JERSEY BOYS To Play At The Regent Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2019 Having opened to rave reviews at Sydney's Capitol Theatre and at QPAC in Brisbane, soon it will be Melbourne's turn to experience this exhilarating musical! JERSEY BOYS will play at the Regent Theatre from Today 23 February 2019 for a strictly limited season.... 
LIFE WITH ORSON WELLES: THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGEND Docu-Series to Premiere in Berlin
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2019 Beatrice Mori di Gerfalco Welles and writer-producer-director Dax Phelan have teamed up for a six-episode original docu-series, “Life with Orson Welles: The Man Behind the Legend.” The daughter of Orson Welles and his third wife Paola Mori, Welles is a countess from an Italian noble family that date... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BLOOMYWOOD, a New Comedy Web Series
by Sarah Leiber - September 10, 2020 Michael Bloomstein wants to write his life story for a major Hollywood studio. The only problem is he’s never been to Hollywood ... his life is uneventful ... and he has no money or connections or money. ...
Siegfried and Roy Biopic is Coming to the Big Screen
by Stephi Wild - September 30, 2019 According to Variety, the life story of Siegfried and Roy is coming to the big screen. Michael Bully Herbig partners with UFA Fiction to direct this upcoming biopic about the world famous entertainers.... 
Joan and Jackie Collins Series Set from STAN AND OLLIE Producer
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 20, 2019 The Hollywood Reporter says Stan and Ollie producer Fable Pictures has secured the rights to the life story of British sisters turned 1980s showbiz superstars Joan and Jackie Collins, which it will adapt into a six part series called Joan and Jackie. ...
Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2020 Award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author Jeff Rector has recently secured the television, motion picture and all media rights for the life story of legendary champion golfer Al Greiberger, beginning with his forthcoming book, “Mr. 59: The Al Geiberger Story, One of Golf's Greatest Legends.” ... 
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Sends a Heartfelt Message to Compton Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 10, 2020 Anthony Anderson is still just a kid from Compton. The 'Black-ish' star tells Kelly about the moment he knew when he wanted to be an actor and shares some sweet words of wisdom to other kids with big dreams. Tune in to hear his incredible life story.... 
Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021 'Hamilton' Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will narrate the upcoming PBS documentary about singer Marian Anderson. 'Voice of Freedom' debuts February 15th at 9 p.m. ET. ... 
Netflix to Produce Animated Musical Film Based on the Life of Wyclef Jean
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 26, 2018 Netflix announced today that it is working with musical visionary Wyclef Jean on a CG animated feature film that reimagines his life story. Stampede, the recently launched entertainment media company from Greg Silverman, is partnering with the three-time Grammy Award-winning musician to produce the... 
Dwayne Johnson Will Star in Mark Kerr Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 01, 2019 Variety reports that Dwayne Johnson will take on his first truly dramatic role in an upcoming biopic about MMA fighter/UFC champion Mark Kerr.... 
NJT Presents RAGING SKILLET: A Delicious Mother-Daughter Dramedy
by Julie Musbach - September 14, 2018 New Jewish Theatre (NJT) serves up the opening entree to its 21st season with a tasty adaptation of celebrity Chef Rossi's autobiographical memoir, Raging Skillet - equal parts book launch, cooking demonstration, heaping helping of comedy and a side of Jewish mother guilt. When Rossi's Jewish mothe... 
A TOUCH OF LIGHT to Play at Train Theater
by Alan Henry - June 28, 2019 A Touch Of Light will play at the Train Theater July 2.... 
SARAH/FRANK Tells the Tale of A Canadian Woman Who Fought In The American Civil War
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2020 Sarah/Frank is the new work by Steven Elliott Jackson, which is part of Act 2 of the Toronto Fringe Collective. It is directed by Ryan G. Hinds and performed by myself, with sound design by David Kingsmill.... 
Prominent Pictures Developing THE AMERICAN DREAM as Feature
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020 Producer Autumn Bailey-Ford (I’m Not Dying with You Tonight, Through the Glass Darkly), has secured the film rights to David Lee Windecher’s autobiography “The AmerIcan Dream: HisStory in the Making”. The project is a collaboration between Bailey-Ford and producing partner Cameron Burnett (Alibi, Th... 
MADNESS XL Announces Plans for 40th Anniversary Year
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019 Friends, mad heads and countrymen. Lend me your ears. This year be the 40th anniversary of the groupus maximus MADNESS XL. And to celebrate the country will be witness to celebrations of Romanesque proportions!... 
Garden Theatre Opens 2021 With A Heartfelt Musical A CLASS ACT
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2021 You know all the lyrics to “What I Did for Love” and “One,” but what do you know about the man behind the iconic words? A Class Act shares the remarkable life story of Edward Kleban, Tony Award-winning lyricist of A Chorus Line, through music and lyrics written by Ed himself. His life in song runs o... 
Joel McHale to Return as Host of CARD SHARKS on ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019 ABC Entertainment and Fremantle announced today that actor and comedian Joel McHale is set to return as host of “Card Sharks,” the suspenseful game where a fortune can be won on the turn of a single playing card! The show was recently picked up for a second season and is set to air in 2020. ... 
BWW Review: HEY VIOLA! Brings Forth the Important Story Behind the Woman on Canada's Ten-Dollar Bill
by Alyson Eng - October 21, 2020 This month, HEY VIOLA! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life plays from October 15 – 25 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. After interviewing star, Krystle Dos Santos in September, it was a pleasure to see her take the stage playing Canadian Hero: Viola Desmond in the show. Viola Desmond was ... 
Howard Ashman Documentary is Now Available on Disney+!
by Stephi Wild - August 07, 2020 The original documentary film 'Howard' premieres exclusively on Disney+ today, August 7, 2020. The film, which first premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, follows the captivating LIFE STORY of Disney Legend and Academy Award-winning Lyricist Howard Ashman.... 
Loni Love to Host The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 15, 2019 Emmy®-Award winning comedienne, actress and author Loni Love will return as host for the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild 2019 Annual Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) honoring both make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live ... 
QUEEN BEE Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2019 The one woman Show Queen Bee directed by Margot Wood, is a true life story that moves through a fragile daughters experience of what happens when a Queen Bee is removed from its hive. The play written and performed by Alecia Daniels, being a drama that deals with the tragedy of loss still brings abo...
Documentary On Iconic Hollywood 'Rosary Priest' Debuts Theatrically October 9
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2020 In 1945, an immigrant Irish Catholic priest newly arrived in Los Angeles called Bing Crosby, and asked him to help create a radio program to talk about prayer. Bing, along with many other big named stars, said yes, igniting a family and faith-based production company that still exists today. ... 
GARTH BROOKS: THE ROAD I'M ON Brings in 1.2 Million Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 03, 2019 The premiere of A&E Network's 'Biography - Garth Brooks: The Road I'm On (Part 1)' hit a high note on Monday night, delivering 1.2 million Total Viewers according to Nielsen Media Research, the largest audience for a 'Biography' installment in 15 years (since 'Biography: Jeopardy!' in December 2004)... 
EIGHTH GRADE's Elsie Fisher to Star the Musical Film THE SHAGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2018 Elsie Fisher, who recently starred in Bo Burnham's 'Eighth Grade,' will star in 'The Shaggs,' according to The Hollywood Reporter....
Disney+ Announces Premiere Date for Documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020 Disney+ announced today that the original documentary film 'Howard' will premiere exclusively on the service on Friday, August 7, 2020.... |
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