The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets
Saara Chaudry and Anders Holm Join MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Comedy for Disney+
by Michael Major - June 09, 2022
Disney+ announced that Saara Chaudry ('The Mysterious Benedict Society,' 'Holly Hobbie') and Anders Holm ('Workaholics,' 'Inventing Anna') have been cast as Hannah and JJ in the live-action series, 'The Muppets Mayhem,' joining Lilly Singh ('A Little Late with Lilly Singh,' “Dollface”) and Tahj ...
Listen: Emily Rothstein Discusses Her Acting Background and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 31, 2022
New Jersey native Emily Rothstein began her career after graduating from the University of Southern California with a degree in Cinematic Arts. ...
Disney Hits Channel (302) Celebrates One-Year Anniversary on SiriusXM
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022
The channel will also highlight encore programming that has included Disney Legend, Hayley Mills, John Stamos, Kristin Chenoweth and more, plus segments from our “Be Our Guest 4 The Day” series featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, voice talent from “Encanto,” and more....
L.O.S. KIDS' Professor Treblemaker Composes an Opera Mash-up On Stage At The Kaye Playhouse, April 2-3
by A.A. Cristi - March 16, 2022
The Little Orchestra Society, an experiential presentation of music for children and families, will offer its second program of the season on April 2nd and 3rd at the Kaye Playhouse with a unique concert focused on the making of an opera, think of it like Opera 101!...
ABC Announces Lineup for Unscripted Series Featuring The Muppets, THE CHASE & More
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022
ABC announced today an all-star lineup of unscripted programming. Season four of “Holey Moley” kicks off the evening featuring The Muppets, followed by the heart-racing quiz show “The Chase” and a brand-new series, “Who Do You Believe.” Additional summer premiere dates will be announced ...
Disney+ Greenlights THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Series
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022
The series will take audiences on a music-filled journey as, at long last, The Electric Mayhem Band records its first ever album. Lilly Singh ('A Little Late with Lilly Singh,' “Dollface.”) will play the (human) lead role of “Nora” the junior A&R executive tasked with managing and wrangling ...
PEEP SHOW: BATTLE ROYALE Comes to Liverpool's North Docks This Week
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2022
Liverpool's North Docks will play host to a brand new immersive, satirical theatre production inspired by the peep shows of Amsterdam this February. ...
Disney+ Gives Full Series Order to PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS Series
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022
Disney+ has ordered 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' an epic adventure series based on—and closely aligned with—Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, will will write with Jon Steinberg (“Black Sails,” FX’s upcoming “The Old Man”) with Jame...
HAMILTON's Fergie L. Phillipe Joins SESAME STREET's Tyler Bunch In Conversation
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2022
Broadway's 'Hamilton' actor and budding puppeteer, Fergie L. Phillipe, interviews one of his revered creative influences, 'Sesame Street's' own, Tyler Bunch ('The Muppets', 'Bear In The Big Blue House', 'The Tick'). The conversation will revolve around creating and establishing characters....
Wake Up With BWW 12/15: DOUBTFIRE and AIN'T TOO PROUD Cancel Performances, and More
by - December 15, 2021
Today's top stories include show cancellations for Ain't Too Proud of Mrs. Doubtfire, both of which suffered positive COVID-19 tests, causing the productions to cancel shows this week. Plus, watch Company perform on Good Morning America, read about this week's Broadway grosses, and more!...
BWW Review: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL IN CONCERT, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - December 12, 2021
“Leave comedy to the bears, Ebenezer!” Back in 1992, the idea that the Muppets could do a passable version of Charles Dickens’ classic novella may have been a stretch of the imagination for some, but fast forward to 2021 and it’s a tradition for many; “I didn’t realise this many people l...
Vitello's Sings THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL This Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 26, 2021
Fenistein's at Vitello's presents the inaugural concert of their new series, Vitello's Sings! Join stars from the stage and screen as they sing songs from one of our most beloved, classic Christmas movies, The Muppet Christmas Carol. ...
