Photo Flash: GODSPELL's Lindsay Mendez, Lisa Lampanelli and More at Jim Caruso's CAST PARTY
by Kelsey Denette - September 07, 2011 Jim Caruso's Cast Party is an extreme open mic that has been running every Monday for the past eight years at Birdland, the historic music room in Manhattan's Theater District. It's also a bi-monthly event at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles. Stars like Martin Short, Carol Channing, Cheyenne Jackson,...
Tupac's Mother Approves HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
by Jennie Mamary - March 04, 2012 According to TMZ, Afeni Shakur, mother of rapper Tupac Shakur, approves of the Broadway bound musical inspired by her son. She was given a preview of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, directed by Kenny Leon and based on the music of Tupac. The preview received positive feedback from Afeni Shakur....
Weird Al Yankovic Brings The Alpocalypse Tour To The Fox Theatre 5/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 05, 2012 "Weird Al" Yankovic will bring "The Alpocalypse Tour" to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 5 at 8 p.m....
David Arquette Joins Season 13 of DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2011 The spectacular celebrity cast for the new season of 'Dancing with the Stars' will be announced live on ABC, MONDAY, AUGUST 29, during that evening's episode of 'Bachelor Pad.' But according to TMZ, David Arquette is already confirmed to be a part of the season 13 cast. Arquette will reportedly be c...
TV Icon Andy Griffith Dies at 86
by Caryn Robbins - July 03, 2012 TMZ reports that TV icon Andy Giffith has died this morning at age 86. A close friend, former UNC President Bill Friday, broke the news to North Carolina's WITN News. The actor passed away at his home in Manteo, NC....
George Clooney Arrested During Protest in Washington DC
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2012 The Washington Post reports that actor George Clooney and his father were among several protestors arrested this morning outside of the Sudan Embassy in Washington, D.C....
Shortened Attention Span Closes 2010 Horror Festival 10/14
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2010 Shortened Attention Span Presents A frightening festival of short plays by some of New York's most disturbing artists. Get ready for Halloween this October by joining us for this year's: '2010 Horror Festival'...
Jessica Simpson to Replace Cowell on 'American Idol?'
by Abigail Arnold - July 30, 2010 Jessica Simpson is in consideration to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol,' contactmusic.com reports. ...
BATMAN LIVE's Set & Costumes Revealed!
by Kelsey Denette - April 12, 2011 BATMAN LIVE will begin a full arena tour in the UK in July. The show will follow Dick Grayson, an orphaned circus performer who is looked after by Bruce Wayne. In his search for justice, he discovers the true identity of Batman and joins him as his crime-fighting sidekick, Robin....
Keith to Unveil Sternberg's Art, 1/27
by Nicole Rosky - October 26, 2010 On Thursday, January 27th 2011, art collector Normandie Keith will open her home to unveil her latest acquisition, a massive room installation by Los Angeles based artist Cole Sternberg. The Content is Bleeding Through is an installation with many layers meant to challenge the progression of media a...
Bret Michaels Says Donald Trump Told Him to Sue Tonys
by Robert Diamond - March 27, 2011 He told the Dallas Magazine today that 'Billionaire businessman Donald Trump counseled rocker Bret Michaels to file suit against CBS Entertainment and others over injuries Michaels suffered at the 2009 Tony Awards, the Poison lead singer said in Dallas Saturday. Talks to resolve the matter earlier b...
Khloe Kardashian, Mario Lopez Named New X FACTOR Co-Hosts
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2012 TMZ reports that Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez have been named the new co-hosts for the current sesason of FOX's THE X FACTOR. According to the report, 'tiny finishing touches are being put on their deals, but the announcement will be made this week.' The new co-hosts will make their first appear...
Viral Video: Justin Bieber Pukes on Stage in Arizona
by Robert Diamond - September 30, 2012 It's not a video to watch before eating, but it is one of the videos that everyone's talking about this morning as it makes its way around TMZ and elsewhere. ...
Kristin Chenoweth Hospitalized with 'Minor Injuries' After Accident on THE GOOD WIFE Set
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2012 According to TMZ, Kristin Chenoweth has been hospitalized after an accident on the set of The Good Wife. A CBS source told TMZ Chenoweth was struck by a piece of lighting equipment, fell to the ground and struck her head....
Photo Flash: First Look at Celebration Theatre's JUSTIN LOVE
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2012 Celebration Theatre in association with DEMAND PRoductions and Peter Schneider have announced the first show of its celebratory 30th Anniversary Season, the world premiere musical, JUSTIN LOVE, with book by Patricia Cotter and David Elzer, story by David Elzer and Bret Calder, music by Lori Scarlett...
Nederlander Presentations Files Suit Against Michael Jackson Estate
by Charlie Piane - June 19, 2010 Broadway powerhouse Nederlander Presentations have filed suit against Michael Jackson's estate, claiming Jackson's representatives are blocking them from creating a Broadway musical based on the hit maker's catalogue....
Kristin Chenoweth Hospitalized with 'Minor Injuries' After Accident on THE GOOD WIFE Set
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2012 According to TMZ, Kristin Chenoweth has been hospitalized after an accident on the set of The Good Wife. A CBS source told TMZ Chenoweth was struck by a piece of lighting equipment, fell to the ground and struck her head....
Justin Bieber Set to Mentor on FOX's THE X FACTOR
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2012 TMZ reports exclusively that Justin Bieber has signed on to team up with X FACTOR judge L.A. Reid during the FOX competition's upcoming season. The pop star will be one of four celebrity mentors joining one of the show's four judges, Simon Cowell, Britney Spears, Demi Lovato and Reid. Yesterday it w...
Kelsey Grammer and Fiancée Kayte Walsh Will Have a Broadway Wedding
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2011 As reported by TMZ, although Kelsey Grammer recently wrapped up his Broadway run in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, he won't be away from Broadway long - the actor's wedding will take place at the Longacre Theatre. ...
Charlie Sheen to Work at Theatre Aspen on 3 Plays
by Robert Diamond - June 07, 2010 During this time, Sheen will work at Theatre Aspen in Colorado working with actors as well as helping in the fundraising department and with other jobs around the theatre. Sheen will not accept pay for his work. The plays that Charlie Sheen will be coaching actors on include The Wonderettes, Thre...
Weird Al Yankovic Performs At Gallo Center for the Arts 11/9
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2011 'Weird Al' Yankovic, the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, will make a stop in Modesto as part of his Alpocalypse tour at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Wednesday, November 9 at 8:00PM....
Boston Court and Furious Theatre Announce Co-Production of THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Opening 7/28
by Kelsey Denette - July 03, 2012 The Theatre @ Boston Court and Furious Theatre Company present 'The Government Inspector," a World Premiere adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's "The Government Inspector" adapted by, and original songs by Oded Gross, directed by Stefan Novinksi. The play opens July 28 on the Main Stage at Boston Court Per...
AMERICAN IDOL's Phillip Phillips Undergoes Kidney Surgery
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2012 TMZ reports exclusively that AMERICAN IDOL champion Phillip Phillips has finally undergone surgery to remove troublesome kidney stones....
'BIG BANG's Mayim Bialik Recovering After Car Accident
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2012 Deadline.com reports that Mayim Bialik, star of the CBS comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY is recovering after a car accident which occurred yesterday afternoon. ...
Weird Al Yankovic to Perform on CBS's LATE LATE SHOW with Craig Ferguson, 2/9
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2012 Musician and parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic will visit THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON to perform the song "TMZ" off his GRAMMY® Award-nominated album, "Alpocalypse," Thursday, Feb. 9 (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. ... |