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DRUNKEN NIGHTS III Set for George Tavern, 11 March
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 23, 2015


A triple-bill of theatre, comedy and storytelling - all specifically commissioned for pubs Featuring THEATRE STATE, JASMINE LEE & ROB GREGSONMentored by:Jon Haynes (Ridiculusmus, The Eradication of Schizophrenia in Western Lapland)Louise Mari (Shunt, Nigel & Louise's Basement Grotto...)A Smith (solo performer, collaborator with Tim Crouch on An Oak Tree, Adler & Gibb...).

BIG HERO 6 Wins OSCAR for Best Animated Feature Film
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2015


Don Hall, Chris Williams and Roy Conli have won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film for BIG HERO 6.

BIRDMAN, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, and More Lead the 87th Annual Academy Awards- UPDATING LIVE!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 22, 2015


The 87th Oscars will be held TONIGHT, Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m., ET/4 p.m., PT. The Oscars, produced by Zadan and Meron, also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you ALL the nominees and winners.

Photo Flash: Drunken Chorus' I NEVER TOLD A JOKE IN MY LIFE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2015


Contemporary performance company Drunken Chorus will premiere their new show tonight and tomorrow, February 11 and 12, 2015 as part of FIRST Festival of solo performance at The Tristan Bates Theatre in London. The new show, which catalogues historic failures in stand-up comedy routines, had its world premiere at the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm in August last year, where it was described as 'Comedy genius!' (STOFF Festival Director). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!

BOYHOOD, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, and More Take Home BAFTA Awards- ALL the Winners!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 8, 2015


At the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards 2015, presented in London on February 8, BOYHOOD won best film, GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL took home five awards, and more. Check out the full list of winners and nominees below!

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE, And More Win at the ANNIE AWARDS- All the Winners!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 1, 2015


Saturday, January 31 marked the 42nd Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in animation. The black tie event kicked off at 5 p.m. with Red Carpet arrivals and a VIP champagne reception, followed by the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. and after-party immediately following the show. All events were held at UCLA's Royce Hall. Check out all the winners below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Drunken Chorus' I NEVER TOLD A JOKE IN MY LIFE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Contemporary performance company Drunken Chorus will premiere their new show on February 11 and 12, 2015 as part of FIRST Festival of solo performance at The Tristan Bates Theatre in London. The new show, which catalogues historic failures in stand-up comedy routines, had its world premiere at the Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm in August last year, where it was described as 'Comedy genius!' (STOFF Festival Director). Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!

VIDEO: Watch First Promo for Ellen Degeneres' New NBC Comedy ONE BIG HAPPY
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2015


Elisha Cuthbert, Nick Zano and Kelly Brook star in the all-new NBC comedy ONE BIG HAPPY about an unconventional family. The show premieres Tuesday, March 17 at9:30/8:30c on NBC

INTO THE WOODS, JERSEY BOYS Among 2015 Golden Reel Nominees for Sound Editing
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 15, 2015


The nominations for the 2015 GOLDEN REEL AWARDS have been announced. The awards, which are presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors, recognize the industry's best work in sound editing.

Photo Flash: Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, and More Celebrate Disney's Golden Globe Nominees
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 11, 2015


Last night, The Walt Disney Studios celebrated their Golden Globe nominees with talent and filmmakers including cast members and producers from INTO THE WOODS, THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEY, and more. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the event below!

GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Leads 2015 BAFTA Award Nominations; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2015


Nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2015 were announced by Sam Claflin and Stephen Fry at a press conference held this morning, January 9th.

Disney's BIG HERO 6 Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD & On Demand This February
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2015


Walt Disney Animation Studios announced today that the animated film BIG HERO 6 will be available on Digital HD/Disney Movies Anywhere on February 3 and Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital SD, DVD and On Demand on Feburary 24.

NBC Announces Debut Dates for Midseason Dramas, Comedies and Event Series
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2014


NBC has announced premiere dates for its burgeoning midseason schedule — dramas “The Blacklist,” “Allegiance, “Night Shift,” “A.D.” and “Odyssey,” event series “The Slap,” and comedies “One Big Happy” and “Undateable.”

REVEREND MOONEY'S COMEDY CONFESSIONAL to Play New World Stages, 12/14
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 20, 2014


After a standing-room only November show, Reverend Mooney's Comedy Confessional returns on Sunday, December 14th. Ordained Minister Maribeth Mooney will welcome host Chris Williams (Gotham Comedy Club), Miguel Dalmau (Gotham Comedy Live), Blair Socci (Nacho Bitches), Emma Willman (New York Comedy Festival) and headliner Adrienne Iapalucci (David Letterman/Last Comic Standing).

Winners of Disney BIG HERO 6 - XPRIZE Challenge Announced Today
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2014


XPRIZE, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Disney Corporate Citizenship announced the winners of the DISNEY BIG HERO 6 – XPRIZE CHALLENGE today.

Tony Nominee Marc Kudisch to Lead Amas' Readings of ROTHSCHILD & SONS Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2014


Amas Musical Theatre and The Amas Musical Theatre Lab in association withThe National Jewish Theater Foundation ( will present staged readings for the New York premiere of Rothschild & Sons, a new musical based on The Rothschilds, with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and book by Sherman Yellen.

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Honors Rosie Perez and More in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2014


Last night, the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation honored Rosie Perez, the Honorable William Thompson Sr. and Bruce Gordon at the Restore Brooklyn Annual Benefit Dinner held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The evening featured a special performance by Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele and was emceed by CBS anchorman Maurice DuBois.

Fall Out Boy Record Song for Disney's BIG HERO 6
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2014


The Big Hero 6 original motion picture soundtrack will be available at digital retail on November 4and on CD November 24th and features an original song, "Immortals" from Fall Out Boy. The soundtrack includes score from Henry Jackman ("Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Captain Phillips" and "Wreck-It-Ralph"). Pre-order for the album begins today.

VIDEO: Watch BIG HERO 6 New York Comic Con Sizzle ft. New Fall Out Boy Song!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2014


The BIG HERO 6 New York Comic Con Sizzle, featuring Fall Out Boy's new song, 'Immortals,' is now available! BIG HERO 6 opens in theatres November 7, 2014! Get a first look below!

VIDEO: First Look - All-New Trailer for Disney's BIG HERO 6
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2014


The new trailer for Disney's BIG HERO 6 has been released! The film hits theaters in 3D on Nov. 7, 2014. Get a first look below!

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