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Murphy Brown is the star reporter on a news magazine show called FYI. She lives in a townhouse that she is having repainted; Eldin the painter may never finish the job. Jim Dial is the uptight senior anchor, a seasoned veteran. Frank is a single guy and constantly looking for a girlfriend, he is also Murphy's best friend. Corky is a former Miss America turned newsperson, she covers all the "hard" news.

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Richard Kind and Adriane Lenox Sign on for THRILLSVILLE Reading at George Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015

Veteran star of stage and screen Richard Kind, Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt) will join Edie Falco, a multiple Emmy Award winner for her leading roles in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie, and Grant Shaud, well known to many as Miles on Murphy Brown, have signed on for George Street Playhouse's...


THE NERD is Next at Bucks County Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2017

Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, Producing Director Alexander Fraser and Producers Stephen Kocis and Josh Fiedler recently announced details on the cast and creative team of "The Nerd," Larry Shue's outrageously funny comedy, which will run at Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) from June 23 through July ...


DICK VAN DYKE SHOW: COMPLETE REMASTERED SERIES Out on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - November 10, 2015

RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brings you DICK VAN DYKE SHOW: COMPLETE REMASTERED SERIES....


Christine Ebersole Will Return to 54 Below in April Photo Christine Ebersole Will Return to 54 Below in April
by Julie Musbach - February 14, 2018

One of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, two-time-Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, returns to Feinstein's/54 Below in her concert acclaimed concert, 'After the Ball,' for four performances only: April 2, 5, 6, and 7 at 7PM....


Edie Falco & Grant Shaud to Lead Reading of THRILLSVILLE at George Street Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2015

George Street Playhouse announced today that Edie Falco, an Emmy Award winner for her leading roles in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie, and Grant Shaud, well known to TV audiences from his role of Miles Silverman on Murphy Brown, will perform a special reading of Matt Hoverman's new play, Thrillsville...


Broadway Legend Christine Ebersole Takes The Stage In Scottsdale Photo Broadway Legend Christine Ebersole Takes The Stage In Scottsdale
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2018

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole will take the stage as a last-minute replacement for Laura Benanti at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m., when she and pianist/commentator Seth Rudetsky perform songs from the great musicals....


Photo Flash: Remembering Barry Dennen Photo Photo Flash: Remembering Barry Dennen
by Walter McBride - September 28, 2017

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, actor Barry Dennen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in both the original Broadway and film versions of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, passed away this morning in Burbank, CA where he was in hospice care. According to close friend Lucy Chase Willi...


Edie Falco & Grant Shaud to Lead Reading of THRILLSVILLE at George Street Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2015

George Street Playhouse announced today that Edie Falco, an Emmy Award winner for her leading roles in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie, and Grant Shaud, well known to TV audiences from his role of Miles Silverman on Murphy Brown, will perform a special reading of Matt Hoverman's new play, Thrillsville...


Wallace Shawn to Guest on Star on Amazon's THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Photo Wallace Shawn to Guest on Star on Amazon's THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2017

Beloved film and television actor Wallace Shawn has signed on to for a guest-starring role in Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino's upcoming Amazon Original Series THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL. Shawn will play Herb Smith, a self-proclaimed comedy writer who 'shapes acts, writes jokes, and eats p...


Estelle Parsons, Judith Ivey & More to Lead New Israel Horovitz Comedy Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - February 15, 2016

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES...


Classic Comedy MURPHY BROWN Returning to CBS Next Season Photo Classic Comedy MURPHY BROWN Returning to CBS Next Season
by Tori Hartshorn - January 24, 2018

CBS has given a 13-episode, series production commitment to a current day revival of the Network's classic comedy MURPHY BROWN from Warner Bros. Television for the 2018-2019 broadcast season...


Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Joins Cast of Showtime's THE AFFAIR
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015

Joanna Gleason has joined the cast of Showtime's critically-acclaimed drama THE AFFAIR in a recurring role....


