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BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 29, 2017


Based on Richard Linklater's 2003 film of the same name, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students' musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.

Amazon Prime Members to Receive Exclusive Early Showings of JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2017


This holiday season, Prime members will be the first to get exclusive access to an early showing of JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, one of the most anticipated holiday movies.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Shares Trailer for DRUNK HISTORY Season 5, Premiering 1/23
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017


Raise your glass and get to class! The Emmy -winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY returns for its fifth season with the first of seven all-new episodes premiering on Tuesday, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Rolls Out Holiday Season With Three Back to Back Episodes
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 27, 2017


Saoirse Ronan will make her hosting debut when 'Saturday Night Live' returns on Dec. 2. Ronan can be seen in Greta Gerwig's film 'Lady Bird,' which is currently in theatres nationwide.

Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas & Shawn Mendes to Perform on 2017 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2017


dick clark productions and ABC announced today that global icon, Lady Gaga, multi-platinum singer/songwriter and actor, Nick Jonas, and multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Shawn Mendes, have joined the roster of superstar performers for the 2017 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Premieres KEVIN HART PRESENTS: HART OF THE CITY Season 2, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Kevin Hart and friends are hitting the road once again in the part travelogue, part stand-up showcase series KEVIN HART PRESENTS: HART OF THE CITY. Season 2 premieres with an all-new itinerary of cities and local talent on November 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Premieres KEVIN HART PRESENTS: HART OF THE CITY Season 2, 11/3
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2017


Kevin Hart and friends are hitting the road once again in the part travelogue, part stand-up showcase series KEVIN HART PRESENTS: HART OF THE CITY. Season 2 premieres with an all-new itinerary of cities and local talent on November 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

Stephen Leask to Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK in the West End; New Adult Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017


Today, 23 October 2017, rehearsals begin for the new West End cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Olivier award-winning production of School of Rock - The Musical. Stephen Leask, having played the role of alternate Dewey since May this year, will now lead the cast as Dewey Finn from 15 November 2017.

BWW Review: It's Roctober at the Benedum with SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Dylan Shaffer - Oct 19, 2017


Washed up and slowly approaching middle age, rocker Dewey Finn (Rob Colletti) is living on his best friend's couch, stuck in his glory days in a college band. He finds himself strapped for cash and soon devises a plan to win the Battle of the Bands, enlisting, of course, the famous School of Rock band, which is comprised of prep school children rocking gnarly licks on the guitar, riffing vocal solos, and pounding drum beats.

BWW Reviews: Kids' A+ Performance Gives School of Rock a Passing Grade
by Paul Batterson - Oct 12, 2017


Remember Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer of such Broadway standards as JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CATS, EVITA, and PHANTOM OF THE OPERA? You know the King Midas of the West End? The crown prince of Broadway?

3rd Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE to Benefit the Dio Cancer Fund Set for October
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


The 3rd Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), will take place today, October 6, 2017 at the Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City, California.

Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway to Kick Off Segerstrom Center's 2017-18 Cabaret Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017


One word most wonderfully describes this extraordinary evening featuring two of the cabaret world's leading singers and songwriters: Divalicious. Segerstrom Center welcomes music divas Amanda McBroom and Ann Hampton Callaway as they help kick off the 2017-18 Cabaret Series celebrating classics from the Great American Songbook and also entertaining audiences with their own works. Pianist and acclaimed songwriter Michele Brourman accompanies the duo in these stunning nights of song and storytelling, October 5 - 7 in Samueli Theater.

Tony Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry Joins Cast of Blanchett-Led Drama
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2017


Tony and Grammy winner Renee Elise Goldsberry has joined the upcoming film THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS, opposite Cate Blanchett and Jack Black.

VIDEO: First Look - Dwayne Johnson Stars in JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2017


For two decades it went untouched. But the game always finds a way. Below, watch the new JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE trailer now and don't miss it in theaters this Christmas!

Chris Stills Shares First Single 'This Summer Love'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 15, 2017


Discover 'This Summer Love,' the first single of Chris Stills (Rupture / Sony Music). Available now HERE.

Steve Kaplan's Comedy Intensive Workshop Returns to NYC 10/7
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2017


Kick off this fall in the best possible way, by finally finishing your comedic plays, standup routines, sketches, solo shows and screenplays with the industry's top comedy expert Steve Kaplan (best-selling author of "The Hidden Tools of Comedy") - who returns to NYC after teaching his Comedy Intensive workshops around the world to thousands of students in London, Munich and Tel Aviv.

Bay Area Cabaret Presents Amanda McBroom & Ann Hampton Callaway in DIVALICIOUS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017


Bay Area Cabaret brings back two of today's most celebrated songwriting divas, together for the first time in the Venetian Room-cabaret star and Golden Globe-winner Amanda McBroom ("The Rose") and jazz great Ann Hampton Callaway ("At The Same Time").

Thirteen's American Masters Presents the U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Richard Linklater -- Dream is Destiny 9/1 on PBS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017


Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking that emerged out of Austin, Texas in the late 1980s and 1990s with Linklater as its poster boy. The new documentary premieres nationwide Today, September 1 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The film will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS OTT apps.

AMERICAN MASTERS Presents Richard Linklater - Dream Is Destiny on PBS Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 1, 2017


Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking

Thirteen's American Masters Presents the U.S. Broadcast Premiere of Richard Linklater -- Dream is Destiny 9/1 on PBS
by Emily Bruno - Aug 29, 2017


Slacker. Indie filmmaker. Oscar nominee. Writer, director, producer, actor Richard Linklater (b. July 30, 1960) is all these things and more. Boasting a trove of never-before-seen archival footage, American Masters: Richard Linklater -- dream is destiny provides an unconventional look at the fiercely independent style of filmmaking that emerged out of Austin, Texas in the late 1980s and 1990s with Linklater as its poster boy. The new documentary premieres nationwide Friday, September 1 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The film will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS OTT apps.

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