Lehmann Maupin Gallery Postpones 11/2 Reception for Mickalene Thomas Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2012 Due to the ongoing complications caused by Hurricane Sandy, Lehmann Maupin Gallery has postponed the opening reception for Mickalene Thomas's new exhibition, How to Organize a Room Around a Striking Piece of Art, which was scheduled to take place this Friday, 2 November at 540 West 26th Street and 2...
The Phoenix Theatre Presents Gurney's SYLVIA, Directed by Rick Wright, 10/9 - 11/11
by Patrick Nugent - October 04, 2012 The Pheonix Theatre will present SYLVIA from October 19th through November 11th, with Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 pm and Sunday performances at 2:00 pm. This show is directed by Rick Wright and the cast includes Erica Bergman, David Bailey, Melanie Calderwood and Rick Wright....
Cliff Koch Releases MIRACLES HAPPEN – SOMETIMES
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013 It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. According to those statistics, 20 percent of those who suffer from anorexia or bulimia will die prematurely from complications, including suicide and heart problems....
Founder of Roundabout Theatre Company Gene Feist Passed Away at 91
by Courtnie Mele - March 23, 2014 Gene Feist founded the Roundabout Theatre Company in 1965. Since then, the company has grown and now reaches over 700,000 individuals every year. Roundabout now has five stages both on and off Broadway. According to The New York Times, Gene Feist just passed away at the age of 91 due to complication...
Broadway and Film Star Sheila Guyse Passes Away at 88
by Movies News Desk - January 15, 2014 The New York Times writes that stage and screen actress Sheila Guyse passed away on December 28, 2013 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was 88....
VIDEO: 'Fresh Prince' Star Alfonso Ribeiro Remembers James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2014 In an exclusive interview with TMZ, actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed the TV son of late actor James Avery 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air', spoke about fond memories he had of his time spent with the actor....
Jessica Szohr, Beth Riesgraf & More to Join Jason O'Mara in USA's COMPLICATIONS
by Tyler Peterson - November 22, 2013 COMPLICATIONS follows John Ellis, a disillusioned suburban ER doctor, who finds his existence transformed when he intervenes in a drive-by shooting, saving a young boy's life and killing one of his attackers. When he learns the boy is still marked for death he finds himself compelled to save him at ...
Stage and Television Actor Michael O'Hare Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2012 According to published reports, television and stage actor Michael O'Hare passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012, from complications related to a heart attack he suffered last weekend. He was 60....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Miley Cyrus Guests on Tonight's TWO AND A HALF MEN
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012 Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") returns as Missi, Jake's love interest on tonight's TWO AND A HALF MEN on CBS. Get a sneak peek below!...
Legendary Writer Elmore Leonard Dies at 87; Work Behind FX's JUSTIFIED
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013 Variety reports that legendary writer Elmore Leonard died this morning, Tuesday, August 20th at the age of 87 from complications from a stroke he recently suffered.According to Leonard's long-time researcher, Gregg Sutter, he was surrounded by family when he passed....
VIDEO: BWW Salutes Career of Annette Funicello
by Caryn Robbins - April 08, 2013 Actress Annette Funicello, long-time Disney and Beach Party star, passed away on Monday April 8 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 70. Below, check out rare footage featuring Funicello in both TV and the film!...
Oak Park Festival Theatre Presents Edward Albee's SEASCAPE, Now thru 4/21
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2013 Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season by staging Edward Albee's comedy/fantasy/satire, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Seascape at the Madison Street Studio Theatre. Directed by Stephanie Shaw, the production will feature Artistic Director Jack Hickey as Charlie, OPFT veteran Mary Mich...
Profiles Theatre Delays THE DREAM OF THE BURNING BOY
by Kelsey Denette - March 08, 2013 Profiles Theatre announces a second delay to the opening of The Dream of the Burning Boy. It will not open on Sunday, March 10, as planned....
