Debra Messing News

An all-star lineup of talented entertainers, actors and comedians join the panel on the series premiere of MATCH GAME on the SUNDAY, JUNE 26

It's bawdy, irreverent and a whole lot of fun. The iconic panel game show "Match Game" returns to primetime, beginning on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), hosted by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin

BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals below!

Update: Despite reports yesterday that ABC's DIRTY DANCING remake may feature a handful of original songs when it premieres later this year, representatives from both the network and Lionsgate have now confirmed to BroadwayWorld that no new tunes will be inserted into the original material. ABC's update will instead remain in line with the original 1987 blockbuster film.

This morning BroadwayWorld participated in a media conference call with ABC president Channing Dungey regarding the network's just-announced 2016-17 programming slate.

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, in New York City.

Debra Messing took to Twitter over the weekend to reveal that NBC has cancelled her drama series THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA after two seasons on the air.

Katey Sagal is the latest actor to sign on to ABC's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts just celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala, 'Celebrating the Past/Creating the Future,' last night, April 4, 2016, at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. The gala event was hosted by alumni Alec Baldwin ('94) and Spike Lee ('82). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special night below!

Katey Sagal is the latest actor to sign on to ABC's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts fetes its alumni honorees at its 50th Anniversary Gala, 'Celebrating the Past/Creating the Future,' tonight, April 4, 2016, at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. The gala event will be hosted by alumni Alec Baldwin ('94) and Spike Lee ('82).

Trevor Einhorn is the latest actor to sign on to the cast of ABC's upcoming 3-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING. The actor will take on the role of Neil Kellerman, heir to the 1960's Catskills resort Kellermans

Bruce Greeenwood will take on the role of Dr. Jake Houseman, Baby's father, in ABC's upcoming DIRTY DANCING remake.

Beau 'Casper' Smart, has signed on the ABC's three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING. The actor, dancer and choreographer will take on the role of Billy Kotsecki

NYU Tisch School of the Arts today announced its alumni honorees for its 50th Anniversary Gala, Celebrating the Past/Creating the Future, to be held on Monday, April 4, 2016, at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. The gala event will be hosted by alumni Alec Baldwin ('94) and Spike Lee ('82).

Billy Dee Williams will portray the 1960's Catskill Mountain resort's bandleader Tito, a role originally played by Charles 'Honi' Coles in the film.

?At the 20th annual Pell Awards, Trinity Repertory Company will honor local artists Len Cabral and Charlene Carpenzano with Rhode Island Pell Awards for Excellence in the Arts alongside previously announced honorees The Public Theater artistic director Oskar Eustis, Laurie Eustis and Elizabeth Chace. The awards ceremony and celebration will be held at Ochre Court on the Salve Regina University Campus in Newport, RI on May 23, 2016. Tickets and sponsorships are now available at www.trinityrep.com.

White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is proud to announce that Robert Klein will present an evening of comedy to benefit the White Plains theatre on Saturday, March 12.

ABC is keeping it in the family with the casting news of MODERN FAMILY star Sarah Hyland in the network's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

Nicole Scherzinger has signed on to portray Penny, the role played by Cynthia Rhodes in the 1987 classic.