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Allison Janney Signs on for FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER Series
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2012

According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage and screen star Allison Janney has just joined the cast of NBC's upcoming 'Friday Night Dinner' series. Based on the UK comedy of the same name, the show will also star Tony Shalhoub.

18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Complete List of Nominees & Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 30, 2012

BroadwayWorld brought you the winners as they were announced throughout the evening; check below for a complete list!

Nominations Announced for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2012

Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.

Faith Prince Replaces Klea Blackhurst in 42nd Street Moon's THE BEST OF TIMES
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2012

Award-winning Broadway star Faith Prince is to replace Klea Blackhurst in The Best of Times, 42nd Street Moon's 80th Birthday salute to Tony-winning Broadway composer/lyricist, Jerry Herman. The Best of Times will be presented at the Alcazar Theatre on Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm.

ABC to Air OVER THE HEDGE as 'Saturday Movie of the Week', 1/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2012

OVER THE HEDGE, featuring the voices of Bruce Willis, Gary Shandling, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Thomas Hayden Church and Nick Nolte, airs as the "ABC Saturday Movie of the Week," JANUARY 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The 2006 film will be broadcast in HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound.

STAGE TUBE: FINDING NEMO in 3D - First Look at the Trailer!
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 12, 2012

The film is being re-released in 3D in September, but you can get a first look at the trailer below!

Reworked 9 TO 5 Headed for the West End?
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2012

According to Whatsonstage, 9 TO 5 might arrive in the UK in the near future. Ambassador Theatre Group's Howard Panter told Whatsonstage that a revamped version of the musical is currently in the works.

Melissa McCarthy to Be Honored With Oscar Wilde Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2012

Melissa McCarthy will be honored with an Oscar Wilde award at the popular Irish party held during Oscars week. She joins Michelle Williams as an honoree at the seventh annual "Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film" which will on be held on February 23rd at Bad Robot, JJ Abrams' Santa Monica production company.

Leslie Jordan Leads FRUIT FLY At Celebration Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2012

Celebration Theatre presents in association with Billy Miller the second show of its 2011-2012 Season, Leslie Jordan starring in the World Premiere of FRUIT FLY, written and performed by Leslie Jordan and directed by David Galligan.

ABC to Air OVER THE HEDGE as 'Saturday Movie of the Week', 1/21
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 3, 2012

OVER THE HEDGE, featuring the voices of Bruce Willis, Gary Shandling, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Thomas Hayden Church and Nick Nolte, airs as the "ABC Saturday Movie of the Week," JANUARY 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The 2006 film will be broadcast in HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound.

Leslie Jordan Leads FRUIT FLY At Celebration Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2011

Celebration Theatre presents in association with Billy Miller the second show of its 2011-2012 Season, Leslie Jordan starring in the World Premiere of FRUIT FLY, written and performed by Leslie Jordan and directed by David Galligan.

Faith Prince Replaces Klea Blackhurst in 42nd Street Moon's THE BEST OF TIMES
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 23, 2011

Award-winning Broadway star Faith Prince is to replace Klea Blackhurst in The Best of Times, 42nd Street Moon's 80th Birthday salute to Tony-winning Broadway composer/lyricist, Jerry Herman. The Best of Times will be presented at the Alcazar Theatre on Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm.

The Soho Rep Book To Be Released 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 19, 2011

New York City's Soho Rep celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary with the publishing and official release of The Soho Rep Book on December 12, 2011

Broadway Vets Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Edie Falco et al. Earn Screen Actor's Guild Noms.
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 14, 2011

Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood. Several Broadway favorites made the cut, including recent Kennedy Center inductee Meryl Street (The Iron Lady), Tony winner Viola Davis (The Help) and more!

Nominations Announced for 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2011

Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.

NYWIFT to Honor Martha Stewart, Claire Danes at 31st Annual Muse Awards
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2011

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), which has supported the advancement of women in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years, will present their 31th annual Muse Awards at a gala luncheon to be held Wednesday, December 7th at the New York Hilton.

Cheyenne Jackson's PRICE CHECK to Premiere at 2012 Sundance Film Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2011

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the out-of-competition Premieres and Documentary Premieres sections of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Included in this year's line-up is Price Check, featuring Cheyenne Jackson, Parker Posey, and Annie Parisse.The Festival will be held January 19 through 29 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The complete list of films is available at www.sundance.org/festival.

Photo Flash: Taye Diggs, Allison Janney, et al. Visit BRING IT ON
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 5, 2011

As the hit new musical BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL entered its final two weeks of performances this past weekend in Los Angeles, several celebrity guests were in attendance at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Leslie Jordan Leads FRUIT FLY At Celebration Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 28, 2011

Celebration Theatre presents in association with Billy Miller the second show of its 2011-2012 Season, Leslie Jordan starring in the World Premiere of FRUIT FLY, written and performed by Leslie Jordan and directed by David Galligan.

STAGE TUBE: THE HELP - Coming to DVD/Blu-Ray on 12/6
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2011

THE HELP is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on December 6, 2011. The historical drama is directed by Tate Taylor and written by Taylor and Kathryn Stockett. The cast includes Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ahna O'Reilly, Allison Janney, Mike Vogel, Sissy Spacek, Jessica Chastain and Viola Davis.

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