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Maria Sharapova Returns to the Court on ESPN2's Coverage of World Team Tennis
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2016


ESPN2 will air live coverage of the annual World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits event from Las Vegas beginning at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 10, from a specially-constructed tennis court along the Las Vegas Strip outside of Caesars Palace.

Mylan World Team Tennis Begins Sunday on ESPN3, Finals Live on ESPN2
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 28, 2016


The Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) season begins Sunday, July 31, with 15 matches on ESPN3, concluding with the finals live on ESPN2 on Friday, Aug. 26. T

Gloria & Emilio Estefan Honored at The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis' Destination Fashion 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 8, 2016


The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, celebrated its 30th anniversary in high-style tonight, treating more than 2000 of its friends and supporters to a star-studded extravaganza highlighted by a concert headlined by 'Mr. Worldwide,' the global music icon Pitbull, and the Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli showcasing the company's Spring 2016 Collection thanks to Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Photo Coverage: Jon Lovitz, Dennis Miller and More Attend Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 22, 2015


Many celebrities attended the 2015 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, and BroadwayWorld was there too! Check out photos below!

The Year's Best Queer Cinema at Frameline39: San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival
by Nora Dominick - May 20, 2015


San Francisco, CA - Frameline, the world's largest LGBT media arts nonprofit organization, is proud to announce Frameline39: the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival. Frameline, the world's oldest and largest LGBTQ film festival, will be held June 18-28, 2015

Ryan Murphy, Ricky Martin & More Tweet Support to Elton John's Dolce & Gabbana Boycott
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2015


On Saturday March 14th, musician Elton John announced that he will be boycotting Dolce & Gabbana following their negative comments on gay parenting

National Museum of American History Collects History Related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History
by Robert Diamond - Aug 19, 2014


As part of its mission to document the full breadth of the American experience, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History will add a significant number of objects and archival materials related to LGBT history, including Renee Richard's tennis racquet, the original transgender pride flag, materials from the NBC television series Will& Grace and the diplomatic passports of former U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa David Huebner and his spouse, Duane McWaine, and will acknowledge several other recent donations.

Chicago Humanities Festival Will Explore ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human, 11/1-10
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 25, 2013


The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents the 24th annual Fall Festival, with more than 60 events that will explore the theme of ANIMAL: What Makes Us Human, Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. This year's presenters include political consultant and former Senior Advisor to President Obama David Axelrod, revolutionary chef, restaurateur and TV personality Rick Bayless, celebrated author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Eating Animals Jonathan Safran Foer, autism activist and author Temple Grandin, 59 Grand Slam title-winning tennis player Martina Navratilova, critically-acclaimed director of Boys Don't Cry and the recently released Carrie remake Kimberly Peirce, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), author of The Secret History and the newly released novel The Goldfinch Donna Tartt, and many more.

ESPN to Receive Cullman Award from Int'l Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


ESPN will receive the Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Award to ESPN, in recognition of the company's longstanding commitment to the sport.

Bill T. Jones, Michael Shannon, & More Set for Chicago Humanities Festival, Begin. 10/13
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 15, 2013


The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) revealed today the complete schedule for the 24th Annual Fall Festival, 88 events which will explore the theme of Animal: What Makes Us Human, Oct. 13 on the Northwestern Universitycampus, Oct. 20 on the University of Chicago campus, and Nov. 1-10 at venues across Chicago. This year's presenters include political consultant and former Senior Advisor to President Obama David Axelrod, revolutionary chef, restaurateur, and TV personalityRick Bayless, celebrated author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Eating Animals Jonathan Safran Foer, Tony Award-winning choreographer and Kennedy Center Honors recipient Bill T. Jones, 59 Grand Slam title-winning tennis player Martina Navratilova, critically-acclaimed director of Boys Don't Cry and the upcoming film remakeCarrie Kimberly Peirce, Boardwalk Empire and Man of Steel actor Michael Shannon as a featured performer in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, author of A Series of Unfortunate EventsLemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), and many more.

IFC Renews PORTLANDIA for Two Additional Seasons
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2013


IFC has renewed its hit original comedy series Portlandia for fourth and fifth seasons. Each season will feature 10 half-hour episodes, to premiere in early 2014 and early 2015, respectively.

BWW Reviews: The Troubies' A MIDSUMMER SATURDAY NIGHT'S FEVER DREAM
by Ellen Dostal - Jun 10, 2013


There are no fewer than nine different productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream playing in theatres around the Southland this summer but I can guarantee that none of them will be done up quite like the Troubies' A MIDSUMMER SATURDAY NIGHT'S FEVER DREAM at the Falcon Theatre.

Quotables from NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, Week of 4/29
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2013


Below, check out quotables from NBC's 'LATE NIGHT WITH Jimmy Fallon' for the week of APRIL 29 - MAY 3:

Neil Patrick Harris, George Takei, Ellen and More Support GLAAD's Campaign to End Boy Scouts' Ban on Gay Members
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2013


GLAAD is currently leading a campaign to advocate for the Boy Scouts of America to change their policy of banning gay scouts and scout leaders. On Monday, the BSA said their Board of Directors will vote on changing the policy next week.

Roseanne Barr Among Celebrity Guests on PORTLANDIA Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2012


IFC announced today a few more of the new inhabitants heading to PORTLANDIA for season three of the Emmy-nominated comedy series premiering Friday, January 4, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT.

STAGE TUBE: DANCING WITH THE STARS' Gladys Knight Answers Twitter Questions
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 9, 2012


DANCING WITH THE STARS showcases this season's rag-tag group of actors, musicians, and TV personalities turned dancers. Now, they're answering questions that fans tweeted on Twitter. Hear Gladys Knight's answers in the video below.

STAGE TUBE: DANCING WITH THE STARS' Jack Wagner Answers Twitter Questions
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 2, 2012


DANCING WITH THE STARS showcases this season's rag-tag group of actors, musicians, and TV personalities turned dancers. Now, they're answering questions that fans tweeted on Twitter. Hear Jack Wagner's answers in the video below.

DANCING WITH THE STARS Recap; First 10s of Season Awarded
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 2, 2012


Going into the third week of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS after the elimination of tennis pro Martina Navratilova, the remaining contestants were given a unique assignment: rather than choose between one form of dance or another, they and their partners were opened up to any style. The catch: to center it around a personal EVENT, in order to open themselves up to the audience and viewers at home. Previously, it was known to create memorable routines that revealed the competitors as individuals, people - rather than celebrities and pseudo-celebrities vying for a nationally televised prize. The judges, were once again, overly gracious with their compliments, the critiques dulled.

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