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Carman Napier Coming to The Triad with Special Guest Anita Gillette, 2/23
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2015


Actress & singer Carman Napier will make her New York City solo show debut in Little Fish, Big Apple. Carman first appeared in New York in Songs For A New World and recently garnered acclaim for her portrayal of Diana in Next To Normal at The Gallery Players. This evening of musical theater and pop songs will also feature stage and screen star Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, Cabaret, Moonstruck, 30 Rock) and the talents of Noah Ricketts (Beautiful:The Carol King Musical) and Samantha Cutler (Billy Elliot: The Musical). Little Fish, Big Apple will be performed at Stage 72 at The Triad on Monday, February 23rd at 9 pm. Doors at 8:30 pm.

Charles Busch to Make 92Y 'Lyrics & Lyricists' Debut with HERE'S TO THE GIRLS!, 2/7-9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2015


Artistic director Charles Busch -- in his Lyrics & Lyricists debut -- serves up a cavalcade of stories and songs about the legendary women of Hollywood's movie musical Golden Age in 'Here's to the Girls!' on February 7, 8 and 9, 2015 at 92Y.

MALEFICENT, BIG BANG THEORY, Taylor Swift and More Top 2015 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS - All the Winners!
by TV News Desk - Jan 7, 2015


Anna Faris and Emmy Award winner Allison Janney, stars of CBS's critically acclaimed comedy MOM, are hosting the 2015 PEOPLE'S CHOICE live awards show from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live tonight, Jan. 7, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Marissa Jaret Winokur Opens Up About Time in HAIRSPRAY
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2014


In a recent piece for XO Jane, Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur opens up about her time in Hairspray and coming to terms with being a plus-sized role model. She writes

THE WIZARD OF OZ Coming to Select U.S. Cinemas for Two Nights Only This January
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014


Join DorothyTM, TotoTM and the rest of the crew as they head to Emerald CityTM for a special two-night event brought to you by Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. "TCM Presents: The Wizard of Oz" will be shown in select U.S. cinemas

VIDEO: Jimmy & Drew Barrymore Give Out Mall Perfume Samples on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Drew Barrymore used to work in a mall giving out perfume samples to customers, but it didn't go too well. Check out the clip below!

Drew Barrymore and Carmel Road Winery Partner on Latest Wine Launch
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2014


Today Carmel Road Winery announced a partnership with award-winning Barrymore Wines, founded by actress and wine enthusiast Drew Barrymore in 2010, to create a new Pinot Grigio. The Barrymore by Carmel Road wine will be available nationwide in time for holiday gatherings.

VIDEO: Drew Barrymore Reveals on TODAY: 'I Think I Will Act Less and Less'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2014


Drew Barrymore stopped by this morning's TODAY to give her advice on balancing business and babies. Shared the actress, 'I think I will act less and less...I find the hours at this point in my life too difficult with kids.'

Toni Collette, John Malkovich Sign On to Star in CIA Thriller UNLOCKED
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2014


Today, BLOOM announced that Oscar nominees John Malkovich (In the Line of Fire) and Toni Collette have signed on to star in the CIA thriller UNLOCKED.

Playhouse South to Present THE WEDDING SINGER
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 31, 2014


Remember the totally awesome days of neon and spandex? They're Here! Playhouse South is going full on 1980's with their production of THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the popular 1998 film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The show takes place in 1986 and follows Robbie Hart, New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. When his fiancee leaves him at the altar, he discovers that he cannot stand to be around weddings and lashes out at every happy couple for whom he sings. Heartbroken, he is forced to reexamine the meaning of love and marriage before he destroys every wedding in New Jersey. With the help of Julia, a local catering waitress, Robbie embarks on a hilarious journey of identity, romance, and Bar Mitzvahs.

Tony DeSare Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2014


Hailed as 'two parts Sinatra, one part Billy Joel, meshed seamlessly' by the New York Times, singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with his brand new show, Night Life, for two performances only - tonight, October 16 (8 p.m.) and tomorrow, October 17 (8 p.m.).

Photo Flash: THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre, the critically-acclaimed and Drama Desk nominated Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' presents the first New York revival in 30 years of The Killing of Sister George, the controversial 1964 play by Frank Marcus. The first production of the company's 22nd Season will be directed by TACT Company Member Drew Barr, who directed the company's Fall 2012 production ofBrian Friel's Lovers. The show opened at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on October 7, and performances will continue through November 1, 2014. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night celebration below!

Dana Ivey, Cynthia Harris and More Set for TACT's KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE Talk Back Series, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre, the critically-acclaimed company that 'reveals, reclaims and reimagines great plays of literary merit,' and named '2012 Company of the Year' by Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal, has announced a series of post performance discussions to follow select performances of its production of The Killing of Sister George by Frank Marcus.

VIDEO: Jennifer Garner Visits ELLEN and Confirms Baby Bump... Sort Of!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 8, 2014


Jennifer Garner stops by today's ELLEN and reveals the truth to the host about those tabloid headlines claiming she has a baby bump. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Ariana Grande Surprises Audience Member in New ELLEN Segment 'Who's In My Bushes?'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2014


Ariana Grande stopped by ELLEN yesterday to serve as a suprise guest in a new segment for the daily talk show titled 'Who's In My Bushes?'.

Photo Flash: TACT's THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE Opens Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2014


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre, the critically-acclaimed and Drama Desk nominated Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' presents the first New York revival in thirty years of The Killing of Sister George, the controversial 1964 play by Frank Marcus. The first production of the company's 22nd Season will be directed by TACT Company Member Drew Barr, who directed the company's Fall 2012 production of Brian Friel's Lovers. Performances began at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on September 23, 2014, and opening night is set for tonight, October 7 at 7:30pm. Performances will continue through November 1, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

Author Walter Newkirk Talks GREY GARDENS Doc, Musical and HBO Film in Chatham Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2014


Today, October 2 at 12:30pm Senior Services of the Chatham's in Chatham, NJ welcomes Walter Newkirk, founder of Walter Newkirk Public Relations LLC and author of memoraBEALEia : A Private Scrapbook about Edie Beale of Grey Gardens for a lecture about Grey Gardens: the critically acclaimed documentary, the Tony Award winning Broadway musical, and the Emmy and Golden Globe winning HBO film film starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. A free screening of the HBO film will be presented followed by a Q&A session with Walter, an expert on all things Grey Gardens.

STAGE TUBE: Highlights from TACT's THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE
by Stage Tube - Sep 29, 2014


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre, the critically-acclaimed and Drama Desk nominated Off-Broadway company 'dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit,' presents the first New York revival in 30 years of The Killing of Sister George, the controversial 1964 play byFrank Marcus. The first production of the company's 22nd Season will be directed by TACT Company Member Drew Barr, who directed the company's Fall 2012 production ofBrian Friel's Lovers. Performances began at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues) on September 23, 2014. Opening night is set for Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30pm. Performances will continue through November 1, 2014. Click below to watch highlights and go behind the scenes with the cast and creative team!

Dana Ivey, Cynthia Harris and More Set for TACT's KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE Talk Back Series
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2014


TACT/The Actors Company Theatre, the critically-acclaimed company that 'reveals, reclaims and reimagines great plays of literary merit,' and named '2012 Company of the Year' by Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal, has announced a series of post performance discussions to follow select performances of its production of The Killing of Sister George by Frank Marcus.

VIDEO: Watch Anna Faris Prank Husband Chris Pratt Live on ELLEN!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2014


Below, watch what happened when Ellen dared Anna Faris to prank her husband Chris Pratt on live television!

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