Actor and Activist Wilson Cruz Joins GLAAD Staff
by Kelsey Denette - September 04, 2012 GLAAD President Herndon Graddick announced today that actor and LGBT advocate Wilson Cruz will join GLAAD's staff as the Strategic Giving Officer. Cruz help fund GLAAD's work amplifying stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality....
Patton Oswalt, Rosemarie DeWitt Join THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - November 09, 2012 Former UNITED STATES OF TARA co-stars, Patton Oswalt and Rosemarie DeWitt, are set to join the second season of Aaron Sorkin hit HBO series, THE NEWSROOM, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed today. ...
Mike Tyson Guests on ABC's THE VIEW Today, 7/17
by TV News Desk - July 17, 2012 Morgan Freeman and Michael Cain ('The Dark Knight Rises'), Mike Tyson ('Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth'), Jeff Daniels ('The Newsroom'), Chris Colfer ('Glee' and author, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell) and Judge Jeanine Pirro (author, Sly Fox) are among the guests now through July 20 on ABC's ...
Alley Theatre Presents David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by Sierra Fox - November 05, 2012 The Alley Theatre will present David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage. This is the last holiday season that the Alley Theatre will produce this show, directed by David Cromer, who won the MacArthur Genius Award and Obie Award for Best Director. Alley Artist Todd Waite reprises his...
Amicus Productions Announces APARTMENT 3A, Beginning 1/31
by Kelsey Denette - January 15, 2013 Amicus Productions presents actor/playwright Jeff Daniels' touching comedy, Apartment 3A, at The Papermill Theatre, Jan 31 - Feb 2 and Feb 7-9 at 8p.m. and Feb 3 & 9 at 2p.m. Tickets are $22 regular, $20 for seniors and $18 for students. Group rates are available. For tickets or information, ple...
Film Independent Names Mary Sweeney Chair of Board of Directors
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2013 Film Independent co-presidents Sean Mc Manus and Josh Welsh jointly announced that filmmaker Mary Sweeney (The Straight Story, Baraboo) has been elected as the new sitting Chair of its Board of Directors....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - THE NEWSROOM & More Featured in HBO Spring Previews
by - April 01, 2013 Below, check out the just-released promo for HBO's upcoming spring line-up, including the return of The Newsroom and Veep!...
Hugo Armstrong and Missy Yager Join Cast of L.A. Theatre Works' LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART, 12/6-9
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2012 Lips Together, Teeth Apart - Bart DeLorenzo directs two-time Emmy Award winner Kristen Johnston (3rd Rock from the Sun) and Steven Weber (Wings) when L.A. Theatre works records Terrence McNally's sizzling comedy at UCLA's James Bridges Theater. Also in the cast are Hugo Armstrong, who received a Los...
Aaron Sorkin Plans Overhaul of 'NEWSROOM' Writing Staff
by Caryn Robbins - July 20, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, Aaron Sorkin is planning to overhaul the current writing staff of HBO's new drama series, NEWSROOM. The showrunner will reportedly replace the majority of the writing staff before the second season returns....
Starz to Develop Vietnam-Themed Drama Series AIRBORNE
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2013 Starz announced today that it will develop a new original drama series from 'Newsroom' writer Gideon Yago with Executive Producer Rob Tapert....
Rosemarie DeWitt Drops Out of THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013 Rosemarie DeWitt has officially departed Aaron Sorkin's THE NEWSROOM....
Tony Winner John Gallagher, Jr. to Play Bowery Electric, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2012 On Monday night, August 27th, Tony-Award winner John Gallagher Jr (Spring Awakening, American Idiot and HBO's The Newsroom) will return to his rock 'n roll roots for one night only at the legendary Bowery Electric in the East Village....
Syfy's New Series DEFIANCE Premieres to Strong Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2013 New Earth. New Rules. New Records. Syfy's groundbreaking transmedia event Defiance became the channel's most-watched scripted series premiere among Adults 18-49 (1.3 million) since 2006 (Eureka)....
