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Ben Platt, Allison Janney in Talks to Join THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 2, 2021


According to Deadline, the comedy focuses on a dysfunctional family that can’t seem to get along and get it together reluctantly reunites for a family wedding. As their many skeletons are wrenched from the closet, it turns out to be just what this singular family needs to reconnect.

Wake Up With BWW 3/2: Gavin Creel and Shoshana Bean Perform in NY PopsUp, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2021


Today's top stories: Check out video and photos from the latest NY PopsUp featuring Gavin Creel, Shoshana Bean, and more, plus rehearsals begin for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, and a new Slave Play video from Jeremy O. Harris!

BWW Exclusive: Rita Moreno Champions the Women's Movement in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 1, 2021


Moreno starred on the short-lived '9 to 5' television series in 1982 and 1983. She played Violet Newstead, the character originated in the movie by Lily Tomlin and eventually played on Broadway by Allison Janney.

BWW Exclusive: Jane Fonda Discusses Cultural Impact in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 23, 2021


'It validated [women's] thoughts that it ain't fair. It ain't fitting. As good workers, they shouldn't be treated that way,' Fonda says of '9 to 5,' which she starred in alongside Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. 

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Eva Noblezada, Ashley Spencer, and More Join THE SETH CONCERT SERIES Line-Up
by Team BWW - Feb 17, 2021


Producer Mark Cortale has announced that six stars of the stage and screen will join the late-February - March 2021 line-up of The Seth Concert Series, the live weekly series based on Seth Rudetsky’s international Broadway series that began at The Art House in Provincetown ten years ago.

Wake Up With BWW 2/16: Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson Sing 'A Whole New World' and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2021


Today's top stories: Laura Osnes and her husband Nathan Johnson singing 'A Whole New World' from Aladdin, Allison Janney honors women in new documentary 'Still Working 9 to 5', 42nd Street is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD, and more!

BWW Exclusive: Allison Janney Respects Women Who Paved the Way in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 15, 2021


n the documentary, she will tell exclusive stories about her time onstage in that production — including one about what happened the day Marc Kudisch (the actor playing Mr. Hart) fell into the pit without a cushion underneath him.

VIDEO: Allison Janney Must Wear a COVID-19 Tracker on the MOM Set
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 11, 2021


Allison Janney shares her experience doing a virtual press tour, explains the process of filming her show Mom during the COVID-19 pandemic and compares herself to her Breaking News In Yuba County character.

BWW Exclusive: Dolly Parton Talks Equal Pay in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 8, 2021


In this brand new clip from the upcoming documentary 'Still Working 9 to 5,' Dolly Parton discusses the conditions under which she joined the cast of the 1980 classic film.

Center Theatre Group Raises Over $700,000 From RWQUARANTUNES Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2021


Center Theatre Group has announced it raised over $700,000 through its RWQuarantunes fundraising event.

VIDEO: Dolly Parton Reworks '9 to 5' for New Super Bowl Ad
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 2, 2021


'9 to 5' star and musical composer Dolly Parton reworked the classic song for a Squarespace Super Bowl commercial

VIDEO: Bridget Everett Talks About Scoring Her Own HBO Show on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 28, 2021


Bridget Everett spills on fulfilling her lifelong dream of scoring her own HBO show, talks about working with Allison Janney and Wanda Sykes on Breaking News in Yuba County and shares how proud she is of her puppy for becoming a movie star.

VIDEO: Allison Janney Talks MOM, THE WEST WING Text Chain
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 22, 2021


Allison talks about her sitcom “Mom,” getting tested 7-8 times a week for COVID because of kissing scenes, staying in touch with the cast of “The West Wing,” her new movie Breaking News in Yuba County, and since she has been in so many movies and TV shows - we play a round of “Was I in It?”

Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, Christy Altomare, and More Join The Seth Concert Series Lineup
by Team BWW - Jan 19, 2021


Jeremy Jordan, Ashley Spencer, Santino Fontana, and Christy Altomare are the latest Broadway stars to join Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, and Jessica Vosk on The Seth Rudetsky Concert Series!

Jessica Vosk Brings All New Show To THE SETH CONCERT SERIES January 24
by Team BWW - Jan 15, 2021


Jessica Vosk is the latest Broadway star to join The Seth Concert Series!

New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 Explores the Film's Legacy and Relevance
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2021


A new documentary, 'Still Working 9 to 5' will chronicle the origins and legacy of the classic comedy film starring starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman and Lily Tomlin.

Kelli O'Hara, Wayne Brady, Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus and More Join The Seth Concert Series in January 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020


Producer Mark Cortale has announced that five award-winning stars of the stage and screen will join the January 2021 line-up of The Seth Concert Series, the live weekly series based on Seth Rudetsky’s international Broadway series that began at The Art House in Provincetown ten years ago.

Julie Halston Joins Bucks County Playhouse's WORD OF MOUTH LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020


Bucks County Playhouse will present its popular story-telling series, “Word of Mouth,” this Sunday, December 13 at 7pm, hosted by renowned storyteller, Michaela Murphy, Bucks County Playhouse’s Director of Education.

The Seth Concert Series To Offer Holiday Package of 15 Shows On Demand
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 25, 2020


For a limited time, fans will be able to purchase fifteen of The Seth Concert Series performances featuring Broadway's biggest stars!

Ana Gasteyer, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Pascal, and Kerry Butler Join THE SETH CONCERT SERIES in December
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 25, 2020


Ana Gasteyer, James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Pascal and Kerry Butler will join the December line-up of talent slated for The Seth Concert Series.

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