Boop! The Betty Boop Musical will have its world premiere production in Chicago at the end of the year and full casting has been announced!
Newcomer Jasmine Amy Rogers is taking on the lead role of Betty Boop.
“Those are huge shoes to fill, but I’m in such a great company. I have so many people around me that are helping me find her and bring her to life, and so it’s really, really exciting,” she told the Associated Press.
Tony winner Faith Prince, Madam Secretary actor Erich Bergen, Aladdin‘s Ainsley Melham, Boardwalk Empire‘s Stephen DeRosa, and Waitress actress Anastacia McCleskey round out the lead cast for the upcoming pre-Broadway run.
The music for the show was written by 16-time Grammy-winning composer David Foster and Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead. The show features a book by Tony-winning writer Bob Martin, best known for The Drowsy Chaperone and The Prom.
Newcomer Jasmine Amy Rogers is taking on the lead role of Betty Boop.
“Those are huge shoes to fill, but I’m in such a great company. I have so many people around me that are helping me find her and bring her to life, and so it’s really, really exciting,” she told the Associated Press.
Tony winner Faith Prince, Madam Secretary actor Erich Bergen, Aladdin‘s Ainsley Melham, Boardwalk Empire‘s Stephen DeRosa, and Waitress actress Anastacia McCleskey round out the lead cast for the upcoming pre-Broadway run.
The music for the show was written by 16-time Grammy-winning composer David Foster and Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead. The show features a book by Tony-winning writer Bob Martin, best known for The Drowsy Chaperone and The Prom.
- 9/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Michael McGrath, the veteran stage actor who received a Tony Award for his performance in the musical Nice Work If You Can Get It, has died. He was 65.
McGrath died unexpectedly in his sleep Thursday at his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death has been determined.
A regular in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals and musical comedy productions, McGrath had starring turns in Plaza Suite, Tootsie, Memphis, Born Yesterday and Wonderful Town. He was also the first actor to play Patsy, King Arthur’s long-suffering sidekick, in Spamalot, which earned him his first Tony nomination.
“Very saddened to hear that Michael McGrath, our first and most beloved Patsy in Spamalot, has passed away,” Idle wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Warm hugs to all the Spamalot family and very happy memories of a lovely man.”
McGrath was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Sept.
McGrath died unexpectedly in his sleep Thursday at his home in Bloomfield, New Jersey, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. No cause of death has been determined.
A regular in Broadway and off-Broadway musicals and musical comedy productions, McGrath had starring turns in Plaza Suite, Tootsie, Memphis, Born Yesterday and Wonderful Town. He was also the first actor to play Patsy, King Arthur’s long-suffering sidekick, in Spamalot, which earned him his first Tony nomination.
“Very saddened to hear that Michael McGrath, our first and most beloved Patsy in Spamalot, has passed away,” Idle wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Warm hugs to all the Spamalot family and very happy memories of a lovely man.”
McGrath was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Sept.
- 9/15/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A veteran of stage and screen, Tony winner Jane Krakowski returns to “Schmigadoon!”
In the second season of Apple TV+’s musical series, Krakowski plays Bobbie, a trial lawyer who sings and dances while roller-skating blindfolded, holding sparklers in her hands and doing splits and flipping around on a trapeze bar.
“We tried to pick things I mostly already knew how to do, except trapeze. So, I was allowed to go to trapeze school for like a week and grab five lessons before we filmed,” Krakowski told Variety on the red carpet at Thursday’s FYC event in Los Angeles.
Krakowski’s number, filmed very quickly over two days was cinematographer John Coffin’s favorite. “She was unbelievable and so gung-ho. It was sort of infectious,” Coffin said.
“I always wanted to learn the ‘Hot Honey Rag’ from ‘Chicago,'” Krakowski said. “I just wanted to learn those steps of...
In the second season of Apple TV+’s musical series, Krakowski plays Bobbie, a trial lawyer who sings and dances while roller-skating blindfolded, holding sparklers in her hands and doing splits and flipping around on a trapeze bar.
“We tried to pick things I mostly already knew how to do, except trapeze. So, I was allowed to go to trapeze school for like a week and grab five lessons before we filmed,” Krakowski told Variety on the red carpet at Thursday’s FYC event in Los Angeles.
Krakowski’s number, filmed very quickly over two days was cinematographer John Coffin’s favorite. “She was unbelievable and so gung-ho. It was sort of infectious,” Coffin said.
“I always wanted to learn the ‘Hot Honey Rag’ from ‘Chicago,'” Krakowski said. “I just wanted to learn those steps of...
- 4/15/2023
- by Carla Renata
- Variety Film + TV
The Roman Family's story will be incomplete on Fox.
According to Deadline, Monarch has been canceled after one season.
The news dropped just one day after the Monarch Season 1 finale, which was another shocking hour of the Country Music drama series.
Monarch launched in the fall, despite being initially set to premiere much earlier this year.
At the time of the delay, Fox noted that it wanted to give the show more time for promotion.
The series debuted with a football lerad-in back in early September with 4 million viewers and a 0.91 rating, with the premiere going on to reach much higher numbers with encores and delayed viewing factored in.
Unfortunately, the show failed to garner much traction in its regular Tuesdays at 9 p.m. time period, with the series overall averaging 1.9 million viewers and a 0.3 rating
The finale on Tuesday managed 1.6 million viewers and a 0.2 rating.
The series lost around...
According to Deadline, Monarch has been canceled after one season.
The news dropped just one day after the Monarch Season 1 finale, which was another shocking hour of the Country Music drama series.
Monarch launched in the fall, despite being initially set to premiere much earlier this year.
At the time of the delay, Fox noted that it wanted to give the show more time for promotion.
The series debuted with a football lerad-in back in early September with 4 million viewers and a 0.91 rating, with the premiere going on to reach much higher numbers with encores and delayed viewing factored in.
Unfortunately, the show failed to garner much traction in its regular Tuesdays at 9 p.m. time period, with the series overall averaging 1.9 million viewers and a 0.3 rating
The finale on Tuesday managed 1.6 million viewers and a 0.2 rating.
