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Actor and Activist Wilson Cruz Joins GLAAD Staff
by Kelsey Denette - September 04, 2012

GLAAD President Herndon Graddick announced today that actor and LGBT advocate Wilson Cruz will join GLAAD's staff as the Strategic Giving Officer. Cruz help fund GLAAD's work amplifying stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality....


Patton Oswalt, Rosemarie DeWitt Join THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - November 09, 2012

Former UNITED STATES OF TARA co-stars, Patton Oswalt and Rosemarie DeWitt, are set to join the second season of Aaron Sorkin hit HBO series, THE NEWSROOM, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed today. ...


Mike Tyson Guests on ABC's THE VIEW Today, 7/17
by TV News Desk - July 17, 2012

Morgan Freeman and Michael Cain ('The Dark Knight Rises'), Mike Tyson ('Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth'), Jeff Daniels ('The Newsroom'), Chris Colfer ('Glee' and author, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell) and Judge Jeanine Pirro (author, Sly Fox) are among the guests now through July 20 on ABC's ...


Alley Theatre Presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by Sierra Fox - November 05, 2012

The Alley Theatre will present David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage. This is the last holiday season that the Alley Theatre will produce this show, directed by David Cromer, who won the MacArthur Genius Award and Obie Award for Best Director. Alley Artist Todd Waite reprises his...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Aaron Sorkin Chats NEWSROOM on 'Rock Center'
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2012

THE NEWSROOM creator Aaron Sorkin will appear on this Thursday's 'Rock Center With Brian Williams' to speak with correspondant Savannah Guthrie about his signature writing style. The show will air June 21 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!...


STAGE TUBE: Broadway Invades HBO's THE NEWSROOM - Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston & More! Meet The Team!
by Jessica Lewis - June 22, 2012

THE NEWSROOM premieres on HBO this Sunday, June 24th at 10pm and there are plenty of reasons to theatre enthusiasts to tune in - a healthy handful, in fact, if you count the number of major theatrical players involeved with the project....


Hugo Armstrong and Missy Yager Join Cast of L.A. Theatre Works' LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART, 12/6-9
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2012

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - Bart DeLorenzo directs two-time Emmy Award winner Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock from the Sun) and Steven Weber (Wings) when L.A. Theatre works records Terrence McNally's sizzling comedy at UCLA's James Bridges Theater. Also in the cast are Hugo Armstrong, who received a Los...


Aaron Sorkin Plans Overhaul of 'NEWSROOM' Writing Staff
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Sorkin is planning to overhaul the current writing staff of HBO's new drama series, NEWSROOM. The showrunner will reportedly replace the majority of the writing staff before the second season returns....


Jeff Daniels & Emily Mortimer Star in Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM on HBO, Debuting Tonight, 6/24
by TV News Desk - June 24, 2012

Created by Aaron Sorkin (Oscar(R) winner for writing 'The Social Network,' executive producer and writer of the multiple Emmy(R) winner 'The West Wing'), the new HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM follows the news team on their quixotic mission to reclaim the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite in the face of ...


Tony Winner John Gallagher, Jr. to Play Bowery Electric, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012

On Monday night, August 27th, Tony-Award winner John Gallagher Jr (Spring Awakening, American Idiot and HBO's The Newsroom) will return to his rock 'n roll roots for one night only at the legendary Bowery Electric in the East Village....


Elliott Gould to Star in TV Land Comedy Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2012

Elliott Gould ('Friends') and Missi Pyle ('The Artist') have joined previously reported stars Ben Falcone, Jay Mohr, Josh Cooke, Ellen Woglom, Geoff Pierson and Kelen Coleman in TV Land's two new pilots....


Alley Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012

The Alley Theatre will present David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage. This is the last holiday season that the Alley Theatre will produce this show, directed by David Cromer, who won the MacArthur Genius Award and Obie Award for Best Director. Alley Artist Todd Waite reprises his...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Aaron Sorkin Chats NEWSROOM on 'Rock Center,' Airing 6/21
by TV News Desk - June 21, 2012

THE NEWSROOM creator Aaron Sorkin will appeaer on tonight's 'Rock Center With Brian Williams' to speak with correspondant Savannah Guthrie about his signature writing style. The show will air tonight, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. Get a sneak peek below!...


Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM to Debut on HBO 6/24
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012

The debut dates for the new seasons of the HBO series TRUE BLOOD and THE NEWSROOM have been confirmed....


STAGE TUBE: John Gallagher, Jr. Chats 'Newsroom' on 'DAILY AT THE DAILY'
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

Tony-winning actor John Gallagher, Jr. visited the inaugural edition of THE DAILY AT THE DAILY, in which he hung out at The Daily bar in New York City. The actor chatted about jamming with 'Newsroom' co-star Jeff Daniels, his forgotten 'West Wing' cameo and a potential role on 'Glee'. Check out the...


Thomas Sadoski Returns to OTHER DESERT CITIES Tonight, 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2012

Thomas Sadoski returns to the role of Tripp Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's critically acclaimed new play OTHER DESERT CITIES, directed by Joe Mantello, beginning tonight, May 8 at 7 pm at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45 Street), joining co-stars Stockard Channing, Stacy Keach, Judith Light, and Elizabeth...


AFTER THE FALL, Starring David Duchovny, Hope Davis and Timothy Hutton, Begins Filming in Connecticut
by Movies News Desk - October 17, 2012

Principal photography has begun on "After the Fall," starring David Duchovny, Hope Davis, and Timothy Hutton, written by Carroll Cartwright ("What Maisie Knew") and directed by Anthony Fabian ("Skin"). The film is produced by Anthony Mastromauro's Identity Films. "After the Fall" will shoot on locat...


Jesse Eisenberg Set for Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2012

As first reported on EW.com, Jesse Eisenberg is set for a voiceover role in the premiere episode of Aaron Sorkin's upcoming HBO drama THE NEWSROOM. ...


Aaron Sorkin's HBO Series Gets Title- NEWSROOM
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2011

According to Deadline, Aaron Sorkin's new HBO series finally has an official title- 'The Newsroom.' Set to star in the series is Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher Jr., Thomas Sadowski, Jane Fonda and Olivia Munn. ...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - New Trailer for HBO's NEWSROOM, Premiering 6/24
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2012

A second trailer has just been released for Aaron Sorkin's new HBO drama, THE NEWSROOM, a new hour long series that centers on the behind-the-scenes workings of a cable news station....


STAGE TUBE: John Gallagher, Jr. Chats 'Newsroom' on 'DAILY AT THE DAILY'
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

Tony-winning actor John Gallagher, Jr. visited the inaugural edition of THE DAILY AT THE DAILY, in which he hung out at The Daily bar in New York City. The actor chatted about jamming with 'Newsroom' co-star Jeff Daniels, his forgotten 'West Wing' cameo and a potential role on 'Glee'. Check out the...


Alley Theatre Presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES, Now thru 12/30
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2012

The Alley Theatre will present David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage. This is the last holiday season that the Alley Theatre will produce this show, directed by David Cromer, who won the MacArthur Genius Award and Obie Award for Best Director. Alley Artist Todd Waite reprises his...


NEWSROOM, THE MINDY PROJECT Among Critics' Choice 'Most Exciting New Series' Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2012

HBO's THE NEWSROOM and USA/Warner Bros. POLITICAL ANIMALS are among the Critics' Choice Television award honorees in the category of 'Most Exciting New Series.' The honor recognizes new shows which will have their premieres after June 1. The Following (Fox/Warner Bros.), The Mindy Project (Fox/Unive...


STAGE TUBE: Jeff Daniels Gives Glimpse Into THE NEWSROOM
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2012

A new featurette for Aaron Sorkin's upcoming HBO drama series THE NEWSROOM has just been released. Sorkin and the cast, including Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer, chat about the mission behind the fictional news network and the research involved in order to create an authentic setting for the show....


STAGE TUBE: Broadway Invades HBO's THE NEWSROOM - Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston & More! Meet The Team!
by Jessica Lewis - June 22, 2012

THE NEWSROOM premieres on HBO this Sunday, June 24th at 10pm and there are plenty of reasons to theatre enthusiasts to tune in - a healthy handful, in fact, if you count the number of major theatrical players involeved with the project....






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