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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Josh Gad to Star in HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS Reboot by TV News Desk

Josh Gad has been cast in an upcoming reboot of Walt Disney Pictures'1989 movieHoney, I Shrunk the Kids, according to People.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Glenn Close to Narrate THE LAVENDER SCARE on PBS by TV News Desk

Narrated by Glenn Close and featuring the voices of Cynthia Nixon, Zachary Quinto, T. R. Knight and David Hyde Pierce, THE LAVENDER SCARE tells the little-known story of an unrelenting campa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM
Monday, May 13, 2019

VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks Playing the Role of a Lifetime in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by TV News Desk

Jeff Daniels was a guest on Monday's episode of 'CBS This Morning' to talk about his Tony-nominated role in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Broadway on TV: HADESTOWN, TOOTSIE & More for Week of May 13, 2019 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of May 13, 2019

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Friday, May 10, 2019

Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain to Star in THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE by TV News Desk

Andrew Garfieldand Jessica Chastain are set tostar in Fox Searchlight's TheEyes of Tammy Faye, according to Variety.The Big Sick director Michael Showalter will helm the film from a script b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

NBC Musical Series ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST with Skylar Astin, Alex Newell Picked Up to Series by TV News Desk

NBC has added the musical series'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' to its freshman class for the 2019-2020 season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Photo Flash: First Poster of Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland in JUDY is Released by TV News Desk

Pathe UK has released the first exclusive poster for JUDY starring Renee Zellweger Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in the upcoming biopic directed by Tony nominee Rupert Goold AMERICAN PSYCH…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Skylar Astin Joins Cast of SECRET SOCIETY OF SECOND BORN ROYALS on Disney+ by TV News Desk

Skylar Astin has joined the ensemble cast of the 'Secret Society of Second Born Royals,' a contemporary princess story for Disney, the upcoming streaming service. Actress Peyton Elizabeth Le…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

FX Partners with BBC One on A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adaptation with Guy Pearce and Andy Serkis by TV News Desk

BBC One and FX are partnering on a new adaptation of the timeless classic, A Christmas Carol.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Ethan Hawke To Direct Film Adaptation Of Tennessee Williams' CAMINO REAL by TV News Desk

Ethan Hawkeis set to direct a film adaptation of the 1953 Tennessee Williams play 'Camino Real', according to Deadline. Hawke hadpreviously starred as Kilroy in Camino Real in the stage prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

John Lithgow To Star In HBO's PERRY MASON Limited Series by TV News Desk

John Lithgowis set to star opposite Matthew Rhys and Tatiana Maslany in HBO'sPerry Masonlimited series from Team Downey, according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

WEST SIDE STORY Film to be Released on December 18, 2020 by TV News Desk

The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its upcoming slate following the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios, including changes to previously dated films and a number of major additions.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM
Monday, May 6, 2019

LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN to Host 'Broadway Week' with HADESTOWN, OKLAHOMA and More by TV News Desk

Every morning the week of May 1317, Live with Kelly and Ryan will bring the color and excitement of the Great White Way to viewers across the country with Broadway Week. Over the years, Live…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Amandla Stenberg To Star In Damien Chazelle's Netflix Musical Drama by TV News Desk

The Hate U Givestar and celebrated advocateAmandla Stenbergis set to star in the new musical drama, The Eddy, at Netflix, according to Deadline. The Hate U Givestar will co-star alongsideAnd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

Broadway on TV: Alex Brightman, Santino Fontana & More for Week of May 6, 2019 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of May 6, 2019

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM
Friday, May 3, 2019

San Francisco Theater to Show Filmed Version of KINKY BOOTS by TV News Desk

The Castro Theatre in San Francisco is set to premiere a filmed version of Kinky Boots onSaturday June 22, 2019

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

Jamie Dornan, Holliday Grainger to Star in Film Adaptation of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by TV News Desk

Jamie DornanandHolliday GraingerAnimals are set to star in the film adaptation ofJohn Patrick Shanley'shit Broadway stage playOutside Mullingar,according to Deadline.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Lea Michele to Have Wellness Show on Ellen Digital Network by TV News Desk

The Ellen Digital Network EDN will featured a wellness show from Glee star Lea Michele, according to The Wrap.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Award-Winning Film SIDEWAYS to be Adapted into a Broadway Musical by TV News Desk

Multiple award-winningSidewaysauthor, Rex Pickett, has formed a joint venture with EFG-Renascence Productions to develop a Broadway musical based on his hit film, as well as utilize the inte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

PAVAROTTI Premiere Screening Comes to Theaters Nationwide This June by TV News Desk

Fathom Events will bring beloved entertainerLuciano Pavarotti's story to movie theaters across the country on June 4 with a screening event designed to bring the life and performances of one…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Julie Andrews Announces New Memoir 'Home Work' by TV News Desk

Julie Andrews has announced a sequel tofirstmemoir,Home A Memoir of My Early Years.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Alan Cumming, Michael Urie to Attend the Paley Center's LGBTQ+ Television Tribute by TV News Desk

The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will honor the LGBTQ community, and the television series that broke barriers, shattered stereotypes, and brought audiences together atThe …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Downtown Music Publishing to Represent George Gershwin Catalog by TV News Desk

Downtown Music Publishing has signed a publishing administration and catalog marketing agreement for theGeorge Gershwincatalog with the Godowsky family and Heyward Memorial Fund, respective …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Showtime Renews BLACK MONDAY Starring Andrew Rannells by TV News Desk

SHOWTIME announced today that it has picked up a second season of its series BLACK MONDAY. The comedy about a motley crew of underdogs causing the worst stock market crash in the history of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM
Monday, April 29, 2019

VIDEO: Disney Releases New Aladdin TV Spot, Announces #FriendLikeMe Challenge by TV News Desk

Disney, Will Smith and Make-A-Wish launched the FriendLikeMe Challenge today pegged to the upcoming release of 'Aladdin.' Will Smith, who stars in the film as the wish-granting Genie, is enc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Broadway on TV: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Broadway Week on TODAY & More for Week of April 22, 2019 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of April 29, 2019

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:58AM
Thursday, April 25, 2019

VIDEO: What Laurie Metcalf Hopes Bill and Hillary Would Take From HILLARY AND CLINTON by TV News Desk

This morning,Laurie Metcalfwas a guest on TODAY to talk about starring in 'Hillary and Clinton' on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

CBS All Access Renews THE GOOD FIGHT Starring Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald For Season Four by TV News Desk

CBS All Accesstoday announced the fourth season renewal of its hit original drama series THE GOOD FIGHT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Actress Fay McKenzie Has Passed Away at 101 by TV News Desk

Actress Fay McKenzie Waldman passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 16th at the age of 101. She was born February 19, 1918 into a show business family where she was the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

FX Announces New Season Two Premiere Date for POSE by TV News Desk

FX has set the premiere date for the second season of the award-winning and groundbreaking drama series Pose from Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions, it was announced today by Chuc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:51PM

Sony Pictures Acquires Film Rights To Britney Spears Musical by TV News Desk

Sony Pictures has acquired the film rightsto Once Upon a One More Time, a fairy tale fueled by the hit songs ofBritney Spears according to Deadline. Sony won an auction forstage version, whi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

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