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CINDERELLA's Fran Drescher to Write, Produce New Broadway Musical!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2015

Asked about what's ahead for her in the near future the actress revealed, 'I'm in development on two projects. One is a feature that I will direct, and that's been on my bucket list. One is a Broadway musical that I would be a writer and producer on. Neither of which I'm ready to pitch.'

Season 5 of Showtime's HOMELAND to Begin Production in Germany This Summer
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2015

SHOWTIME and Fox 21 Television Studios have announced today that season five of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® award winning series HOMELAND will shoot on location in Germany. 

Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge Star in AMERICAN BUFFALO, Opening Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015

John Goodman and Tom Sturridge join Damian Lewis in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo. Directed by Daniel Evans, American Buffalo will run at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited, opening tonight, 27 April and playing through 27 June 2015.

VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks New FX Series THE COMEDIANS on 'The Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2015

The hilarious and talented actor Josh Gad stopped by CBS's THE TALK yesterday to discuss working alongside Billy Crystal in their new show, "The Comedians' on the FX network. Watch the appearance below!

Breaking News: Jenn Colella, Chad Kimball, Rodney Hicks & More Set for New Musical COME FROM AWAY at La Jolla
by Robert Diamond - Apr 19, 2015

This just in! La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its season opener, the world-premiere musical Come from Away, featuring book, music and lyrics by the Canadian husband-and-wife team Irene Sankoff and David Hein (My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding), directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley. A co-production with Seattle Repertory Theatre, Come from Away will run May 29 - July 5 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre (press opening Thursday, June 11).

MotorCity Casino Hotel Welcomes Whoopi Goldberg Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015

MotorCity Casino Hotel will welcome Whoopi Goldberg to Sound Board tonight, April 17, 2015 at 8 p.m.

Universal Beats Out Disney for Musical Comedy Featuring Josh Gad & Music by Menken & Schwartz
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015

Universal Studios has beat out Paramount and Disney for the previously reported untitled musical comedy starring Josh Gad and featuring original songs by the award-winning composer lyricist team of Alan Menken (ALADDIN) and Stephen Schwartz. (PIPPIN)

2015 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS Among Highlights of ABC's May Sweeps Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015

The ABC Television Network announced highlights of upcoming May sweeps programming, featuring season finale dates for series "American Crime," "America's Funniest Home Videos," "black-ish," "Castle," "Dancing with the Stars," "Forever," "The Goldbergs," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Nashville," "Revenge," "Scandal," "Secrets and Lies," and "Shark Tank."

John Goodman, Damian Lewis and Tom Sturridge Star in AMERICAN BUFFALO, Starting Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015

John Goodman and Tom Sturridge will join Damian Lewis in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 playAmerican Buffalo. Directed by Daniel Evans, American Buffalo will play at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited run from tonight 16 April - 27 June 2015.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal Performs Marc Shaiman-Penned Musical Tribute to LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2015

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, Billy Crystal (700 SUNDAYS) performed a musical tribute to exiting host David Letterman.

Penguin Rep Theatre's 2015 Season to Include 'ASHER LEV,' 'DR. RUTH' & More
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015

Penguin Rep Theatre, under the leadership of founding artistic director Joe Brancato and executive director Andrew M. Horn, announces its 2015 season, the professional Equity company's 38th at its home in Stony Point (Rockland County), New York.

Photo Flash: Comedians in Cars Seeing HAMILTON- Seinfeld, Crystal, and More Pose With Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 12, 2015

Now in its second month of performances, HAMILTON has attracted what seems like every entertainment industry celebrity from Sara Bareilles to Daniel Craig. The latest to be added to the list of 'Hamiltonians,' Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal, Bridget Everett, and Morgan Murphy stopped by the Sunday matinee. Below, check out pics of the comedians with HAMILTON writer/star Lin-Manuel Miranda!

VIDEO: SNL Cast Parodies Hilary Clinton, GAME OF THRONES, Plus Special Appearance from Billy Crystal, and More- ALL the Videos!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 12, 2015

This week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE was hosted by Taraji P. Henson, star of the hit new FOX series 'Empire.' Check out ALL of last night's performances below, including a Hilary Clinton parody, a GAME OF THRONES parody, a special appearance from Billy Crystal, and more!

BWW Reviews: A Raw, Unflinching BANG BANG Shoots Point Blank - No Child's Play Here!
by Gil Kaan - Apr 12, 2015

Heartrending tales of tragedy weaved together by the common denominator of a gun (hence, Bang Bang) will rip your heartstrings and possibly cause a flow of tears. Ably directed by Mark Bringelson at an even, fast clip; his talented cast succeeds in presenting actual human faces to the oft-times, de-personalized news accounts of these all-too-common fatal occurrences.

Eddie Murphy to Receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, 10/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2015

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Eddie Murphy on October 18, 2015 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy, and will be taped for broadcast nationwide. Event tickets will go on sale through the Kennedy Center's Special Events Office on Monday, May 11.

THE WEDDING RINGER's Josh Gad, Jeremy Garelick Teaming on Musical Comedy Film with Tunes by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
by Movies News Desk - Apr 10, 2015

Deadline writes that Broadway and FROZEN vet Josh Gad and writer/director Jeremy Garelick just unveiled an untitled musical comedy project featuring tunes by the legendary Alan Menken, with lyrics by WICKED's Stephen Schwartz.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks TV Return on New Series THE COMEDIANS
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2015

Actor and comedian and Broadway star Billy Crystal stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk with Matt Lauer about his new FX show, "The Comedians," where he plays himself.

WAKE UP with BWW 4/9/2015 - WOLF HALL and CLINTON Bring Politics to Broadway!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 9, 2015

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: WOLF HALL brings the Tudors to Broadway, CLINTON officially takes its campaign off-Broadway and more!

Patti LuPone, Billy Eichner & More Set for BRIDGET EVERETT GETS F*CKED BY ARS NOVA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2015

Ars Nova has announced the lineup for Bridget Everett Gets F*cked by Ars Nova, a one-night-only blow-out concert celebrating everyone's favorite badass b*tch, alt-cabaret priestess and Ars Nova All Star, Bridget Everett. In addition to Everett herself, the benefit concert, directed by Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Rock Bottom), will feature tributes, roasts and send-up performances from Grammy and Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone and actor, comedian and Emmy-nominee Billy Eichner. Comedians, drag queens and entertainers aplenty round out the lineup, including Jim Andralis, DJ Jonjon Battles, Justin Vivian Bond, John Early, Cole Escola, Dan Finnerty, Murray Hill, Champagne Jerry, DJ Sammy Jo, Larry Krone, Erin Markey, Molly Pope, Marc Shaiman, Sweetie, The Tender Moments (Matt Ray, Mike Jackson, Carmine Covelli and Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz), Chris Tyler, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad (VIDS); plus a few fun surprises.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal and Josh Gad Star in FX's THE COMEDIANS, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 9, 2015

FX's newest series, THE COMEDIANS will make its television debut tonight, April 9, 2015. Led by Tony Award-winner Billy Crystal and Tony nominee Josh Gad, THE COMEDIANS will have 8 episodes, with air times set for 10pm ET. Check out a trailer for the show below!

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