The series lost around...
- 12/8/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: The Romans’ country music dynasty is over.
Monarch will not be returning to Fox for a second season.
The drama series, which starred Anna Friel, Trace Adkins, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto with Susan Sarandon, ended with Tuesday night’s season closer.
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While the series opened with a decent showing – it scored an 0.8 adults 18-49 Live+Same Day ratings and 3.8 million total viewers with its premiere in September and ranked as Fox’s most-watched fall scripted debut in three years, it struggled over its subsequent 10 episodes.
Across the season, Monarch averaged a 0.3/3 L7, up 50 from L+Sd, and 4.1 million multiplatform viewers, up +149 from L+Sd.
It wasn’t the...
Monarch will not be returning to Fox for a second season.
The drama series, which starred Anna Friel, Trace Adkins, Joshua Sasse and Beth Ditto with Susan Sarandon, ended with Tuesday night’s season closer.
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While the series opened with a decent showing – it scored an 0.8 adults 18-49 Live+Same Day ratings and 3.8 million total viewers with its premiere in September and ranked as Fox’s most-watched fall scripted debut in three years, it struggled over its subsequent 10 episodes.
Across the season, Monarch averaged a 0.3/3 L7, up 50 from L+Sd, and 4.1 million multiplatform viewers, up +149 from L+Sd.
It wasn’t the...
- 12/8/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Anna Friel in ‘Monarch’ season 1 episode 6 (Photo © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
Fox’s Monarch season one episode five found Albie finally discovering why Dottie was being blackmailed while Nicky’s hubby launched a little blackmail campaign of his own. Up next, season one episode six – “The Night Of…” – airing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt and guest starring Faith Prince. Plus, Little Big Town puts in an appearance.
Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.
“The Night Of… Plot: The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations; Nicky & Luke meet with district attorney “Uncle” Tripp DeWitt (guest star Dw Moffat). Meanwhile, Luke...
Fox’s Monarch season one episode five found Albie finally discovering why Dottie was being blackmailed while Nicky’s hubby launched a little blackmail campaign of his own. Up next, season one episode six – “The Night Of…” – airing on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt and guest starring Faith Prince. Plus, Little Big Town puts in an appearance.
Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.
“The Night Of… Plot: The Romans await the news of the Country Music Legacy Awards nominations; Nicky & Luke meet with district attorney “Uncle” Tripp DeWitt (guest star Dw Moffat). Meanwhile, Luke...
- 10/15/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Fox’s Monarch season one episode five is getting a jump on the winter holiday season before we’ve even had a chance to celebrate Halloween. Episode five, “Death and Christmas,” featuring guest star Faith Prince will air on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 9pm Et/Pt.
Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.
“Death and Christmas” Plot: The Romans move forward with their traditional Family Christmas special. Clive blackmails Nicky, and Nicky’s publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade. Meanwhile, Ace and Ana go on a date, Gigi rebels and Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.
Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview...
Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.
“Death and Christmas” Plot: The Romans move forward with their traditional Family Christmas special. Clive blackmails Nicky, and Nicky’s publicist pushes her to go public with her romance with Wade. Meanwhile, Ace and Ana go on a date, Gigi rebels and Albie is stunned to learn what Dottie did.
Monarch Season 1 Episode 1 Preview...
- 10/7/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Who knows a country music diva better than their stylist? Sure enough, it’s the hairdresser (Kevin Cahoon) who nails the potential of Fox’s soapy Monarch when he quips, “People like a little Game of Thrones with their country music.” If only. Hoping to do for the network what Empire did in the hip-hop arena, the show feels more like a tired Nashville knockoff if that ABC series had begun with Connie Britton already one foot out the door. Monarch places its “first damn family of country music” in Texas, a land of cheating hearts and dark secrets. Not to mention toxic sibling rivalry, which escalates when matriarch Dottie Roman (Susan Sarandon) goes public with her diagnosis of terminal cancer, setting in motion a heap of sisterly squabbling for the crown Dottie is leaving behind. Fox “This ain’t show family, it’s show business,” warns Aunt Nellie (an...
- 9/10/2022
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!), Kenny Ortega (Julie and the Phantoms) and producers Alan Powell, Steve Barnett and Vicky Patel of Monarch Media are teaming for the docuseries 1300 Miles to Broadway. Inspired by Chenoweth’s Broadway Bootcamp, the series introduces 8th to 12th graders to the world of performing arts through master classes in acting, singing and dancing, and goes on the emotional journey with them as they prepare for a future as performers.
Chenoweth launched Broadway Bootcamp at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in her Oklahoma hometown of Broken Arrow in 2015, to give talented local kids a taste of real Broadway talent, working with them one-on-one. She brought Broadway director, actor and producer Richard Jay-Alexander into the fold four years ago to strengthen the program. All editions of the camp have taken place in-person with the exception of 2021’s, which was held virtually amidst the pandemic, with kids from 33 states and 8 countries participating.
Chenoweth launched Broadway Bootcamp at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center in her Oklahoma hometown of Broken Arrow in 2015, to give talented local kids a taste of real Broadway talent, working with them one-on-one. She brought Broadway director, actor and producer Richard Jay-Alexander into the fold four years ago to strengthen the program. All editions of the camp have taken place in-person with the exception of 2021’s, which was held virtually amidst the pandemic, with kids from 33 states and 8 countries participating.
- 9/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2021-2022 Broadway season has been quite a busy one for actor Brandon J. Dirden. First he appeared opposite Phylicia Rashad in Manhattan Theatre Club’s presentation of Dominique Morisseau‘s play “Skeleton Crew” this past winter. Now he can be seen in Second Stage Theater’s revival of Richard Greenberg‘s 2003 Tony-winning play “Take Me Out.” After having previously appeared in award-winning Broadway productions of “Clybourne Park” (2012), “All the Way” (2014), and “Jitney” (2017), will either of Dirden’s two main stem appearances from this past year make him a first-time Tony nominee?
