Rachel Bloom News

VIDEO: The Cast of THE NANNY Reunites for Virtual Table Read of Pilot

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 6, 2020

The original cast of The Nanny, starring Fran Drescher, reunited on Monday, April 6, for a virtual table read of the show's first episode!

Social: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Hanks and More Pay Tribute to Adam Schlesinger

by A.A. Cristi — April 1, 2020

The entertainment community is bereft at the loss of Emmy and Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Adam Schlesinger, who passed away today from coronavirus-related complications.

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Star Rachel Bloom Gives Birth to A Baby Girl!

by A.A. Cristi — April 1, 2020

Rachel Bloom, award-winning star and creator of the musical television comedy Crazy-Ex Girlfriend, and her husband Dan Gregor, welcomed a brand-new baby girl this week!

THE NANNY Cast to Reunite for Virtual Table Read

by Kaitlin Milligan — March 31, 2020

Variety has learned that the original cast of The Nanny is reuniting for a virtual table read of the pilot via Zoom! The table read will be posted on the Sony Pictures YouTube page the morning of Monday, April 6, according to Variety.

150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!

by Team BWW — June 26, 2025

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.

Photo Flash: Daisy Eagan, Skylar Astin, Rachel Bloom, and More Attend Opening Night of FOUND at the Los Angeles Theatre Center

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2020

Opening night of the West Coast premiere of 'Found: A New Musical' was held at the Los Angeles Theatre Center last Thursday, Feb.

Rachel Bloom, Whoopi Goldberg & More Announced as Guest Judges on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 12

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 13, 2020

Emmy(R) award-winning host RuPaul will be joined by an epic line-up of celebrities to help show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as they decide who will stay, lip-sync for their life or 'sashay away' in the new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' premiering Friday, February 28th

ABC Studios Signs Overall Deal With Aline Brosh McKenna

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 27, 2020

Variety reports that ABC Studios has signed a three year overall deal with 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creator Aline Brosh McKenna.

Story Pirates & Friends to Hold Benefit Performance on March 15th at NYU Skirball

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2020

The Story Pirates are a group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors, and world-class teachers who come together with a single mission: to celebrate the words and ideas of kids.

Rachel Bloom Pilot MOTHER MARY in the Works at Pop TV

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 13, 2020

Deadline reports that Rachel Bloom will executive produce a new comedy at Pop TV.

BWW Readers Name The TV Shows That Should Get Stage Adaptations!

by Linnae Medeiros — January 13, 2020

We asked, and you answered! The classic television show The Nanny is being developed as a musical with the help of Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson, and Rachel Bloom.

Rom Com Fest Announces 2020 Dates for 2nd Annual Festival

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 10, 2020

Rom Com Fest will officially be returning to downtown Los Angeles for a second year, set to run Thursday June 25 - Sunday June 28, 2020.

BWW Interview: Renée Taylor on MY LIFE ON A DIET, THE NANNY and Her Long Career as a Funny Lady of the Stage and Screen

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 10, 2020

Renée Taylor is an Emmy Award winner, Oscar nominee, actress, screenwriter, playwright and comedy legend known for Lovers and Other Strangers, Made for Each Other, and of course, The Nanny, to name only a few of the projects that make up her long and impressive career.

Wake Up With BWW 1/9: THE NANNY is Headed to the Stage, and More!

by Stephi Wild — January 9, 2020

Today's top stories: The Nanny will be developed as a musical, and more!

THE NANNY: A NEW MUSICAL is in Development with Fran Drescher, Peter Marc Jacobson, and Rachel Bloom at the Helm

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2020

The Nanny is being developed into a Broadway musical, producers Brian Zeilinger and Scott Zeilinger announced today, to be based on the iconic Sony Pictures television series created by Peter Marc Jacobson and Fran Drescher.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Festival Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — December 6, 2019

SF Sketchfest presented announces additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 9-26, 2020.

BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty, Cheyenne Jackson & More Tribute Bernadette Peters at THESPIANS GO HOLLYWOOD Gala

by A.A. Cristi — November 21, 2019

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters was honored with the Craig Zadan Theatre for Life Award by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) at the annual star-studded Thespians Go Hollywood Gala held on Monday, November 18, at The Avalon in Hollywood, California.