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Ellen Barkin, Wayne Brady and More Complete 'Roast of Roseanne' Lineup
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 2, 2012


Comedy Central announced today the final line-up of Roasters for the 'Comedy Central Roast Of Roseanne' (#RoseanneRoast). Ellen Barkin, Wayne Brady and Gilbert Gottfried have been added to the all-star roster of Roasters led by Roast Master Jane Lynch. The 'Comedy Central Roast Of Roseanne' will tape at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 4 and will premiere on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Sharon Stone, Carrie Fisher Set for Comedy Central's ROSEANNE Roast
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2012


Celebrity Roasters include the Academy Award(R)-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Stone; television and animation star Seth Green; the legendary performer and 'Star Wars' Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher; and Golden Globe-winning actress Katey Sagal.

BWW Reviews: YELLOW FACE at Center House Theatre Suffers Too Much Message
by Jay Irwin - Jul 21, 2012


If a play or the message of a play is important or affecting, as is the case with David Henry Hwang's "Yellow Face", currently playing at the Center House Theatre from React Theatre and Pork Filled Players, there is always the danger of the actors in the play to over intensify the work rather than letting it stand on its own. And while the current production at the Center House Theatre definitely has some wonderful moments and great laughs along for the ride, it unfortunately suffers from this problem as the message feels forced and long winded rather than meaningful.

William Shatner Appears as Comic-Con Panelist Today, 7/14
by TV News Desk - Jul 14, 2012


EPIX, the multiplatform premium entertainment network, will present two living legends together on stage at this year's Comic-Con to preview their latest EPIX projects: director/producer and Academy Award(R) recipient Roger Corman and the incomparable actor, writer and director William Shatner.

The Charlie Daniels Band At THE FOX OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL, 8/18
by Laura Meltzer - Jul 13, 2012


It's official: The Charlie Daniels Band will headline the Jam on the Fox outdoor musical festival, joining The Georgia Satellites, Hearstfield and Red Woody for a rockin' good time on the banks of the scenic Fox River in downtown Aurora on Saturday, August 18.

MTV Announces 2012 COMIC-CON Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2012


The wait is over and in less than 24 hours, MTV will once again take Comic-Con by storm. For all the can't-miss action MTV will offer from San Diego and beyond, check out the full schedule below.

THE FORSYTE SAGA Among Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases From Acorn Media
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2012


Leading British specialist Acorn Media announces upcoming DVDs/Blu-rays including several must-see, brand new series as well as the first complete collection of Masterpiece Theatre favorite and addictive costume drama THE FORSYTE SAGA starring Damian Lewis (Homeland).

Austin Pendleton Directs VIVIEN LEIGH: THE LAST PRESS CONFERENCE, Now thru 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2012


Obie Award winning director Austin Pendleton is now joined by playwright Marcy Lafferty for talkbacks for Mississippi Mud Productions reprise of her stunning play, Vivien Leigh: THE LAST PRESS CONFERENCE, in New York, NY, tonight, July 6 and July 7, & 9, 2012 at the Alexander Technique Center For Performance And Development, 330 West 38th Street, Suite 805.

SOAPnet Presents BROTHERS & SISTERS Marathon Today, 7/4
by TV News Desk - Jul 4, 2012


SOAPnet celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang.A BROTHERS & SISTERS MARATHON: WALKER FAMILY FIREWORKS airs today, July 4 10AM - 7PM. Relive all the family drama with Nora, Kitty, Justin, Tommy, Sarah, Kevin and the whole Walker gang in nine explosive episodes.

Jane Lynch to Lead Comedy Central's 'Roast Of Roseanne'
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 27, 2012


The network announced today that Jane Lynch will be the Roast Master for the upcoming 'COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Roseanne' (#RoseanneRoast). The event will tape in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 4 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Roseanne Barr to Be Roasted on Comedy Central, 8/12
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 25, 2012


The 'COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ROSEANNE (#RoseanneRoast) will tape in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 4. The Roast will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

PSYCH Among USA's Comic-Con 2012 Line Up
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 22, 2012


USA, which is currently dominating summer's television landscape with a record number of original hits, returns to Comic-Con(R) for the fourth year in a row with its critically acclaimed fan favorite hit series PSYCH. The USA panel will take place as Comic-Con kicks off on Thursday, July 12.

SHATNER'S WORLD, SPAMALOT, et al. Included in State Theatre's 2012-13 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2012


Easton's State Theatre has announced its 2012-13 season- on sale to State Theatre Members Wed, August 1 (Box Office window at 453 Northampton Street opens at 6 AM; Online Ticketing and Phone lines open at Noon). Tickets will go on sale to the Public August 15th at 10 AM. Limit 6 tickets per Member per performance during Members Only sales. Membership to the Non-Profit State Theatre starts at $75, lasts one year and is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Austin Pendleton to Direct VIVIEN LEIGH: THE LAST PRESS CONFERENCE, 7/6-9
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 15, 2012


Obie Award winning director Austin Pendleton is now joined by playwright Marcy Lafferty for talkbacks for Mississippi Mud Productions reprise of her stunning play, VIVIEN LEIGH: THE LAST PRESS CONFERENCE, in New York, NY, July 6, 7, & 9, 2012 at the Alexander Technique Center For Performance And Development, 330 West 38th Street, Suite 805.

William Shatner to Appear as Comic-Con Panelist 7/14
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2012


EPIX, the multiplatform premium entertainment network, will present two living legends together on stage at this year's Comic-Con to preview their latest EPIX projects: director/producer and Academy Award(R) recipient Roger Corman and the incomparable actor, writer and director William Shatner.

SOAPnet to Present BROTHERS & SISTERS Marathon, 7/4
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2012


SOAPnet celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang.A BROTHERS & SISTERS MARATHON: WALKER FAMILY FIREWORKS airs on Wednesday, July 4 10AM - 7PM. Relive all the family drama with Nora, Kitty, Justin, Tommy, Sarah, Kevin and the whole Walker gang in nine explosive episodes.

HOMELAND, MAD MEN Among Top Nominees for 2012 TCA Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2012


AMC's Breaking Bad and Mad Men are among the nominees for the 2012 Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards.

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