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A RAISIN IN THE SUN, CHINGLISH and More Set for Stageworks Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2013


Stageworks Theatre announces its diverse 2013-14 Season.

BWW Reviews: MUSEUM is a Quick-Paced, Rambunctious Satire
by Jeff Davis - Sep 30, 2013


Though art about art has been all over Austin as of late, there's always room for one more production provided it's as good as this. Museum is a bold, laugh-out-loud farce that lovingly mocks the pretentiousness often found in both modern art and those who claim to love and understand it.

Rowan Joseph Named New Producing Artistic Director of Totem Pole Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013


Rowan Joseph, a nationally-recognized producer and director with over 30 years of experience working in the American Theatre has been named as the new Producing Artistic Director of the Totem Pole Playhouse.

Marlo Thomas to Lead World Premiere of Joe DiPietro's CLEVER LITTLE LIES at George Street Playhouse; Performances to Begin 11/19
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 25, 2013


George Street Playhouse and Artistic Director David Saint have announced the casting of MARLO THOMAS, award-winning actress of stage and screen, in the world premiere production of Clever Little Lies, by Tony Award-winner JOE DiPIETRO (rescheduled from the 2012-13 season). Mr. Saint will helm the production, slated to take the stage in New Brunswick, November 19 - December 22. The remainder of the cast will be announced at a later date.

Sorkin on 3rd Season of NEWSROOM: 'I Need Time to Think About It'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2013


At this year's Emmy Awards, NEWSROOM showrunner Aaron Sorkin revealed to Indiewire that he is still considering whether he wants to commit to writing another season of the hit HBO drama. 'I need time to think about it,' Sorkin said when asked about the possibility of a third season.

Tony Nominated NEWSROOM Star Jeff Daniels Wins Emmy for Lead Actor in a Drama
by TV News Desk - Sep 22, 2013


THE NEWSROOM star and Tony-nominee Jeff Daniels took home this year's prize for OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES.

EMMYS: Jeff Daniels Wins Outstanding Actor in a Drama for THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2013


Daniels beat out Hugh Bonneville on Downton Abbey, Bryan Cranston on Breaking Bad, Jon Hamm on Mad Men, Damian Lewis on Homeland, and Kevin Spacey on House of Cards.

EMMYS COVERAGE 2013: BWW Salutes Stage & Screen Star Alec Baldwin
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 20, 2013


In anticipation of the live 65th Annual Emmy Award broadcast on CBS this Sunday, BWW will be spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we take a look back at the career of Alec Baldwin, including his Academy Award nominated role in THE COOLER, his record breaking run on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, his hilarious run on 30 ROCK, and his Tony-nominated turn on Broadway.

A DISH FOR THE GODS at Theatre Row Opens Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2013


Rachel Reiner Productions presents the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's A Dish For The Gods, directed by Adam Fitzgerald. A Dish for the Gods began performances on Saturday September 14, and opens tonight, Monday, September 16 and will run through October 5, 2013 at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42 Street). Tickets are $19.25 (including a $1.25 theatre restoration charge) and can be purchased at www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

Tony Nominee Andrew Lippa to Make London Concert Debut at St. James Theatre, 17 Nov.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 13, 2013


Tony and Grammy award nominated composer and lyricist of Broadway's Big Fish, The Wild Party and The Addams Family, Andrew Lippa, comes to London for the first time this November with a host of special guests. Appearing at the St. James Theatre on 17 November, Andrew will be joined by performers from Broadway, the West End and further afield as he takes the audience on a journey through his life and career as a writer and composer. The concert will exclusively preview music from his latest Broadway creation Big Fish - a new musical adaptation based on the book by Daniel Wallace and the Tim Burton film (currently previewing at the Neil Simon Theatre, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman) - and will also feature music from his hit shows, as well as his lesser known works and a selection of 'lost' material.

VIDEO: Aaron Sorkin Talks 'West Wing,' 'The Newsroom on THE BIG INTERVIEW
by Casey Mink - Sep 12, 2013


In a new interview series on AXS TV, which premieres on Monday, Aaron Sorkin discusses 'The West Wing' and 'The Newsroom'

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Jane Fonda Guests on Season Finale of THE NEWSROOM
by - Sep 9, 2013


Jane Fonda guest stars as terrifying CEO Leona Lansing on the Season Finale of HBO's THE NEWSROOM titled "Election Night, Part 2".

VIDEO: Olivia Munn Discusses NEWSROOM, Bad Journalists on JAY LENO
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 6, 2013


Olivia Munn, star of HBO's critically acclaimed THE NEWSROOM, was a guest on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO, where she discussed her hatred of headlines, her general awkwardness, and the difficulty with acting natural.

Andrew Lippa, A LITTLE PRINCESS, AIDA Set for Fiddlehead Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013


Fiddlehead Theatre Company has announced its 2013-2014 season, the premiere season as Resident Theatre Company at Boston's Historic Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA). Fiddlehead Theatre Company has a 20-year history of presenting professional theatre and educational programming for the Boston area and is committed to producing theatre that uplifts while engaging audiences in current issues.

HBO Renews THE NEWSROOM for Third Season
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2013


NEWSROOM star Jeff Daniels revealed through Twitter yesterday that HBO has renewed the Aaron Sorkin series for a third season.

Margot White and Kevin Cristaldi to Star in A DISH FOR THE GODS at Theatre Row, 9/16-10/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2013


Rachel Reiner Productions will present the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's A Dish For The Gods, directed by Adam Fitzgerald. A Dish for the Gods will begin performances on Saturday September 14, and will open Monday, September 16 and will run through October 5, 2013 at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42 Street).

VIDEOS: First Look - 'Election Night, Part 1' on HBO's THE NEWSROOM
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 29, 2013


On the next episode of HBO's THE NEWSROOM titled 'Election Night, Part 1' - Will becomes the director of morale as ``News Night' goes forward with its election night coverage; Sloan is upset that her book was auctioned with a forged signature; the team considers holding off on a story that might influence a Senate race.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Election Night, Part 1' on HBO's THE NEWSROOM
by - Aug 26, 2013


On the next episode of HBO's THE NEWSROOM titled "Election Night, Part 1" - Will becomes the director of morale as ``News Night' goes forward with its election night coverage.

Keegan Theatre Extends A FEW GOOD MEN Through 9/14
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 25, 2013


The Keegan Theatre has extended their production of Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men through September 14, 2013. First produced on Broadway in 1989 and inspiring an Academy Award-nominated film of the same name, Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men tells the story of military lawyers at a court-martial who uncover a high-level conspiracy in the course of defending their clients, two United States Marines accused of murder. Based on events that took place at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in July 1986, A Few Good Men is a riveting courtroom drama that investigates both the nature of our military mentality and the Marine code of honor. A hit on the Broadway stage, A Few Good Men is as timely today as the day it was written!

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