Ellen Burstyn News

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Cherry Jones, Ellen Burstyn, Jerry Zaks, George C. Wolfe, Lynne Meadow, Cameron Mackintosh, David Hays, and Lorraine Hansberry will be inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. The 2013 ceremony is set for Jauary 27, 2014, at the Gershwin Theatre (North Rotunda).

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Broadway favorite and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER star Neil Patrick Harris, aired on CBS and featured songs, dancing, and a number of your Broadway favorites.

Ellen Burstyn from POLITICAL ANIMALS wins the 2013 Emmy for OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MINISERIES OR A MOVIE.

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER's Neil Patrick Harris, is telecast live coast-to-coast tonight, September 22nd (8 PM ET/5 PM PT) on CBS from the NOKIA Theater L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. BWW TVWorld will be bringing you live updates of the winners, in addition to photos, videos, and more throughout the night!

Legendary screen actress turned Tony nom Sigourney Weaver recently nabbed a 2013 Emmy nomination for her role as tough-as-nails Secretary of State Elaine Barrish on USA's 2012 miniseries POLITICAL ANIMALS, just a few weeks after ending her run Christopher Durang's Tony-winning play VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE. Below, BroadwayWorld honors Weaver with selected clips from the show!

Academy Award-winning Hollywood hairstylist Paul LeBlanc publishes his second book, titled 'Moving On.' Here, LeBlanc once again shares about his experiences and all the films he worked on since the day he won an Oscar. This book, which continues to speak about movie stars, the film industry, and the part the author played in, is LeBlanc's closure to his debut book, titled 'You can get There from Here.'

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details of the additional programming that will complement the Main Slate selections at the 2013 New York Film Festival.

Megan Mullally is a two-time Emmy-winning star of TV's Will & Grace, and recent star of Broadway's Young Frankenstein. On August 28 & 29 she returns to Provincetown by popular demand - for two shows only - after her sold-out Art House debut last summer. Patti LuPone won her second Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, for her performance as Rose in the most recent Broadway production of Gypsy, and created the title role in Evita on Broadway with her now legendary performance, for which she won her first Tony and Drama Desk Awards. On August 31 and September 1 she makes a triumphant Provincetown return for 4 shows only, after debuting at The Art House last summer. Chita Rivera is a living Broadway legend and a two-time Tony winner as Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman and Anna in The Rink. She originated the Broadway roles of Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma in Chicago, and appeared in the original casts of Guys and Dolls, Can Can, Seventh Heaven, Mr. Wonderful, Jerry's Girls, and many others. She makes her Provincetown debut on Sept. 7 & 8 with two shows only. Series host and SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky joins each of these three leading ladies at the piano. For tickets please visit www.ptownarthouse.com, or call 1-800-838-3006.

The critically acclaimed revival of Horton Foote's American masterpiece, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, will host a special free talkback following the performance on Wednesday evening, August 14th. Focusing on the creative process of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, this one-night only event will feature stars VANESSA WILLIAMS, CUBA GOODING JR, TOM WOPAT and ADEPERO ODUYE and will be moderated by writer and critic, CARYN JAMES. All ticket holders for the evening performance on August 14th are invited to stay for the talkback. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL talkback series kicked off last week with a panel featuring Betty Buckley, Ellen Burstyn, and Hallie Foote as they discussed the appeal and challenges of appearing in a Horton Foote play.

Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., and Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that principal photography on 'INTERSTELLAR' is officially underway in Alberta, Canada.

Signature Theatre Company's THE OLD FRIENDS cast met the company Broadway's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL after a performance of Bountiful this past weekend. The meet and greet gave the two casts the opportunity to say hello and chat about what it's like to work on plays by the esteemed playwright Horton Foote. Check out a group photo below!

Deadline reports exclusively that 'Exorcist' franchise owner Morgan Creek is shopping the networks for interest in adapting William Peter Blatty's novel THE EXORCIST into a TV drama series.

Author Paul LeBlanc takes the readers into an unforgettable journey that will let them get a glimpse into the glamour and glitz of Hollywood through his new publication. You can get There from Here chronicles his life from a small town in New-Brunswick, Canada, his adventures as he chases his dream of being a hairdresser and his remarkable stint into the world of the stars.

USA Network's miniseries POLITICAL ANIMALS received five Primetime Emmy nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced this morning at 8:40 AM PT live at Emmys.com. Broadway was well represented among the list of nominees including the following

Warner Archive has announced new releases. The DVDs are Manufactured on Demand (MOD).; to order, fans must visit The Warner Archive Collection

Available October 8, just ahead of Halloween, this 40th Anniversary Edition will include two new featurettes

One of the most enduring icons of 20th-century America, Marilyn Monroe invented an endlessly fascinating public persona, but also concealed a private side known only to her closest confidants. A half-century after her death, her creation still blazes brightly in the cultural imagination, while its creator remains in the shadows.

Beginning in July 2013, the Alley Theatre will produce Agatha Christie's The Hollow during its popular ExxonMobil Summer Chills series. Under the direction of Gregory Boyd, the Alley's resident company of actors will bring to life the colorful cast of characters in Agatha Christie's The Hollow.

One of the most enduring icons of 20th-century America, Marilyn Monroe invented an endlessly fascinating public persona, but also concealed a private side known only to her closest confidants. A half-century after her death, her creation still blazes brightly in the cultural imagination, while its creator remains in the shadows.