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41 stories by "Debra Birnbaum"

Tony Awards: James Corden's Producer on Orlando Tragedy, Last-Minute Changes, Carpool Karaoke by Debra Birnbaum

The show went on at last night’s Tony Awards after the day’s events in Orlando shocked the nation, and the producers say they faced difficult decisions about how to address the n…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:42pm on June 13, 2016[SHARE]

Emmy Awards: Joan's on Third to Get 'Grease' Makeover by Debra Birnbaum

Fox’s production of “Grease: Live!” back in January hit high notes on every level " scoring record ratings for the network and setting a new standard for live TV musical…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:46pm on May 31, 2016[SHARE]

Anika Noni Rose on 'Roots' Remake: 'It Is the Story of America' by Debra Birnbaum

When “Roots” debuted on ABC in 1977, it shattered ratings records and went on to win nine Emmy Awards. Now History is remaking the classic for modern audiences. The story of Kunt…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:35pm on May 30, 2016[SHARE]

Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein to Star in NBC's 'Hairspray Live' by Debra Birnbaum

Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein have signed on to NBC's "Hairspray Live!," the network's next live Broadway musical. Hudson will play Motormouth Maybelle, while Fierstein will sta…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:59pm on April 25, 2016[SHARE]

'Grease Live' EP Marc Platt on Ratings Success, Vanessa Hudgens and Weather Woes by Debra Birnbaum

Sunday night’s live musical performance “Grease Live” on Fox was a resounding success, winning raves from fans and critics alike. The three-hour production, from Paramou…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:48pm on February 2, 2016[SHARE]

'Grease Live' Star Vanessa Hudgens Mourns Her Father: 'Tonight I Do the Show in His Honor' by Debra Birnbaum

On Saturday afternoon, “Grease Live” star Vanessa Hudgens was belting out “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” as Pink Lady Rizzo in the final dress rehearsal of Fox&#…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:03pm on January 31, 2016[SHARE]

'Grease Live': Inside the Final Dress Rehearsal by Debra Birnbaum

“Let’s just hope it doesn’t rain.” No, that’s not a quote from one of “Grease Live’s” executive producers " though it might well have been, ea…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:03pm on January 31, 2016[SHARE]

PBS Chief Paula Kerger Talks 'Mercy Street' Renewal, 'Downton Abbey' Legacy and 'Hamilton' Special by Debra Birnbaum

“We’re very happy today,” PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger told reporters Monday at the Television Critics Assn. press tour in Pasadena, Calif., basking in early ratin…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:01pm on January 18, 2016[SHARE]

Lea Michele and 'Glee' Producers on Moving On to 'Scream Queens' by Debra Birnbaum

“Scream Queens” reunites star Lea Michele with the triumvirate that created "Glee" " Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. And while they all still miss Cory Monteith, th…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:16pm on August 28, 2015[SHARE]

Lea Michele on Finding Her Glee in 'Scream Queens' by Debra Birnbaum

After seven seasons on “Glee,” Lea Michele has taken on a decidedly different role in “Scream Queens,” as the glamour-challenged, neckbrace-wearing Hester who despera…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:37pm on August 26, 2015[SHARE]

Lea Michele to Star in 'Scream Queens'; Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens in 'Grease' by Debra Birnbaum

Fox revealed the stars of “Scream Queens,” its new comedy-horror anthology series: “Glee” star Lea Michele, Joe Manganiello ("True Blood," "Magic Mike XXL"), Oscar…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:08pm on January 17, 2015[SHARE]

'The Affair's' Maura Tierney Found Her Career 'Rhythm' in 1989 Santa Monica Play by Debra Birnbaum

More secrets have yet to unfold in Showtime's "The Affair," now that it's been picked up for a second season " not that star Maura Tierney is willing to reveal any. "It's challenging," she s…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on December 19, 2014[SHARE]

William H. Macy Recalls His Start in Chicago Theater by Debra Birnbaum

The versatile William H. Macy has an impressive list of credits as an actor, writer, director and producer. Now, Emmy-nominated for his role as Frank Gallagher " possibly the worst father on…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on August 15, 2014[SHARE]

Allison Janney Remembers Her First Mention in Variety by Debra Birnbaum

The prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival prides itself on discovering top talent, and in the summer of 1985, a tall, young actress arrived in Massachusetts ready to make her mark. Allis…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on August 1, 2014[SHARE]

Mel Brooks Recalls His First Mention in Variety in 1952 by Debra Birnbaum

Even the "2000 Year Old Man" had to start somewhere. Back in 1952, 26 year-old Mel Brooks was just another struggling comedy writer, penning sketches for a revue " albeit one backed by names…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:00pm on July 18, 2014[SHARE]

Bryan Cranston to Star in HBO Films' 'All the Way' Adaptation by Debra Birnbaum

Bryan Cranston is going “All the Way” with HBO Films. The studio has acquired the rights to the Tony Award-winning play starring Cranston as President Lyndon Johnson, which al…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:30pm on July 16, 2014[SHARE]
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