PBS's Great Performances Showcases Paul Taylor Dance Company in Paris Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 03, 2013 Paul Taylor is the last living member of the pantheon that created America's indigenous art of modern dance. At an age when most artists' best work is behind them, Taylor continues to win acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of his recent dances as well as his classics....
Broadway & Hollywood Legend Ruby Dee Dies at 91
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2014 Legendary actresses of stage and screen, Ruby Dee died Wednesday night, June 11th at the age of 91...
ABC's HARRY POTTER Movie Outdelivers CBS's 'Kennedy Center Honors'
by Caryn Robbins - December 30, 2013 ABC's rebroadcast of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone improved its 3-hour time slot by double digits...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Theatre Restoration on FRONT ROW
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2013 Andrew Lloyd Webber recently discussed the new restoration of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, one of London's oldest theatres on BBC Radio's Front Row. In the interview, he reflects on the importance of London's historical theatres, how an interview on Front Row led to his next musical, and why he doe...
VIDEO: Garth Brooks Talks Upcoming Tour, Kennedy Center Honors & More on THE TALK
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2013 Country music superstar Garth Brooks stopped by THE TALK on CBS and discussed Kiss as a musical influence, details about his upcoming world tour and more. L...
CBS Has All Top 10 Non-Sports Programming During Holiday Week
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2013 With mainly encores of its scripted series, CBS had all of the week's top 10 non-sports programming and overall had 13 of the top 20 broadcasts while finishing a competitive second to sports-driven competition, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the holiday week ending Dec. 30....
VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Performs AULD LANG SYNE
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012 Below, ring in 2013 with legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand as she performs the classic New Year's Eve tune 'Auld Lang Syne' from her 1999 concert!...
Broadway & Hollywood Legend Ruby Dee Dies at 91
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2014 Legendary actresses of stage and screen, Ruby Dee died Wednesday night, June 11th at the age of 91...
Stevie Wonder to Join Next Cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2013 The Grammy award winner was so inspired from his participation on the show that he revealed in a segment which aired on last night's Results Show that he plans to return next season as a contestant!...
President Barack Obama Issues Statement on Passing of RUBY DEE
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2014 Today, the White House issued the following statement from the President on the passing of Ruby Dee....
Sondheim, Lloyd Webber to Team on Next James Bond Theme Song?
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2014 Michael Riedel reports that music legends Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber would 'like to take a stab' at writing a song together...
VIDEO: Garth Brooks Talks Upcoming Tour, Kennedy Center Honors & More on THE TALK
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2013 Country music superstar Garth Brooks stopped by THE TALK on CBS and discussed Kiss as a musical influence, details about his upcoming world tour and more. L...
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for December 25th, 2013
by Paul W. Thompson - December 26, 2013 The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Davenport's serves up the holidays, Theo Ubique's January Cabaret Series, Kevin Cole on the Marvin Hamlisch PBS special, the Muellers make the 'Post,' BET an...
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Stephen Sondheim on PBS NEWSHOUR, Set to Air 9/8
by Stage Tube - September 06, 2013 Master composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim will appear on September 8th on the new edition of PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND. Below, check out a new sneak peek at Sondheim's interview with PBS' chief correspondent for arts, culture, and society Jeffrey Brown!...
President Obama Calls Ryan Murphy, Says He Was 'Moved' by THE NORMAL HEART
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014 According to Deadline, President Barack Obama called Ryan Murphy today to congratulate him on his adaptation of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart for HBO....
BWW Profile: Christine Baranski Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Matt Tamanini - August 19, 2014 Today we take a look back at the incredible career of stage and screen star Christine Baranski; from Broadway shows like THE REAL THING, RUMORS, BOEING-BOEING, to films THE BIRDCAGE, CHICAGO, MAMMA MIA, and the upcoming INTO THE WOODS, to TV shows CYBILL, THE BIG BANG THEORY, and THE GOOD WIFE, for ...
Kennedy Center Honors Revamp Selection Process; Chita Rivera Joins Advisory Committee
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013 As reported by the Washington Post on Thursday, The Kennedy Center has announced revisions to its selection process for the Kennedy Center Honors, after last year's criticisms from Hispanic advocacy groups that Latinos had long been excluded. These changes come after a seven-month review, during whi...
Ordway to Present BROADWAY SONGBOOG: COMDEN AND GREEN, 6/13-15
by Tyler Peterson - May 08, 2014 The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' Broadway Songbook series returns June 13-15 with a tribute to Betty Comden and Adolph Green, who co-wrote some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows in the mid-20th century. Seating for Broadway Songbook: Comden and Green ...
Comedy Central to Air Bill Cosby Concert Special FAR FROM FINISHED, 11/24
by Tyler Peterson - July 12, 2013 Bill Cosby's first television concert special in 30 years, 'Far From Finished,' will air on COMEDY CENTRAL November 24, 2013. Robert Townsend directed the show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer....
Tom Hanks, Sting, Lily Tomlin Among 37th Annual KENNEDY CENTER Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2014 Singer Al Green; actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks; ballerina Patricia McBride; singer-songwriter Sting; and comedienne Lily Tomlin will receive honors for 2014 on THE 37TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS...
President Obama Calls Ryan Murphy, Says He Was 'Moved' by THE NORMAL HEART
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2014 According to Deadline, President Barack Obama called Ryan Murphy today to congratulate him on his adaptation of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart for HBO....
Rialto Chatter: Bill T. Jones-Helmed SUPER FLY Coming to Broadway in 2013?
by Rialto Chatter - January 30, 2013 According to BroadwayGirlNYC, SUPER FLY, the musical based on the 1972 film directed by Gordon Parks, is coming to Broadway in late 2013. The Mottola Group and The Dodgers Developmental Lab held a developmental workshop for the show last Spring. Bill T. Jones, who also helmed the workshop, will dire...
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim Talks SWEENEY, Songwriting & More on PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
by Tyler Peterson - September 08, 2013 Master composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim appeared on this evening's new edition of PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND. Sondheim's interview with PBS' chief correspondent for arts, culture, and society Jeffrey Brown, featured his thoughts on SWEENEY TODD, songwriting, and a BroadwayWorld mention! Check out hi...
Tom Hanks, Sting, Lily Tomlin Among 37th Annual KENNEDY CENTER Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - September 04, 2014 Singer Al Green; actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks; ballerina Patricia McBride; singer-songwriter Sting; and comedienne Lily Tomlin will receive honors for 2014 on THE 37TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS...
Kennedy Center Honors Selection Process Under Review After Group Says Latinos Excluded
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2013 According to the Associated Press, The Kennedy Center's process for selecting the Kennedy Center Honors is under review after the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts said in September that Latinos have long been excluded.... |
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