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VIDEO: THE TEMPEST's Sam Waterston Talks Shakespeare in the Park: 'There's No Experience Like It'
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2015

Sam Waterston stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about starring in the Public Theater's performance of THE TEMPEST as part of New York's Shakespeare in the Park....


Production Underway in Los Angeles for New Feature Film FEAR, INC.
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2015

Lone Suspect announces that production will commence today in Los Angeles on its latest feature film FEAR, INC....


John Gallagher Jr. Joins James Gunn's THE BELKO EXPERIMENT
by Movies News Desk - May 18, 2015

Stage vet John Gallagher Jr. has signed on for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY helmer James Gunn's upcoming horror film THE BELKO EXPERIMENT....


THE WAY WE GET BY, Starring Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski, Extends Off-Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015

Due to high ticket demand, NEIL LaBUTE'S play, THE WAY WE GET BY, has been extended for one week and will now play through Sunday, June 21st at Second Stage Theatre. ...


'Empire's Jussie Smollett to Guest Star on WGN America's UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2015

WGN America announced today that Jussie Smollett (“Empire“) has signed on to guest star in the cable network's pulse-pounding thriller “Underground.'...


ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Star and HUSTLING Creator Premieres New LIFE'S A DRAG Web Series
by TV News Desk - October 14, 2015

Sebastian La Cause (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK) the Broadway star and award-winning creator of HUSTLING is back, and this time he's trading in escorting for a pair of six-inch platform stilettos....


FROZEN Creators, Jonathan Groff, Laura Bell Bundy and More Lead Master Classes at Young Actors' Theatre Camp, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen will lead master classes this summer at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place today, June 24, through August 11, 2014 at Camp Sempervirens (20161 Big Basin Highway ...


A FEW GOOD MEN to Open 1/16 at The Maverick Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2015

The Maverick Theater presents 'A Few Good Men.' Before the award-winning film came the Broadway play, written by acclaimed film and television writer Aaron Sorkin ('The West Wing,' 'The Social Network,' 'Moneyball' and 'The Newsroom'). Join the cast in an electrically charged staging of Sorkin's com...


Jeff Daniels Returning to the Purple Rose, 7/28-8/2
by Tyler Peterson - July 13, 2015

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels' Onstage & Unplugged for a limited eight-show engagement from Tuesday, July 28 through Sunday, August 2, 2015. (Editors' Note: Please find a full performance / pricing schedule on page 2). All performances will be at The Purple Rose Theatre C...


Jessica Lange, Gabriel Byrne & John Gallagher Jr. join our 15-16 Season
by Roundabout Theatre Company - May 26, 2015

I'm thrilled to announce that we will be producingLong Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill at the American Airlines Theatre, as part of our 50th Anniversary Season. The show will be directed by Jonathan Kent and will star Academy & Emmy Award winner Jessica Lange, Golden Globe winner & Tony n...


VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Shakespeare in the Park's THE TEMPEST on 'Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2015

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Jesse Tyler Ferguson talked to Jimmy about starring in The Tempest at Shakespeare in the Park in New York City....


STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski's Photo Shoot for THE WAY WE GET BY!
by Nicole Rosky - April 06, 2015

Second Stage Theatre will soon feature Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) and Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the upcoming world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Directed by Tony nominee LEI...


Jeff Daniels Returning to Purple Rose for Series of Shows, 12/26-31
by BWW News Desk - December 26, 2014

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels' Onstage & Unplugged for a limited seven-show engagement from Today, December 26 through Wednesday, December 31, 2014....


TV: Chatting with the Company of Second Stage's THE WAY WE GET BY- Thomas Sadoski, Amanda Seyfried & More!
by TV - Press Previews - May 02, 2015

Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski(The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Direct...


FROZEN Creators, Jonathan Groff, Laura Bell Bundy and More to Lead Master Classes at Young Actors' Theatre Camp This Summer
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2014

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen will lead master classes this summer at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place June 24 - August 11, 2014 at Camp Sempervirens (20161 Big Basin Highway in Boulder Cre...


Snubs and Surprises from the 67th Emmy Nominations!
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2015

The nominations for the 67th Emmy Awards were just announced, and well, let's just say there is a lot to talk about! Many good, promising things for the future of TV, but also some things that worry me. There are so many categories in which I have something to say, but for the sake of your time, we ...


Terry Crews to Host Fox's New Unscripted Series WORLD'S FUNNIEST FAILS
by Tyler Peterson - December 16, 2014

Star of the hit series BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, Terry Crews, has been tapped to host the new unscripted comedy WORLD'S FUNNIEST FAILS, premiering Friday, Jan. 16 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Crews also hosts the Syndicated game show 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire.'...


Jeff Daniels Returns to the Purple Rose Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2015

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Jeff Daniels' Onstage & Unplugged for a limited eight-show engagement from tonight, July 28 through Sunday, August 2, 2015. (Editors' Note: Please find a full performance / pricing schedule on page 2). All performances will be at The Purple Rose Theatre C...


BWW Profile: Meryl Streep Oscar Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Courtney Henley - February 19, 2015

It's simple: if you don't know Meryl Streep, you've been living under a rock for the past 30 years or so. She's dominated the Academy Awards since the early 1980s, earning a whopping 19 Oscar nominations for roles as varied as the colors of the rainbow. She's only won three of those coveted golden s...


B.J. Novak Signs on for McDonald's Film THE FOUNDER
by Movies News Desk - May 28, 2015

According to The Hollywood Reporter, stage, screen and stand-up star Nick Offerman has signed on for THE FOUNDER, which tells the story of McDonald's and how the company grew into a fast food giant....


Photo Flash: First Look at Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski in THE WAY WE GET BY at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2015

Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of Neil LaBute's drama, The Way We Get By. Direc...


FROZEN Creators, Jonathan Groff, Laura Bell Bundy and More Lead Master Classes at Young Actors' Theatre Camp, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2015

Young Actors' Theatre Camp Program Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today that several stars of stage and screen will lead master classes this summer at the Young Actors' Theatre Camp taking place today, June 24, through August 11, 2014 at Camp Sempervirens (20161 Big Basin Highway ...


John Gallagher Jr. Joins James Gunn's THE BELKO EXPERIMENT
by Movies News Desk - May 18, 2015

Stage vet John Gallagher Jr. has signed on for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY helmer James Gunn's upcoming horror film THE BELKO EXPERIMENT....


Disney Junior Orders Second Season of MILES FROM TOMORROWLAND
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2015

Disney Junior has ordered a second season of 'Miles from Tomorrowland,' this year's #1 TV series across preschool networks in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5 and Boys 2-5 to date. I...


Kathy Bates, Danny Glover Join Rachel Weisz, Michael Shannon in Joshua Marston Film
by Movies News Desk - February 23, 2015

Variety writes that Kathy Bates and Danny Glover are the latest to join the cast of Joshua Marston's first English-language film....






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