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Australian Band VACATIONS Return With New Single 'Next Exit'
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2023

Produced by lead singer Campbell Burns and John Velasquez (Zella Day, Gatlin), “Next Exit” is the first single from the band since their 2020 album, Forever In Bloom, and follows a breakout 2022 year with two sold-out tours of the US and Mexico and over 700 million streams in the calendar year alone.

New London Production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Will Feature Michelle Visage as the Voice of 'The Book'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

An all new production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is coming to London, featuring RuPaul Drag Race judge Michelle Visage as the voice of 'The Book'.

STARZ to Pick Up MINX Series After HBO Max Cancellation
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2023

“Minx” centers around Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya. Elizabeth Perkins joined season two as recurring character Constance.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Live In Concert To Have World Premiere At Kings Theatre, March 17, 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022

Kings Theatre has announced that the iconic venue will host the world premiere of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 8pm ET.

Australian Band Vacations Announce Fall Tour Including ACL Festival & Headlining Show At The Fonda
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2022

It kicks off with their first ever headlining date in Mexico on October 6th in Mexico City and includes a performance at Austin City Limits (Weekend Two) on October 14th, a special set at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe on the 21st, and wraps with three Southern California shows including The Fonda on the 25th and Pomona’s Glass House on the 26th.

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Voices LOST OLLIE in New Netflix Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 2, 2022

Watch the new video trailer for Netflix's Lost Ollie, in which Jonathan Groff voices a lost toy who braves the many dangers of childhood as he searches the countryside to reunite with the boy who lost him; and the story of the boy who lost more than a best friend. The cast also features Mary J. Blige, Tim Blake Nelson, Gina Rodriguez, and more.

HBO Max Renews MINX Original Comedy Series For A Second Season
by Michael Major - May 5, 2022

MINX is set in 1970s Los Angeles and centers around Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. The first season included Ophelia Lovibond, Jake Johnson, Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in ROAR Apple TV+ Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2022

Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” creators and co-showrunners Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive’s (“GLOW”) overall deal with Apple TV+. The series includes Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, and Kara Hayward.

BWW Review: ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Cabot High School
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 14, 2022

Cabot High School Theatre, 401 N. Lincoln Street, in Cabot, knew how to revolt when they performed ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA THE MUSICAL Thursday, March 10 through Saturday, March 12, 2022. Fans delighted as the students whirled and twirled while telling the story of a magical little girl, Matilda (Alix Brown), standing up for herself and finding people who understood her.

VIDEO: HBO Max Releases MINX Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2022

MINX is set in 1970s Los Angeles and centers around Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya.

HBO Sets Max Original Comedy MINX Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022

MINX is set in 1970s Los Angeles and centers around Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women. The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya.

25 Theatre Books for Your Fall Reading List
by Team BWW - Nov 6, 2021

Fall has arrived and chilly weather means lots of time to snuggle under your favorite blanket with a great book. You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind.

DECAL Acquires RIDE THE EAGLE Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021

“In the midst of the pandemic, while missing everyone, Trent O’Donnell and I wanted to make a movie about people coming together,” said Jake Johnson.  “We also want to introduce the greatest actor of our generation: my dog Nora.”

Jonathan Groff Joins Netflix Family Series LOST OLLIE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 9, 2021

Groff plays the titular Ollie, a handmade toy rabbit stitched together from odds and ends. Ollie has a pure spirit with a heart of gold and never ruins a chance to make friends.

Jake Johnson of Marcus Theaters Chats About How Local Theaters Are Making Movie-Going Safe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2020

Local cinemas in the Madison, WI area are beginning to reopen amidst the health crisis, with increased health and safety measures in place.

Jennifer Lawrence, Zooey Deschanel & More Join UNITED TO SAVE THE VOTE Nonpartisan Virtual Gala
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 25, 2020

What does it take for Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Ed Helms, Zooey Deschanel, SIA, Dave Matthews, Nick Kroll, Comedy Central’s Drunk History, Property Brothers’ Jonathan Scott, George Lopez, Jake Johnson, Kenny G, Ben Harper, and former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to get on one big Zoom call?

ABC Unveils 2020-2021 Prime-Time Schedule, Featuring New Shows BIG SKY, CALL YOUR MOTHER, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 17, 2020

Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020 premiere schedule. The network's previously announced programming slate includes renewals for 20 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots

ABC Announces 2020-2021 Slate, Featuring New Shows BIG SKY and CALL YOUR MOTHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020

Having just solidified its position as the No. 1 network in entertainment among Adults 18-49 for the first time in four years, ABC is announcing its 2020-2021 programming slate, which includes renewals for 19 series and two straight-to-series orders from its current crop of pilots

ABC Announces Full-Season Orders for MIXED-ISH, STUMPTOWN & Spring Season Pickup of THE ROOKIE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 28, 2019

ABC's hit fall series “mixed-ish” and “Stumptown” have been given full-season orders, while “The Rookie” received a spring season pickup, Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment, announced today.

BWW Interview: Cobie Smulders tackles a new role as a PI in 'Stumptown'
by E.H. Reiter - Oct 1, 2019

Colbie Smulders returns to tv as Dex Perios in the show a?oeStumptowna??, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Greg Rucka to bring her back to our televisions screens on ABC.

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