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RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Opens Tonight at Diversionary Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2014


Playwright Jamie Morris ('Mommie Queerest,' 'The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode,' and 'The Silence of the Clams') ' is at it again with his latest comedy parody. This time around he spoofs another popular 1980s sitcom, sending up the gals of the Sugarbaker Design Firm in Atlanta. The West Coast Premiere of 'Re-Designing Women' opens May 29 for a three-week run at the Diversionary Theater.

RE-DESIGNING WOMEN Opens Today at Island ETC
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2014


Island ETC is pleased to present as its final offering of the eleventh Laugh Out Loud season RE-DESIGNING WOMEN, a new play by Jamie Morris, creator of The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode, Mommie Queerest, and Silence of the Clams. This unauthorized parody of the popular 1980's sitcom opens tonight, May 16th and runs through Saturday, June 7th at ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street, Galveston.

RE-DESIGNING WOMEN to Open 5/16 at Island ETC
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2014


Island ETC is pleased to present as its final offering of the eleventh Laugh Out Loud season RE-DESIGNING WOMEN, a new play by Jamie Morris, creator of The Facts of Life: The Lost Episode, Mommie Queerest, and Silence of the Clams. This unauthorized parody of the popular 1980's sitcom opens on Friday, May 16th and runs through Saturday, June 7th at ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street, Galveston.

Winners of the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Announced
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 13, 2014


GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, announced on April 12th the winners for its 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka, Wells Fargo, and Hilton Worldwide. By recognizing and honoring media for outstanding images of the LGBT community, the GLAAD Media Awards serve as a benchmark for the media industry and complement GLAAD's work to bring LGBT images and stories to people around the world.

CMT Premieres RON WHITE'S COMEDY SALUTE TO THE TROOPS 2014 Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 23, 2014


Comedian Ron White returns to the Mirage Hotel and Casino stage in Las Vegas for his fourth-annual COMEDY SALUTE TO THE TROOPS 2014, premiering tonight, March 23 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.

CMT to Premiere RON WHITE'S COMEDY SALUTE TO THE TROOPS 2014, 3/23
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 13, 2014


Comedian Ron White returns to the Mirage Hotel and Casino stage in Las Vegas for his fourth-annual COMEDY SALUTE TO THE TROOPS 2014, premiering Sunday, March 23 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT.

Susan Sarandon to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Sedona Film Fest
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 2, 2013


The Sedona International Film Festival will reach another milestone with its 20th annual celebration of independent filmmaking from Feb. 22 to March 2, 2014.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Wanda Sykes & More Set for OWN's BEING GAY IN HOLLYWOOD Special Today
by TV News Desk - Oct 27, 2013


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special night of programming focusing on the conversation around Being gay in America tonight, October 27.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Wanda Sykes & More Set for OWN's BEING GAY IN HOLLYWOOD Special, 10/27
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 3, 2013


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will present a special night of programming focusing on the conversation around Being gay in America on Sunday, October 27. 'Oprah's Next Chapter' leads off the night (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) and will feature an in-depth conversation with Oprah and popular gay celebrities including comedienne Wanda Sykes, 'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and 'Scandal' star Dan Bucatinsky. Immediately following is the world television premiere of the groundbreaking documentary 'Bridegroom' (10 p.m. - 12 a.m. ET/PT) from filmmaker and 'Designing Women' creator Linda Bloodworth Thomason. The film chronicles the true story of a gay couple facing the insurmountable obstacles presented by the lack of protection that is supplied by legal marriage.

Stirring Documentary BRIDEGROOM Available for All Netflix Members This Month
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 3, 2013


BRIDEGROOM tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship that was cut short by a tragic accident. Starting on October 27, this heartbreaking yet inspirational documentary from producer Shane Bitney Crone

Photo Flash: Sean Penn, Hal Holbrook, et al. Celebrate Tonys on West Coast
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2011


'Who would have thought that a young boy from Weymouth would become part of such a large family of vagabonds,' remarked Hal Holbrook about the actors and industry professionals that gathered to honor him at the 15th annual TONY Award party in Los Angeles. 'Not all of us have been lucky enough to make a steady income from this profession we love so much. It's nice to know an organization such as the Actors Fund exists to watch our backs, while we concentrate on using our craft to make the world a richer place to live,' added Holbrook just after friend and colleague, Sean Penn, presented the accomplished thespian with the Julie Harris Award. Penn, who directed Holbrook in 'Into The Wild,' said 'Hal always got it in the first take, but you wanted him to do it again, just so you could watch him work.'

TV: Matt Rodrigues Inside The Actor's Fund's West Coast Tony Party Honoring Hal Holbrook!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 14, 2011


On Sunday, June 12, BroadwayWorld.com brought you special and exclusive coverage throughout the night of the 65th Annual Tony Awards, airing on CBS live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, including backstage videos, photos, speech transcriptions, winners stories, blogs and all the latest from the after parties. The night's big winner was The Book of Mormon, which took home nine prizes, including Best Musical. War Horse and Anything Goes were also evening standouts.

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