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VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Reveals Story Behind BIRDMAN Tighty-Whitie Oscar Stunt
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2015

Academy Award host Neil Patrick Harris appeared on "LIVE's After Oscar Show" today and told Kelly and Michael the story behind his "Birdman" tighty-whities gag on last night's broadcast....


DIDN'T I ASK FOR TEA? to World Premiere at 2015 Pan African Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2015

In the overheated Brooklyn rental market, 'Brandy' must scramble to find a new apartment while dealing with the potential loss of her closest friendship, and the confusion of a new romance....


Animal Planet to Dedicate Marathon of Lion Programming to Cecil the Lion
by Caryn Robbins - August 05, 2015

In recognition of World Lion Day, the network is opening the vaults to air some of its most memorable lion programming during this marathon....


NEWSIES Focus of Tennessee State Museum Exhibit
by Jeffrey Ellis - February 02, 2015

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Tennessee State Museum are partnering to present NEWSIES: A Tennessee Special Edition, a collaborative exhibit that explores the story behind Disney's Broadway musical Newsies and the state's rich printing history....


BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA Renewed for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - July 29, 2015

The Balancing Act, the award-winning morning show on the Lifetime Channel, is excited to announce that it has begun shooting the second season of its six-part series, "Broadway Balances America," sponsored by Broadway Across America.  The season will launch in August, 2015....


Anna Kendrick to Lead DreamWorks Animation's Musical Comedy TROLLS
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014

Kendrick will play a princess named 'Poppy' in the animated musical, to be directed by Mike Mitchell....


Smithsonian Channel to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Star-Spangled Banner, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014

Smithsonian Channel will premiere A STAR-SPANGLED STORY: BATTLE FOR AMERICA, an original one-hour documentary revealing the story surrounding America's National Anthem, today, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


To'ak, The World's Most Exclusive Dark Chocolate, Debuts
by Marina Kennedy - December 18, 2014

To'ak Chocolateis releasing 574 bars of what may well be the world's most rare and sublime dark chocolate, now available for the first time. Each 50 gram bar is priced at $260 and available for purchase at http://www.toakchocolate.com/, as well as limited specialty retailers across the Unite...


J.K. Rowling Releases Story Details Behind Dolores Umbridge on Pottermore.com
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2014

Today, J.K. Rowling released a new tale from the Harry Potter universe exclusively for Halloween....


UNITED WE STAND Coming to Brighton Festival
by Tyler Peterson - March 31, 2015

A new play based on the story of "Shrewsbury 24" when 24 building workers were accused and three jailed for violent picketing and intimidating workers in Shropshire in 1973 is set to have its world premiere at: The Court Room Theatre, part of Brighton Festival....


Hans I. Bjelkhagen Pens Book On Postage Stamps
by Christina Mancuso - June 23, 2014

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Hauschka Performs Tonight at the Boulder Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014

Z2 Entertainment will present Hauschka to the Boulder Theater tonight, April 24th, 2014....


Anna Kendrick to Lead DreamWorks Animation's Musical Comedy TROLLS
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014

Kendrick will play a princess named 'Poppy' in the animated musical, to be directed by Mike Mitchell....


UNTOLD WITH MARIA MENOUNOS Premieres 10/30 on E!
by Tyler Peterson - October 20, 2014

In the fourth installment of “Untold With Maria Menounos,” the series takes a closer look at two major entertainment stories that are making headlines today: the Transgender movement and Depression in Comedians....


VIDEO: John Travolta Explains the 'Flub Heard Round the World' on KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - February 23, 2015

John Travolta appeared on last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE post-Oscar broadcast and finally revealed the story behind why he mispronounced Idina Menzel at the Oscars last year....


VIDEO: Matthew Morrison Talks FINDING NEVERLAND on 'Live': 'It's the Story Behind the Story'
by Caryn Robbins - April 14, 2015

On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, Matthew Morrison stopped by to talk about his new Broadway musical 'Finding Neverland.'...


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Kick Off $30 Ticket Lottery Tomorrow, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014

Beginning today, July 1st, a select number of $30 tickets will be sold through the MOTOWN THE MUSICAL ticket lottery for each performance. Beginning two-and-a-half hours before the performance, theatregoers are invited to enter the lottery at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), and win...


OAR and American Authors to Play LIVE Webcast on New Year's Eve in Times Square
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2014

?Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, co-organizers of New Year's Eve in Times Square, announced today that revelers across the globe will again be able to experience the excitement of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration via a six-hour, live commercial-free webcast. The sixth a...


Orpheum Theatre's 2nd Annual Break-A-Leg 5K, Inspired by MOTOWN, Set for Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2015

The Orpheum Theatre will host its second annual Break-A-Leg 5K on Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM.  This year's event will be themed around MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, playing at the Orpheum Theatre July 14 - 19, 2015....


Heather Jacks Announces Upcoming Release of Coffee Books on San Francisco History
by Christina Mancuso - July 30, 2015

The noted author Heather Jacks has announced that she is currently working on two different coffee table books that are designed to showcase and preserve unique pieces of San Francisco's history. In her first book, 'The Noise Beneath the Apple,' Jacks explored and celebrated the spirit of street per...


'Lydia, Woman of Purple' by Kimberly Black is Available Now
by Christina Mancuso - August 25, 2014

'Lydia, Woman of Purple,' is the debut novel of award winning author, Kimberly Black. It will be released by Buoy Up Press on September 3, 2014, and is available for pre-order today. It is available digitally through the Amazon Kindle store, and in print through most online retail booksellers. Ba...


The Gold Rush May Not Be Over: Strike it Rich with Gold Strike Chili
by Tyler Peterson - December 08, 2014

JAF Industries recently launched a new and much anticipated entertainment chili product - Gold Strike Chili - a blend of premium ingredients that glistens like gold. 'What makes our chili so different is not only the story behind the recipe, but its granular consistency which gives it a sparkly gol...


BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA Concludes with MOTOWN Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014

In collaboration with Broadway Across America and the award-winning morning show 'The Balancing Act, the final episode of the 'Broadway Balances America' mini-series will shine the spotlight on MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. This new episode will premiere today, November 18h at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) and will re-ai...


CBS's 48 HOURS is Saturday's #1 Program in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2015

48 HOURS: “Fall From Grace” was Saturday's #1 program with adults 25-54 and viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for August 1....


BBC America Premieres A POET IN NEW YORK Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 29, 2014

A Poet in New York, written by acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies (Little Dorrit, Bridget Jones Diary, House of Cards), explores the adored poet's final days in New York City. A Poet in New York premieres tonight, October 29, at 8:00pm ET as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville....






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