Richard Kind and Adriane Lenox Set for THRILLSVILLE Reading Tonight at George Street Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015

Veteran star of stage and screen Richard Kind, Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt) will join Edie Falco, a multiple Emmy Award winner for her leading roles in The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie, and Grant Shaud, well known to many as Miles on Murphy Brown, have signed on for George Street Playhouse's...


Tony Award Nominee David Garrison Joins Cast for Final Week of Vineyard Theatre's KID VICTORY
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2017

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that Tony Award nominee David Garrison (Vineyard's MIDDLETOWN and EIGHT DAYS BACKWARDS) will join the cast of KID VICTORY starting Tuesday, March 14 for the the final week of its run. Garrison replaces Daniel Jenkins who retu...


CBS Reboot Of MURPHY BROWN Lands Three More Original Cast Members Photo CBS Reboot Of MURPHY BROWN Lands Three More Original Cast Members
by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2018

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the previously announced CBS reboot of MURPHY BROWN will not only feature one of the original stars, but four. Candice Bergen will officially be joined by additional original cast members Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto and Grant Shaud. All four original stars are set ...


JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Barry Dennen Passes Away at Age 79 Photo JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Barry Dennen Passes Away at Age 79
by Caryn Robbins - September 26, 2017

Barry Dennen, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in both the original stage and film versions of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, passed away this morning in Burbank, CA...


The Wallis to Honor Mike Nichols with Tribute Panel & Film Screenings, 3/12
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2016

The iconic work of director Mike Nichols (1931-2014), adored by audiences and critics alike for such films as The Graduate, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Angels in America, will be celebrated on Sat, March 12 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with a one-day tribute that hi...


VIDEO: Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox Star in Road Comedy GRANDMA
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015

Sony Classics has shared a new trailer for the road trip comedy GRANDMA, starring two-time Tony Award winner Lily Tomlin....


Fringe Favorite MOUNT VERNON Returns for 4 Weeks Only
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2016

Mount Vernon, a play by Rena Brannan that enjoyed an acclaimed run at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival, will return to the Hudson Guild for four weeks only, it was announced today. Directed by Peter Marc Jacobson and featuring Sophie Ward and Brandon Ruiter, Mount Vernon will play one preview p...


VIDEO: Lily Tomlin, Laverne Cox Star in Road Comedy GRANDMA
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015

Sony Classics has shared a new trailer for the road trip comedy GRANDMA, starring two-time Tony Award winner Lily Tomlin....


NASHVILLE's Charles Esten and Clare Bowen Come to MPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2015

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen, stars of ABC's Nashville, perform songs from the hit television series and other country favorites at Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, October 17 at 8 pm....


Award-Winning Composer Comes to the Hamilton Stage
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2016

Award winning composer, Steve Dorff, will perform many of his hits songs on Thursday, December 22nd, at 8pm at the Hamilton Stage....


Christine Ebersole Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with AFTER THE BALL Photo Christine Ebersole Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with AFTER THE BALL
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2018

Following two previous sold-out engagements, two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with her critically-acclaimed show, After the Ball, on Friday, June 15 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 16 (8 p.m.). In this celebration of the classics, Ebersole will perform su...


Kite and Key Productions presents New Comedy MARRIED PEOPLE
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2017

Kite and Key Productions is thrilled to present the world premiere ofMARRIED PEOPLE: A COMEDY written by Steve Shaffer & Mark Schiff and directed by Rick Shaw.  MARRIED PEOPLE: A COMEDY will begin previews on Thursday, February 23 at 8pm; will open on Friday, March 3 at 8pm and run through Sunday, A...


PRETTY WOMAN's Garry Marshall Dies at Age 81
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2016

arry Marshall, best known for creating such iconic 1970s' TV shows as 'Happy Days,' 'The Odd Couple,' 'Laverne and Shirley' and 'Mork and Mindy' and for directing such classic films as Pretty Woman' and 'The Princess Diaries,' passed away on Tuesday...






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