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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.'”

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 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

MY NAME IS PEDRO will debut in Virtual Theaters in New York (The Maysles Cinema) September 17 and Los Angeles (Laemmle) on October 2 with major cities to follow. 

MY NAME IS PEDRO is a 7 year-long filmmaking journey, marking Lillian LaSalle’s directorial debut.

A new date and more stars have been announced for Dane Cook Presents Feelin' A-Live, a virtual live table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High-which will now stream on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 8PM ET/5PM PT as to not conflict with the final night of the Democratic National Convention.

An all-star cast has assembled for a one-night-only fundraiser—Dane Cook Presents Feelin’ A-Live, a virtual live table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High—on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 9PM ET/6PM PT in support of two organizations.

On May 18, Tony-nominated director/choreographer Jeff Calhoun pulled off a truly remarkable night of entertainment, turning Covenant House's annual in-person gala into a fully produced digital streaming concert. Not only did the event bring together more than fifty powerhouse stars, but it raised crucial funds to provide care and support to homeless and trafficked young people in 31 cities across six countries.