Interviews: Local Actor Hits Big Screen in TAMMY
by Todd Zeigler - July 11, 2014


This space is normally reserved for the shows and stars of local stages. But chances are that if you also watch a lot of TV, you've been seeing one of those local faces a lot lately....

Timothy Busfield and Melissa Gilbert Talk Stage, Screen, Sorkin, and Working Together
by Marakay Rogers - June 11, 2014


Recently married, actors Timothy Busfield and Melisa Gilbert, now transplanted to Michigan, have had big careers so far, and huge plans upcoming....

BWW Interviews: Actor Emrhys Cooper Shares Feelings About Being the First Western Actor in a Bhutanese Film
by Don Grigware - June 11, 2014


Bhutan is a country?' Almost no one knows the answer is 'yes'. Or, that it is firmly landlocked between India, Tibet, Nepal and China, perched high in the stormy Himalayan Mountains. Or, that it has that the only Capital in the world that bans traffic lights. Or, where everyone has the same birthday...

BWW Interviews: Will Chase Talks NASHVILLE, SMASH & Dream Broadway Role
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2014


Today, Chase spoke exclusively with BWW about the upcoming concert appearances, his new-found interest in country music and what he would consider the perfect role to lure him back to the lights of Broadway!...

Alfie Boe Talks TRUST, MR. SELFRIDGE, and Career
by David Clarke - April 24, 2014


Alfie Boe, who is internationally recognized for his tenor voice, first gained recognition in the US when he starred in Baz Luhrmann's LA BOHÈME. In 2010, he took on the role of Jean Valjean for the 25th Anniversary Concert of LES MISERABLES. Now, he is gearing up for the US release of his latest al...

BWW Interviews: Frankie Shaw Talks New ABC Series MIXOLOGY & More
by Danielle DeSisto - April 09, 2014


This TV season, ABC is taking a casual night at a bar to a whole new level....



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