USA Greenlights Two New Drama Series; Renews WHITE COLLAR
by Caryn Robbins - March 24, 2014 USA Network announced today that it has picked up FOX 21's RUSH, written and produced by Jonathan Levine (“Warm Bodies”) and Fox Television Studios' COMPLICATIONS...
Museum of the Moving Image Hosts Preview Screening of MOTHER OF GEORGE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013 Museum of the Moving Image presents a preview screening of Andrew Dosunmu's Mother of George, a family drama set amidst the Nigerian-American community in Brooklyn, New York. The event, today, September 12, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. will be accompanied by Q&A with Dosunmu moderated by Museum trustee and fi...
Opera Star and Tony-Nominee Regina Resnik Dies at 90
by Tyler Peterson - August 11, 2013 Tony-nominee, opera star, and Metropolitan Opera legend Regina Resnik died last Thursday, August 8 in Manhattan. Her son confirmed to The New York Times that the cause of death was related to complications that arose after Resnik suffered a stroke. She was 90....
Helen Norris Releases BLACK DIAMOND DESTINY
by Christina Mancuso - September 26, 2013 Author Helen M. Norris wrote 'Black Diamond Destiny' (published by AuthorHouse) after retiring from teaching at 72, but due to her untimely death, the novel never made it to a publisher's desk. Now in honor of Helen's memory, her son, T. Randolph Norris, has published his mother's poignant and heart...
STAGE TUBE: In Rehearsal with Lauren Molina, Steel Burkhardt and the Company of TUTS' MURDER BALLAD
by Nicole Rosky - April 02, 2014 TUTS Underground will present the sizzling and explosive musical Murder Ballad. The steamy quartet of actors includes Steel Burkhardt, Pat McRoberts, Lauren Molina and Kristin Warren. Fresh off its New York City run, Murder Ballad makes its national regional premiere at Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall Ap...
Broadway's Lawrence Hamilton Passes Away at 59
by Courtnie Mele - April 04, 2014 According to Arkansas Online, Broadway star Lawrence Hamilton passed away yesterday at age 59 due to complications from surgery. Hamilton was born in Arkansas in 1954. Aside from performing on Broadway, he also studied Music Education and taught as a professor....
Season One of History's MOUNTAIN MEN Set for DVD Release, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2013 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live your life off the grid? Have you wished you could shed the complications of modern society and live in the wilderness, using only the things nature has provided? Meet Eustace Conway, Tom Oar and Marty Meierotto of the new HISTORY series Mountain M...
TLC Greenlights BAKERY GO TIME Pilot, Starring 'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro
by Caryn Robbins - January 30, 2013 You can never have enough sugar and chocolate, at least as far as TLC is concerned! The cable network has given the go-ahead for a new one-hour pilot featuring Cake Boss host Buddy Valastro....
Oak Park Festival Theatre to Present Edward Albee's SEASCAPE, 3/16-4/21
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2013 Oak Park Festival Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season by staging Edward Albee's comedy/fantasy/satire, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Seascape at the Madison Street Studio Theatre. Directed by Stephanie Shaw, the production will feature Artistic Director Jack Hickey as Charlie, OPFT veteran Mary Mich...
GMA's Robin Roberts Recovering After Health Setback
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2013 Robin Roberts is recovering after a brief health setback this week. The GOOD MORNING AMERICA anchorwoman updated her condition in a Facebook post this morning...
VIDEO: Preview of Dakota Fanning, Allison Janney in CELIA from WIGS, Debuts 10/26
by Tyler Peterson - October 11, 2012 CELIA, the new short film from WIGS, the #1 channel for scripted drama on YouTube, explores the complications often inherent in women's personal choices, specifically as it relates to young people's sex lives. Check out a clip below featuring Dakota Fanning and Allison Janney! ...
STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/18- FINIAN'S RAINBOW
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2013 Today in 1955, Finian's Rainbow opened at City Center, where it ran for 15 performances. Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Finian moves to the southern United S... |