In “Skeleton Crew,” Dirden played Reggie, the manager of one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit. The company is on shaky ground and the workers have to make choices about how to move forward if their plant goes under. All the while Reggie is torn between doing right by his work family and the red tape in his office.
In “Skeleton Crew,” Dirden played Reggie, the manager of one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit. The company is on shaky ground and the workers have to make choices about how to move forward if their plant goes under. All the while Reggie is torn between doing right by his work family and the red tape in his office.
- 4/16/2022
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Monarch, the country music family dynasty series starring Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins, Anna Friel and Beth Ditto, has become the latest victim of Covid-19.
Fox has pushed back the launch of the series from January to fall, citing the rising spread of the virus. The series was set to premiere on Sunday January 30.
The network called the series, which is its first fully-owned drama, a “top priority” but was forced in to the move as a result of the impact of the pandemic on production.
Fox is hoping that by shifting the show to fall of its 2022/23 season, it will benefit from having the entire first season produced and more time to market the drama.
It is one of the most significant scalps of the rising spread of the Omicron variant. A number of broadcast shows from NCIS to Chicago Fire and late-night shows such as The Late Late Show...
Fox has pushed back the launch of the series from January to fall, citing the rising spread of the virus. The series was set to premiere on Sunday January 30.
The network called the series, which is its first fully-owned drama, a “top priority” but was forced in to the move as a result of the impact of the pandemic on production.
Fox is hoping that by shifting the show to fall of its 2022/23 season, it will benefit from having the entire first season produced and more time to market the drama.
It is one of the most significant scalps of the rising spread of the Omicron variant. A number of broadcast shows from NCIS to Chicago Fire and late-night shows such as The Late Late Show...
- 1/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox’s Monarch is getting a new boss after former Designated Survivor showrunner Jon Feldman took over the reins of the musical drama series.
Feldman has been named showrunner of the country music series, replacing Michael Rauch.
The series, which stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins and Anna Friel, is set to premiere on Sunday, January 30 at 10 p.m. Currently in production, Feldman will now oversee the series, which was created by Melissa London Hilfers.
Deadline understands that given the size of the show – it is a sprawling musical family epic – there were some speed bumps hit during filming and Fox, which owns the series as its first live-action series fully since the sale of 20th Television to Disney, felt it needed to pivot. We hear that production was briefly halted as Harmon Feldman took over the position.
Rauch, who created CBS drama series Instinct and was exec producer on Royal Pains,...
Feldman has been named showrunner of the country music series, replacing Michael Rauch.
The series, which stars Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins and Anna Friel, is set to premiere on Sunday, January 30 at 10 p.m. Currently in production, Feldman will now oversee the series, which was created by Melissa London Hilfers.
Deadline understands that given the size of the show – it is a sprawling musical family epic – there were some speed bumps hit during filming and Fox, which owns the series as its first live-action series fully since the sale of 20th Television to Disney, felt it needed to pivot. We hear that production was briefly halted as Harmon Feldman took over the position.
Rauch, who created CBS drama series Instinct and was exec producer on Royal Pains,...
- 11/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Reshma Shetty (Royal Pains), Damon Dayoub (Stitchers) and D.W. Moffett (Switched at Birth) have been cast in heavily recurring roles opposite Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel, Trace Adkins and Beth Ditto in Fox’s upcoming musical drama Monarch.
Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband Albie (Adkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband Albie (Adkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
- 11/4/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Callum Kerr (Hulu’s Four Weddings and a Funeral) and Kevin Cahoon (Glow) are set for heavily recurring roles opposite Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel, Trace Adkins and Beth Ditto in Fox’s upcoming musical drama Monarch.
Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband Albie (Adkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband Albie (Adkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
- 11/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. That phrase alone opens the door for a lot of drama to come.
Fox is bringing out some heavy hitters for their midseason country music drama, Monarch.
And with the first trailer drop, we're finally getting our first look at what's ahead.
And as someone who doesn't love country or music entertainment in general, well, It Looks Good!
Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America's first family of country music.
The series, 100%-owned by Fox Entertainment, debuts with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 30, immediately following the NFC Championship and continuing in its regular time period on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Ownership is an important factor because it allows a network to make deals worldwide and on streaming platforms that will benefit the series and network.
It offers a better opportunity to make money without getting cut out of profits, which...
Fox is bringing out some heavy hitters for their midseason country music drama, Monarch.
And with the first trailer drop, we're finally getting our first look at what's ahead.
And as someone who doesn't love country or music entertainment in general, well, It Looks Good!
Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America's first family of country music.
The series, 100%-owned by Fox Entertainment, debuts with a special two-night event beginning Sunday, Jan. 30, immediately following the NFC Championship and continuing in its regular time period on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Ownership is an important factor because it allows a network to make deals worldwide and on streaming platforms that will benefit the series and network.
It offers a better opportunity to make money without getting cut out of profits, which...
- 10/28/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The Righteous Gemstones will be spreading the gospel when the HBO comedy returns for Season 2 this winter. (The exact premiere date is Tba.)
New recurring guest stars for the upcoming nine-episode season include Jason Schwartzman (Fargo), Eric Andre (Man Seeking Woman), Jessica Lowe (Miracle Workers, Wrecked) and Eric Roberts (Suits).
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Check out a first-look photo above.
New recurring guest stars for the upcoming nine-episode season include Jason Schwartzman (Fargo), Eric Andre (Man Seeking Woman), Jessica Lowe (Miracle Workers, Wrecked) and Eric Roberts (Suits).
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Check out a first-look photo above.
- 10/1/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Fox’s upcoming musical drama Monarch will get some Tony-winning talent, as Broadway’s Faith Prince has been set to join the cast in a major recurring role. She will appear opposite stars Susan Sarandon, Anna Friel, Trace Adkins and Beth Ditto.
Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband Albie (Adkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
Created by Melissa London Hilfers, Monarch is described as a Texas-sized, multigenerational musical drama about America’s first family of country music, the Romans. The Romans are headed by the insanely talented, but tough as nails Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon). Along with her beloved husband Albie (Adkins), Dottie has created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
- 9/30/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb TV released the official trailer for courtroom series “Judy Justice.” The new series premieres Nov. 1 and marks the judge’s return to the televised bench.
The reality court program, presided over by Judge Judy Sheindlin, adjudicates real-life cases filed from all over the country. Joining Judge Sheindlin in the courtroom are bailiff Kevin Rasco, a retired Los Angeles probation officer and entrepreneur; stenographer Whitney Kumar, a board-certified California court reporter; and Sarah Rose, a law clerk and Judge Sheindlin’s granddaughter.
“Judy Justice” is directed by Randy Douthit who also executive produced along with Scott Koondel, with co-executive producer Amy Freisleben. Watch the trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
HBO Max announced that Season 2 of “Craftopia” will premiere on Oct. 7. Crafting YouTuber Lauren Riihimaki, Aka LaurDIY, serves as executive producer and host of the competition series, where crafters compete in eight Halloween and holiday-themed challenges...
The reality court program, presided over by Judge Judy Sheindlin, adjudicates real-life cases filed from all over the country. Joining Judge Sheindlin in the courtroom are bailiff Kevin Rasco, a retired Los Angeles probation officer and entrepreneur; stenographer Whitney Kumar, a board-certified California court reporter; and Sarah Rose, a law clerk and Judge Sheindlin’s granddaughter.
“Judy Justice” is directed by Randy Douthit who also executive produced along with Scott Koondel, with co-executive producer Amy Freisleben. Watch the trailer below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
HBO Max announced that Season 2 of “Craftopia” will premiere on Oct. 7. Crafting YouTuber Lauren Riihimaki, Aka LaurDIY, serves as executive producer and host of the competition series, where crafters compete in eight Halloween and holiday-themed challenges...
- 9/30/2021
- by Katie Song and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
‘Beauty and the Beast’ filmmaker Bill Condon has been set to take the helm of a new remake of the classic musical ‘Guys and Dolls.’
Set in Depression-era New York, the story centres on a high roller and a small-time gambler as they try to lock down a date and a location for a floating craps game.
The story was most famously brought to life in the 1955 film adaptation that starred Frank Sinatra as Nathan Detroit and the one and only Marlon Brando as Sky Masterton. The adapted stageplay was the birth home of musical classics such as ‘Luck Be A Lady’, ‘Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat’ and ‘A Bushell and a Peck’.
In 1992, the revival, starring Nathan Lane and Faith Prince, was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won three, including best direction for a musical and best performance by a leading actress.
Also in news – Zack Snyder...
Set in Depression-era New York, the story centres on a high roller and a small-time gambler as they try to lock down a date and a location for a floating craps game.
The story was most famously brought to life in the 1955 film adaptation that starred Frank Sinatra as Nathan Detroit and the one and only Marlon Brando as Sky Masterton. The adapted stageplay was the birth home of musical classics such as ‘Luck Be A Lady’, ‘Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat’ and ‘A Bushell and a Peck’.
In 1992, the revival, starring Nathan Lane and Faith Prince, was nominated for seven Tony Awards and won three, including best direction for a musical and best performance by a leading actress.
Also in news – Zack Snyder...
- 7/8/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Academy Award winner Bill Condon will direct a film adaptation of “Guys and Dolls,” the classic Broadway musical and 1955 film of the same name, for TriStar Pictures, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
John Goldwyn and Marc Toberoff are set to produce the new adaptation for TriStar. Execs Nicole Brown and Shary Shirazi are overseeing for the studio.
In 2019, TriStar purchased the rights to the original short stories written by Damon Runyon that inspired the musical, as well as the Broadway musical book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and its music by Frank Loesser. The studio also bought the remake rights to the 1955 film “Guys and Dolls,” as released by the Samuel Goldwyn Company.
Runyon originally wrote the short stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” “Pick the Winner” and “Blood Pressure” about a gambler and his relationship with a missionary girl. The stories are the...
John Goldwyn and Marc Toberoff are set to produce the new adaptation for TriStar. Execs Nicole Brown and Shary Shirazi are overseeing for the studio.
In 2019, TriStar purchased the rights to the original short stories written by Damon Runyon that inspired the musical, as well as the Broadway musical book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and its music by Frank Loesser. The studio also bought the remake rights to the 1955 film “Guys and Dolls,” as released by the Samuel Goldwyn Company.
Runyon originally wrote the short stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” “Pick the Winner” and “Blood Pressure” about a gambler and his relationship with a missionary girl. The stories are the...
- 7/7/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “Chicago,” “Dreamgirls” and Disney’s remake of “Beauty and the Beast,” is taking on another famed movie musical.
Condon has signed on to direct “Guys and Dolls,” an adaptation of Frank Loesser’s Broadway smash. TriStar Pictures, which operates under Sony, acquired rights in 2019 to Damon Runyon’s original short stories about gamblers and gangsters in the New York underworld, as well as the rights to the Broadway musical and Samuel Goldwyn’s 1995 film adaptation.
“Guys and Dolls” opened on Broadway in 1950, where it ran for 1,200 performances over three years. It scored five Tony Awards, including the prize for best musical, and has been revived several times since, including a 1992 version with Nathan Lane and Faith Prince. Five years after premiering on the Great White Way, “Guys and Dolls” was made into a successful film starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine.
Condon has signed on to direct “Guys and Dolls,” an adaptation of Frank Loesser’s Broadway smash. TriStar Pictures, which operates under Sony, acquired rights in 2019 to Damon Runyon’s original short stories about gamblers and gangsters in the New York underworld, as well as the rights to the Broadway musical and Samuel Goldwyn’s 1995 film adaptation.
“Guys and Dolls” opened on Broadway in 1950, where it ran for 1,200 performances over three years. It scored five Tony Awards, including the prize for best musical, and has been revived several times since, including a 1992 version with Nathan Lane and Faith Prince. Five years after premiering on the Great White Way, “Guys and Dolls” was made into a successful film starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine.
