Judge Judy is an American arbitration-based reality court show presided over by retired Manhattan Family Court Judge Judith Sheindlin. The show features Sheindlin adjudicating real-life small claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. Prior to the proceedings, all parties involved must sign contracts, agreeing to arbitration under Sheindlin. The series is in first-run syndication and distributed by CBS Television Distribution, which is the successor company to the show's previous distributors: Worldvision Enterprises, Paramount Domestic Television, and CBS Paramount Domestic Television.
Chris Demos Brings CHIPS IN THE NIGHT to Melbourne Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2026
Chris Demos will star in the upcoming festival performance of CHIPS IN THE NIGHT, marking a notable return to the stage. The event is set to captivate audiences with its intriguing narrative and dynamic production....
Review: TRIAL BY JURY/A MATTER OF MISCONDUCT!, Opera Holland Park
by Clementine Scott - June 25, 2025
A thoughtfully selected double bill making up the operetta segment of Opera Holland Park’s summer season shows the genre at its technical best, but also illuminates its troubling shortcomings....
Review: International Black Theatre Festival Noon-Day Press Conference
by Vickie Evans - August 06, 2024
The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals....
Shakespeare Slay Fest Inaugural Season to Take Place in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2024
The inaugural Shakespeare Slay Fest aims to reexamine and challenge traditional interpretations of Shakespeare's work, offering fresh perspectives and diverse voices onstage....
51st Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Announced - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - June 09, 2024
Robert Downey Jr., Dwayne Wade, and Buddy Valastro win their first-ever Daytime Creative Arts Emmys at the 51st awards ceremony. Discover the highlights and other winners from this prestigious event....
Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. ...
Judge Winston Macadamia-Smith Comes to Melbourne Fringe This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2023
Enter the courtroom of Judge Winston Macadamia-Smith, one of the world's leading authorities on matters of a trivial nature. Learn more about the show here!...
Pluto TV Announces ROCKY Channel Airing Films 24/7 For Free
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023
ROCKY will enter the Pluto TV programming ring with an all-new, limited run channel - Pluto TV ROCKY. Viewers will be able to grab a ringside seat to stream the ROCKY COLLECTION featuring ROCKY (1976), ROCKY II (1979), ROCKY III (1982), ROCKY IV (1985), ROCKY V (1990) and ROCKY BALBOA (2006) - f...
Review: Grand Rapids Symphony Season Opens With Beethovens-Fifth, Sarah Change, and The World Premier of Immortal Beloved!
by Brian Hilbrand - September 28, 2022
What did our critic think of: Grand Rapids Symphony Season Opens With Beethovens-Fifth, Sarah Change, and The World Premier of Immortal Beloved! I was fortunate enough to kick off another season with the Grand Rapids Symphony. The 2022-2023 season marked the anniversary season conducted by Marcelo ...
Feature: The National Black Theatre Festival Is Back
by Vickie Evans - August 02, 2022
'Put On Your Purple And Black...The National Black Theatre Festival Is Back'. Yes! Yes! Yes! The premiere 'crème de la crop' theatre festival for people of all colors is back after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. People from all over the world gather onto what is referred to as 'holy ground' in ...
EDINBURGH 2022: Grant Busé Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 20, 2022
Musical comic Grant Busé blogs for Broadway World about bringing SentiMENTAL to the Fringe and the joys and pitfalls of nostalgia for both himself, and his audiences....
WINGSPACE THEATRICAL DESIGN Presents Free Virtual Salon for Emerging Designers During Design Week
by Marissa Tomeo - May 22, 2022
As part of its free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design in partnership with Design Week will present a conversation on Sunday, May 22 at 7:00pm ET with Natalie Robin, Meghan Finn, David 'Dstew' Stewart, and Twi McCallum....
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: October 10-11- with Beth Leavel, Jessica Vosk, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2020
This weekend (October 10-11) in live streaming: Next on Stage: Beth Leavel sings with Seth Rudetsky, Jessica Vosk sings at Birdland, and so much more!...
Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith and More Join Virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2020
Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Sir Michael Caine, David Copperfield, John Elway, Kenny G, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Usher join the virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball on Satur...
Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda and More Join Virtual 2020 CAROUSEL OF HOPE BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2020
Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will go virtual on Saturday, October 10, 2020. ...
THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH and YouGov Partner in Polling Initiative
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2020
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is the first-ever U.S. late-night series to partner with international research data and analytics group YouGov for an ongoing polling initiative....
SESAME STREET, THE VIEW, and More Are Nominated for DAYTIME EMMYS - Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards, which will be presented in a two-hour special on Friday, June 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
WATCH: An Important Message from Original AVENUE Q Cast Member Rick Lyon and His Friend Trekkie Monster!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - March 25, 2020
While we've had our fair share of Broadway stars and celebrities encouraging the public to stay inside and social distance, we haven't had a monster say anything yet! Until today, when original Avenue Q cast member Rick Lyon and his friend Trekkie Monster returned to the Internet to remind everyone ...
VIDEO: Judge Judy Announces Big Plans for After Her TV Show Ends
by Sarah Leiber - March 02, 2020
Judge Judy revealed to Ellen that after her long-running series 'Judge Judy' closes its 25th season in 2021, fans won't have to wait long to see her on the small screen again – she's returning with a new show called 'Judy Justice'! Plus, the star talked about buying her husband a Harley-Davidson t...
Orlando Shakes Hosts The 12th Annual John R. Hamilton Mock Trial: The Crown V. Falstaff
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2020
Orlando Shakes hosts The 12th Annual John R. Hamilton Mock Trial: The Crown v. Falstaff....
Kravis Center Adds Diana Ross, Bill Maher and Peppa Pig To 2020 Schedule
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2020
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts today announced three dynamite additions to its 2020 performance schedule. Tickets for these shows go on sale to donors this week, and to the general public on Saturday, January 11 at 10 am....
Photo Film: Hollywood Museum Unveils BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY: THE EXHIBIT
by A.A. Cristi - December 12, 2019
Cast members gathered this week to celebrate the new Back to the Future Trilogy Exhibit at The Hollywood Museum....
Cast Members Gather for BACK TO THE FUTURE Trilogy Exhibit
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 12, 2019
Among the individuals from the three films in attendance were Bob Gale (co creator/producer/writer of all 3 films), Charles Fleischer (Terry, BTTF 2 / voice of Roger Rabbit), Don Fullilove (Mayor Gordy Wilson , BTTF 1 &2), Darlene Vogel (Spike, Griffs Gang BTTF 2), Richie Gaona (Stuntman/Back to th...
VIDEO: Watch Cecily Strong Preside Over a Dog Court on SNL
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2019
Last night's episode of Saturday Night Live showed us what a Dog Court might look like....
BWW Review: OPENING DAY: 2019 NATIONAL BLACK THEATER FESTIVAL at Winston-Salem, NC
by Vickie Evans - August 01, 2019
When the stars come out…there is magic in the air. That's exactly how the opening day of the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) in Winston-Salem felt…majestic and magical. As the originators and attendees declare…”This Is Holy Ground!” The NBTF is “taking over” the city of ...
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