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Second Stage Theatre's production of Terrence McNally's play, Lips Together, Teeth Apart, directed by Peter DuBois, opens tonight, October 29, 2014. Let's see what the critics had to say...
What better way for fans to celebrate the syndicated premiere of Mike & Molly – now airing five nights a week – than with their own free trip to Hollywood, including a live taping of the show starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy at Warner Bros. Studio
Karen Carpenter, a producer, director and teacher, a theater-maker for more than 30 years, has been appointed the interim Artistic Director of the William Inge Center for the Arts and the 34th Annual William Inge Theatre Festival. The Inge Festival is the Official Theater Festival of the State of Kansas, hosted on the campus of Independence Community College, which houses the William Inge archives.
BWW takes a look at the Emmy nominated performances of some Broadway's biggest stars. Today, we look star Jeff Daniels, nominated for a second time for his work as news anchor Will MacAvoy in HBO's THE NEWSROOM.
The Clear Space Theatre Company of Rehoboth Beach has announced that author Del Shores - creator of their summer hit, SORDID LIVES and frequently called 'the grand master of Southern lowlife sensibilities' - will be appearing at the theatre Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6. Mr. Shores' appearance is sponsored by Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center.
This fall, FOX attracts an all-star lineup of guest voices on returning animated series AMERICAN DAD, beginning Sunday, Sept. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), with two back-to back episodes; THE SIMPSONS (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) and a special one-hour broadcast of FAMILY GUY (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), premiering Sunday, Sept. 28; and BOB'S BURGERS, debuting Sunday, Oct. 5 (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT).
The Better Show, Meredith Videos Studios' nationally syndicated lifestyle talk show, is pleased to announce that its co-hosts, JD Roberto and Rebecca Budig, have been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award
GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 16 of this year's 29 media categories at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka, Wells Fargo, and Hilton Worldwide, and locally by Delta Air Lines and Bud Light, at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday night.
Scroll down to learn about some of the upcoming theater programs at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and other NYPL locations throughout the city!
Tony and Emmy awarding winning actress Swoosie Kurtz has penned a book about her numerous roles off-screen as well as on-, including her most recent: taking care of her 98-year-old mother.
Swoosie Kurtz and Perigee Books invite you to celebrate the publication of 'Part Swan, Part Goose: An Uncommon Memoir of Womanhood, Work, and Family' by Swoosie Kurtz with Joni Rodgers today, April 30, 2014 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue New York, NY at 7:00pm.
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: yesterday's Tony nominees meet the press, and we'll be bringing you TONS of coverage!
With a name like Swoosie, she was destined to lead an interesting life. In PART SWAN, PART GOOSE: An Uncommon Memoir of Womanhood, Work, and Family (Perigee Hardcover; today, April 29, 2014; $25), award-winning actress Swoosie Kurtz gives a guided tour of her journey from Nebraska to the theater stages of Broadway and the television and movie screens of Hollywood.
Swoosie Kurtz and Perigee Books invite you to celebrate the publication of 'Part Swan, Part Goose: An Uncommon Memoir of Womanhood, Work, and Family' by Swoosie Kurtz with Joni Rodgers on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue New York, NY at 7:00pm.
With a name like Swoosie, she was destined to lead an interesting life. In PART SWAN, PART GOOSE: An Uncommon Memoir of Womanhood, Work, and Family (Perigee Hardcover; April 29, 2014; $25), award-winning actress Swoosie Kurtz gives a guided tour of her journey from Nebraska to the theater stages of Broadway and the television and movie screens of Hollywood.
The USC School of Dramatic Arts, considered one of the world's premier theatre schools, honors cultural icon Jane Fonda with the prestigious 'Robert Redford Award for Engaged Artists' at a gala fundraiser on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The multi-Academy Award-winning actress/producer is being recognized for her public commitment to social responsibility, to increasing awareness of global issues and for inspiring and empowering young people, as well as for the exemplary quality, skill and innovation of her vast body of work on screen and stage. The award, created in 2009 is named for its first recipient, Robert Redford. Proceeds from the event provide scholarship support for the next generation of artists at the School.
Creator Bryan Fuller has now shared additional details on the recently announced plans to bring cult ABC TV series PUSHING DAISIES to the musical stage some season soon as part of a new interview.
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced that tickets are publicly available for the 14th Annual Monte Cristo Award, honoring Meryl Streep. The award, presented to Ms. Streep at a Gala event in her honor, will be held at the Edison Ballroom, New York City, on Monday, April 21. Individual tickets start at $750, and can be purchased at www.theoneill.org.
A stage musical adaptation of the short-lived but beloved cult TV series PUSHING DAISIES is being prepped for production according to a new interview with the show's creator, Bryan Fuller.
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