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Lance Guest Cast As Johnny Cash In RING OF FIRE At Drury Lane Theatre
by A.A. Cristi on Jul 21, 2023

Drury Lane Theatre continues its 2023 season with a celebration of one of America’s great music icons in Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire was created by Richard Maltby, Jr., conceived by William Meade, is adapted from the Broadway production by Richard Maltby, Jr., and Jason Edwards, orchestrations by Steven Bishop and Jeff Lisenby and additional arrangements by David Abbinanti. 

BWW Review: NEWSIES at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Keith Waits on Apr 22, 2019

Way back in those days of yesteryear, the early 1990's, Jeffrey Katzenberg was celebrating his success. He had almost single-handedly guided the Walt Disney animation studio back to glory after decades of reduced returns, and he had the bright idea to try to do the same to the live-action movie musical.

NBC Sports Regional Networks Deliver Digital Growth For NBA & NHL Championship Parade Coverage
by Tori Hartshorn on Jun 15, 2018

On Tuesday, June 12, NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports Washington combined to provide 10 hours of live coverage of the Golden State Warriors' and Washington Capitals' championship parades, respectively, generating more than five million minutes streamed.

BWW Review: OKLAHOMA! at Derby Dinner Playhouse
by Keith Waits on Apr 23, 2018

I'll be honest. I was not a huge fan of the musical Oklahoma! In my opinion, it's one of those creaky old chestnuts that gets done to death by every theater company at some point or another, right up there with other overdone 'classics' like The Music Man, My Fair Lady, or Oliver! I appreciate the historic value of these oldies, but I feel like newer and lesser-known fare gets shoved aside.

WE Day Announces New York Line-Up Featuring Jordan Fisher, Rowan Blanchard, Darren Criss, and More
by BWW News Desk on Mar 15, 2017

WE Day, a series of inspiring stadium-sized life-changing events that take place around the world, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending the first-ever WE Day event in the tri-state area, WE Day New York Welcome, on April 6, 2017 at Radio City Music Hall.

Cooking Channel to Premiere New Series PATTI LABELLE'S PLACE, Today
by BWW News Desk on Dec 3, 2016

PATTI LABELLE'S PLACE premieres with two back-to-back episodes today, December 3rd at 11am ET/8am PT on Cooking Channel.

Cooking Channel to Premiere New Series PATTI LABELLE'S PLACE, 12/3
by Caryn Robbins on Nov 8, 2016

PATTI LABELLE'S PLACE premieres with two back-to-back episodes on Saturday, December 3rd at 11am ET/8am PT on Cooking Channel.

LeBron James Among Winners of 2016 ESPYS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins on Jul 14, 2016

The biggest stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment gathered at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night to celebrate the best sports moments of the year at “The 2016 ESPYS Presented by Capital One.”

Stephen Curry, Usher Among Presenters for 2016 ESPYS on ABC
by Caryn Robbins on Jul 7, 2016

On July 13, some of the world's premier athletes and biggest stars will join host John Cena on stage for “The 2016 ESPYS Presented by Capital One.”

Nickelodeon Teams up with NFL, MLS & NASCAR for NickSports Primetime Programming Block
by Caryn Robbins on Sep 2, 2014

Forging programming relationships with the NFL, MLS and NASCAR, Nickelodeon is celebrating kids' love for the action and excitement of the game with the launch of NickSportsa brand-new primetime programming block

New Series JOBS THAT DON'T SUCK Among MTV2's 2014 Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins on Jan 10, 2014

MTV2, fresh off its highest-rated calendar year ever, today announced its 2014 programming slate, which is packed with exciting new shows and several of its highest-rated series of all-time

Mirror Theatre Company Opens WAR OF THE WORLDS Tonight
by BWW News Desk on Oct 13, 2013

Just in time for Halloween, The Mirror Theatre Company at the Avery Schreiber Playhouse presents a stunning re-creation of the classic Orson Welles radio broadcast of WAR OF THE WORLDS. Orson Welles adapted H.G. Wells classic sci-fi story, telling the tale of Martian invasion via a string of urgent news bulletins. The broadcast scared people alright, but not in exactly the way Welles planned. Americans hearing the live broadcast believed that the country was actually under attack from space aliens. Set in a radio studio, circa 1938, WAR OF THE WORLDS uses the original script written and produced by Welles and a sterling cast of veteran voice actors.

Mirror Theatre Company Presents WAR OF THE WORLDS, 10/13
by Christina Mancuso on Oct 10, 2013

Just in time for Halloween, The Mirror Theatre Company at the Avery Schreiber Playhouse presents a stunning re-creation of the classic Orson Welles radio broadcast of WAR OF THE WORLDS. Orson Welles adapted H.G. Wells classic sci-fi story, telling the tale of Martian invasion via a string of urgent news bulletins. The broadcast scared people alright, but not in exactly the way Welles planned. Americans hearing the live broadcast believed that the country was actually under attack from space aliens. Set in a radio studio, circa 1938, WAR OF THE WORLDS uses the original script written and produced by Welles and a sterling cast of veteran voice actors.

Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund Joins Cantor Fitzgerald's Charity Day 2013
by BWW News Desk on Sep 11, 2013

The Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund will join Cantor Fitzgerald's esteemed annual Charity Day today, Sept. 11, 2013. The fund, which was established in honor of the late Fred Gabler aids in sending underprivileged children to summer sleep-away camps. Gabler, a former partner and trader for Cantor Fitzgerald - the company with the most lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City - was a strong supporter of the summer camp experience for children. The fund honors his generous heart and passion.

Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund Joins Cantor Fitzgerald's Charity Day 2013, 9/11
by BWW News Desk on Sep 9, 2013

The Fred Gabler Helping Hand Camp Fund will join Cantor Fitzgerald's esteemed annual Charity Day on Sept. 11, 2013. The fund, which was established in honor of the late Fred Gabler aids in sending underprivileged children to summer sleep-away camps. Gabler, a former partner and trader for Cantor Fitzgerald - the company with the most lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City - was a strong supporter of the summer camp experience for children. The fund honors his generous heart and passion.j

Photo Flash: The Grinch Visits New York Knicks Game at Madison Square Garden
by BWW News Desk on Dec 3, 2012

The Grinch, starring in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, visited MSG in celebration of the production that performs at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 13-December 30. The Grinch showed off his basketball moves, met fans and players, and promoted the show at Sunday's Knicks game against the Phoenix Suns. The Grinch tried to "steal" the MSG spotlight from Knicks players Tyson Chandler, J.R. Smith, Ronnie Brewer, James White, Chris Copeland and Kurt Thomas. Check out photos from his appearance below!

ABC & ESPN to Present NBA Quadrupleheader, 3/4
by Caryn Robbins on Mar 1, 2012

ABC and ESPN will combine to present an NBA quadrupleheader on Sunday, March 4, highlighted by the Miami Heat and their superstar tandem of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade heading west to face the Los Angeles Lakers, led by five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant. The game will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC with Mike Breen and analyst Jeff Van Gundy calling the action with reporter Lisa Salters.