Doctor turned actor/comedian Ken Jeong plays Dr. Ken, a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.
Photo Flash: HOLD THESE TRUTHS Celebrates Opening Night at Arena Stage
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018
Jeanne Sakata's one-man drama Hold These Truths tells the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, the American son of Japanese immigrants who defied an unjust court order when America placed its own citizens in internment camps during World War II. Midway through Arena Stage's 2017/18 season, Hold These T...
Representative Dr. Ito Presenting Certificates To Xiqu Instructors At UHM
by Stephi Wild - February 25, 2018
During the 2016 legislative session Representative Dr. Ken Ito submitted legislation to appropriate funds for various programs and supporting functions for the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Hawai'i at M?noa....
Broadway-Bound TOOTSIE Starring Santino Fontana Will Play Pre-Run in Chicago
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018
TOOTSIE's story is hitting the stage! Scott Sanders Productions announced today that the world premiere of the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE, will play a pre-Broadway engagement this fall at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL) from September 11 Octob...
Jeanne Sakata's HOLD THESE TRUTHS to Make D.C. Premiere
by Julie Musbach - January 17, 2018
Jeanne Sakata's one-man drama Hold These Truths tells the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, the American son of Japanese immigrants who defied an unjust court order when America placed its own citizens in internment camps during World War II. Midway through Arena Stage's 2017/18 season, Hold These T...
Listen to All-New Pasek & Paul Song from A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2017
Bebe Rexha will open Sunday's broadcast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! with a performance of this new song, Count on Christmas. The song was written specifically for the live musical event by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Tony Award winners for the musical Dear Evan Hansen, and lyricists of La La Lan...
From Book to Film to Stage to TV - BWW Traces the Journey of A CHRISTMAS STORY!
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2017
As we eagerly await the broadcast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!, airing this Sunday, December 17th at 7/6c on FOX, BWW takes a look back at the origins of this classic holiday tale, from book, to movie, to stage to television!...
GREATEST SHOWMAN Will Air First-Ever Live Theatrical Commercial During A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2017
Holiday Tentpole The Greatest Showman To Unveil Grand-Scale Commercial LIVE. During Three-Hour Live Musical Event A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!, Sunday, December 17, on FOX....
VIDEO: First Listen - Bebe Rexha Sings New Pasek & Paul Song from A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2017
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Warner Horizon announced today that singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha will open A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! with a performance of the new song Count on Christmas. A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! airs Sunday, Dec. 17 (7:00-10:00 ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Check out Bebe Rexha...
VIDEO: Ana Gasteyer & More Go Behind-The-Scenes of FOX's A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Tori Hartshorn - December 12, 2017
Inspired by A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!, FOX is creating the Greatest GIFt - each day, a new GIFt will post, leading up to the Sunday, Dec. 17 premiere, encouraging fans to share it with their friends and family. Every time the GIFt is shared, FOX will donate a dollar to Toys For Tots, up to $20,000....
Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Nia Vardalos
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - December 04, 2017
BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, 'Podcast Verite,' is unfiltered, raw, honest and uniquely funny....
David Alan Grier, Ken Jeong & PRETTYMUCH Join FOX's A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2017
Ken Jeong, David Alan Grier and PRETTYMUCH have joined the cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!, airing Sunday, Dec. 17 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), on FOX....
Grace Parra & Stephen Guarino Named Co-Directors for 2018 CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017
CBS today announced the co-directors and the head writers for the 2018 CBS DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOWCASE. Grace Parra ( The Nightly Show ) and Stephen Guarino (I'M DYING UP HERE) will co-direct with Nahreen Tarzi and Chris Eckert serving as the head writers. All four are previous participants of the CBS...
Greensboro Symphony to Welcome Ken Jeong for NOT SO CLASSICAL at Carolina Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
The internationally renowned Greensboro Symphony launches their 58th season with an entirely new concept of experiencing classical music: Not So Classical - a hybrid film/live concert performance produced & directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Donnelly. Greensboro native, Ken Jeong...
