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Patti LuPone, Billy Eichner & More Set for BRIDGET EVERETT GETS F*CKED BY ARS NOVA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2015

Ars Nova has announced the lineup for Bridget Everett Gets F*cked by Ars Nova, a one-night-only blow-out concert celebrating everyone's favorite badass b*tch, alt-cabaret priestess and Ars Nova All Star, Bridget Everett. In addition to Everett herself, the benefit concert, directed by Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Rock Bottom), will feature tributes, roasts and send-up performances from Grammy and Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone and actor, comedian and Emmy-nominee Billy Eichner. Comedians, drag queens and entertainers aplenty round out the lineup, including Jim Andralis, DJ Jonjon Battles, Justin Vivian Bond, John Early, Cole Escola, Dan Finnerty, Murray Hill, Champagne Jerry, DJ Sammy Jo, Larry Krone, Erin Markey, Molly Pope, Marc Shaiman, Sweetie, The Tender Moments (Matt Ray, Mike Jackson, Carmine Covelli and Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz), Chris Tyler, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad (VIDS); plus a few fun surprises.

John Travolta Strongly Disputes Scientology Documentary GOING CLEAR
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 7, 2015

John Travolta had some strong words to share on the new HBO Scientology documentary GOING CLEAR, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Christopher Walken Joins Hugh Jackman for EDDIE THE EAGLE Biopic
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2015

Christopher Walken has joined the cast of EDDIE THE EAGLE, hitting theaters in 2016.

Connie Britton Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy's AMERICAN CRIME STORY: PEOPLE VS O.J.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 23, 2015

Ryan Murphy took to Twitter today to announce the news that 'Nashville' star Connie Britton has joined the cast of his upcoming AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE VS. O.J. SIMPSON.

Patti LuPone, Billy Eichner & More Set for Ars Nova's Night Celebrating Bridget Everett
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 20, 2015

Ars Nova has announced the lineup for Bridget Everett Gets F*cked by Ars Nova, a one-night-only blow-out concert celebrating everyone's favorite badass b*tch, alt-cabaret priestess and Ars Nova All Star, Bridget Everett. In addition to Everett herself, the benefit concert, directed by Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Rock Bottom), will feature tributes, roasts and send-up performances from Grammy and Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone and actor, comedian and Emmy-nominee Billy Eichner. Comedians, drag queens and entertainers aplenty round out the lineup, including Jim Andralis, DJ Jonjon Battles, Justin Vivian Bond, John Early, Cole Escola, Dan Finnerty, Murray Hill, Champagne Jerry, DJ Sammy Jo, Larry Krone, Erin Markey, Molly Pope, Marc Shaiman, Sweetie, The Tender Moments (Matt Ray, Mike Jackson, Carmine Covelli and Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz), Chris Tyler, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad (VIDS); plus a few fun surprises.

Photo Coverage: First Look at the Stars of 2015 Asian Tour of SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Erickson Dela Cruz - Mar 20, 2015

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, Ten Bridges Media Corp., London's Robert Stigwood Organisation, and New York's Tara Rubin Casting, announced yesterday, March 19, that New York-based actors Brandon Rubendall ('Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark,' 'Broadway Bares: Rock Hard') and Jenna Rubaii ('American Idiot,' 'Fifty Four Forever') will star as Tony Manero (originally played by John Travolta in the film adaptation) and Stephanie Mangano, respectively, in the 2015 Asian Tour of the hit West End and Broadway musical SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER.

VIDEO: Ryan Murphy Talks Lady Gaga on AHS, SCREAM QUEENS Twist and More!
by TV News Desk - Mar 17, 2015

ET recently spoke to GLEE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY and SCREAM QUEENS creator Ryan Murphy about Lady Gaga's AHS casting, what twists to expect from his new FOX series, and John Travolta on AMERICAN CRIME STORY. Watch below!

