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VIDEO: Watch the Season Two Trailer for MY LIFE IS MURDER
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 27, 2021


The season two trailer, released today, brings retired detective Alexa Crowe (Lawless) back to her Kiwi roots, where she’s once again unable to resist when asked to look into a bizarre unsolved murder.

Photos/Video: Andre De Shields Celebrates 2021 John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021


The 2021 John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre is the latest accolade for Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning Hadestown star André De Shields, fresh from his critically-acclaimed turn as King Lear at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival.

VIDEO: The Theatre World Awards: Special Event Celebrating 75 Years- Watch Now!
by Team BWW - Jul 11, 2021


Tonight's the night! Each year The Theatre World Awards presents 12 awards to outstanding debut performances on and off-Broadway. After a year of no debuts, The Theatre World Awards, the oldest American award for debuts in theatre in New York, will return for a one-night virtual benefit gala honoring Broadway legends André De Shields and Patti LuPone with the 8th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in The Theatre as well as presenting Audra McDonald with the Dorothy Loudon Special Award for Excellence in Theatre.

Christy Altomare, Ana Villafañe, Ethan Slater & More Will Perform at 2021 Theatre World Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 6, 2021


Each year The Theatre World Awards presents 12 awards to outstanding debut performances on and off-Broadway. After a year of no debuts, The Theatre World Awards, the oldest American award for debuts in theatre in New York, will return for a one-night virtual benefit gala honoring Broadway legends André De Shields and Patti LuPone with the 8th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in The Theatre as well as presenting Audra McDonald with the Dorothy Loudon Special Award for Excellence in Theatre.

William Shatner Joins Lucy Lawless on MY LIFE IS MURDER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 30, 2021


Alexa finds herself back in her home country for the first time in years, and can’t help herself when she is asked to look into a bizarre unsolved murder. Exciting new guest stars in the upcoming season of its original New Zealand mystery series My Life Is Murder, starring award-winning Kiwi actress Lucy Lawless

Jeff Dye Announced at Comedy Works South, June 4 - 6
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021


Comedy Works has announced that Jeff Dye will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark.

Feinstein's at the Nikko Announces May Reopening Date; Concerts to Feature Kelli Barret & Jarrod Spector, Liz Callaway and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2021


Following a year of shuttered doors, Feinstein’s at the Nikko announced today they will reopen later this month with a lineup of fan favorites, Broadway stars, and local icons who will take the stage at San Francisco’s premier nightclub.

Stratford Festival Marks Anniversary of First Free Viewing Party With Encore Streaming of KING LEAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021


The Stratford Festival is continuing to expand its online offerings as it marks the first anniversary of its Thursday night viewing parties this week with an encore screening of King Lear, and with a specially curated selection of theatrical content newly added to Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s $10-a-month streaming service.

Stratford Festival Mourns the Loss of Christopher Plummer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2021


The Stratford Festival was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Christopher Plummer's death. The theatrical pioneer was a member of the Stratford acting company for 11 seasons between 1956 and 2012.

West Side Comedy Club and F Comedy Club Present RECKLESS MOUTHS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2020


On December 19th, 2020 Westside Comedy Club and FComedy present “Reckless Mouths,” an opinionated Zoom (Stand Up) Comedy show starring Felicia Madison, Hollie Harper, Jocelyn Chia, and Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, hosted by James Mattern.

The HISTORY Channel Greenlights New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by Morgan Freeman
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 12, 2020


The HISTORY® channel today announces the greenlight of the new nonfiction series “Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman” (working title) hosted and executive produced by the Academy Award-winning actor as part of A+E Networks MIPCOM upfront presentation.

VIDEO: William Shatner Celebrates Release Of New Album With Animated Video
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2020


The highly anticipated new blues album from pop culture icon William Shatner, simply titled The Blues, has finally arrived!

Documentary On Iconic Hollywood 'Rosary Priest' Debuts Theatrically October 9
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2020


In 1945, an immigrant Irish Catholic priest newly arrived in Los Angeles called Bing Crosby, and asked him to help create a radio program to talk about prayer. Bing, along with many other big named stars, said yes, igniting a family and faith-based production company that still exists today. 

Star-Studded Voice Cast Fights a Bloody Battle In TO YOUR LAST DEATH October 6th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 14, 2020


Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit, having netted over two dozen awards and 60 nominations, Coverage Ink and Quiver Distribution have announced the Blu-ray release of Jason Axinn's To Your Last Death. 

Star-Studded Voice Cast Fights a Bloody Battle In TO YOUR LAST DEATH Oct. 6th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020


Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit, having netted over two dozen awards and 60 nominations, Coverage Ink and Quiver Distribution have announced the Blu-ray release of Jason Axinn's To Your Last Death.

William Shatner Joins Canned Heat On New Version Of 'Let's Work Together!'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 16, 2020


In 1969, songwriter and recording artist Wilbert Harrison released “Let's Work Together” amidst unprecedented social strife and racial tensions in America.

Broadway Catch Up: July 2 - Patti LuPone, Telly Leung, Ali Stroker, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2020


While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Patti LuPone, Telly Leung, Ali Stroker, and more!

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020


Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, contributed their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund. 

Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose, Darren Criss and More Join SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2020


Members of the Film & TV Music community, made up of composers, songwriters, music editors, music supervisors, studio executives and more, are contributing their talents to SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: A CELEBRATION FOR THE FILM & TV MUSIC COMMUNITY, an online benefit event for MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund.

The Faltering Line Unleash Their First Studio EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 4, 2020


Based out of Fontana, CA, The Faltering Line is a multi-genre metal band that blends the insane energy of Nu-metal, the aggressive riffs of Groove metal, and the crushing screams of Metalcore to name a few.

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