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VIDEO: Lifetime's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, with Cicely Tyson, Premieres Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2014

Lifetime's adaptation of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, starring Cicely Tyson and Vanessa Williams, is set to premiere tonight, March 8th on the cable network. The Trip to Bountiful is a television adaptation of American playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote's Tony nominated play. Set during the final years of the Jim Crow South, the film follows one woman's quest to reconnect with her past in order to ensure her family's future. Check out the latest trailer for the film below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch New Trailer for Lifetime's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL with Cicely Tyson!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2014

Lifetime's adaptation of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, starring Cicely Tyson and Vanessa Williams, is set to premiere Saturday, March 8th on the cable network. The Trip to Bountiful is a television adaptation of American playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote's Tony nominated play. Set during the final years of the Jim Crow South, the film follows one woman's quest to reconnect with her past in order to ensure her family's future. Check out a just-released trailer for the film below!

STAGE TUBE: First Lady Michelle Obama Introduces THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Screening
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama just hosted a White House screening of Lifetime's adaptation of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, starring Cicely Tyson and Vanessa Williams, as part of Black History Month.The Trip to Bountiful is a television adaptation of American playwright and screenwriter Horton Foote's Tony nominated play. Set during the final years of the Jim Crow South, the film follows one woman's quest to reconnect with her past in order to ensure her family's future. The Trip to Bountiful premieres Saturday, March 8th on the cable network. Click below to check out the First Lady's opening remarks!

VIDEO: Renee Fleming Brings Opera Flair to Super Bowl XLVIII National Anthem
by TV News Desk - Feb 2, 2014

World-renowned soprano Rene Fleming sang the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLVIII pregame festivities at MetLife Stadium today, February 2. The performance was televised live on FOX prior to kickoff, and you can watch it in full below!

VIDEO: Leslie Uggams Records New Single 'Wishing You a Happy New Year'
by Stage Tube - Dec 26, 2013

Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams (Roots, King Headley II, Hallelujah, Baby!) is ringing in the holidays with the release of a new single 'Wishing You a Happy New Year' written by renowned film, television, and concert composer-orchestrator Curtis McKonly. Available online at iTunes, Amazon.com, CD Baby and other major digital music outlets, this elegant new tune features the 41-piece Curtis McKonly Orchestra. Click below to watch a behind-the-scenes video of Uggams in the recording studio!

BWW TV: Zachary Levi, Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis & More Sing Alan Menken at Hammerstein Gala!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2013

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) honored legendary Broadway and film composer Alan Menken with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 22nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala learlier this week, December 9, 2013. BroadwayWorld was there for the ceremony and you can check out performance highlights from Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess, Zachary Levi and more below!

BWW TV: Cicely Tyson & THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Cast Celebrates Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2013

The Broadway revival of Horton Foote's beloved classic, The Trip to Bountiful, opened last night, April 23, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St).Directed by Michael Wilson, the cast features Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson, Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding, Jr, Emmy Award nominee and recording star Vanessa Williams, and Tony Award nominee Condola Rashad. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for opening night, where he got to chat with Tyson, Williams, and the rest of the cast. Check out what they had to say below!

BWW TV: Meet the Cast of THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL- Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2013

The Stephen Sondheim Theatre will soon be home to the upcoming Broadway revival of Horton Foote's beloved classic, The Trip to Bountiful, starring Cicely Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Vanessa Williams, Condola Rashad and Tom Wopat. Directed by Michael Wilson, The Trip to Bountiful will play a 14-week limited engagement, beginning previews on Saturday, March 30th at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd. The cast and creatve team met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to get the scoop on the revival. Check out what they had to say below!

STAGE TUBE: Brian d'Arcy James Sings LES MISERABLES' 'Bring Him Home'
by Stage Tube - Jan 8, 2013

Brian d'Arcy James sang "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables at the Passionists' 160th Anniversary Celebration.

EXTENDED PREVIEW: Lionsgate's TYLER PERRY'S TEMPTATION, 3/29
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2012

TYLER PERRY'S TEMPTATION hits theaters in just a few months on March 29. Check below for all of the details on Perry's latest film, including the first trailer!

VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for TYLER PERRY'S TEMPTATION: CONFESSIONS OF A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 21, 2012

In TYLER PERRY'S TEMPTATION: CONFESSIONS OF A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR, a young counselor's personal life becomes entangled with her professional duties after she enters into a passionate relationship with one of her clients.

BWW TV Exclusive: Alfred Molina Recites 'A Visit From St. Nicholas' on A POEM IS...
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2012

Stage and screen star Alfred Molina recently took part in for Disney Junior's acclaimed short-form series 'A Poem Is…' by reciting Clement Moore's 'A Visit From St. Nicholas.' The episode premieres this Friday, December 7 at 8:55 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Channel. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive first look at the episode below!

VIDEO: Cast of ABC's 666 PARK AVENUE Talk Halloween Favorites
by - Oct 31, 2012

The cast of the new ABC drama 666 PARK AVENUE talk about their favorite scary movies and Halloween costumes below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Diabolic' Episode of ABC's 666 PARK AVENUE
by - Oct 31, 2012

On the next episode of ABC's 666 PARK AVENUE titled 'Diabolic', the aftermath of the Dorans' Halloween party leaves everyone with an emotional and psychological hangover. Get a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'A Crowd of Demons' on ABC's 666 PARK AVENUE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2012

On Sunday's episode of ABC's 666 PARK AVENUE titled 'A Crowd of Demons,' as Olivia works to put the finishing touches on the lobby for the annual Drake Halloween costume gala, it brings to mind another memorable Halloween night in 1929, when murder and mayhem reigned in the building. Get a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 666 PARK AVENUE's Halloween Episode on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 25, 2012

On this Sunday's episode of the new ABC drama 666 PARK AVENUE titled 'A Crowd of Demons' - as Olivia works to put the finishing touches on the lobby for the annual Drake Halloween costume gala, it brings to mind another memorable Halloween night in 1929, when murder and mayhem reigned in the building. Get a sneak peek below!

VIDEO: First Look - Lynch, Williams in 3D Animated Film DELHI SAFARI
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2012

Applied Art Productions is proud to announce the US theatrical release & distribution of DELHI SAFARI, the internationally celebrated 3D children's animation film. DELHI SAFARI, directed by Nikhil Advani, will be in theaters across the US in the top 20 regional markets featured on over 70 screens starting December 7, 2012. Check out the trailer below!

STAGE TUBE: Keenan-Bolgers Announce BROADWAY GETS OUT THE VOTE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2012

Following the success of the first "Get Out the Vote" event on October 14th, Broadway for Obama founders (and Broadway siblings) Celia Keenan-Bolger (Peter and the Starcatcher) and Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) in association with Women For Obama have announced another "Broadway Gets Out the Vote" Phone Bank, to be held on Monday, October 29, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at the offices of Telsey + Company (311 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor).

VIDEO: ABC Promo for New Drama 666 PARK AVENUE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 17, 2012

A lot has been happening on the new ABC drama series 666 PARK AVENUE. The network offers viewers a recap on the action from the first few episodes below!

STAGE TUBE: Broadway for Obama Says 'I'm in!' at BROADWAY GETS OUT THE VOTE Event
by Stage Tube - Oct 14, 2012

Broadway for Obama founders and Broadway siblings Celia Keenan-Bolger (Peter and the Starcatcher) and Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) presented one-night-only event for Obama supporters, "Broadway Gets Out the Vote," this evening, October 14th. Members of the broadway community and their friends and fans joined together to show their support, phone bank and fight the good fight. Watch their pledge to President Obama below!

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