Jeff Daniels News

Many Broadway stars turned to Twitter yesterday to express their sorrow over the shocking news of his death.

BroadwayWorld just learned that James Gandolfini, who is most known for starring in the HBO hit 'The Sopranos', died today in Italy. He was 51. In remembrance, we bring you photos from Gandolfini's Tony-nominated performance in Broadway's GOD OF CARNAGE.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is delighted to present the world premiere comedy, Miles & Ellie by Don Zolidis, for the final production of their 2012 / 2013 Season.

According to EW.com Universal Pictures has come to the rescue for the planned sequel to the 1994 comedy DUMB AND DUMMBER. The studio has acquired the North American distribution rights for 'Dumb and Dumber To,' which will once again star Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels.

EW.com reports that Warner Bros Studio has dropped plans to develop a sequel to the 1994 hit comedy DUMB AND DUMBER. The project had been in the works at New Line Cinema.

WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER pays homage to the artistry of American folk musician Woody Guthrie. This new CD+DVD commemorative package captures the historic all-star concert staged in his honor last October in Washington, DC.

HBO's THE NEWSROOM is back for a second season on July 14th. The network has just released the first full Season 2 official trailer. Check it out below!

Winner of the Grand Jury and Audience Awards at the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival, Destin Daniel Cretton's Short Term 12 is warmly empathetic look at a facility for at-risk teenagers, told through the eyes of the home's counselors (played by Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr. and Rami Malek) and their young charges. Short Term 12 opens on August 23rd. Click below to watch the trailer, and scroll down to learn more aobut the actors and the roles they play!

HBO's THE NEWSROOM is back for a second season on July 14th. The network has just releases an official trailer for the new season featuring the song "Can't Pretend" by Tom Odell. Check it out below!

The Purple Rose Theatre Company presents the world premiere comedy, Miles & Ellie by Don Zolidis, for the final production of their 2012 / 2013 Season. Miles & Ellie will enjoy an eleven-week engagement at The Purple Rose Theatre Company from Thursday, June 20 - Saturday, August 31, 2013. Click below to watch an interview with the show's stars and a sneak peek at the first rehearsal!

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos feature a first intermission pic from the stars of Paper Mill Playhouse's THE LITTLE MERMAID getting sudsy, THE FANTASTICKS celebrating June, the cast of KINKY BOOTS sweating it out and photos from MATILDA and THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway and across the pond, NICE WORK, THE LION KING, MOTOWN, ANYTHING GOES, WAR HORSE, LES MISERABLES, 42ND STREET at Pittsburgh CLO and more!

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is delighted to present the world premiere comedy, Miles & Ellie by Don Zolidis, for the final production of their 2012 / 2013 Season.

The Boiler Room Theatre, Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will stage Dumb and Dumber star Jeff Daniels' hilarious comedy, Escanaba in da Moonlight. The production will run from tonight, May 31st through June 15th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tennessee.

The Boiler Room Theatre, Williamson County's original and longest-running professional theatre company, will stage Dumb and Dumber star Jeff Daniels' hilarious comedy, Escanaba in da Moonlight. The production will run from May 31st through June 15th at the theatre's iconic namesake venue in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Building Six, in Franklin, Tennessee.

Circle Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, directed by Elizabeth Margolius. A romantic love story, written by a trio of musical theatre greats, Death Takes a Holiday will transport audiences to the post-war Italian countryside. The show feaures music & lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan.

Three friends embark on a joyous journey of sisterhood, discovering their inner 'duende' through a flamenco class for middle-aged women. Heart Song, the newest comedy/drama from Stephen Sachs (Bakersfield Mist, Cyrano), opens at The Fountain Theatre on May 25with Shirley Jo Finney (In the Red and Brown Water) directing and choreography by internationally renowned flamenco dancer Maria 'Cha Cha' Bermudez. Check out a first look below!

After passing on the series just two months ago, the premium cable network has reversed their original decision, and has ordered JUSTICE as a limited series of seven episodes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

HBO's THE NEWSROOM is back for a second season on July 14th (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Below, check out a behind-the-scenes look at the show's sophomore season!

WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER pays homage to the artistry of American folk musician Woody Guthrie. This new CD+DVD commemorative package captures the historic all-star concert staged in his honor last October in Washington, DC.

Hey Boo Boo! ABC Family premieres YOGI BEAR, everyone's favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear, as part of a weekend of family friendly movies airing tonight, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. YOGI BEAR premieres tonight, April 27 (7:25-9:00PM ET/PT).