- 7/7/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: TriStar Pictures long-awaited new retelling of the musical smash hit Guys And Dolls looks to be moving closer to a reality as the studio has tapped Oscar-winner Bill Condon to direct the latest adaptation. Condon had been weighing several projects to take on as his next but over the last month, Guys And Dolls rose to the top of his list following a meeting with the studio on how excited they were to get the project off the ground. TriStar purchased remake rights to the original Damon Runyon short stories in March of 2019 about gamblers and gangsters that inspired the shows, as well as the rights to the Broadway musical with its book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and its music by Frank Loesser. At the same time, the studio also acquired remake rights to the previous 1955 film adaptation from the Samuel Goldwyn company. John Goldwyn and Marc Toberoff are producing.
- 7/7/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-winning movie musical director Bill Condon has been tapped to direct TriStar’s Guys and Dolls remake.
Set in Depression-era New York, the story centers on a high roller and a small-time gambler as they try to lock down a date and a location for a floating craps game. A 1955 movie adaption featured Frank Loesser’s standards, including “Luck Be a Lady,” and starred Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine and Marlon Brando. Guys and Dolls premiered on Broadway in 1950 and won five Tony Awards including best musical. A 1992 revival, starring Nathan Lane and Faith Prince, was nominated for ...
Set in Depression-era New York, the story centers on a high roller and a small-time gambler as they try to lock down a date and a location for a floating craps game. A 1955 movie adaption featured Frank Loesser’s standards, including “Luck Be a Lady,” and starred Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine and Marlon Brando. Guys and Dolls premiered on Broadway in 1950 and won five Tony Awards including best musical. A 1992 revival, starring Nathan Lane and Faith Prince, was nominated for ...
Oscar-winning movie musical director Bill Condon has been tapped to direct TriStar’s Guys and Dolls remake.
Set in Depression-era New York, the story centers on a high roller and a small-time gambler as they try to lock down a date and a location for a floating craps game. A 1955 movie adaption featured Frank Loesser’s standards, including “Luck Be a Lady,” and starred Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine and Marlon Brando. Guys and Dolls premiered on Broadway in 1950 and won five Tony Awards including best musical. A 1992 revival, starring Nathan Lane and Faith Prince, was nominated for ...
Set in Depression-era New York, the story centers on a high roller and a small-time gambler as they try to lock down a date and a location for a floating craps game. A 1955 movie adaption featured Frank Loesser’s standards, including “Luck Be a Lady,” and starred Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine and Marlon Brando. Guys and Dolls premiered on Broadway in 1950 and won five Tony Awards including best musical. A 1992 revival, starring Nathan Lane and Faith Prince, was nominated for ...
Turn on the twinkling holiday lights and cuddle up with a soft blanket because Lifetime's 2020 Christmas movie schedule is here - and the first movie premieres Oct. 23! Hopeless romantics, Christmas enthusiasts, and happy-ending seekers will love the amazing holiday-themed movies playing on Lifetime this season. Expect to see some familiar faces, like Tiffany Haddish, Beverley Mitchell, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Lachey, Kyla Pratt, and many others. Read the full schedule and list of stars below and get ready to mark your calendar for some serious holiday viewing!
It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2020 Schedule
Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas on Ice: starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu, Will Lyman, and Meara Mahoney Gross
Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas Unwrapped: starring Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cheryl Ladd, and executive producer Tiffany Haddish
Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Et – Forever Christmas: starring Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell,...
It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2020 Schedule
Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas on Ice: starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu, Will Lyman, and Meara Mahoney Gross
Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas Unwrapped: starring Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cheryl Ladd, and executive producer Tiffany Haddish
Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Et – Forever Christmas: starring Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell,...
- 10/21/2020
- by Sydni Ellis
- Popsugar.com
Lifetime Sets Expanded Holiday Slate, Including Network's First LGBTQ-Led Movie The Christmas Set-Up
Lifetime is making plans for its biggest Holiday slate to date.
Reaching over 80.1 million total viewers during last year's It's a Wonderful Lifetime programming block, the cabler emerged as the #1 holiday movie destination.
For 2020, the star studded It's a Wonderful Lifetime slate will feature 30 new movies, and over 1200 hours of holiday programming - 24/7 - from mid-October through December with many new and returning stars.
Hooray, right?
This year Lifetime dives deeper in the commitment for diverse storytelling with its storylines, talent and characters.
Following last year's Twinkle All the Way which featured an on screen, same sex kiss between couple Lex and Danny (Brian Sills and Mark Ghanimé), Lifetime has greenlighted The Christmas Set Up, the networks' first movie with a LGBTQ romance as the lead story.
Additionally, Lifetime has greenlighted its first holiday movie centered on a Chinese-American family in A Sugar & Spice Holiday, to be directed by...
Reaching over 80.1 million total viewers during last year's It's a Wonderful Lifetime programming block, the cabler emerged as the #1 holiday movie destination.
For 2020, the star studded It's a Wonderful Lifetime slate will feature 30 new movies, and over 1200 hours of holiday programming - 24/7 - from mid-October through December with many new and returning stars.
Hooray, right?
This year Lifetime dives deeper in the commitment for diverse storytelling with its storylines, talent and characters.
Following last year's Twinkle All the Way which featured an on screen, same sex kiss between couple Lex and Danny (Brian Sills and Mark Ghanimé), Lifetime has greenlighted The Christmas Set Up, the networks' first movie with a LGBTQ romance as the lead story.
Additionally, Lifetime has greenlighted its first holiday movie centered on a Chinese-American family in A Sugar & Spice Holiday, to be directed by...
- 8/3/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Lifetime’s 2020 slate for their “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” holiday programming will feature 30 new movies with two pics serving diverse narratives, talent and characters. Starting mid-October and continuing through December, the network will offer over 1,200 hours of programming to give you some holiday cheer.
