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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: CHICAGO gets a new Roxie, the Jimmys are tonight, go UP CLOSE with SUBMISSIONS ONLY, and talk Shakespeare will celebs at the Delacorte!
TVLine has revealed details on HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT's upcoming guests for May, June and beyond. Among the stars are GLEE's Darren Criss (June 5) and Matthew Morrison, as well as stage and screen actor David Alan Grier. The latter two don't have firm dates for their appearances, but BWW will be sure to let you know as soon as we do!
The cast of CBS's new comedy series "Bad Teacher" Ari Graynor, David Alan Grier, Sara Gilbert and Ryan Hansen visit THE TALK
Broadway performer, actor, writer, producer, and comedian, David Alan Grier is multitalented.
My Fair Lady, the show that many consider the 'perfect musical' had its premiere at the Shubert in 1956. Now, nearly 60 years later, this sparkling entertainment returns in concert form performed by an all-Yale cast, orchestra, and production team. Combining forces will be Alumni singers, actors, instrumentalists, directors, conductors, and designers who are Broadway professionals, alongside Yale students, faculty, and staff. All are giving their time and talent to bring My Fair Lady back to New Haven.
Stand-up comedian and actor Jim Breuer has joined AXS TV's weekly uncensored comedy series GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE as the show's consulting producer
My Fair Lady, the show that many consider the 'perfect musical' had its premiere at the Shubert in 1956. Now, nearly 60 years later, this sparkling entertainment returns in concert form performed by an all-Yale cast, orchestra, and production team. Combining forces will be Alumni singers, actors, instrumentalists, directors, conductors, and designers who are Broadway professionals, alongside Yale students, faculty, and staff. All are giving their time and talent to bring My Fair Lady back to New Haven.
New Year's Eve revelers will be presented with the ultimate house party tonight, Dec. 31 when comedian Ryan Stout hosts AXS TV's NEW YEAR'S BASH special.
Historic adaptation of PORGY AND BESS returns to National Theater.
New Year's Eve revelers will be presented with the ultimate house party on Dec. 31 when comedian Ryan Stout hosts AXS TV's NEW YEAR'S BASH special.
Hallmark Channel presents THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie set to have its World Premiere tonight, September 20 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Tony(R) Award winner and Grammy(R) Award nominee Anika Noni Rose ('Dreamgirls,' 'The Princess and the Frog,' 'The Good Wife') stars along with three-time Tony(R) Award nominee and Grammy(R) Award nominee David Alan Grier ('Porgy and Bess,' 'PEEPLES,' 'In Living Color'), Skai Jackson ('Jessie'), LaTanya Richardson ('The Fighting Temptations'), Wood Harris ('The Wire,' 'Remember The Titans'), Bryce Jenkins ('Easy A,' 'Have A Little Faith') and Harrison Knight ('We the Party').
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Happy Birthday David Alan Grier! Grier began his professional career on Broadway as Jackie Robinson in The First, for which he earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and won the Theatre World Award. He then joined the cast of Dreamgirls before going on to star opposite Denzel Washington in A Soldier's Play, for which both actors reprised their roles in the film adaptation titled A Soldier's Story. Recently was seen in David Mamet's Race on Broadway and received his second Tony Award nomination. He is currently starring on Broadway in Porgy and Bess.
W. Kamau Bell welcomes Billy Porter, the Tony Award-winning star of Kinky Boots tonight, June 20 @ 11:00pm ET/PT for the final weekly episode of Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.
The Ensemble Theatre is one of 30 African American theatres to participate in a national benefit staged play reading of A Soldier's Play by Charles Fuller, tonight, June 17, 2013, 6:30PM at 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX.
In honor and anticipation of the Tony Awards ceremony this evening, June 9, CUNY TV will celebrate the Broadway theatre with an eight-hour marathon of 'Theater Talk,' 'ATW's Working in the Theatre,' and 'TimesTalks' programs from noon till 8 p.m. that day. Then the Tony Awards ceremony begins live on the CBS Television Network.
In honor and anticipation of the Tony Awards ceremony on Sunday evening, June 9, CUNY TV will celebrate the Broadway theatre with an eight-hour marathon of 'Theater Talk,' 'ATW's Working in the Theatre,' and 'TimesTalks' programs from noon till 8 p.m. that day. Then the Tony Awards ceremony begins live on the CBS Television Network.
The Ensemble Theatre is one of 30 African American theatres to participate in a national benefit staged play reading of A Soldier's Play by Charles Fuller, Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:30PM at 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX.
Tonight, May 30 @ 11:00pm ET/PT, W. Kamau Bell welcomes comedian Jim Norton and Jezebel blogger Lindy West to discuss the on-going debate between censorship and artistic freedom. Will Bell, both comedian and feminist, be able to bridge the ideological divide? Let the games begin!
On Thursday, May 30 @ 11:00pm ET/PT, W. Kamau Bell welcomes comedian Jim Norton and Jezebel blogger Lindy West to discuss the on-going debate between censorship and artistic freedom. Will Bell, both comedian and feminist, be able to bridge the ideological divide? Let the games begin!
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