Ben Affleck News

'Saturday Night Live'has scored its highest national 18-49 and total-viewer results in a year and a half, since the pre-election telecast of November 2008, according to 'live plus same day'national viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Broadway performer Cady Huffman, who won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her portrayal of Ulla in the original Broadway production of The Producers, will be starring as Dolly Levi in the family classic, Hello, Dolly! sponsored by Citizens Bank, which is scheduled to open on June 23 at Theatre By The Sea.

You can watch four sketches that were part of the episode's dress rehearsal, but did not air on TV, right here on Stage Tube!

Award-winning actor Matt Damon was the recipient of the 24th American Cinematheque Award at a gala held this past March at the Beverly Hilton. The presentation and celebration will be televised in the hour-long special, 'Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque Tribute,' airing THURSDAY, MAY 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

According to Entertainment Weekly Betty White's appearance on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend drew the highest ratings for the show since 2008.

During an interview on the red carpet of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Alec Baldwin, star of the hit television show '30 Rock' and 12-time SNL host, said he will host the season finale of Saturday Night Live on May 15th.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to present Hot Mikado, book and lyrics adapted by David H. Bell with musical adaptation and arrangements by Rob Bowman. Hot Mikado opens for the press on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:30pm and plays through Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater.

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'WEEKEND UPDATE' ANCHOR SETH MEYERS - 'Greece, which is plagued by financial debt, appealed to its European partners and the IMF on Friday for a 60 billion dollar rescue package. Things are so bad that many have started referring to the country as Grease 2.'

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to present Hot Mikado, book and lyrics adapted by David H. Bell with musical adaptation and arrangements by Rob Bowman. Hot Mikado opens for the press on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 7:30pm and plays through Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in the Charles Mosesian Theater.

Ben Affleck presented his longtime friend and co-star, Matt Damon, with the 24th American Cinematheque Award at the Cinematheque's annual benefit gala on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel's International Ballroom in Beverly Hills. The award presentation concluded an evening of in-person tributes from Damon's colleagues Casey Affleck, Don Cheadle, Clint Eastwood; Jimmy Kimmel, Greg Kinnear, Charlize Theron and Robin Williams. In addition, George Clooney and Ben Stiller paid tribute by partaking in individual pre-taped comedy sketches while President William Jefferson Clinton appeared in and narrates a piece surrounding Damon's humanitarian efforts that was be played during the show.

Ben Affleck will present his longtime friend and co-star, Matt Damon, with the 24th American Cinematheque Award at the Cinematheque's annual benefit gala on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel's International Ballroom in Beverly Hills. The award presentation concludes an evening of in-person tributes from Damon's colleagues, Casey Affleck, Don Cheadle, Clint Eastwood, Jimmy Kimmel, Greg Kinnear, Charlize Theron and Robin Williams. In addition, George Clooney and Ben Stiller will pay tribute by partaking in individual pre-taped comedy sketches, while President William Jefferson Clinton appears in and narrates a piece surrounding Damon's humanitarian efforts that will be played during the show. Added guests will be announced as they are confirmed.

Starz continues to bring unique event programming to audiences in the U.S., securing rights to 'Camelot,' a wholly original approach to the timeless Arthurian legend, from the creative team behind such landmark series as 'The Tudors,' 'Life on Mars' and 'Torchwood,' as well as critically acclaimed film The Departed and upcoming The Tourist. Originated by Academy Award(R) nominated Ecosse Films (Mrs. Brown, Becoming Jane Nowhere Boy,)Starz plans to air the 10-episode series in the first half of 2011.

Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport (author of the popular blog, www.TheProducersPerspective.com) will present THE DAVENPORT THEATRICAL DEVELOPMENTAL READING SERIES, four readings of new works (plays and/or musicals) beginning Monday, March 15th at a theater to be announced.

Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport (author of the popular blog, www.TheProducersPerspective.com) will present the first selection of THE DAVENPORT DEVELOPMENTAL READING SERIES, four readings of new works (plays and/or musicals) on Monday, March 15th at the Producer's Club (358 West 44th Street, between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

Variety is reporting Morgan Freeman will be awarded the Board of Governors Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. The award will be given at the 2010 ASC Awards for Outstanding Cinematography Award Ceremony on February 27th.

Variety is reporting Morgan Freeman will be awarded the Board of Governors Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. The award will be given at the 2010 ASC Awards for Outstanding Cinematography Award Ceremony on February 27th.

The SOLD OUT Bill Maher live for Saturday, February 13 will both go on as scheduled tonight at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. For patrons who need additional information log on to www.broadwayseriessouth.com

For the last fifteen years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television.

For the last fifteen years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television.