After last year’s Twinkle All the Way featured an on-screen, same-sex kiss between couple Lex and Danny (Brian Sills and Mark Ghanimé), Lifetime will continue to bolster their LGBTQ representation with The Christmas Set Up. This marks the network’s first movie with an LGBTQ romance as the lead story. In addition, Lifetime has greenlit A Sugar & Spice Holiday, its first holiday movie centered on a Chinese-American family. Jennifer Liao is set to direct with Eirene Donohue writing. Casting is currently underway on both movies, with production set to begin this month.
“We are thrilled to continue our legacy of creating a holiday destination that...
After last year’s Twinkle All the Way featured an on-screen, same-sex kiss between couple Lex and Danny (Brian Sills and Mark Ghanimé), Lifetime will continue to bolster their LGBTQ representation with The Christmas Set Up. This marks the network’s first movie with an LGBTQ romance as the lead story. In addition, Lifetime has greenlit A Sugar & Spice Holiday, its first holiday movie centered on a Chinese-American family. Jennifer Liao is set to direct with Eirene Donohue writing. Casting is currently underway on both movies, with production set to begin this month.
“We are thrilled to continue our legacy of creating a holiday destination that...
- 8/3/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Lifetime has set “The Christmas Set Up,” its first-ever Christmas movie centered on a gay couple, which will air as part of the cable channel’s slate of 30 new holiday films this year.
“We’re proud that we were able to share an amazing storyline last year featuring a same-sex kiss in ‘Twinkle All the Way,'” Lifetime and Lmn head of programming Amy Winter said Monday during the cable channel’s presentation at the virtual Summer Ctam tour. “And this year, we’re even more proud to announce one of our Christmas movies will feature an LGBTQ lead story because, at Lifetime, the holidays truly are for everyone.”
Lifetime, along with its competitor the Hallmark Channel, has been criticized for the lack of LGBTQ lead characters in its Christmas movies, an omission both cable channels have said they plan to remedy in the future. And while Lifetime had some...
“We’re proud that we were able to share an amazing storyline last year featuring a same-sex kiss in ‘Twinkle All the Way,'” Lifetime and Lmn head of programming Amy Winter said Monday during the cable channel’s presentation at the virtual Summer Ctam tour. “And this year, we’re even more proud to announce one of our Christmas movies will feature an LGBTQ lead story because, at Lifetime, the holidays truly are for everyone.”
Lifetime, along with its competitor the Hallmark Channel, has been criticized for the lack of LGBTQ lead characters in its Christmas movies, an omission both cable channels have said they plan to remedy in the future. And while Lifetime had some...
- 8/3/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: A Star Trek: Voyager reunion broke the Stars In The House single-episode fundraising record, drawing donations totaling $19,225 for The Actors Fund’s efforts to assist entertainment professionals in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The previous Stars In The House record was set by a Glee reunion episode that raised $13,910. Watch the Voyager reunion episode below.
“It came as no surprise that the Trekkies showed up in full force to see the reunion,” said Stars hosts-creators Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, “but we didn’t know their generosity would be so great as to break the single-episode fundraising record. Of course, it makes sense because the Star Trek franchise has always been about inclusivity and kindness and we should have known that the values of the show are shared by Trekkies everywhere.”
The hosts said they’re already planning for additional Star Trek-themed episodes in the coming weeks.
The...
The previous Stars In The House record was set by a Glee reunion episode that raised $13,910. Watch the Voyager reunion episode below.
“It came as no surprise that the Trekkies showed up in full force to see the reunion,” said Stars hosts-creators Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, “but we didn’t know their generosity would be so great as to break the single-episode fundraising record. Of course, it makes sense because the Star Trek franchise has always been about inclusivity and kindness and we should have known that the values of the show are shared by Trekkies everywhere.”
The hosts said they’re already planning for additional Star Trek-themed episodes in the coming weeks.
The...
- 5/28/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
This episode of Broadway Rewind has BroadwayWorld'sRichard Ridge dropping by Kleinfeld Bridalto meet the cast of one of Ridge's favorite musicals, A Catered Affair, which featured a book by Harvey Fierstein and a beautiful score by John Bucchino. The musical welcomed back to Broadway Faith Prince and Harvey Fierstein, and the guests were treated to a number from the show by co-stars Leslie Kritzer and Matt Cavanaugh. Fierstein told Ridge, 'The whole experience has been joyful. You bring in these actors who have so easily taken over these roles. Between you and me, you know when you have a show that has a breakout performance, it's unbelievable. We've got three in the show. You've got Faith Prince, who is playing a role she was born to play. No one has seen her do anything like this. Tom Wopat, who has never created a role on Broadway, he has only done revivals,...
- 4/28/2020
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss the 1998 Carnegie Hall concert 'My Favorite Broadway The Leading Ladies.' The concert was hosted by Julie Andrews and featured Broadway superstars such as Nell Carter, Lea DeLaria, Linda Eder, Jennifer Holliday, Anna Kendrick, Judy Kuhn, Priscilla Lopez, Dorothy Loudon, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie, Andrea McArdle, Audra McDonald, Liza Minnelli, Debra Monk, Rosie O'Donnell, Faith Prince, and Karen Ziemba. It was directed by Scott Ellis and conducted by Paul Gemignani. Subscribe to Broken Records on YouTube and follow our QuaranStreams playlist.
- 3/30/2020
- by Ben Rimalower
- BroadwayWorld.com
Isabelle McCalla and More Join the Cast of Lyric's 42Nd Street, Starring Norm Lewis and Faith Prince
Lyric has announced full casting for its production of 42nd Street, to be presented May 29 - June 21, 2020, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Previously announced Broadway stars Norm Lewis Julian Marsh and Faith Prince Dorothy Brock are joined by Isabelle McCalla Peggy Sawyer, who recently starred in Broadway's The Prom and Aladdin, and Ashley Day Billy Lawlor, who reprises his role from the West End revival of 42nd Street.
