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"Kirstie" revolves around Madison "Maddie" Banks, a renowned Broadway star who finds her life turned upside down when Arlo (Petersen), the son she gave up at birth, suddenly appears hoping to connect after his adoptive parents have died. However, Maddie doesn't exactly see nerdy and schlubby Arlo fitting in with her luxurious lifestyle. But when Maddie's assistant and best friend, Thelma (Perlman), and outlandish driver Frank (Richards) encourage her to give Arlo a chance, Maddie is shocked to find that perhaps she has motherly instincts after all.

STEP OFF: Perfect Scores for ‘Country Week’ on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy may have bumped most original programming from the air tonight - but not even she can keep the pseudo-celebs of DANCING WITH THE STARS from stomping across that stage. ...


Las Vegas Calculates Odds to Win DWTS: ALL STARS
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2012

Wynn Las Vegas oddsmaker Johnny Avello calculates the odds to win DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL-STARS below:...


ABC Radio to Launch DWTS Radio to Coincide with Season 15 Premiere
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2012

Starting today fans of reality hit DANCING WITH THE STARS have even greater access to their favorite show, from the first cha-cha to the final waltz. ABC Radio has launched 'Dancing with the Stars' Radio, giving listeners an interactive audio experience and unlimited access to the dance floor, whene...


STEP OFF: DANCING Eliminates Another, Loses Some of that 90s, Frosted-Tip Pizazz
by Tyler Peterson - October 02, 2012

It's time, once again, dear reader, to give the boot to another All-Star. But don't flash those jazz hands too hard quite yet - there are still months to go until the finale. Tonight's somewhat of a shocker elimination episode featured a whole lot of the old, including performances from last season'...


ABC Announces 2012 Comedy Series Development Guide
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2012

ABC details its 13 comedy pilots under consideration for next season....


STEP OFF: Performance Night 1 of 2 for Week 6 of DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Tyler Peterson - October 22, 2012

Well, we're going to be deprived of an elimination this week - thanks to the third Presidential Debate tonight. So, yes. No elimination. It's solely a performance week, billed as "Guilty Pleasures" with the competitors split across two nights, where a group will perform their freestyle routine colle...


Wynn: Las Vegas Picks 'Odds to Win DWTS: ALL STARS'
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2012

Johnny Avello of Wynn Las Vegas calculates the odds to win DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL-STARS for 10/16 2012....


STEP OFF: Night 2 of Elimination-Free Performance Week on DANCING
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2012

ATTENTION EVERYONE: We will not get to send someone home this week. Elimination was were replaced by a bunch of so-so dances, instead. And so many insanely awkward televised moments that luckily ABC doesn't have to apologize for because everyone expects Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli to act like...


BWW Interviews: Talk Show Host Wendy Williams Chats New Season
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2012

Wendy Williams hosts the nationally-syndicated weekday program, THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, which airs in 52 countries. The multi-talented host took time out of her busy schedule to speak with TalkTVWorld about the exciting new season of her show!...


LONG-DISTANCE DRUNK Kicks Off Platform Group's Ladder Series Today, 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2012

The Platform Group announces The Ladder Series, a staged reading series aimed at getting new plays to the next rung. Out of more than 100 submissions, ten new plays will receive a staged reading at The Creek and Cave in Long Island City, N.Y. The Ladder series is scheduled to begin on July 15th and ...


Abdul, Osmond, Boyle, and More to Appear on DANCING WITH THE STARS This Week
by Tyler Peterson - October 12, 2012

"Episode 1504 & 1504A" - Monday night the competition heats up with world famous choreographer and recording artist Paula Abdul joining the judges in the ballroom as a special guest judge. For the first time in the show's history, the couples will perform new dance styles that their competitors have...


Kirstie Alley to Star in GIANT BABY on TV Land
by Nicole Rosky - September 27, 2012

TV Land has ordered a cast-contingent presentation of the script 'Giant Baby' by Marco Pennette ('Ugly Betty,' 'Samantha Who'), it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president of TV Land. The comedy will star Kirstie Alley in the lead role of Madison 'Maddie' Banks, a Broadway star who finds her...