Amicus Productions' APARTMENT 3A Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013 Amicus Productions presents actor/playwright Jeff Daniels' touching comedy, Apartment 3A, at The Papermill Theatre, tonight, Jan 31 - Feb 2 and Feb 7-9 at 8p.m. and Feb 3 & 9 at 2p.m. Tickets are $22 regular, $20 for seniors and $18 for students. Group rates are available. For tickets or informa...
Elliott Gould to Star in TV Land Comedy Pilot
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2012 Elliott Gould ('Friends') and Missi Pyle ('The Artist') have joined previously reported stars Ben Falcone, Jay Mohr, Josh Cooke, Ellen Woglom, Geoff Pierson and Kelen Coleman in TV Land's two new pilots....
Alley Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2012 The Alley Theatre will present David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage. This is the last holiday season that the Alley Theatre will produce this show, directed by David Cromer, who won the MacArthur Genius Award and Obie Award for Best Director. Alley Artist Todd Waite reprises his...
Marcia Gay Harden Replaces Rosemarie DeWitt on THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2013 As previously reported by BWW TV World, Rosemarie DeWitt has dropped out of the second season of Aaron Sorkin's HBO drama, THE NEWSROOM. According to EW, acclaimed actress Marcia Gay Harden is stepping up to replace her....
BWW Reviews: WHIPPING MAN Leaves its Mark
by Paul Batterson - May 06, 2013 Gallery Players and the New Players Theatre team up to present a gripping Civil War drama...
BIG BANG THEORY, BREAKING BAD Among Top Winners of 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2013 The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) tonight announced the winners of the 3rd annual Critics' Choice Television Awards. The star-studded gala awards dinner to acknowledge and honor the best in television was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel earlier this evening....
Aaron Sorkin Withdraws from Broadway's HOUDINI Due to Scheduling Conflicts
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013 According to Deadline.com, Aaron Sorkin has withdrawn as librettist of the upcoming Broadway production Houdini, starring Hugh Jackman. Sorkin's schedule, including his commitments involving the second season of HBO's 'The Newsroom' and adapting Walter Isaacson's book 'Steve Jobs' for Sony Pictures,...
Constance Zimmer Books Recurring Role on THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - February 21, 2013 According to Deadline, Constance Zimmer has officially landed a recurring role on the upcoming second season of Aaron Sorkin's HBO drama THE NEWSROOM....
Grace Gummer Set For Multi-Episode Arc on HBO's THE NEWSROOM
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012 Deadline reports that Grace Gummer is set to appear in a multi-episode story arc on the second season of HBO's THE NEWSROOM. The actress will portray 'Hallie Shea', described as 'an embedded reporter covering the Mitt Romney campaign.'...
STAGE TUBE: John Gallagher, Jr. Chats 'Newsroom' on 'DAILY AT THE DAILY'
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012 Tony-winning actor John Gallagher, Jr. visited the inaugural edition of THE DAILY AT THE DAILY, in which he hung out at The Daily bar in New York City. The actor chatted about jamming with 'Newsroom' co-star Jeff Daniels, his forgotten 'West Wing' cameo and a potential role on 'Glee'. Check out the...
Jane Fonda to Star in ABC Comedy WHAT NEXT?
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012 Deadline reports that Jane Fonda will star in an upcoming comedy currently in development at the ABC Network to be titled NOW WHAT?. The project was written on spec by Pushing Daisies' Abby Gewanter. Scott Ellis is set to direct and executive produce with Mike Tollin....
AFTER THE FALL, Starring David Duchovny, Hope Davis and Timothy Hutton, Begins Filming in Connecticut
by Movies News Desk - October 17, 2012 Principal photography has begun on "After the Fall," starring David Duchovny, Hope Davis, and Timothy Hutton, written by Carroll Cartwright ("What Maisie Knew") and directed by Anthony Fabian ("Skin"). The film is produced by Anthony Mastromauro's Identity Films. "After the Fall" will shoot on locat... |