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FLASH FRIDAY: Our Fair Frasier! Kelsey Grammer Gears Up For Broadway Return
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 14, 2014


Today we are focusing on a popular stage and screen star just announced to return to Broadway in FINDING NEVERLAND, Kelsey Grammer.

Queen Latifah Hosts THE HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS on CBS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 14, 2014


The Hollywood Film Awards today announced that multi-talented Academy and Emmy Award-nominated, Golden Globe Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning musician and talk show host Queen Latifah will host the inaugural broadcast of the HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS

B Street Theatre's Family Series Presents The World Premiere of SNOW WHITE AND ROSE RED
by Anna Bencivengo - Nov 12, 2014


B Street Theatre's Family Series, California's only fully professional, resident theater for children, is pleased to present Snow White and Rose Red, adapted for the stage by David Pierini.

VIDEO: All-New Trailer for NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2014


20th Century Fox has released an all- new trailer for director Shawn Levy's NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, hitting theaters on December 19th, 2014.

Pipeline Theatre Brings STREAMING to Pleasance Islington Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2014


Pipeline Theatre presents STREAMING. The world of web-camming is explored in a depiction of one teenager's initiation into the sex industry, written and directed by Jon Welch. The production will play Pleasance Islington, tonight 11th - 29th November 2014 with a press performance slated for 8pm Thursday 13th November at Pleasance Islington (StageSpace).

Robin Williams' Death Officially Ruled a Suicide
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 7, 2014


Famed comedian Robin Williams' death was officially ruled a suicide today, Marin County officials have announced, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Williams died at the age of 63 on Aug. 11 from asphyxia and hanging, while being treated for depression.

Voice Arts Awards to Honor James Earl Jones and More
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 7, 2014


The Society of Voice Arts & Sciences (SOVAS) will hold the 1st Annual 'Voice Arts Awards' on Sunday, November 9th in New York (Astoria) at the Museum of the Moving Image at 8:00pm ET. The 'Oscars for Voice', the awards s ceremony recognizes top tier voiceover artists from film, television, audiobooks, video games, and commercials. It's the first awards program to honor A-list entertainers and voiceover artists in this billion-dollar industry. Among the esteemed nominees are Kate Winslet, Gretchen Mol, Katy Perry, John Hamm and Bobby Carnavale.

VIDEO: Whoopi Goldberg Remembers Robin Williams on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2014


On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, Whoopi Goldberg stopped by to remember her close friend and colleague Robin Williams. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Joel McHale Chats Working with Robin Williams on THE TALK
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2014


Joel McHale stopped CBS's THE TALK to discuss his upcoming movie, 'A Merry Friggin' Christmas" and working with the late great Robin Williams.

John Oliver, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart & More Raise $6M at 8th Annual STAND UP FOR HEROES
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2014


Presented by the New York Comedy Festival, the 8th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, a night of comedy and music, returned last night to a sold-out crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden to raise more than $6 million in support of post-9/11 injured service members, veterans and their families through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 5, 2014


After concluding a nationwide search, this year's 'Comics to Watch' features 11 comedians performing in the showcase reflecting an ever-expanding scope of the very best young talent on the comedy scene today. Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual 'Comics to Watch' showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway tonight, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the 2014 New York Comedy Festival.

5th Annual COMICS TO WATCH Showcase Set for Carolines on Broadway, 11/5
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 3, 2014


Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual "Comics to Watch" showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the

Tickets to DAME EDNA'S GLORIOUS GOODBYE at CTG/Ahmanson Theare On Sale 11/2
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 31, 2014


Tickets go on sale this Sunday, November 2, 2014, for "Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye -The Farewell Tour," which begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on January 24, opens January 28 and continues through March 15, 2015.

LOVE, NOEL with Harry Groener and Sharon Lawrence to Play The Wallis, 12/5-21
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 31, 2014


Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (aka 'The Wallis') presents the return engagement of Love, Noel: The Letters and Songs of Noel Coward, devised and written by Coward authority Barry Day, and directed by Jeanie Hackett. Love, Noel transforms the Lovelace Studio Theater into an intimate lounge for cocktails, comedy and Coward.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Dame Edna's GLORIOUS GOODBYE Tour, Coming to Los Angeles This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2014


Tickets go on sale this Sunday, November 2, 2014, for 'Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye -The Farewell Tour,' which begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on January 24, opens January 28 and continues through March 15, 2015. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the Dame onstage!

Inception Film Partners Acquires International Distribution Rights to Robin Williams' Final Film
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2014


Inception Film Partners, LLC, a global film sales and distribution company engaged in motion picture and television sales, finance and production has acquired the international distribution rights to the film 'Boulevard,' starring Robin Williams, Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk and Roberto Aguire. The film marks Williams' final appearance in a motion picture.

VIDEO: Andrea Martin, Nathan Lane Talk Favorite Co-Stars, Robin Williams & More on Bravo
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2014


It was a fun night on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE when Tony Award winners Nathan Lane (The Producer's, The Addams Family) and Andrea Martin (Pippin) stopped by the clubhouse, along with 'It's Only a Play' star Micah Stock serving as guest bartender.

Comedy Central's @MIDNIGHT Announces Panelists for New York Comedy Festival, 11/3
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 27, 2014


Comedy Central's late night hit “@midnight,” produced by Funny Or Die, is heading to the Big Apple for a week's worth of shows kicking off on November 3 for the New York Comedy Festival and a stellar group of comedians are ready to face off to see who will win the internet.

VIDEO: Comedy Central's @MIDNIGHT Sets Panelists for NY Comedy Festival Shows
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2014


Comedy Central's late night hit "@midnight," produced by Funny Or Die, is heading to the Big Apple for a week's worth of shows kicking off on November 3 for the New York Comedy Festival and a stellar group of comedians are ready to face off to see who will win the internet.

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