STAGE TUBE: Pentatonix Sing 'Love, Love, Love' from Scott Alan's Album LIVE
by Stage Tube - July 18, 2012

Pentatonix sing 'Love, Love, Love' from Scott Alan's new album LIVE, recorded in April 2012 at Birdland. Pentatonix's debut album PTX VOLUME 1 just reached Billboard's Top 20. Watch the video below!...


STEP OFF: Iconic Dance Week Has Come and Gone; DANCING as Loud, Overdone as Always
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2012

There are some nights when DANCING WITH THE STARS is just completely overdone. When it traipses from drag-Cher glam to distracting. This was the case with tonight's episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS. Sometimes it just makes you wonder if, when it comes to costuming and scripting and effec...


GHOST's New Booking Period Starts Today
by James T Harding - March 28, 2012

As Ghost The Musical enters its second year, over 250,000 new tickets go on sale today (28 March 2012) taking bookings at the Piccadilly Theatre to 20 April 2013. Having been seen by over 400,000 people, Ghost The Musical is now also playing on Broadway, with further productions planned for Holland ...


STEP OFF: Lest You Jive or Quickstep Well, You Probably Wont Survive
by Tyler Peterson - October 01, 2012

Has anyone noticed the cute, shameless plugging the contestants of DANCING WITH THE STARS partake in on Twitter? These guys are synergistic, cross-promoting, social media moguls! Example 1: Kirstie Alley asked Kristin Chenoweth for a sympathy vote this weekend. Cheno was naturally happy to oblige. S...


THE DR. OZ SHOW to Launch Fourth Season, 9/10
by Caryn Robbins - September 06, 2012

The two-time Emmy(R) Award-winning, critically acclaimed and nationally syndicated THE DR. OZ SHOW begins its fourth season Monday, Sept. 10, with brand new episodes that further the mission that made host Mehmet Oz, M.D., and 'The Dr. Oz Show' an unparalleled phenomenon and the undisputed venue for...


Full Cast Announced for New Spice Girls Musical - VIVA FOREVER!
by Robert Diamond - September 28, 2012

Producer JUDY CRAYMER has announced the cast of VIVA FOREVER!, the new musical written by one of Britain's most brilliant comediennes and BAFTA winning writers JENNIFER SAUNDERS, (Absolutely Fabulous, French & Saunders) and featuring the multi-million-selling songs of THE SPICE GIRLS. ...


Bristol Palin, Mark Ballas Say Goodbye on DWTS: ALL STARS
by Caryn Robbins - October 17, 2012

On last night's DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS results show, viewers said goodbye to Bristol Palin and her professional dance partner Mark Ballas....


Photo Flash: A Look Back at Last Night's Elimination on DANCING WITH THE STASR
by Tyler Peterson - October 10, 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you a look at last night's elimination episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS! ...


STEP OFF: Double/Deserved Elimination on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Tyler Peterson - October 09, 2012

After last night's opening to Iconic Dance Week on DANCING WITH THE STARS, Bristol Palin and Mark Ballas found themselves shuffling their tap shoes, heads down in defeat at the bottom of the score board. After hearing some viewers' opinions on her performance/personality, Bristol (like her mother) s...


No Elimination Planned This Week on DANCING WITH THE STARS, 10/22-23
by Tyler Peterson - October 19, 2012

This week, it's 'Guilty Pleasures Week,' as the competition gets extreme with two nights of performances and no elimination, on "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars." During night one, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), four couples will dance to their selected 'guilty pleasure' song while the o...


STEP OFF: DANCING WITH THE STARS Returns for the 15th time. Great.
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2012

Let's all take a moment, and let out a collective and exhaustive, "UGHHHHH." Dancing with the Stars is back. For the 15th time. I know, guys. I'm sorry. Just when you think the airwaves can't get even more clogged with televised rot....


BWWTVWorld Exclusive - Melissa Rycroft Chats DWTS- ALL STARS!
by Caryn Robbins - October 05, 2012

Rycroft returns to the ballroom for the first-ever edition of DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS. She recently chatted with BWWTVWorld about the fierce competition she must face in her quest for the highly-coveted mirror ball trophy....


Stars of NBC's SING OFF Headline Acapella Show at Utah's SCERA, 5/28
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2012

Three exciting acappella groups who gained national attention on NBC's "The Sing Off" will share their unique styles as they launch the 2012 summer season at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem. The Memorial Day concert, May 28 at 8:00pm, will feature the television show's reigning champs, Penta...






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