- 3/10/2020
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to Tony-winning Broadway star Faith Prince about Liza Minnelli's 1972 live album 'Liza with a Z.' They also discuss Tina Landau, Fanny Brice, Funny Girl, Jule Styne, Judy Holliday, Mary Rodgers, Gwen Verdon, 'FosseVerdon,' Scott Frankel, Comden and Green, and Marilyn Maye. Faith tells stories of how she landed lead roles in shows like 'Guys and Dolls,' 'Bells Are Ringing,' and 'The First Wives Club,' and shares valuable advice on how to set yourself apart at auditions by bringing your intelligence into the room and onto the stage. She also talks about what it means to be your authentic self and the value of being present as a performer and in life. Faith's fabulous live albums 'Leap of Faith' and 'Total Faith' are available on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.
- 12/30/2019
- by Ben Rimalower
- BroadwayWorld.com
The new musical “The Prom” won over industry folks with its big heart and bevy of Broadway insider jokes. But many wondered where each member of the ensemble cast would compete at this year’s Tony Awards. While the Tony Administration Committee decided Brooks Ashmanskas would be the sole Lead Actor contender, they went the opposite route with the women. Beth Leavel and Caitlin Kinnunen will each compete for Lead Actress in a Musical. So can they both land bids?
Leavel, a Tony winner for “The Drowsy Chaperone,” plays vain Broadway diva Dee Dee Allen. She and her fellow thespians head to a small town in Indiana to help Emma (Kinnunen) bring her girlfriend to the high school prom…and scoop up some much needed press in the process. It’s the type of over the top, scene-chewing role in which Leavel always excels. Two of her big numbers bring...
Leavel, a Tony winner for “The Drowsy Chaperone,” plays vain Broadway diva Dee Dee Allen. She and her fellow thespians head to a small town in Indiana to help Emma (Kinnunen) bring her girlfriend to the high school prom…and scoop up some much needed press in the process. It’s the type of over the top, scene-chewing role in which Leavel always excels. Two of her big numbers bring...
- 3/30/2019
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
TriStar Pictures has acquired the remake rights to “Guys and Dolls,” the classic Broadway musical and 1955 film of the same name, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
The studio has purchased the rights to the original short stories written by Damon Runyon that inspired the musical, to the Broadway musical book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and its music by Frank Loesser, and the remake rights to the 1955 film “Guys and Dolls” as released by the Samuel Goldwyn Company.
Runyon originally wrote the short stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” “Pick the Winner” and “Blood Pressure” about a gambler and his relationship with a missionary girl. The stories are the loose basis of the plot of “Guys and Dolls,” which is the story of a New York gambler who is challenged in a bet that he can woo a cold missionary girl away with him on a trip to Havana,...
The studio has purchased the rights to the original short stories written by Damon Runyon that inspired the musical, to the Broadway musical book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and its music by Frank Loesser, and the remake rights to the 1955 film “Guys and Dolls” as released by the Samuel Goldwyn Company.
Runyon originally wrote the short stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” “Pick the Winner” and “Blood Pressure” about a gambler and his relationship with a missionary girl. The stories are the loose basis of the plot of “Guys and Dolls,” which is the story of a New York gambler who is challenged in a bet that he can woo a cold missionary girl away with him on a trip to Havana,...
- 3/26/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Broadway Sessions recently held its 3rd annual Black History Month celebration. We invited an all star roster of Broadway talent to share songs and stories reflecting the influence, impact and legacy of black artists on Broadway and beyond. Holy Moly This was one of the most incredible nights of music we have enjoyed. Beyond that it was moving, hilarious and profound. Enjoy these highlights from Broadway vets Antoine L Smith, Soarer-Joye Ross, Storm Lever, Brennyn Lark, Judith Franklin, Phoenix Best, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Tiana Okoye, Michel Demby Cain, Imari Hardon, Avery Smith, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Quentin Earl Darrington, Jennie Harney Fleming, John Edwards, Laurissa 'Lala' Romain, Shonica Gooden and Emme Kemp. We also enjoyed performances from 'Rising Stars' Richard Baskin Jr. and Aneesa Folds. Oh, and maybe just an impromptu pre show performance by Tony-winning legend Faith Prince It was a good night.
- 2/28/2019
- by Ben Cameron
- BroadwayWorld.com
Kevin and Rob have a dialect-off, Rob redecorates, Kevin sweats it out, Rob reveals some upcoming 54 Below shows, Kevin goes to the Catskills, Rob introduces to the Kutcher Emcee, the merits of talkbacks, Nathan Lane vs. Faith Prince, Victoria Clark needs a hug, Jackie Mason tackles Rodney Dangerfield, Jackie Mason goes into Les Miz, four books that praise the National Theatre, the brilliance of Nicholas Hytner, and more...
- 4/11/2018
- by Behind the Curtain
- BroadwayWorld.com
Faith Prince, Tony Award winner for Guys and Dolls, will join Provincetown's Broadway The Art House concert series tonight and tomorrow, August 25 amp 26 at 700 Pm, with Sirius Xm star Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host.
- 8/25/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Midnight at The Never Get, the award-winning and critically-acclaimed musical hit of last summer's New York Musical Festival, is enjoying its New England premiere this summer in a co-production byVisceral EntertainmentMichael Chase GosselinandTim Sulka andDustin SparksProductions. Some theatre luminarieshave dropped into the production recently. Check out some photos from visits with Faith Prince, Marilyn Maye, and morebelow...
- 8/25/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Faith Prince, Tony Award winner for Guys and Dolls, will join Provincetown's Broadway The Art House concert series on August 25 amp 26 at 700 Pm, with Sirius Xm star Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host.
- 8/9/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Can't make it to San Francisco Watch a livestream of Concert For America below The concert starredAlan Cumming, Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Kevin Chamberlin, Faith Prince, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and more.
