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Breaking News: Two-Time Tony Nominee Laurie Metcalf Will Now Join Bruce Willis in MISERY on Broadway; Theatre, Dates Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2015


Producers Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures , Castle Rock Entertainment and Raymond Wu announced today that three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf will star as Annie Wilkes opposite two-time Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis as Paul Sheldon in the new suspense thriller MISERY.

Breaking News: Taye Diggs Will Return to the Stage as Broadway's Newest HEDWIG!
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015


Taye Diggs will return to Broadway this summer in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the 2014 Tony Award winning Best Musical Revival. Diggs will play the title role in the acclaimed musical for a limited 12-week engagement starting Wednesday, July 22 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

Willkommen... And All That Jazz! Kander and Ebb's Biggest Broadway Hits
by Sally Henry - May 2, 2015


With about a zillion original musicals to their name, most of which made it to Broadway, this pair is one of the most famous Broadway songwriting teams of the modern era. Below, revisit their five longest-running Broadway musicals!

Tyler Perry, Drew Barrymore & More to Support SAFE KIDS DAY 2015
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


Safe Kids Worldwide announced today that annual Safe Kids Day events will be held around the country throughout April.

THEATER TALK Welcomes HONEYMOON IN VEGAS' Tony Danza & Rob McClure This Week
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2015


This week's THEATER TALK revels in show business lore with performers-supreme Tony Danza and Rob McClure, who are now co-starring in the hit musical Honeymoon in Vegas at the Nederlander Theatre. Then the show remembers the late documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles, who died this month at the age of 88.

Breaking News: Bruce Willis & Elizabeth Marvel Are Headed to Broadway in MISERY!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 4, 2015


This just in! Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures has just announced that two-time Emmy winner and Golden Globe Award winner Bruce Willis will make his Broadway debut opposite Obie Award-winning stage and screen actress Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities, “House Of Cards”) in the new play MISERY, written by two-time Academy Award-winner William Goldman (The Princess Bride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) who wrote the screenplay for the Academy Award-winning film, based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King.

BWW Interviews: David Ellenstein and North Coast Rep are Perfect Together
by Erica Miner - Feb 27, 2015


Artistic Director David Ellenstein in dual roles as protagonist and director

Review Roundup: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Jan 15, 2015


Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical comedy with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletch writer Andrew Bergman and score by three-time Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown, opens tonight, January 15, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen to Star in Starz & BBC's TV Adaptation of Harwood's THE DRESSER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2015


Starz, in partnership with the BBC, will produce and air the television adaptation of Ronald Harwood's classic play "The Dresser," set against the backdrop of World War II and inspired by Harwood's own experiences as a dresser for the distinguished British actor/manager Sir Donald Wolfit.

Starz Picks Up BBC's THE DRESSER, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Ian McKellen
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015


Starz, in partnership with the BBC, will produce and air the television adaptation of Ronald Harwood's classic play 'The Dresser,' set against the backdrop of World War II and inspired by Harwood's own experiences as a dresser for the distinguished British actor/manager Sir Donald Wolfit.

Bryan Rabin & Adam Bravin to Present Giorgio's New Year's Eve with Joey Arias
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 17, 2014


Producer Bryan Rabin and DJ Adam XII celebrate the end of the year at, Giorgio's, A Modern Discotheque on Wednesday December 31, 2014 at The Standard Hotel in Hollywood (8300 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069)

VIDEO: Mark Wahlberg Plays Slap Jack; Talks New Film 'The Gambler' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 11, 2014


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and Mark Wahlberg compete in a high-stakes game of blackjack where the loser of each round gets smacked in the face with a giant rubber hand.

FLASH FRIDAY: 27 Wonderful Takes On Frank Loesser's Wintry Holiday Showstopper 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 28, 2014


Marking 27 days until Christmas, today we pay tribute to an instantly recognizable Oscar-winning seasonal selection penned by Golden Age Broadway and Hollywood music master Frank Loesser, 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'.

BWW Interviews: ELF: THE MUSICAL's Jesse Sharp is Looking Forward to Appearing at Riverside's Fox Performing Arts Center
by Audrey Liebross - Nov 18, 2014


ELF: THE MUSICAL will appear at Riverside's Fox Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, December 6 & 7, 2014, the 2014 tour's only Southern California stop. ELF closely follows the story line of its nonmusical parent, the 2003 hit movie starring Will Ferrell. Actor Jesse Sharp, who plays Walter, who spoke to Broadway World by telephone and discussed the show, his character, special effects on stage, and touring.

STAGE TUBE: HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Gets Support from SNL's Bobby Moynihan
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2014


Honeymoon in Vegas, the eagerly anticipated new musical with book by Blazing Saddles and Fletchwriter Andrew Bergman and score by Jason Robert Brown will begin previews tomorrow, November 18, 2014 at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street). The production is directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Denis Jones. The new musical just got some major support from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE funny man Bobby Moynihan, who was sporting a show t-shirt at the end of this week's episode. Check it out below!

HONEYMOON IN VEGAS Cast Album Available Digitally, at Nederlander Theatre Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the new stage production Honeymoon in Vegas was recorded October 13, in New York City, and produced by composer and three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown and Emmy Award winner Jeffrey Lesser. Honeymoon in Vegas: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available digitally and at the Nederlander Theatre in time for the musical's November 18, first Broadway preview performance and at nationwide retail January 13, 2015.

Classic NYC Movies at the Palace Will Host Screening of ELF at United Palace
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


The monthly series of 'Classic NYC Movies at the Palace' continues with the 2003 holiday laugh fest ELF on Sunday, November 23 at United Palace.

Lightning Doubles Down on Horror Thriller GIRLHOUSE and Thriller THE BLACKOUT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2014


Adding to its robust international sales slate on the eve of the AFM, Lightning Entertainment announced today and it has acquired international sales rights to Louis Mandylor's thriller “The Blackout” and Brookstreet Pictures' horror thriller “GirlHouse,”

FIRST LOOK: Lucas Till in BRAVETOWN; Lightning Acquires Int'l Sales Rights
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 31, 2014


Continuing to bolster its international sales slate as the AFM nears, Lightning Entertainment announced today that it has picked up international sales rights to drama “Bravetown,

getTV to Celebrate Judy Holliday With Five-Film 'Thanksgiving Holliday' Marathon
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 22, 2014


getTV pays tribute to Oscar-winning actress Judy Holliday with a special block, every Thursday in November at 7 p.m. ET.

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