NOT SO CLASSICAL, Featuring Ken Jeong, Premieres This Week in Greensboro
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2017
The internationally renowned Greensboro Symphony (Music Director, Dmitry Sitkovetsky) launches their 58th season with an entirely new concept of experiencing classical music: Not So Classical - a hybrid film/live concert performance produced & directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Do...
NOT SO CLASSICAL, Featuring Ken Jeong, Premieres This Week in Greensboro
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017
The internationally renowned Greensboro Symphony (Music Director, Dmitry Sitkovetsky) launches their 58th season with an entirely new concept of experiencing classical music: Not So Classical - a hybrid film/live concert performance produced & directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Do...
Award-Winning Web Series SORRY ARI Covers HAMILTON-Mania in LA
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2017
The new 'Sorry, Ari' episode, premiering Tuesday, September 5th tackles the HAMILTON craze that has taken over Los Angeles....
Greensboro Symphony to Welcome Ken Jeong for NOT SO CLASSICAL at Carolina Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2017
The internationally renowned Greensboro Symphony launches their 58th season with an entirely new concept of experiencing classical music: Not So Classical - a hybrid film/live concert performance produced & directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Donnelly. Greensboro native, Ken Jeong...
ABC Talent & Casting Announce Winner of 2017 Digital Talent Competition
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2017
ABC Talent and Casting today announced Sabrina Texidor, originally from West Hartford, Connecticut, as the 2017 winner of the ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition in the U.S. The announcement follows a contest that garnered submissions from actors across the United States....
George Takei, Gedde Watanabe, and More Headline ONE NIGHT ONLY: EWP MARKET
by Julie Musbach - August 08, 2017
East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, is pleased to announce its signature One Night Only season kick-off fundraising event, to be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The event ...
Harrison Ford Narrates Documentary TOXIC PUZZLE - HUNT FOR THE HIDDEN KILLER
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2017
Harrison Ford attended the Jackson Hole premiere of “Toxic Puzzle – Hunt for the Hidden Killer” on July 31, 2017 at the Center for the Arts in Jackson, Wyoming....
Starry MAMMA MIA! Opens Tonight at The Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2017
The Hollywood Bowl's production of Mamma Mia! begins tonight, July 28, at 8 PM and continues Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM....
ABC to Present 2-Night Documentary Event on Life of Princess Diana
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2017
ABC and People announce a four-hour primetime television event on the extraordinary life of Princess Diana. The documentary event, which will air on ABC over two nights in August 2017, marking the 20th anniversary of her tragic passing at age 36, will capture the most comprehensive interviews ever c...
Landmark Documentary DIANA, OUR MOTHER: HER LIFE AND LEGACY Debuts on HBO 7/24
by Caryn Robbins - July 18, 2017
The landmark documentary DIANA, OUR MOTHER: HER LIFE AND LEGACY, celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the 20th year since her tragic death, debuts MONDAY, JULY 24(10:00-11:05 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO....
Tisha Campbell-Martin, Hamish Linklater and Steven Weber Complete Cast of MAMMA MIA! at The Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
Final casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Mamma Mia!, Friday, July 28, at 8 PM, Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM. The new cast members are Tisha Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Hamish Linklater as Harry and Steven Weber as Bill....
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017
Final casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl's upcoming production of Mamma Mia!, Friday, July 28, at 8 PM, Saturday, July 29, at 8 PM and Sunday, July 30, at 7:30 PM. The new cast members are Tisha Campbell-Martin as Tanya, Hamish Linklater as Harry and Steven Weber as Bill....
TNT's CLAWS to Stream on Twitter Following Sunday's Series Launch
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2017
Turner's TNT has announced that the premiere episode of its new drama CLAWS will stream on Twitter following the series' launch on TNT....
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2017
Turner's TNT has announced that the premiere episode of its new drama CLAWS will stream on Twitter following the series' launch on TNT....
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