*NSYNC Releases First Song Together in 20 Years 'Better Place'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023 Timberlake wrote and performed new original music for the film, which also includes music from the cast and some of the top artists including Kid Cudi, Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Anna Kendrick and more. Through a collection of 14 tracks, the soundtrack stays true to Trolls' signature psychedelic j...
UNCSA Receives $2.28M Gift From William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust To Support Posse Arts Scholarships
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023 The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has received a pledge of $2.28 million in support from the Chapel Hill-based William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. The funds will support a massive expansion of the UNCSA Posse Arts Program, an initiative of The Posse Foundation conceived...
GHOSTBUSTERS Animated Series from Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan in Development for Netflix
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are in development on an all-new animated series based on the beloved Ghostbusters IP, which will be debuted exclusively on Netflix. Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, the minds behind Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the future of Ghost Corps, are attached to the series as ...
Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022 Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre is pleased to welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for five stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...
Video: Watch a Look Inside TROLLS BAND TOGETHER
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 Watch the new ‘A Look Inside’ video featurette from Trolls Band Together. This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franch...
VIDEO: Billy Porter, Kelli O'Hara & More Honor Bette Midler in Kennedy Center Honors Preview
by Michael Major - December 17, 2021 The highlights video features Kelli O'Hara singing 'Wind Beneath My Wings' and Billy Porter's making a show-stopping entrance. The tribute to Midler will also feature performances by Beanie Feldstein and Kate Baldwin. Watch the new preview, which also features Chita Rivera, Jimmy Fallon, Amy Poehler...
Chris Redd to Play Comedy Works Larimer Square Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - July 29, 2023 Chris Redd's first one-hour comedy special Why Am I Like This? premiered on HBO Max last year. Redd was on Saturday Night Live for 5 seasons, and is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock's scripted comedy series, Bust Down. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and...
BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty Voices Holly Darlin in TROLLSTOPIA 'Hairnasium' Clip
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021 Smash and Annie Live! star Megan Hilty voices the character of Holly Darlin in the fifth season of TrollsTopia! The series also features the voices of Skylar Astin, Kenan Thompson, Michael Richardson, David Flynn, Jeanine Mason, Glozell Green, and more. Watch Hilty's character in action in an exclus...
Pete Davidson's BUPKIS to Sets Peacock Premiere Starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023 Pete Davidson (SNL, The King of Staten Island) wrote, executive produced and stars in the show. It also stars Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie, The Sopranos) as Davidson’s mom and Joe Pesci (Goodfellas, The Irishman) as Davidson’s grandfather. Guest stars include Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Ro...
Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022 Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Hos...
Christine 'The Booking Magnet' Horn Presents Booking Magnet Live Conference
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2022 Veteran actress, businesswoman, and career coach Christine Horn, popularly known as 'The Booking Magnet,' announces her second annual Booking Magnet Live conference, taking place this summer at the Marriott Northeast/Emory Area hotel....
VIDEO: Peacock Shares TRUE STORY WITH ED AND RANDALL Trailer
by Michael Major - December 13, 2021 Hosted by Ed Helms (“The Office”) and Randall Park (“WandaVision”), the comedic and heartwarming series highlights Americans as they share their most extraordinary true stories with surprising twists along the way. As each story unfolds, the events are brought to life by a cast of notable guest star...
Theater Group HARP To Take Up Residency At Taylor Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2022 The newly formed HARP Productions will now be performing at the Kenan Center's Taylor Theater. With decades of experience in acting, directing, and producing, the duo is ready to bring their high-quality work to the Taylor Theater stage....
Marissa Jaret Winokur Joins BUPKIS as a Guest Star
by Michael Major - April 10, 2023 Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur has joined BUPKIS as a guest star. The series will also feature La La Anthony, Charlamagne Tha God, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Philip Ettinger, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Sunita Mani, John Mulaney, Oona Roche, Cliff “Method M...
Photos: See Whoopi Goldberg, Tyler Perry & More at the Apollo Theater's Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2022 The Apollo Theater had a huge night during their annual Spring Benefit raising a record-breaking $3.7 million including a $500,000 gift from Tyler Perry who made the surprise announcement during his acceptance speech for the Impact Award presented by Academy Award® winner and The View co-host Whoo...
Photos: Ariana DeBose Hosts SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022 The episode included nods to West Side Story and the Sound of Music, with DeBose appearing alongside Saturday Night Live's cast members, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thomson, Chris Redd, and more. Bleachers served as musical guest in the new episode. Check out photos from the episode below!...
Time To Kill Sketch Comedy Group Headlines NY SketchFest!
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2023 Like phoenixes rising from the ashes of the successful writers' strike, writers and producers at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more have come together (shoutout to The Beatles) to headline NY SketchFest with their iconic sketch show Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show....
VIDEO: Ellie Goulding Sings For Joni Mitchell at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - December 22, 2021 A new preview of the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors shows Ellie Goulding singing 'Big Yellow Taxi' by honoree Joni Mitchell! Also honored at the ceremony were Bette Midler, Lorne Michaels, Barry Gordy, and Justino Díaz!...
Adele, Britney Spears & More Win People's Choice Awards - See the Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021 The categories for the ceremony were completely voted for by fan, honoring the best of movies, television, music, and social media. Halle Berry, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Kim Kardashian West, and Christina Aguilera were honored with icon awards. Winners also included Scarlett Johansson, BTS, Cruell...
BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty Voices Holly Darlin in TROLLSTOPIA 'Hairnasium' Clip
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021 Smash and Annie Live! star Megan Hilty voices the character of Holly Darlin in the fifth season of TrollsTopia! The series also features the voices of Skylar Astin, Kenan Thompson, Michael Richardson, David Flynn, Jeanine Mason, Glozell Green, and more. Watch Hilty's character in action in an exclus...
Kenan Thompson to Host 2021 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
by Michael Major - November 08, 2021 This year, Thompson received his first-ever “People’s Choice Awards” nominations and is up for both the 2021 “Comedy TV Star” and “Male TV Star” for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” The 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” will air simultaneously on both NBC and E! Check out the full list of nominations ...
VIDEO: Woody Harrelson Parodies a Broadway Musical Promo on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 In a new cut for time sketch on Saturday Night Live, Woody Harrelson, Bowen Yang, Kenan Thompson, and more parodied a trailer advertising a new Broadway musical. The sketch featured the cast singing their own versions of songs like 'Hello' by Adele, 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' by Celina Dion, a...
NBC to Air BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE COMEDY AND MUSIC SUPERFEST
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Musical performers include John Legend, Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and Earth Wind & Fire. Comedy performances include Kenan Thompson, Cedric The Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Jon Lovitz, Roy Wood Jr., Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, Dane Cook, Gabriel Iglesias, and Loni Love....
Laci Mosely's SCAM GODDESS PODCAST Comes To The Den Theatre, November 16
by A.A. Cristi - October 19, 2023 The Den Theatre today announced a live appearance of the Scam Goddess Podcast, hosted by actress and comedian Laci Mosely, to be held on Thursday, November 16....
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares New FRAGGLE ROCK Series Trailer
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022 Jim Henson’s fun-loving and musical Fraggles — Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, Uncle Travelling Matt — alongside new Fraggles and Doozers voiced by special guests stars Patti LaBelle, Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs, Ed Helms, Kenan Thompson, as well as an appearance by Foo Fighters, kick off the new... |