- 6/24/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Last night all eyes were on New York City and the 71st Tony Awards, but in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the Kristin Chenoweth Theater at Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center the hometown girl hosted a Tony viewing party to launch her Broadway Bootcamp this week. In attendance were 45 students who will participate in a series of classes and performance led by industry professionals who flew in and are arriving for the week's activities. They include, fresh from her Isabelle Stevenson Award win, Broadway's Baayork Lee, Tony winner, Faith Prince, Tony nominees, John Tartaglia and Lara Teeter, director, Richard Jay-Alexander, music directors, Michael Orland and Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Broadway photographer, Bruce Glikas, and even Craig Burns from Telsey Casting who will be participating via satellite.
- 6/12/2017
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
As previously announced, Tony Award-winnersBarry Bostwick andJoanna Gleason will revisitNickand Nora in a reunion concert presented byFEINSTEIN'S54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, onMay 2nd, 2017. Feinstein's now proudly announces that the show's original stars will be joined by special guest Cady Huffman Tony Award-winner,The Producers, The Nance, Will Rogers' Folliesas Tracy Gardner. Huffman will step into the role originated by Christine Baranski. Also joining the ensemble is Kathy SakoloveNewsical,Mammia MiaNational Tour,who will step into the role of Lorraine Bixby, originated by Faith Prince.
- 4/11/2017
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Rob and Kevin celebrate their 50th interview by sitting down with the brilliant, fascinating, and hysterical Tony nominee Barbara Walsh Falsettos, Big, Company. Barbara pulls back the curtain on her life and career, including how a Streisand impression landed her Forbidden Broadway, what note Stephen Sondheim gave her at the intermission of Company, and why she and Faith Prince bonded cleaning a bathroom.
- 1/9/2017
- by Behind the Curtain
- BroadwayWorld.com
• Variety we now have seven of the names for the Oceans Eight gender flipped movie: Blanchett, Bullock, Hathaway, Bonham Carter, Kaling, and two musicians who moonlight as actors Rihanna and Awkwafina
• Nyff the 54th annual festival has released the main slate titles - Opening Night: The 13th (Ava Duvernay); Centerpiece: 20th Century Women (Mike Mills); Closing Night: The Lost City of Z (James Gray); plus their usual array of buzzy titles from other festivals only this time there are a lot of female leads (which is a huge change) including Aquarius, Toni Erdmann, Personal Shopper, and an Isabelle Huppert double in L'Avenir and Elle.
• Pajiba debates Suicide Squad's interpretation of Harley Quinn
• Variety a new lawsuit about Out of Africa's profits. That's timely! (People forget that it was a giant hit at the time)
• Deadline David O. Russell pitching a TV series with Robert De Niro & Julianne Moore.
• Nyff the 54th annual festival has released the main slate titles - Opening Night: The 13th (Ava Duvernay); Centerpiece: 20th Century Women (Mike Mills); Closing Night: The Lost City of Z (James Gray); plus their usual array of buzzy titles from other festivals only this time there are a lot of female leads (which is a huge change) including Aquarius, Toni Erdmann, Personal Shopper, and an Isabelle Huppert double in L'Avenir and Elle.
• Pajiba debates Suicide Squad's interpretation of Harley Quinn
• Variety a new lawsuit about Out of Africa's profits. That's timely! (People forget that it was a giant hit at the time)
• Deadline David O. Russell pitching a TV series with Robert De Niro & Julianne Moore.
- 8/10/2016
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Today in 2008, A Catered Affair closed at the Walter Kerr Theatre, where it ran for 116 performances. A Catered Affair is a musical with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by John Bucchino. It is based on both the 1956 film The Catered Affair written by Gore Vidal and the original 1955 teleplay by Paddy Chayefsky, set in 1953 in the Bronx. John Doyle directed the production, which starred Fierstein, Faith Prince and Tom Wopat.
- 7/27/2016
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival has added a collection of star Broadway performers to their opening concert. Broadway and West End veteran Alton Fitzgerald White The Lion King, The Who's Tommy, Tony Award winner Faith Prince Guys and Dolls, Disaster, Tony Nominee Kerry Butler Xanadu, Disaster, and Drama Desk nominee Daniel Reichard Jersey Boys will give an inside look into their journey from the audition room all the way to opening night of the Broadway show that put them on the map. These four performers will be backed by a 16-piece Broadway orchestra.
- 6/30/2016
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Today in 2008, A Catered Affair opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre, where it ran for 116 performances. A Catered Affair is a musical with a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by John Bucchino. It is based on both the 1956 film The Catered Affair written by Gore Vidal and the original 1955 teleplay by Paddy Chayefsky, set in 1953 in the Bronx. John Doyle directed the production, which starred Fierstein, Faith Prince and Tom Wopat.
- 4/17/2016
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
She has alreadytaken on some of musical theatre's funniest characters-Adelaide, Audrey, Miss Hannigan... and the list goes on. Now she's back in action at the Nederlander Theatre as a part of the gut-busting Disaster ensemble. In the show, Tony winner Faith Prince plays Shirley, an ailing 70s housewife who finds herself in the middle of a series ofearthquakes, tidal waves, infernos aboard the Barracuda casino and discotheque.In this latest episode of Backstage with Richard Ridge, Prince revealswhy she is having the time of her life in the new show, pluswatch as she tells stories of some of her iconic past roles...
- 4/3/2016
- by Backstage With Richard Ridge
- BroadwayWorld.com
Recently, Fox released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Scream Queens" episode 10 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "Thanksgiving," and it turns out that we're going to see some very intense and high drama stuff go down as Thanksgiving totally gets ruined when the evil Red Devil decides to serve up another murder for dinner, and more! In the new, 10th episode press release: The Red Devil Carves Up A Memorable Thanksgiving On An All-new "Scream Queens" Tuesday, November 24, On Fox. Press release number 2: Chad will take Chanel to his family home for Thanksgiving where she meets his brothers, Brad (guest star Chad Michael Murray) and Thad (guest star Patrick Schwarzenegger), as well as his parents (guest stars Alan Thicke and Julia Duffy). However, an uninvited guest will throw the holiday into chaos. Meanwhile, Dean Munsch will gather the survivors at Kappa House, but dinner will quickly...
- 11/17/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
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