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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Celebrate 40th Anniversary on Feb 15, 2015
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 19, 2014


NBC will air a three-hour live special on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise “Saturday Night Live.”

DVR ALERT: HBO Debuts Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 19, 2014


Billy Crystal's '700 Sundays,' one of the most-acclaimed and highest-grossing plays in Broadway history, comes to HBO. Taped before a live audience Jan. 3 and 4 at the Imperial Theatre in New York, BILLY CRYSTAL 700 SUNDAYS debuts TONIGHT, APRIL 19 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT).

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Monday, April 21, 2014 - 'AUTUMN', ANNAPURNA, Anti-Piracy and More!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 21, 2014


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: THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN opens on Broadway, ANNAPURNA opens off-Broadway and more!

NBC to Air 40th Anniversary SNL Special February 15th, 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 18, 2014


NBC will air a three-hour live special on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise “Saturday Night Live.” Past and present cast members, as well as special and musical guests from the show's incredible five-decade run, will appear on the telecast, with the specific lineup of guests to be determined in the coming months.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Special on HBO
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2014


HBO has confirmed the debut date for BILLY CRYSTAL 700 SUNDAYS, with the special slated to premiere on Saturday, April 19 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). 700 SUNDAYS is an original two-act play in which Billy plays numerous characters that have influenced who he is today. It deals with his youth, growing up in the jazz world of Manhattan, his teenage years, and finally adulthood. It is about family and fate, loving and loss. Check out highlights from the special below!

Michael Kantor Named AMERICAN MASTERS Series Executive Producer
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2014


WNET, parent company of New York's public television stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, announced the appointment of Michael Kantor as executive producer of its American Masters series.

Billy Crystal to Bring Back SNL Characters for New Show THE COMEDIANS
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 13, 2014


According to Page Six, Billy Crystal plans on bringing back some of his favorite SNL characters for his new Fox show called The Comedians. Josh Gad will be co-starring with Crystal and the show is set to premiere in 2015.

Lin-Manuel Miranda & More to Take Part in RadioLoveFest, June 4-8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2014


From June 4 to June 8, two iconic New York City institutions join to celebrate an ever evolving medium that was born more than 100 years ago-radio.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal Reacts to News of DAVID LETTERMAN's Retirement
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2014


Billy Crystal stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN and reacted to the recent news of Letterman's retirement. 'What happens to Paul?' asked a weepy Crystal.

VIDEO: Billy Crystal: Mickey Rooney Was 'Tremendous Talent'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2014


Billy Crystal stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about the passing of stage and screen star Mickey Rooney, who died yesterday at the age of 93.

FXX Greenlights Two More Seasons of Hit Comedy 'SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2014


FX Productions (FXP) has closed a new, three-year overall production deal with Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton and their RCG Productions in a significant pact that includes an additional two-season order of their hit FXX comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Photo Coverage: Inside A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Apr 4, 2014


The stars gathered last night to celebrate the opening night of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street); the same theatre where the original production of A Raisin in the Sun opened 55 years ago. BroadwayWorld brings you complete photo coverage from the star-studded red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: Inside HEATHERS' Opening Night Theatre Arrivals!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Apr 1, 2014


25 years to the day the film was released, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy, made its New York premiere at New World Stages. Written by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Laurence O'Keefe and Emmy Award winner Kevin Murphy, HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is directed by famed stage and screen director Andy Fickman, with choreography by Emmy Award winner Marguerite Derricks. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night festivities and you can check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!

GAME OF THRONES, IRON MAN 3 Among Winners at 1st Annual Location Managers Guild of America Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 31, 2014


The Location Managers Guild of America (LMGA) announced the winners of its 1st Annual Location Managers Guild of America Awards, presented by the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Office of Film & Entertainment.

Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Crystal Among Upcoming Guests on DAVID LETTERMAN
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2014


Actor Johnny Depp, comedian Billy Crystal and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER star Cobie Smulders are just some of the many stars who will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN the week of March 31 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

DVR ALERT: HBO to Debut BILLY CRYSTAL 700 SUNDAYS, 4/19
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2014


Billy Crystal's '700 Sundays,' one of the most-acclaimed and highest-grossing plays in Broadway history, comes to HBO next month.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces CHAPLIN AWARD Presenters
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2014


The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the initial list of presenters set for the upcoming 41st Chaplin Award Gala honoring Academy Award nominee Rob Reiner

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - LADY DAY Brings Billie Holiday to Broadway and More!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 25, 2014


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: BEYOND THERAPY opens tonight, LADY DAY begins previews and more!

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