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BWW Profile: Jane Krakowski, Tony-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Matt Smith - Sep 16, 2015

Listen up, fives. A ten is nominated at this year's Emmy Awards. Yes, that's right. Tony-winning Broadway superstar Jane Krakowski, previously Emmy-nominated for her work on 30 ROCK, will once again go for Emmy gold on Sunday, September 20th. This time around, she's nominated for her hilarious portrayal of Jacqueline Voorhees on Netflix's UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT. 

Audra McDonald, Jane Lynch, and More Win 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards- Complete List!
by Sally Henry - Sep 12, 2015

THE EMMY AWARDS for Creative Arts have wrapped up, and BroadwayWorld has all the winners listed below!

THE BATTERY'S DOWN Will Return for Reunion Special & Joe's Pub Concert- Watch the Teaser Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2015

After six long years, the wait is finally over! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the musical web series The Battery's Down, which wrapped up its final season in late 2009, will return for a reunion special later this fall. The episode will premiere on October 20, along with a concert that night with performances from original cast members (and some very special guests).Be sure to check back in the coming weeks for a full trailer!

Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel & More to Present at 67th EMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 8, 2015

The Television Academy has announced additional presenters for the 67TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, airing September 20th on FOX. 

VIDEO: First Look - Allison Janney, Judi Dench & More Star in Tim Burton's MISS PEREGRINE
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2015

The first official trailer for Tim Burton's 'Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children' has been released.

BROADWAY BINGE: Wind Down Summer 2015 with These Musicals on Netflix!
by Nora Dominick - Aug 22, 2015

Can't make it to NYC before the end of the summer to see a Broadway show? Want to sing and dance in the comfort of your living room? BroadwayWorld has you covered with BROADWAY BINGE, a guide to all of the musicals or inspirations for hit Broadway musicals currently available for streaming on Netflix. So get out of the summer heat, get the popcorn ready, and check out the list below get your Broadway Binge on!

Women's Voices Theater Festival to Welcome Tony Winner Lisa Kron for Launch Party
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2015

Tony Award-winning playwright Lisa Kron will be a featured guest and participant at the launch party of the Women's Voices Theater Festival on September 8 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. The invitation-only event kicks off the beginning of the Festival, an unprecedented collaboration among professional theater companies that includes the presentation of more than 50 world-premiere productions of work by female playwrights, taking place this September and October in the nation's capital region. The launch party features a creative conversation between Kron and National Public Radio's Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg focused on gender parity in the arts in the Museum's Performance Hall, followed by a celebratory party and toast to officially declare the start of the Festival.

Showtime Cancels Lisa Kudrow Comedy WEB THERAPY After Four Seasons
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2015

Showtime has cancelled Lisa Kudrow's comedy WEB THERAPY after four seasons.

Allison Janney, Bryan Cranston & Many More Set fo Present at HFPA Dinner
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 6, 2015

The HFPA will grant more than $2 million in funds to non-profit entertainment-related organizations and scholarship programs, topping last year's contributions of more than $1.9 million.

Melissa McCarthy Goes Undercovery in SPY, Coming to Blu-ray/DVD This September
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 4, 2015

Queen of Comedy Melissa McCarthy “in her funniest movie yet” (Leonard Maltin, LeonardMaltin.com) embarks on the mission of a lifetime as secret agent Susan Cooper in SPY.

Judy Greer to Guest Star on Showtime's MASTERS OF SEX
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 24, 2015

Judy Greer (Married) will join the third season of the critically-acclaimed drama MASTERS OF SEX for one episode. 

Photo Flash: Tim Burton Reveals Official Artwork for Adaptation of 'PECULIAR CHILDREN'
by Movies News Desk - Jul 24, 2015

Director Tim Burton took to Facebook today to reveal the official title treatment for his upcoming adaptation of MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, based upon the best-selling novel by Ransom Riggs. Check it out below!

Showtime Honored with Most Lead Actor/Actress Emmy Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2015

This morning, SHOWTIME was recognized with the most lead performer series nominations of any network or streaming service, and as the only network or streaming service to have lead actor and actress nominations in both comedy and drama

Review Roundup: Sandra Bullock Stars in MINIONS
by Tess Reynolds - Jul 10, 2015

Sandra Bullock stars in the new animated family comedy MINIONS. MINIONS follow the origin story of the beloved creatures from Universal's DESPICABLE ME and DESPICABLE ME 2.

First Lady Michelle Obama Named Honorary Chair of Women's Voices Theater Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2015

Women's Voices Theater Festival organizers today announced that First Lady of the United States of America Michelle Obama will serve as Honorary Chair of the Women's Voices Theater Festival, which unites more than 50 professional theater companies in the nation's capital region, September through October 2015. She joins a prestigious group of theater artists and advocates on the Honorary Committee supporting the Festival's mission to celebrate the work of women in theater. Additionally, eight ancillary events sponsored by The Washington Post have been announced during the Festival, to be hosted by the seven originating theaters-Arena Stage, Ford's Theatre, Round House Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, Studio Theatre and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company-along with Festival participant Theater J.

Tony Nominee Tammy Blanchard Joins Cast of Dramedy TALLULAH
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 24, 2015

Tammy Blanchard, who recently appeared in Disney's big screen adaptation of 'Into the Woods'  and 'X-Men's Evan Jonigkeit will join Allison Janney in the upcoming dramedy "Tallulah."

'Raymond' Creator Phil Rosenthal Coming to PBS in New Culinary Comedy I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING, 9/28
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2015

I'll Have What Phil's Having invites audiences to join in on an international culinary exploration with Phil Rosenthal, the creator of the TV hit Everybody Loves Raymond, and one of Hollywood's funniest producers.

KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper and ELEPHANT MAN's Bradley Cooper to Receive Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2015

According to Variety, 29 honorees from the worlds of motion pictures, television, live theatre, radio and recording have been tapped to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this year. Among them are Broadway's KINKY BOOTS co-creators Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper, as well as ELEPHANT MAN star Bradley Cooper.

HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo and IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU's Josh Grisetti Receive 2015 Derwent Awards Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015

The Actors' Equity Foundation's 2015 Clarence Derwent Awards for most promising female and male performers on the New York metropolitan scene have gone to Phillipa Soo (Hamilton) and Josh Grisetti (It Shoulda Been You). 

BWW Reviews: SPY Lets Melissa McCarthy Have Her Action and Her Comedy Too
by Katricia Lang - Jun 6, 2015

Behind every devilishly good-looking spy is a strong, frumpy woman. Behind the debonair and conceited Bradley Fine (Jude Law) is dowdy desk jockey cum CIA analyst Susan Cooper (McCarthy). Cooper is so smitten and preoccupied with the fantasy version of Fine in her head that she can't see how daft and self-involved he is. Nor can she see how smart and caring she is.

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