Hannibal News

NBC's Hannibal has (finally) received a premiere date. HANNIBAL, featuring one of the most fascinating literary characters: psychiatrist-turned-serial killer, will officially premiere on April 4 at 10PM. The drama adaptation of of Thomas Harris' novels takes the time slot formerly held by the short-lived DO NO HARM.

NBC has just debuted the first promo art for its upcoming series HANNIBAL, featuring one of the most fascinating literary characters: psychiatrist-turned-serial killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In this new drama from Bryan Fuller ('Pushing Daisies,' 'Heroes'), based on the characters from Thomas Harris' classic novels, we see where this incredible story began. Check out a first look below!

Nicolas Cage has officially signed on for the upcoming thriller TOKAREV, the studio Hannibal Classics announced today.

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'! Check out the most-read stories below for the week of February 4!

Jewish Theatre Workshop presents the first show of its eighth season, John Patrick's THE CURIOUS SAVAGE.

DreamWorks Studios is pleased to announce that, through their existing collaboration with David Garrett's Mister Smith Entertainment to represent DreamWorks Studios' films for Europe, the Middle East and Africa

HBO will present the premiere of the new original biopic PHIL SPECTOR on Sunday, March 24th at 9/8c. The cable network has just released the first official trailer for the film. Check it out below!

The career of American bluesman, roots radical, and pioneer of world music Taj Mahal is set to be celebrated next year with the release of THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA ALBUMS COLLECTION.

Comedians Ben Bailey, Hannibal Buress, Michelle Buteau, Janeane Garofalo, Al Madrigal, Mark Normand and surprise guests will give 'BAC' when they perform on 'Stand-Ups Give BAC,' a benefit for the Brooklyn Autism Center, tonight, February 5 at 7:30 p.m., at Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'!

Carolines on Broadway, 'America's Premier Comedy Nightclub,' announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of February 2013, highlighted by headliners Erik Griffin, 'Montez Walker' from Comedy Central's hit series 'Workaholics,' January 31 - February 3; David Alan Grier, from FOX's 'In Living Color' the Broadway production of 'Porgy & Bess, and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' February 7 - 9; Jeff Garlin, from HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and the film 'WALL-E,' February 11 - 13; Charlie Murphy, from Comedy Central's 'Chappelle's Show' and the film 'Norbit,' Presidents' Day Weekend, February 15 - 17; John Mulaney, from his Comedy Central special 'New in Town' and NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' February 22 - 24; and Faizon Love, from BET's 'The Real Husbands of Hollywood' and the films 'Today' and 'Elf,' February 28 - March 3.

Comedians Ben Bailey, Hannibal Buress, Michelle Buteau, Janeane Garofalo, Al Madrigal, Mark Normand and surprise guests will give "BAC" when they perform on "Stand-Ups Give BAC," a benefit for the Brooklyn Autism Center, on Tuesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m., at Carolines on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe. Get all your theater news at a glance each Friday with 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'!

Carolines on Broadway, 'America's Premier Comedy Nightclub,' announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of February 2013, highlighted by headliners Erik Griffin, 'Montez Walker' from Comedy Central's hit series 'Workaholics,' January 31 - February 3; David Alan Grier, from FOX's 'In Living Color' the Broadway production of 'Porgy & Bess, and ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' February 7 - 9; Jeff Garlin, from HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and the film 'WALL-E,' February 11 - 13; Charlie Murphy, from Comedy Central's 'Chappelle's Show' and the film 'Norbit,' Presidents' Day Weekend, February 15 - 17; John Mulaney, from his Comedy Central special 'New in Town' and NBC's 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,' February 22 - 24; and Faizon Love, from BET's 'The Real Husbands of Hollywood' and the films 'Friday' and 'Elf,' February 28 - March 3.

Due to popular demand, SILENCE! The Musical resumed performances on January 19th at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run December 30th, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records held by the show. As a result, the producers determined that the smash hit musical would reopen on January 19th, starring Sean McDermott as 'Hannibal Lecter'. Check out photos of the actor onstage below!

Beginning this Friday, January 25th, Jeffrey Kuhn will assume the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis, Dr. Chilton, in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical. Following the announcement that SILENCE! would be ending its long run December 30th, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records held by the show. As a result, the producers determined that the smash hit show would reopen on January 19th. After opening at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre which was constructed especially for the show.

Kevin Bacon stars in THE FOLLOWING, his first network TV series. The actor portrays 'Ryan Hardy', a former FBI agent who is called out of retirement in order to track down a dangerous criminal after he escapes from prison. The series premieres tonight, JANUARY 21, (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Let see what the critics have to say!

SILENCE! The Musical will play a special holiday weekend performance today, January 20th at 5 PM at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square.

Silence! The Musical resumes performances today, January 19th, at the Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Originally announced as a strictly limited engagement through August 13, 2011, SILENCE! was extended numerous times by popular demand and transferred theatres twice, ultimately landing at the new Elektra Theatre, which was constructed especially for the show. SILENCE! opened at Theatre 80 on July 9, 2011, and spawned a highly successful L.A. production starring Davis Gaines and Christine Lakin. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Pamela Bob and Sean McDermott in rehearsal for SILENCE! below!

Following the announcement that SILENCE! The Musical would be ending its long run on December 30th, ticket sales unexpectedly soared, shattering all previous box office records for the show so far. As a result, the producers determined that performances of the smash hit show will resume after a brief hiatus today, January 19th, at the Elektra Theatre, 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.).