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Exclusive: Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Mel Harris-Led QUEEN OF KNIVES Film


Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired North American VOD rights to QUEEN OF KNIVES. BroadwayWorld can exclusively report that the comedy feature film will be available to rent/own on all digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms worldwide, as well as on DVD.

South Camden Theatre Company to Host Stand Up Comedy Event


South Camden Theatre Company has announced another evening of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy at the Waterfront South Theatre. Come out Friday evening, June 24th to enjoy the fun.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: March 20-21- with Jackie Hoffman, Patti Murin and More!


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, March 20-21, 2021.

STARS IN THE HOUSE Anniversary Show Brings Fundraising Total To Over $750,000 In Support of The Actors Fund


The anniversary episode broke the single-show fundraising record, raising over $28,300 (including a $10,000 matching grant from the Frances Lear Foundation).  Now, after over 375 episodes, “Stars In The House” has raised over $751,842 for The Actors Fund & $200,000 for other charity organizations who have needed support throughout the pandemic.   

VIDEO: Watch a THIRTYSOMETHING Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!


Thirtysomething aired on ABC from 1987 to 1991. It is about a group of baby boomers in their thirties who live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and how they handle the lifestyle that dominated American culture during the 1980s given their involvement in the early 1970s counterculture as young adults.

Annette Bening, Bebe Neuwirth, David Hyde Pierce, Kelli O'Hara & More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Anniversary Week


On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown.  Now, one year and over 375 episodes later, “Stars In The House” has raised over $715,000 for The Actors Fund & an additional $200,000 for other charity organizations.

Melanie Mayron and Polly Draper Join THIRTYSOMETHING Sequel Series


Deadline reports that original 'thirtysomething' cast members Melanie Mayron and Polly Draper have joined the cast of the upcoming sequel series: 'thirtysomething(else).'

ABC Picks Up THIRTYSOMETHING(ELSE) to Pilot


“thirtysomething(else),” a sequel to the groundbreaking series “thirtysomething,” has received a pilot pickup from ABC. The show will follow an ensemble of new faces playing the grown-up, 30-something children of the original cast reprised by Ken Olin (Michael Steadman), Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch), Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) and Patty Wettig (Nancy Weston). Apparently, raising children (even grown children) never ends, but who could have known how hard it would be for them to raise their parents? 

MGM Sets THIRTYSOMETHING Sequel


According to The Hollywood Reporter, MGM TV is developing a sequel to 'Thirtysomething,' a popular drama from the 80s.

Sneak Peek - Gloria Gaynor, John Amos & More Set for Next OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?


In this week's all-new episode of the popular series OPRAH: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?, celebrity updates include Disco queen Gloria Gaynor, singer Montell Jordan, “thirtysomething's” Mel Harris and actor John Amos, of “Roots” and “Good Times” fame.

VIDEO: Broadway's Tovah Feldshuh Performs Hilarious Number in CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND


Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh guest starred on last night's episode of The CW's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND titled 'My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves!'

Broadway's Tovah Feldshuh to Guest Star on The CW's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, 11/30


Tovah Feldshuh will guest star in the November 30th episode of The CW's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND titled 'My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves!'.

The CW Developing Musical Drama with George Lopez


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lopez is currently developing an hour-long musical drama for The CW, with THE WONDER YEARS' Bob Brush and Mel Harris set to write. Lopez will produce.

Ridgefield Theater Barn to Host Advanced Acting Class, 3/7


Due to overwhelming demand, the Ridgefield Theater Barn is now offering an advanced acting class. Susan Grace Cohen is returning to the Barn to offer a brand-new workshop, 'Red Carpet Intermediate/Advanced Acting Class' this spring. The classes, for adults only, will take place Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm, starting March 7th.

Tony-Winning Producer Joan Stein Passes Away


Joan Stein, who produced both theatre on the West and East Coasts and television in Los Angeles, died today from appendceal cancer, a family spokesperson announced. She was 59.

ABC Announces 2012 Drama Series Development Guide


ABC details its 12 drama pilots under consideration for next season.

Ridgefield Theater Barn Presents Developing Your Acting Career, Through 8/28


The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to be able to offer an adults-only acting class this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years.

Ridgefield Theater Barn Presents Developing Your Acting Career 7/10-8/28


The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to be able to offer an adults-only acting class this summer, to be taught by Susan Grace Cohen of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she has been a faculty member for 20 years.

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