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VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019


This season of the Emmy® Award-nominated My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman welcomes Kanye West, Ellen DeGeneres, Tiffany Haddish, Lewis Hamilton, and Melinda Gates.

David Letterman's MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION Returns for Second Season May 31
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019


Netflix announced today that the Emmy® Award-nominated My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman will return with all episodes debuting on Friday, May 31.

Investigation Discovery Presents IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 12, 2019


Icon of justice and victims' rights advocate John Walsh joins America's leading true-crime network, Investigation Discovery, on their joint mission to track down fugitives on the run and find missing children with IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH. Each week, John Walsh leads viewers through unsolved violent crimes that urgently need to be closed – where time is of the essence and harnessing the power of ID's active and engaged audience could bring these criminals to justice. Joining John in every episode is his son, Callahan Walsh, who leads the operation on the ground, working in tandem with the community and local authorities to search for persons-of-interest. In partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the series will also feature two missing children each hour, providing age-progression photos and descriptions in the hopes that viewers can provide new leads to their whereabouts. Airing for 12 consecutive weeks, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH will made its world premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

ID Announces Arrest of Fugitive Wanted for Murder Thanks to Tip from IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 7, 2019


Today, the U.S. Marshals announced the capture of Luis Frias, who was profiled in the premiere episode of IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH on January 16 and one of their “15 Most Wanted.” Luis Frias from Blackwell, Okla. has been on John Walsh's personal most wanted list since 2013 after allegedly stabbing his ex-wife, Janett Reyna, to death in front of their children. Thanks to a tip from a brave viewer of IN PURSUIT, Frias arrived back on U.S. soil earlier today where U.S. Marshals used the same handcuffs issued to the victim when she was a police officer with the Blackwell Police Department.

Greenville Theatre Announces Sensational 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2019


Greenville Theatre's Executive Artistic Director Allen McCalla announced the theatre's name modification from GREENVILLE LITTLE THEATRE to GREENVILLE THEATRE on Saturday, January 19. This exciting announcement preceded the unveiling of the theatre's sensational 2019-2020 season. The line-up features 6 MainStage productions, including an impressive four musicals and two comedies. In addition to the MainStage productions, Greenville Theatre will produce two musicals in the cherished Theatre for Young Audiences Series, and will present three tribute shows in the popular Concert Series. A high energy line-up full of blockbusters sure to entertain all season long. 

John Walsh and ID Join Forces for IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 21, 2018


Icon of justice and victims' rights advocate John Walsh joins America's leading true-crime network, Investigation Discovery, on their joint mission to track down fugitives on the run and find missing children with IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH. Each week, John Walsh leads viewers through unsolved violent crimes that urgently need to be closed – where time is of the essence and harnessing the power of ID's active and engaged audience could bring these criminals to justice. Joining John in every episode is his son, Callahan Walsh, who leads the operation on the ground, working in tandem with the community and local authorities to search for persons-of-interest. In partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the series will also feature two missing children each hour, providing age-progression photos and descriptions in the hopes that viewers can provide new leads to their whereabouts. Airing for 12 consecutive weeks, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH will make its world premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

The John Denver Christmas Show Comes To Patchogue Theatre With Holiday Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2018


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present 'The John Denver Christmas Show' along with a holiday fundraiser today, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.

The John Denver Christmas Show Comes To Patchogue Theatre With Holiday Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2018


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present 'The John Denver Christmas Show' along with a holiday fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m.

BARNUM Comes to Bergen County
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2018


Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County's most established professional theatre company and in residence at the Fair Lawn Community Center in Bergen County's Fair Lawn, presents 'Barnum' this weekend only from Today, September 28 through Sunday, September 30.

BARNUM Comes to Bergen County
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2018


Skyline Theatre Company, Bergen County's most established professional theatre company and in residence at the Fair Lawn Community Center in Bergen County's Fair Lawn, presents 'Barnum' this weekend only from Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30.

