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York Theatre Company Premieres PARIS THROUGH THE WINDOW Musical Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2014

The York Theatre Company, and its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, present the New York premiere of the new musical, Paris Through the Window, with book & lyrics by Charles Osborne and music by Leo Hurley; and with book, lyrics and music by Ryan Scott Oliver for two performances only tonight,...


PEACE TRAIN - THE CAT STEVENS STORY to Tour Australia, Feb - June 2014
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2013

Continuing on from his successful tour in 2013, Peace Train - The Cat Stevens Story is back and touring Australia from February - June 2014....


STAGE TUBE: Watch the Cast of MOTOWN on the Thanksgiving Day Parade!
by Robert Diamond - November 29, 2013

Check out video below of the cast of MOTOWN strutting their stuff and singing some of the greatest songs from yesterday's Thanksgiving Day Parade!...


Official Statement on MOTOWN Opening in London: 'Too Early to Confirm'
by Nicole Rosky - March 12, 2014

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, the smash hit Queen & Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You is due finally to close on 31 May 2014, and rumors are circulating that the Tony Award-nominated Motown will open at the theatre in early 2015 to fill the void....


Hans I. Bjelkhagen Pens Book On Postage Stamps
by Christina Mancuso - June 23, 2014

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New Details on GLEE's 'Puppet Master' Episode, Airing 11/26
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2013

Last month, BWW shared a photo tweeted by GLEE creator Ryan Murphy featuring puppet versions of the cast from the FOX musical dramedy. 'Glee puppets!,' read the caption. 'With many more to come! Who's ur favorite so far?'...


Anna Kendrick to Lead DreamWorks Animation's Musical Comedy TROLLS
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014

Kendrick will play a princess named 'Poppy' in the animated musical, to be directed by Mike Mitchell....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Key & Peele Visit Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY, 3/17
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2014

Writers, producers and actors Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, the current kings of sketch comedy, sit down with host David Steinberg to discuss their Second City roots...


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL to Kick Off $30 Ticket Lottery Tomorrow, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014

Beginning today, July 1st, a select number of $30 tickets will be sold through the MOTOWN THE MUSICAL ticket lottery for each performance. Beginning two-and-a-half hours before the performance, theatregoers are invited to enter the lottery at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), and win...


MOTOWN's Berry Gordy Set for SiriusXM's 60's POP HITS WITH COUSIN BRUCIE Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - November 06, 2013

Motown The Musical creator and legendary Motown record label founder Berry Gordy will sit down live tonight with world famous 1960's DJ"Cousin Brucie" at the SiriusXM flagship studios in New York....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Darren Criss & More Get 'Puppetized' on GLEE
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2013

Puppets have taken over the GLEE set and these little guys aren't shy about sharing some dirt on their human counterparts. Check out the promo for Thursday night's 'Puppet Master' episode of the FOX musical dramedy below!...


Christmas Classics Ltd. Donating Christmas Music Collections to Fisher Houses Across Country
by Robert Diamond - November 28, 2013

Fondly remembering the warm afterglow of being on the receiving end of Christmas kindness as a child at St. John's Orphanage in Philadelphia, Ron Clancy of Christmas Classics Ltd. (http://www.christmasclassics.com) will donate his unique Christmas music collections to Fisher Houses throughout the co...


VIDEO: Get a First Look at GLEE's 'Puppet Master' Episode!
by Caryn Robbins - November 22, 2013

On the next episode of FOX's GLEE titled 'Puppet Master', Blaine believes he has the best plan to win Nationals, but he doesn't take the glee club's criticism too well when the students accuse him of being too controlling....


Anna Kendrick to Lead DreamWorks Animation's Musical Comedy TROLLS
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014

Kendrick will play a princess named 'Poppy' in the animated musical, to be directed by Mike Mitchell....


Leann Moses Rardin Releases THE ROAD HOME
by Christina Mancuso - March 18, 2014

Award-winning photographer and artist Leann Moses Rardin's passion is photography. She has lived her entire life in Central Illinois, a place surrounded by the beauty and peace that defines the heartland. This wonderful place will always be home for her....


Smithsonian Channel to Celebrate 200th Anniversary of Star-Spangled Banner, Today
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014

Smithsonian Channel will premiere A STAR-SPANGLED STORY: BATTLE FOR AMERICA, an original one-hour documentary revealing the story surrounding America's National Anthem, today, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


The Gold Rush May Not Be Over: Strike it Rich with Gold Strike Chili
by Tyler Peterson - December 08, 2014

JAF Industries recently launched a new and much anticipated entertainment chili product - Gold Strike Chili - a blend of premium ingredients that glistens like gold. 'What makes our chili so different is not only the story behind the recipe, but its granular consistency which gives it a sparkly gol...


Hauschka Performs Tonight at the Boulder Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014

Z2 Entertainment will present Hauschka to the Boulder Theater tonight, April 24th, 2014....


FIRST LISTEN - Adam Lambert & More on GLEE's 'Puppet Master' Episode
by Caryn Robbins - November 25, 2013

On the next episode of FOX's Glee titled 'Puppet Master', Blaine believes he has the best plan to win Nationals, but he doesn't take the Glee club's criticism too well when the students accuse him of being too controlling....


J.K. Rowling Releases Story Details Behind Dolores Umbridge on Pottermore.com
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2014

Today, J.K. Rowling released a new tale from the Harry Potter universe exclusively for Halloween....


BBC America Premieres A POET IN NEW YORK Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 29, 2014

A Poet in New York, written by acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies (Little Dorrit, Bridget Jones Diary, House of Cards), explores the adored poet's final days in New York City. A Poet in New York premieres tonight, October 29, at 8:00pm ET as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville....


UNTOLD WITH MARIA MENOUNOS Premieres 10/30 on E!
by Tyler Peterson - October 20, 2014

In the fourth installment of “Untold With Maria Menounos,” the series takes a closer look at two major entertainment stories that are making headlines today: the Transgender movement and Depression in Comedians....


Donnie Wahlberg to Develop ROCK THE BOAT: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK for TVGN
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2013

TVGN (TV Guide Network) today announced seven new projects in development with several of the top producers in unscripted television. The slate includes a celebrity buzz show featuring headlines in social media, a celebrity-travel hybrid show, a star-driven game show and a Hollywood home makeover sh...


'Lydia, Woman of Purple' by Kimberly Black is Available Now
by Christina Mancuso - August 25, 2014

'Lydia, Woman of Purple,' is the debut novel of award winning author, Kimberly Black. It will be released by Buoy Up Press on September 3, 2014, and is available for pre-order today. It is available digitally through the Amazon Kindle store, and in print through most online retail booksellers. Ba...


THE ROAD TO ROCK OF AGES Documentary Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - December 30, 2013

Hair metal jukebox musical mega-hit ROCK OF AGES is dissected and analyzed in detail in a new four-part documentary, THE ROAD TO ROCK OF AGES, now available to view in full....






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