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Photo Flash: See Photos from the 72ND EMMY AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 21, 2020


Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the “72nd Emmy® Awards” broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.

VIDEO: Watch the Full FAST TIMES AND RIDGEMONT HIGH Reading Starring Jennifer Aniston, Dane Cook, Morgan Freeman, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2020


Last week's all-star Dane Cook Presents Feelin’ A-Live: Fast Times at Ridgemont High premiered to over four million viewers and for those who missed out on the fun the streaming event is now available free.

Television Academy And Emmy Nominees Pledge To Donate $2.8 Million To No Kid Hungry During The Emmy Awards
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2020


These contributions will grant a combined $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry's work to ensure that kids are fed, both during this crisis and throughout its aftermath.

VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Compares 2020 to the AIDS Crisis on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 17, 2020


Cynthia Nixon shares how the events of this year compare to the AIDS crisis, discusses how the political climate in New York has changed since she ran for governor and expands on her New York Times op-ed.

BWW Interview: Dennis Hensley MISMATCHing & Working With Divas
by Gil Kaan - Sep 17, 2020


Dennis Hensley's long-running THE MISMATCH GAME has reinvented itself to the new normal of ZOOM for two weekend nights, September 26 and 27, 2020. Dennis shared some history of his charitable project, produced pre-pandemic on the stages of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Dennis dons his hosting polyesters as Gene Rayburn.

Wake Up With BWW 9/17: NEXT ON STAGE Season Two, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2020


Today's top stories: BroadwayWorld launches Next On Stage season 2, Kenny Ortega wants to bring Hocus Pocus to Broadway, and more!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laverne Cox, Sterling K. Brown and More Will Appear on THE EMMYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 16, 2020


ABC and the Television Academy have announced additional talent who will be making special appearances during the “72nd Emmy® Awards.” 

Live Table Read of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH Will Premiere Sept. 17
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 14, 2020


A new date and time have been confirmed for Dane Cook Presents Feelin’ A-Live, a virtual table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High

CAPA To Offer Abbreviated, Socially Distanced 2020 CAPA SUMMER MOVIE SERIES At The Ohio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2020


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, today announced an abbreviated schedule for its 51st series of classic films and cult favorites.

Los Angeles LGBT Center's THE MISMATCH GAME ONLINE Set For This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2020


Just when we need it the most, The MisMatch Game rises from the pandemic miasma to make a triumphant return a?" online! All the elements of the beloved, long-running comedy hit are back and ready to deliver their outrageous laughs via ZOOM on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, at 8pm. There will be gift card prizes for winning contestants chosen from the audience via lottery.

Shakespeare Reimagining Series THE STRATFORD in the Works at NBC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 8, 2020


Deadline reports that that Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner will produce a new modern-day Shakespeare drama series for NBC.

Jerry Lee Lewis Inducted Into The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Hall Of Fame
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2020


Thursday evening Jerry Lee Lewis was one of five legends inducted into The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) Hall of Fame. Although Lewis was unable to attend the ceremony hosted by Marty Stuart, Jerry Lee Lewis III accepted the award on his behalf with his father's sister, Linda Gail Lewis, who performed her brother's major hits “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin.'”

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for THE COMEBACK TRAIL
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 4, 2020


Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.

Broadway Pianist/Composer/Arranger Timothy Graphenreed Has Passed Away at Age 68
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2020


Broadway composer/lyricist/author/musical director/vocal arranger/dance arranger/orchestrator/accompanist, best known for composing The Tornado, and Emerald City Ballet in the Broadway hit 'The Wiz,' Timothy Graphenreed, passed away March 1, 2020, at Mt. Sinai at the age of 68.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020


With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

Crackle Announces New Originals and Exclusives for September
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 25, 2020


Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company and one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced the upcoming content releases planned for September.

AFI & Universal Pictures Announce Week-Long BLACK STORIES MATTER Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020


The American Film Institute (AFI) and Universal Pictures today announced the launch of a week-long AFI Movie Club event called “Black Stories Matter,” spotlighting diverse and unique narratives from celebrated Black films.

AARP The Magazine Announces Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Moves to March 4, Expands Television Categories
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 24, 2020


AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups® Awards will move to March 4, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Legend and Ray Liotta Complete the Cast of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH Virtual Table Read
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020


Final casting has been announced for Dane Cook Presents Feelin' A-Live, a virtual live table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High-with the all-star fundraiser set to stream this Friday, August 21, 2020 at 8PM ET/5PM PT.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH and YouGov Partner in Polling Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2020


Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is the first-ever U.S. late-night series to partner with international research data and analytics group YouGov for an ongoing polling initiative.

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