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Mosaic Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Season
by Beau Higgins - Jun 12, 2012


Mosaic is pleased to be just the second theater in the United States to present The Birds by Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson. Kicking off this season will be the Southeastern Premiere of the recent New York sensation, The Diary of a Madman which featured Geoffrey Rush.

FX's WILFRED to Offer Special Preview Episode, 6/14
by TV News Desk - Jun 7, 2012


Taking a page out of its sister network FOX's playbook for Glee and New Girl, FX will offer viewers a Special Preview Episode of its hit comedy series Wilfred for viewing across multiple platforms over a two-week period beginning on Thursday, June 14 in advance of the series' official season two premiere launch on Thursday, June 28.

Bill Maher Plays Detroit's Fox Theatre, 10/27
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 5, 2012


Stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor, Bill Maher, will perform at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m.

Mosaic Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Season
by Beau Higgins - Jun 5, 2012


Mosaic is pleased to be just the second theater in the United States to present The Birds by Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson. Kicking off this season will be the Southeastern Premiere of the recent New York sensation, The Diary of a Madman which featured Geoffrey Rush.

Wagon Wheel Theatre to Present PETER PAN, 6/6-16
by Kelsey Denette - May 29, 2012


Want to fly to a land where you'll never grow old? Where Indians, Mermaids and Pirates roam free? Are you a "lost boy" at heart? Then spread some pixie dust and fly on over to Warsaw as the Wagon Wheel Theatre presents the timeless tale, Peter Pan, The Musical June 6-16th.

Jack Black et al to Pick TOP 100 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME on G4, 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2012


The five-part series narrated by the gaming industry's most accomplished voice artist and actor, Nolan North ('Uncharted' series, 'Batman Arkham City'), THE TOP 100 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME, will air Monday June 11 through Friday June 15 at 8pm PT/ET.

Peter Asher Returns to Feinstein's at Loews Regency, 6/19-23
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2012


Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its Spring 2012 season with the return engagement of pop music legend Peter Asher and his multimedia show "A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond" from June 19 through June 23. When the program made its New York debut at Feinstein's last year, it played to packed houses and critical acclaim. The two-time Grammy Award winner for "Producer of the Year" first rose to international acclaim through the global smash 'World Without Love' as one half of the British Invasion duo Peter & Gordon, Peter moved effortlessly to Music Executive with The Beatles' Apple Records, then famously to producer and manager, handling the careers of James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and a host of others. Among his more recent projects is the upcoming Dreamworks movie Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. In addition to producing the soundtrack, he performs the film's only original song "Love Always Comes As A Surprise," co-written with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, which he will also perform at Feinstein's.

Chris Diamantopoulos Joins Cast of EMPIRE STATE
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012


Deadline.com reports that Chris Diamantopoulos has joined the cast of the upcoming film EMPIRE STATE. The actor joins previously announced cast members Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Emma Roberts and Liam Hemsworth.

BWW Interviews: POTTED POTTER's Dan Clarkson & Jeff Turner
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2012


The hilarious duo chat with BWW about saving a nightly theater seat for JK Rowling and the pressures of performing a Harry Potter piece in front of some of the world's most obsessive fans.

Paul Rodriguez Performs at Opening of The Laugh Factory at Tropicana, 5/23-24
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012


The renowned Laugh Factory, which has been hailed by USA Today as "the #1 Comedy Club in the country," previously announced its Grand Opening at the New Tropicana Las Vegas with special guest headliner Paul Rodriguez tonight, May 23 and tomorrow, May 24.

Paul Rodriguez to Perform at the Opening of The Laugh Factory at Tropicana 5/23-24
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012


The renowned Laugh Factory, which has been hailed by USA Today as "the #1 comedy club in the country," is proud to announce its Grand Opening at the New Tropicana Las Vegas with special guest headliner Paul Rodriguez, May 23-24.

Breaking News: Brooke Shields & Richard Chamberlain to Star in Premiere of THE EXORCIST at Geffen Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2012


Stage and screen stars Brooke Shields and Richard Chamberlain will take on the iconic roles of Chris MacNeil and Father Merrin in playwright John Pielmeier's world premiere of The Exorcist at the Geffen Playhouse. Helmed by acclaimed director John Doyle, who won a Tony Award for his striking reimagining of Sweeney Todd, this stage adaptation of William Peter Blatty's famous 1971 novel transforms the unsettling battles of good versus evil, faith versus fact and ego versus ethos into a uniquely theatrical experience as sophisticated as it is suspenseful.

Exclusive Media Acquires Rights to Zac Efron's AT ANY PRICE
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2012


Exclusive Media has acquired international rights in all media to the feature film AT ANY PRICE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ramin Bahrani (GOODBYE SOLO, CHOP SHOP) and starring Dennis Quaid (WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING), Zac Efron (THE LUCKY ONE), Kim Dickens (FOOTLOOSE) and Heather Graham (THE HANGOVER).

ABC Cancel's Kristin Chenoweth's GCB
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012


Sad news for BWW's legions of Kristin Chenoweth fans tonight as ABC has passed on renewing GCB for a second season, as first reported by Deadline.com. The only silver lining is that perhaps now Broadway will get the in-demand star back.

Bill Maher Comes to Columbus, 6/16
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2012


For 20 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on "Politically Incorrect" (Comedy Central, ABC), and for the last 10 years on "Real Time" (HBO), Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 27 Emmy nominations.

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Plays the Majestic Through 5/13
by Erin Privratsky - May 10, 2012


'Oh my Lord & Taylor!' That's what you might be saying if you're a first-timer at La Cage Aux Folles, currently playing the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. I may have laughed more Tuesday night than I have in the last month!

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