LAFF Announces Film Licensing Agreements with Sony, Disney & Miramax
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 17, 2015

LAFF - today announced three individual film licensing agreements that will bring the network some of the biggest comedic stars and performances of recent times.

Christina Millian to Join John Stamos in Fox Pilot GRANPDA
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2015

According to Deadline, Christina Millian has signed on to join John Stamos in an upocoming FOX comedy pilot GRANDPA for the 2015-16 season.

VIDEO: First Look - John Travolta Stars in Action Thriller THE FORGER
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 5, 2015

An all new trailer for director Philip Martin's THE FORGER, starring John Travolta has been revealed.

Tony Maudsley to Don House Slippers in UK's HAIRSPRAY Tour; Full Casting Announced
by Matt Smith - Mar 4, 2015

Tony Maudsley (ITV1's Benidorm) will play Edna Turnblad in the major 40-week UK tour of Hairspray which will open at Curve theatre in Leicester this autumn. He will be joined by TV and stage actress and presenter Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Guys and Dolls) as Velma Von Tussle, Olivier Award nominated actor and much-loved Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan (BBC1 Tumble) as Wilbur Turnblad and British singer and West End performer Brenda Edwards (Chicago, We Will Rock You, The X Factor) as Motormouth Maybelle. Freya Sutton will reprise the role of Tracy Turnblad alongside established musical theatre performer Jon Tsouras (A Chorus Line) who will play the role of Corny Collins. Dex Lee (The Scottsboro Boys) will play Seaweed, Ashley Gilmour (Miss Saigon) will play Link Larkin, Lauren Stroud (Wicked) will play Amber, Monique Young (Top Hat) will play Penny, Karis Jack (Urinetown) will play Little Inez, Adam Price (Hairspray) will play Male Authority Figure, Tracey Penn (Made in Dagenham) will play Female Authority Figure and Layton Williams (Bad Education, Billy Elliot) will play Duane. Further casting will be announced in due course.

Jess Goldstein, Douglas W. Schmidt & More to Receive 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2015

Tony Award-winning costume designer, JESS GOLDSTEIN (currently represented on Broadway with Jersey Boys and On the Town), and scenic designer DOUGLAS W. SCHMIDT are among the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, May 1, at 6:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Goldstein was selected to receive the 2015 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design and Mr. Schmidt will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design.

Olivia Newton-John Releases SUMMER NIGHTS - LIVE IN LAS VEGAS Two-CD Set Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015

Four time Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John will release a two-CD, 22 song recording of her acclaimed concert 'Summer Nights - Live in Las Vegas,' recorded live at Flamingo Las Vegas today, March 3, 2015, to coincide with her return to the Flamingo for her 2015 concerts.

ABC to Air Primetime Encore of JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE OSCARS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2015

ABC will air a primetime encore of "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After The Oscars" on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

Thieves Return Lupita Nyong'o's $150,000 Dress
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 28, 2015

In a bizarre turn of events, actress Lupita Nyong'o's reportedly stolen dress, which she wore to the Academy Awards on Sunday, was returned to her hotel room at The London West Hollywood in a garment bag. It appears to have been regected by the thieves, who no longer want it.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 21-27
by Anna Bencivengo - Feb 27, 2015

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of The Oscars, opening night of the West End production of BEAUTIFUL, the cast of HAMILTON celebrating the show's upcoming Broadway transfer, and more!

ABC to Air Primetime Encore of JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE OSCARS, 2/28
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 24, 2015

ABC will air a primetime encore of “Jimmy Kimmel Live: After The Oscars” on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

John Travolta's Rep Says Idina Menzel OSCAR Caress 'Was Rehearsed'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 24, 2015

Travolta's rep tells PEOPLE that the gesture was planned ahead of time, in order to poke fun at the way his client BOTCHED the singer's name at last year's Awards.

BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week; OSCARS Edition!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 24, 2015

The 87th Oscars took place on Sunday February 22nd, and there were many memorable moments from the night! But, don't fret if you missed the show, I am counting down (my) top 10 moments--in gif form!

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