Final Episodes of ANTHONY BOURDAIN PARTS UNKOWN to Premiere Starting September 23rd
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 7, 2018


The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown will premiere its final episodes beginning on Sunday, September 23, with a tour of Kenya, featuring W. Kamau Bell (CNN's United Shades of America) in an extended episode.

BWW Review: The Gateway's FLASHDANCE, THE MUSICAL
by Melissa Giordano - Sep 6, 2018


The Gateway theatre company's thrilling production of Flashdance, The Musical, is truly an electric way to end their busy Summer season. The sensational regional premiere, running through September 15th at the Patchogue Theatre, is excellently directed by Keith Andrews and boasts an absolutely superb cast. And though it is based on the famous 1983 movie, fans of the movie (like myself!) will notice several changes and will be pleasantly pleased in the stage incarnation.

Fall Arts Season Kicks off with the 39th Detroit Jazz Festival
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2018


The world's largest free jazz festival kicks off this weekend, and Detroit Public Television for the first time will be broadcasting live from the Detroit Jazz Festival in a 90-minute program hosted by our own Fred Nahhat and Jazz Fest President Chris Collins.

The Gateway Announces Full Cast of FLASHDANCE
by Julie Musbach - Aug 22, 2018


As previously announced, Long Island native Julia Macchio stars in The Gateway's production of Flashdance - The Musical from August 31 throughSeptember 15 at Patchogue Theatre (previews begin August 29).

FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY Will Play Final Performance July 22
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2018


Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, Phoebe and Gunther will only be there for you until July 22, 2018 when FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the unauthorized parody of the hit TV show will play its final performance. When FRIENDS ends its successful run, it will have played 17 previews and 213 regular performances.

Halle Berry & Anjelica Huston to Join Keanu Reeves in JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Halle Berry has signed on to star opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 3, the latest installment of Liongate's action movie series.

FUCHOU WITH BOURBON Premieres at Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2018


FUCHOU WITH BOURBON is a "little Hamlet" drama about Rose, a young Chinese-Caucasian American returning home for revenge on her white father. After all, didn't his philandering and drinking have an emotional hand in the death of her Chinese mother? Premieres at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 2nd at The Lounge Theatre- 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. LA 90038.

CNN Adds Six New Original Series to 2019 Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 11, 2018


CNN adds to its successful portfolio of premium, nonfiction programming with six new Original Series set to debut in 2019. Chasing Life with Sanjay Gupta, Tricky Dick, American Dynasties: The Bushes, American Style (working title), Once in a Great City: Detroit 1962-64 and The Redemption Project will join a lineup that includes the Peabody and Emmy-winning Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, Emmy-winning United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, This is Life with Lisa Ling, among other award-winning and critically-acclaimed series.

Investigation Discovery Teams with Victims' Rights Activist John Walsh to Track Down Fugitives with Real-Time Investigation
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 10, 2018


Today, Investigation Discovery (ID) announced its first television project with the most trusted name in delivering justice, John Walsh. IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH unites the power of Investigation Discovery's dedicated fanbase as the #1 crime and investigation network in the US with Walsh's lifelong mission of putting fugitives behind bars, finding missing children, and empowering the public to assist law enforcement. Showcasing time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, this new real-time investigation series mobilizes ID's audience to actively engage in the pursuit of justice. Backed by decades of victim advocacy with a mission stemming from his own personal tragedy, IN PURSUIT utilizes John's unique and unrivaled experience in this field coupled with a call center able to help law enforcement find leads in real time. Produced by Zero Point Zero, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH is set to premiere on Investigation Discovery in first quarter, 2019.

Season 11 of CNN Original Series ANTHONY BOURDAIN PARTS UNKNOWN Launches 4/29
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 9, 2018


Season 11 of the top-rated Emmy and Peabody award-winning CNN Original Series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown begins on Sunday, April 29 at 9pm ET/PT with a trip to West Virginia, in a special extended episode.

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