HBO Max Orders THE STAIRCASE, a Limited Series Adaptation of the True Crime Docuseries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021
Adapting the true crime docuseries “The Staircase” and various books and reports on the case, THE STAIRCASE is an exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson. ...
JERSEY BOYS Delays West End Reopening to 28 July 2021
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2021
Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 100 million records worldwide....
Soprano Angela Brown Interviewed in New Marian Anderson PBS Documentary, Voice Of Freedom
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2021
Contralto Marian Anderson was hailed as a voice that 'comes around once in a hundred years,' yet she was barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race. It is a well known moment in her life story....
Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Narrate New Documentary VOICE OF FREEDOM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 01, 2021
'Hamilton' Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry will narrate the upcoming PBS documentary about singer Marian Anderson. 'Voice of Freedom' debuts February 15th at 9 p.m. ET. ...
BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY at Comedy Theatre
by Josh Stent - January 30, 2021
Come from Away is well worth seeing in 2021 and is something you won't regret....
Garden Theatre Opens 2021 With A Heartfelt Musical A CLASS ACT
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2021
You know all the lyrics to “What I Did for Love” and “One,” but what do you know about the man behind the iconic words? A Class Act shares the remarkable life story of Edward Kleban, Tony Award-winning lyricist of A Chorus Line, through music and lyrics written by Ed himself. His life in son...
Wake Up With BWW 12/9: City Center Presents Gala With Audra McDonald, and More!
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2020
Today's top stories: City Center's Gala with Audra McDonald, Samantha Barks sings Let It Go, Dolly Parton is working on a musical about her life, and more!...
Dolly Parton Reveals She is Working on Turning Her Life Story Into a Musical
by Stephi Wild - December 08, 2020
Dolly Parton was recently interviewed by RuPaul for Marie Claire, where she talked about all of her current projects, including her new Christmas album, Netflix partnership, and more....
VIDEO: Anthony Anderson Sends a Heartfelt Message to Compton Kids on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - November 10, 2020
Anthony Anderson is still just a kid from Compton. The 'Black-ish' star tells Kelly about the moment he knew when he wanted to be an actor and shares some sweet words of wisdom to other kids with big dreams. Tune in to hear his incredible life story....
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for INTO LIGHT
by Sarah Leiber - November 05, 2020
In honor of 100 years of the 19th Amendment and women’s right to vote, Multicom Entertainment Group, has acquired “Into Light,” a new and timely film about turn of the century suffragist Inez Milholland....
BWW Review: HEY VIOLA! Brings Forth the Important Story Behind the Woman on Canada's Ten-Dollar Bill
by Alyson Eng - October 21, 2020
This month, HEY VIOLA! Viola Desmond: The Soundtrack of a Life plays from October 15 – 25 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster. After interviewing star, Krystle Dos Santos in September, it was a pleasure to see her take the stage playing Canadian Hero: Viola Desmond in the show. Viola Desmond wa...
Prominent Pictures Developing THE AMERICAN DREAM as Feature
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020
Producer Autumn Bailey-Ford (I’m Not Dying with You Tonight, Through the Glass Darkly), has secured the film rights to David Lee Windecher’s autobiography “The AmerIcan Dream: HisStory in the Making”. The project is a collaboration between Bailey-Ford and producing partner Cameron Burnett (...
Provincetown Theater Premieres Virtual Halloween Play GHOST LIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - October 15, 2020
In celebration of Halloween – and the quest to continue making new online entertainment -- on Thursday, October 29 at 7pm, the Provincetown Theater will premiere its first play created exclusively for virtual consumption with the haunting Hallow's Eve tale Ghost Light: A Provincetown Ghost Story....
Documentary On Iconic Hollywood 'Rosary Priest' Debuts Theatrically October 9
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2020
In 1945, an immigrant Irish Catholic priest newly arrived in Los Angeles called Bing Crosby, and asked him to help create a radio program to talk about prayer. Bing, along with many other big named stars, said yes, igniting a family and faith-based production company that still exists today. ...
THE WORLD'S BIGGEST FAMILY Will Premiere Oct. 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020
Janice Dawe of Bizable Media is pleased to announce that The World’s Biggest Family, from multi-award-winning director Barry Stevens (Offspring, Prosecutor, War Story), will premiere on CBC Docs POV on Thursday, October 1 EDT, 2020 at 8 p.m. (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem stre...
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BLOOMYWOOD, a New Comedy Web Series
by Sarah Leiber - September 10, 2020
Michael Bloomstein wants to write his life story for a major Hollywood studio. The only problem is he’s never been to Hollywood ... his life is uneventful ... and he has no money or connections or money. ...
Bill Clinton Will Produce New Podcast for iHeartMedia
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020
Deadline reports that Former President Bill Clinton will produce a new podcast with iHeartMedia. ...
Howard Ashman Documentary is Now Available on Disney+!
by Stephi Wild - August 07, 2020
The original documentary film 'Howard' premieres exclusively on Disney+ today, August 7, 2020. The film, which first premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, follows the captivating LIFE STORY of Disney Legend and Academy Award-winning Lyricist Howard Ashman....
Jeff Rector Secures Rights For Autobiography of Golf Legend Al Geiberger
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2020
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Nuclear Whistleblower's Life Story Acquired By Ten10 Films And Le Boxeur Films For A New Series.
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2020
London-based Ten10 Films and Amsterdam-based Le Boxeur Films have acquired exclusive life story rights to Frits Veerman, the whistleblower who was scapegoated and silenced for reporting the biggest theft of nuclear secrets in history. ...
Disney+ Announces Premiere Date for Documentary on Lyricist Howard Ashman
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2020
Disney+ announced today that the original documentary film 'Howard' will premiere exclusively on the service on Friday, August 7, 2020....
SARAH/FRANK Tells the Tale of A Canadian Woman Who Fought In The American Civil War
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2020
Sarah/Frank is the new work by Steven Elliott Jackson, which is part of Act 2 of the Toronto Fringe Collective. It is directed by Ryan G. Hinds and performed by myself, with sound design by David Kingsmill....
AMERICANO! and Arizona Restaurants Partner for Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 20, 2020
Social distancing due to coronavirus has kept friends and family isolated across the country, but local restaurants and performers are finding new ways to reconnect, even over the dinner table. Steak 44, Dominick's Steakhouse, Ocean 44 and Americano!...
Photo Flash: First Look at TONI STONE at American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - March 09, 2020
Making its West Coast premiere, Toni Stone is the extraordinary, real-life story of a trail-blazing Bay Area baseball player. Check out photos ...
Rialto Chatter: Will the Neil Diamond Musical Hit Broadway in 2021?
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2020
The previously announced Neil Diamond musical is inching its way closer to Broadway!...
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