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Tony Goldwyn Joins KING RICHARD Williams Sisters Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 15, 2020


Tony Goldwyn has taken over the role originally given to Liev Schreiber in the upcoming biopic "King Richard," the story of Venus and Serena Williams' father.

VIDEO: Kristen Bell Discusses Her Husband's Struggle With Addiction on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 15, 2020


The actress and mother of two spoke out about her husbanda??s struggle with opioid addiction including when he told her about his drug relapse.

2020 Tony Awards Nominees - Jagged Little Pill Leads with 15 Noms!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2020


Tony time is here at last! Earlier today, Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart announced the nominations for the 2020 Tony Awards, which included work from eighteen eligible shows- all of which opened before Broadway shutdown on March 12. Check out the nominees and follow us throughout the day for even more coverage straight from the nominees! 

2020 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2020


Earlier today, Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart announced the nominees from eighteen plays and musicals. Now we're taking a closer look at how each show fared individually.

Wake Up With BWW 10/8: Randy Rainbow and Patti LuPone Sing GYPSY Parody, First Look at THE PROM, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2020


Today's top stories: Randy Rainbow and Patti LuPone sing a Gypsy parody, get a first look at The Prom film (Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Ariana DeBose), and more!

Breaking: Patti LuPone, Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf, Laura Linney & More Will Lead Spotlight On Plays
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2020


Broadway's Best Show will be a new home for entertaining, engaging content, long form features and exclusive access to Broadway's Best, will continue its weekly 'Spotlight On Plays' series on Thursday October 14, 2020 to benefit The Actors Fund.

BroadwayHD Announces October Lineup - SWEENEY TODD, A STAR IS BORN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2020


BroadwayHD has announced its October roster, featuring popular films and plays, along with anniversary concerts and exciting live theater experiences.

Wake Up With BWW 9/28: ANGELS IN AMERICA Benefit With Close, Linney, LuPone, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2020


Today's top stories: an upcoming benefit performance of Angels in America will star Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, Laura Linney, and more!

Glenn Close, Laura Linney, Patti LuPone and More Set For ANGELS IN AMERICA Benefit Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2020


An all-star livestream benefit performance of scenes from Angels in America will be presented in support of amfAR's Fund to Fight COVID-19.

SCHITT'S CREEK, SUCCESSION, and More Take Home 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2020


The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards were held virtually last night, and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

SCHITT'S CREEK, WATCHMEN and More Win Dorian Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 14, 2020


GALECA, the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, unveiled the inaugural Dorians TV Toast 2020 on Revry award winners at a virtual, live-streamed event on Sunday.

STX Will Release QUEENPINS, Starring Kristen Bell
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 8, 2020


Variety reports that STXfilms will release 'Queenpins,' an upcoming comedy starring Kristen Bell.

Breaking: Eligibility Announced for The 2020 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2020


The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on August 27, 2020 to confirm the eligibility status of three Broadway productions for the 2020 Tony Awards®. This was the final time the Tony Awards Administration Committee met during the 2019-2020 season to decide the eligibility for the 74th Annual Tony Awards. The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

Which Shows Will Be Eligible for 2020 Tony Awards?
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2020


Though final eligibility determinations have not yet been announced, word from industry insiders is that the cutoff will be February 19, 2020- meaning that two shows that opened before the Broadway shutdown will not be considered for nominations- Girl From the North Country and West Side Story. What could be nominated? We've rounded up the full list of eligible shows!

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The Vote to Have Re-Broadcast September 8-29
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2020


AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The Vote, a four-hour documentary series, tells the dramatic story of the epic — and surprisingly unfamiliar — crusade waged by American women for the right to vote.

'Be An #ArtsHero' Calls for $43.85 Billion in Relief; Letter to Senators of the 116th Congress Reaches Nearly 10,000 Signatures
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2020


'Be An #ArtsHero,' an intersectional grassroots campaign to get the U.S. Senate to pass emergency Arts relief, has built a sector-wide coalition calling for Congress to allocate proportionate relief to the Arts & Culture sector, which adds $877 billion in value to the economy annually, provides 4.5% of GDP, and employs 5.1 million Americans.

Billy Porter, Jeremy Pope, Hugh Jackman, & More Nominated for 2020 EMMYS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 28, 2020


Today, nominations for the 72nd annual Emmy Awards were unveiled. Leslie Jones announced the nominations, with help from Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany The Emmy Awards will air September 20 on ABC.

Glenn Close, Harvey Fierstein & More Will Take Part in AIDS Walk: Live at Home This Weekend
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2020


AIDS WALK: LIVE AT HOME shared today that the previously announced star-studded line-up for Sunday's virtual broadcast will now also include Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Glenn Close, Anne Hathaway, Patti LaBelle, Jordin Sparks, Harvey Fierstein, Raul Esparza, Norm Lewis and San Francisco Mayor London Breed.

Laura Benanti, Kelli O'Hara, Andy Karl, Orfeh and More Join Broadway Barks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2020


The 22nd annual and first ever Broadway Barks streaming event aptly titled, Broadway Barks Across America debuts tonight, Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The streamed event, hosted by co-founder, Bernadette Peters will feature adoptable animals presented by celebrities from across the country.

VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bette Midler, Josh Groban and More Join Bernadette Peters for 22nd Annual BROADWAY BARKS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 16, 2020


The 22nd installment of Broadway Barks, the star-studded dog and cat adoption event, aptly titled 'Broadway Barks Across America' for the 2020 season will be streamed for the first time ever tonight, July 16th at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The streamed event, hosted by co-founder, Bernadette Peters will feature adoptable animals presented by celebrities from across the country.

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