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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Comes to the Stage at The Ed Asner Family Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Thanks to The Ed Asner Family Center, Hollywood's iconic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE film script was reanimated! TEAFC hosted its 4th annual theatrical fundraising benefit this past weekend.

Todd Thick Joins Producing Team of New Musical THIS STRANGE PARADISE
by Joshua Wright - Jun 18, 2024

TSPP1 Productions announced today that entertainment industry legend Todd Thicke is joining the production team of the new stage musical THIS STRANGE PARADISE as Executive Producer.

ASEXUALITY THE SOLO MUSICAL Comes To Queerly Festival This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Venus in Waves Productions will present Asexuality! The Solo Musical written by Rebecca McGlynn and directed by Heather Dowling.

Entertainment Community Fund Reflects on 2023; Over $14.8 Million Distributed to Film and Television Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

Delve into the accomplishments and impact of the Entertainment Community Fund in 2023. Explore the initiatives, achievements, and contributions made by the fund throughout the year that have positively influenced the entertainment community.

Seth MacFarlane Partners With Entertainment Community Fund to Raise $10 Million for Industry Workers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Learn about Seth MacFarlane's partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund to raise $10 million in aid for all entertainment industry workers. Discover how this exclusive fundraising campaign aims to provide support and assistance to those working in the entertainment industry.

The Herb Alpert Foundation Donates $250,000 Matching Gift to the Entertainment Community Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

The Entertainment Community Fund—formerly known as The Actors Fund—has received a generous $250,000 matching gift challenge donation from iconic trumpeter, A&M Records co-founder and philanthropist Herb Alpert, via the Herb Alpert Foundation.

Seth MacFarlane Donates $1 Million to Support The Entertainment Community Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2023

Learn about Seth MacFarlane's incredible $1 million donation to the Entertainment Community Fund, demonstrating his unwavering support for the entertainment industry. Discover how this generous contribution will help those within the community and further promote the importance of supporting artists and creatives.

Christina Applegate Joins Brendan Fraser in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Reading
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

The recent Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient joins lead Brendan Fraser (George Bailey) in the role of his wife, Mary Bailey. Primetime Emmy Award® Winner James Cromwell has also been cast as Pa Bailey and autistic actress Sue Ann Pien (Amazon's 'As We See It”) will play Violet for this year’s virtual table read.

Brendan Fraser & Jean Smart to Lead IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Table Read
by Michael Major - Nov 9, 2022

The Ed Asner Family Center returns for their third year retelling the classic holiday tale of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with a star studded virtual table read. The impressive cast includes Brendan Fraser, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, JK Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Jim Beaver, Brent Spiner, Phil Lamarr, Chelsea Darnell, Ben Mankiewicz, and more.

New Hampshire Film Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Festival Dates
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2022

NHFF is an annual fall event that unites professional filmmakers, screenwriters and film industry experts with film lovers. The festival was recently named an Academy Award® qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this past year. Check out highlights from the film festival now!

Dennis Scott & Tom Bergeron Call For Fred Rogers To Be Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2022

Plus, multiple GRAMMY® & Dove award winning singer Sandi Patty and David Newell (aka Mister McFeely) have also called for top songwriters honors for Fred Rogers. Better known as Mister Rogers from the hit PBS children’s television show series Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Fred Rogers wrote over 200 songs that reached millions of children and parents.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Reading Announces Musical Guests & Partners With TikTok
by Michael Major - Nov 18, 2021

The Wallows is composed of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston. The reading's star studded cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, George Wendt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, Kathy Bates, Naomi Rubin and more. Get tickets now!

Kathy Bates Joins the All-Star Cast of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Table Read
by Michael Major - Nov 9, 2021

Bates and Naomi Rubin join an all-star cast, including Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Lou Diamond Phillips, Ron Funches, Mandy Patinkin, Phil LaMarr, Ed Harris, George Wendt, Ben Mankiewicz and host Tom Bergeron for the live online table read.

Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart & Mandy Patinkin to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Table Read
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021

Sudeikis will star as George Bailey with his real-life uncle, George Wendt, playing Uncle Billy. Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches and Ed Harris will also appear in the reading. The event will be hosted by Tom Bergeron.

BWW Interview: Donelle Dadigan Re-Opening Her Hollywood Museum TO THE FUTURE
by Gil Kaan - Aug 6, 2021

Hollywood Museum founder Donelle Dadigan headed a re-opening ceremony of her Hollywood Museum August 4, 2021; commemorating the donated additional props from Bill and Patrick Shea to the Back to the Future Part I, II, III exhibit. On behalf of the Museum and the Shea father and son, Donelle presented a $5,000 check to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which Michael accepted via video.

THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM SQUARES Extends Run Through August 10th
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2021

The proceeds will benefit the museum, which is currently the most recognized venue in the city as the 'Official Museum of Hollywood' and the go to for authentic Hollywood and entertainment history!

HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM SQUARES All Star Benefit Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2021

On behalf of Donelle Dadigan, the staff at The Hollywood Museum and the entire production team for The Hollywood Museum Squares.

Acclaimed Show FERTILE Earns Best Of Fest Encore
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2021

Since Heather Dowling debuted her show Fertile in 2019, it has earned several awards, played to sold-out houses and participated in various festivals, including this year's virtual SoloFest, the largest solo theatre performance collection on the West Coast. Even a pandemic couldn't slow down the show's momentum, as it just earned a Best of Fest Encore from the producers of SoloFest, giving audiences around the world a chance to see the show in a special livestream performance on May 20 from the Whitefire Theatre.

LISTEN: Hear the Audio Trailer for HIT JOB, Premiering April 22 on Audible
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 20, 2021

Hit Job premieres with 12 half-hour episodes on Thursday, April 22 exclusively on Audible. 

Virtual HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MISTER ROGERS Celebration Planned For March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021

Premiering on Saturday, March 20th at 10am CT, Tom Bergeron (America’s Funniest Videos, Dancing with the Stars) will host a special virtual presentation of “Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers,” to commemorate America’s favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers’ 93rd birthday.