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L.I.P. Service Theatre Company's THE GOAT OR WHO IS SYLVIA? to Open 5/26
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2016


L.I.P. Service is thrilled to announce their production of Edward Albee's The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? Directed by Shawn Gann and starring Van Quattro, *Morgana Shaw, Garrett Reeves, and Jason Leyva. The performance will premiere at The Rudy Seppy Studio on May 26 at 8:00pm. It will run through June 11 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

CBS Sets 2015-16 Season Finale Storylines with Drama, Big Reveals and Series Endings
by TV News Desk - Apr 14, 2016


CBS announced today the storylines for its 2015-2016 season finales, featuring dramatic conclusions, big reveals and two series finales.

BWW Interview: Lou Diamond Phillips Talks About His New Play, BURNING DESIRE
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 23, 2016


The actor is starring in the world premiere of a play he's written, 'Burning Desire', in Connecticut.

CBS Sets Midseason Premiere Dates for THE ODD COUPLE, ANGEL FROM HELL & More
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 30, 2015


          CBS today announced several winter and spring scheduling moves, including the series premieres of ANGEL FROM HELL and CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS.  

CRIMES OF THE HEART Broadway Director Melvin Bernhardt Dies at 84
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015


Melvin Bernhardt, director of two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and Tony winner for DA, died on Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was 84.

PHOTO: Kristin Chenoweth Shares Patriotic 'Pushing Daisies' Reunion Pic
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 6, 2015


ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY star Kristin Chenoweth turned to Twitter to share a patriotic shot of a 'Pushing Daisies' backstage reunion.

BWW EXCLUSIVE: HOW I GOT THE JOB... Ellen Greene On LITTLE SHOP Then & Now, HANNIBAL & Much More
by Pat Cerasaro - Jun 29, 2015


Today, BroadwayWorld kicks off a brand new interview series titled HOW I GOT THE JOB shining a special solo spotlight on a performer in which they share candid recollections and revisit the point at which they became involved with a particular project on their resume, whether it be stage piece, film or TV project... To kick off the series, we are talking to an internationally recognized stage and screen star CELEBRATED for her iconic originating role in the popular stage musical and subsequent feature film adaptation of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, the fiercely idiosyncratic Ellen Greene. Opening up about her experiences in landing that unforgettable part, Greene also previews what audiences can expect from her return to the stage as art of the hotly anticipated Encores! Off-Center mounting of the musical co-starring Jake Gyllenhaal at City Center later this week. Additionally, Greene reflects on some of her other standout appearances over the years, such as the acclaimed 1976 New York Shakespeare Festival production of THE THREEPENNY OPERA and David Rabe's IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM at the Public Theater, not to mention the legendary cult musical RACHAEL LILY ROSENBLOOM (AND DON'T YOU EVER FORGET IT), plus her notable ongoing collaboration with TV mastermind Bryan Fuller on HEROES, PUSHING DAISIES and HANNIBAL and much more.

Photo Flash: Inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 'YEATS: The Celebration' Gala, Hosted by Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2015


Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director, and Ciaran O'Reilly, Producing Director) presented YEATS: The Celebration, this season's Gala Benefit production, on Monday, June 8th at The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC). Check out a look back below!

Photo Flash: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker and More at Irish Rep's YEATS: THE CELEBRATION Gala
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2015


Irish Repertory Theatre proudly presented YEATS: The Celebration, this season's Gala Benefit production, on Monday, June 8th at The Town Hall (123 West 43rdStreet, NYC). BroadwayWorld has photos of the festivities below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of AN ACT OF GOD!
by Walter McBride - May 29, 2015


The new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons, began performances on May 7 and officially opened last night, May 28, 2015 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night red carpet below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards- Part Two
by Jennifer Broski - May 11, 2015


The Off-Broadway League just announced winners in 18 categories for the 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. BroadwayWorld a there for the big night, and below, you can check out more photos from the red carpet arrivals! Click here to check out Part One. 

BWW EXCLUSIVE: Swoosie Kurtz Talks Memoir PART SWAN, PART GOOSE, Including Michael Bennett Memories, Broadway, Hollywood & More
by Pat Cerasaro - May 5, 2015


Today we are talking to a two-time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen who is recognized around the world for her many notable film and television appearances in addition to a lifetime in the theatre - the elegant and charming Swoosie Kurtz. In addition to discussing some of the most compelling theatre-related stories in her fascinating and extensive new memoir PART SWAN, PART GOOSE, Kurtz also sheds new light on her legendary collaboration with iconic director/choreographer Michael Bennett on his final project, SCANDAL, as well as looks back at her onstage collaboration with Marvin Hamlisch and Nora Ephron on the play with music IMAGINARY FRIENDS - and much, much more!

FIFTH OF JULY Kicks Off Town Players' 80th Anniversary Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015


Spring has finally arrived, and with it, Town Players' 80th anniversary season opener -- FIFTH OF JULY -- beginning tonight, April 24 at The Little Theatre on Orchard Hill Road in Newtown.

Geva to Close 2014-2015 Season with VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2015


Geva Theatre Center presents Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike - Christopher Durang's laugh-out-loud, Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Bruce Jordan. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike begins performances May 5, opens May 9, and runs in the Elaine P. Wilson Mainstage through May 31.

Cherry Jones Named Guest of Honor at Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Fest's Gala
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 16, 2015


Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, announced that multi-award winning stage and screen actor Cherry Jones will be the guest of honor of the Gala this year. In 2014, Jones was nominated for a Tony Award and won the Outer Critic's Circle award for her performance as Amanda Wingfield in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. .

FIFTH OF JULY Kicks Off Town Players' 80th Anniversary Season, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015


Spring has finally arrived, and with it, Town Players' 80th anniversary season opener -- FIFTH OF JULY -- beginning April 24 at The Little Theatre on Orchard Hill Road in Newtown.

CBS Announces MIKE & MOLLY Season Premiere, 12/8
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2014


The fifth season of MIKE & MOLLY, starring Billy Gardell and Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy, will premiere Monday, Dec. 8 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

VIDEO: Swoosie Kurtz & Cast of SISTERS Reunite on 'Today'
by - Nov 7, 2014


Today, the cast of SISTERS reunited on NBC's 'Today'. Check out the appearance below!

Review Roundup: LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART Opens at Second Stage
by Review Roundups - Oct 29, 2014


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...

Warner Bros Anounces MIKE & MOLLY Sweepstakes; Win Free Trip to Hollywood!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2014


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

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