Pasek & Paul's SPIRITED Movie Musical Adds Three New Songwriters
by Michael Major - November 18, 2021
Spirited, an upcoming movie musical adaption of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, has added Sukari Jones, Khiyon Hursey and Mark Sonnenblick, as new songwriters to join Pasek and Paul in writing original music for the film. The cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, and Sunit...
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For THE RHYTHMICS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - November 17, 2021
As previously announced, Noel Sullivan (School of Rock, Years and Years and Gavin and Stacey) will star as 'Grey' alongside Zweyla Mitchell Dos Santos making her professional debut playing 'Silva'. ...
INVASION: CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Dad's Garage Stage This December
by Stephi Wild - November 09, 2021
Following extensive protocols for health and safety, Dad's Garage will welcome audiences back to laugh along with this great show. 'Invasion: Christmas Carol,” is a unique performance that combines scripted theatre and improv comedy into an outrageous helping of yuletide hilarity....
VIDEO: Watch Darren Criss Perform 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on QUEEN FAMILY SINGALONG
by Michael Major - November 05, 2021
Darren Criss hosted the Queen Family Singalong on ABC last night! Watch his performance of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' now! The performance also featured JoJo Siwa, Pentatonix, The Muppets, Jimmie Allen, Alessia Cara, Derek Hough, and more....
Keke Palmer to Host FOODTASTIC on Disney Plus
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021
Hosted by the multitalented, Emmy® award-winning actress Keke Palmer, “Foodtastic” is an immersive global competition series in which highly skilled artists create extravagant scene work and larger-than-life sculptures made entirely out of food. From vegetables and butter to fruit and cheese, t...
Holiday Movie Event Announced at the Warner Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 25, 2021
The Warner Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its popular HOLIDAY MOVIE EVENT on Saturday, November 27, 2021, and featuring THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL and CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT! Free popcorn will be provided all day, compliments of Elevator Service Company!...
Darren Criss, Taraji P. Henson & More Featured on MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION Soundtrack
by Michael Major - October 08, 2021
The 'Muppets Haunted Mansion' EP was released today from Walt Disney Records and will include three new original songs titled 'Rest in Peace,' 'Life Hereafter' and 'Tie the Knot Tango,' plus a cover of 'Dancing in the Moonlight' and you can listen to it right here. ...
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
by Michael Major - September 23, 2021
The special will guest star Darren Criss, John Stamos, Taraji P. Henson, Ed Asner, Danny Trejo, Will Arnett, and more alongside the Muppets....
VIDEO: Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell Duet on the Set of SPIRITED
by A.A. Cristi - September 13, 2021
Spirited, a new holiday musical adventure starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell has officially begun filming, and it looks like the film's stars are bonding through music on camera and behind the scenes. ...
Student Blog: Five Movies that Disney Should Bring to Broadway
by Student Blogger: MaryRose Jones - September 03, 2021
Disney has opened many spectacular shows on Broadway, such as Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, and The Lion King. However, it's been around four years since they opened a new show on Broadway. Here are some of my top picks for their next movie-to-stage adaptation to come to Broadway. It has been so lon...
Darren Criss Joins MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - August 31, 2021
Darren Criss is joining The Muppets and those 999 happy haunts in the upcoming special Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney Plus! 'Muppets Haunted Mansion' takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth ...The Haunted Man...
VIDEO: See the First Six Minutes of URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Virtual Production
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2021
MSD Productions, who previously brought you the smash hit Virtual Spring Awakening, bring you a brand new virtual musical experience! URINETOWN THE MUSICAL will stream for free August 1, 2021!...
Ryan Reynolds Shares First Photo From New Movie Musical SPIRITED, Co-Starring Will Ferrell
by TV News Desk - July 07, 2021
See the first image from the film, featuring Reynolds and Ferrell in close quarters....
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