Kristin Bell News

NBC has given a second-season, 10 episode-renewal to Thursday night alternative series 'Hollywood Game Night.' The game show, hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch, is the brainchild of award-winning actor-producer Sean Hayes and is based on his real-life game nights. The announcement was made by Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment.

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble (BTE) presents the first work of its 2013 - 2014 Season, Ken Ludwig's 'Leading Ladies,' directed by BTE Ensemble member Kurt Naebig, in the Building K Theatre at the College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Ill. Sept. 6 - 22.

'Picture a down-at-their-heels theatrical family led by a drunken womanizer married to a wacky fading beauty,' says director Michael Leeds. 'Toss in a deaf grandmother determined to get 'back on the boards' and a daughter who's vowed never to act again. They band together for one last shot at stardom, performing a riotous mash up of Cyrano and Private Lives for a TV weatherman they've mistaken for Frank Capra! That's the plot of Moon Over Buffalo!'

The electrifying performances from the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by Jason Aldean and Kristin Bell, drove digital gains for every performer on the live show which aired Wednesday, June 5 on CMT.

Ever since the popular TV series VERONICA MARS went off the air, there's been talk of making a full length feature movie. Now series star Kristin Bell and series creator Rob Thomas have joined forces to launch a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the project. Check out their video below!

The 2012 Actors Studio Drama School Repertory Season performances will take place at The Theater at Dance New Amsterdam, 53 Chambers St., just north of City Hall, Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. from March 28 through April 28. The full schedule and information about plays, actors, directors and playwrights can be found online at www.Pace.edu/ASDSRep

Jim Parsons is among the upcoming guest co-hosts joining Kelly Ripa on ABC's sydicated morning program, LIVE! WITH KELLY.

Jim Parsons is among the upcoming guest co-hosts joining Kelly Ripa on ABC's sydicated morning program, LIVE! WITH KELLY.

This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical. A Christmas Story, The Musical! features a bright holiday score by composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Joseph Robinette based on the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and the 1983 holiday film favorite. Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle (Broadway's Finian's Rainbow, Follies at The Kennedy Center, An Evening With Hugh Jackman) will helm the production. Peter Billingsley, who starred as Ralphie in the original 1983 film, serves as a producer for the holiday tour.

Kristen Bell, Jack Black, Christian Slater, Rita Wilson, Kyle MacLachlan, James Denton and Lori Loughlin are all set to particapte in PLAYLIST FOR THE A-LIST, which raises money for UNICEF's Schools for Africa. The event will take place at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre on May 17.

Kristen Bell, Jack Black, Christian Slater, Rita Wilson, Kyle MacLachlan, James Denton and Lori Loughlin are all set to particapte in PLAYLIST FOR THE A-LIST, which raises money for UNICEF's Schools for Africa. The event will take place at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre on May 17.

Acclaimed actress Kristen Bell (VERONICA MARS, HEROES, COUPLES RETREAT) has joined the cast of SHOWTIME's new comedy pilot HOUSE OF LIES starring Don Cheadle (IRON MAN 2). HOUSE OF LIES, a half-hour, dark comedy created, executive produced and written by Matthew Carnahan (DIRT) from the hit tell-all book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Tell You the Time by Martin Kihn, will go into production in February in New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. Jessica Borsicsky (Flash Forward) will serve as executive producer, and Emmy(R) winner Stephen Hopkins (CALIFORNICATION, 24) will direct.

Based on the stories of radio humorist Jean Shepherd and adapted from the hilarious 1983 family holiday film, A Christmas Story: The Musical! follows young Ralphie Parker, as he schemes his way towards the holiday gift of his dreams -- a Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air Rifle. With its sparkling original score by Broadway's hottest young composer/lyricist team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, its wicked wit, and its heart of pure gold, A Christmas Story: The Musical! is a yuletide delight for the whole family.

Partnering with another fashion-forward celebrity for a good cause, ShoeDazzle is segueing from Kristen to Kristin - Bell to Chenoweth that is - in offering limited-edition, celebrity-designed shoes exclusively to its well-heeled members, with 100% of the profits donated to the star's charity of choice.

Peter Billingsley, the actor who starred as the nine-year-old bespectacled hero "Ralphie" in the 1983 irreverent holiday film classic A Christmas Story, has signed on as a producer of the new musical adaptation of the perennial favorite, currently in previews at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre.

Partnering with another fashion-forward celebrity for a good cause, ShoeDazzle is segueing from Kristen to Kristin - Bell to Chenoweth that is - in offering limited-edition, celebrity-designed shoes exclusively to its well-heeled members, with 100% of the profits donated to the star's charity of choice.

Stars from Broadway, TV, Film and Music have autographed and outfitted stuffed animal dogs to support Maddie's Corner and its 'Dogs Do Pink' campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.

This summer, the great American tradition of summer stock theatre is being brought to New York City by CAP21: America's Musical Theatre Conservatory & Theatre Company. The inaugural season will celebrate the women of Broadway.

Legendary and multiple Emmy Award winner Betty White will guest-star in the season premiere of NBC's hit comedy 'Community,' which airs Thursdays (8:00-8:30 p.m.) this fall.