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1 Disney Announces THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical; West End FROZEN Coming to Disney+. The complete Broadway cast has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. Tickets are on sale at louisarmstrongmusical.com.

Full Cast Set For A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway, Starring James Monroe Iglehart

Scranton, NC

Broadway in Scranton has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season, featuring four shows. The season kicks off in November with Ain't Too Proud, and continues with The Addams Family, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls. Season Tickets will go on sale Monday, August 19. Learn more about the season lineup below!

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, MEAN GIRLS, and More Set For Broadway in Scranton 2024-25 Season

Westport, CT

Westport Country Playhouse fundraising concert, “The Best Is Yet to Come,” on Saturday, September 14, has added to its talent lineup Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, who will host; Tony nominee Raúl Esparza; Tony nominee Norm Lewis; Tony Award winner Bonnie Milligan; Emmy and Tony Award winner Debra Monk; and Tony Award winner Lillias White. They will join previously announced Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth and Drama Desk Award-winning conductor and music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell. In addition to performing, Chenoweth and Campbell will be saluted for their past work at the Playhouse.

F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Los Angeles, CA

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98. He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of...

‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Detroit, MI

Much to the delight of his fans, Tim Allen is headed back to his old stomping grounds on the Disney-owned ABC television network following the decision by network executives to move forward with his new sitcom. A Detroit Native Becomes Hollywood Royalty. Actor and comedian Tim Allen has become a...

Tim Allen Returns to ABC With a New Sitcom

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Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 21 years since actress/singer Nell Carter, best known for the 1980s NBC sitcom, Gimme a Break!, died of natural causes at only 54. This is her story. Nell Carter was born September 13, 1948, in Birmingham, Alabama. After initially finding fame on and off-Broadway, and via a brief role in 1977 on the TV datime drama, Ryan's Hope, Carter took the lead in Ain't Misbehavin'!, a live stage revue of the works of composer Fats Waller.

The Brief Life & Tragic Death of Nell Carter ('Gimme A Break' & 'Ain't Misbehavin'): 21 Years Later

What goes into making the music of our favorite Broadway shows? How do Broadway composers make our favorite characters sing and our favorite scenes come alive? BroadwayWorld is finding out with Notes on a Score. Today we continue the series with the three of the seven composers of Water For...

Notes on a Score: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

The entertainment world is saddened by the loss of actress and comedian Erica Ash, who has passed away at the age of 46. Known for her varied roles in television, film, and theatre, Ash brought a unique blend of humour and talent to her performances. The news of her passing was confirmed by fellow comedian and friend Loni Love, who shared the announcement on social media. Love wrote in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram that Ash was "talented and hilarious", and her post included several photos of her and Ash, capturing moments from Ash's appearance on The Real, which Love co-hosted.

'MadTV' Star Erica Ash Dead at 46

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The first trailer has dropped for Insecure and The White Lotus alum Natasha Rothwell’s new Hulu series, How to Die Alone. The Onyx Collective project premieres Sept. 13 on Hulu. Rothwell created the series and is the co-showrunner with Vera Santamaria. The official description of the series is as follows: How to Die Alone follows Mel… Continue reading Natasha Rothwell’s Hulu Series ‘How To Die Alone’ Drops First Trailer

Natasha Rothwell’s Hulu Series ‘How To Die Alone’ Drops First Trailer

The Studio will present STELLA AND LOU by Bruce Graham, running Sept. 13-29, 2024. On a quiet night at Lou's bar, three kindred spirits seek solace as they navigate changing times, past and present relationships, friendship, forgiveness and the need for companionship even with the passage of time. Frequently funny, quietly poignant and maybe familiar, it is well worth dropping by and listening in.

The Studio to Present STELLA AND LOU Next Month

Emmy® Award-winning multihyphenates Eugene Levy and Dan Levy are set to host the “76th Emmy® Awards” on ABC and will be the first-ever father-son duo. The “76th Emmy Awards” will air live coast to coast from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC and stream next day on Hulu.

Eugene Levy and Dan Levy Set To Host '76th Emmy Awards' on ABC

HOT FAT PEOPLE SING!- Self proclaimed "Hot Fat Girl" London Riley Keller teams together with hot, fat and wildly talented performers ranging from Broadway to social media stars. Too often fat/ plus size actors are forced into frumpy roles, hidden from the spotlight, and not allowed to perform the material they thrive most in.

HOT FAT PEOPLE SING! Announced At The Green Room 42 In September

When Malia's mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, her life is thrown into turmoil. As she navigates the emotional rollercoaster of her mother's illness, Malia finds solace and strength in her writing. Her imaginative world, featuring a courageous bird named Willow, becomes a powerful metaphor for her own struggles and triumphs. Through the support of her friends, the guidance of her family, and her own inner resolve, Malia learns to face her fears and embrace hope, discovering that even in the darkest times, we can find the courage to soar.

New Musical FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL Will Make UK Premiere

On September 13th, from 7-8 PM, the historic Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church will come alive with the soulful sounds of Ehrlich's multi-instrumental virtuosity. Marty Ehrlich is a true renaissance man of jazz, effortlessly moving between saxophone, clarinet, and flute while composing pieces that push the boundaries of the genre. His music is a testament to the evolving nature of jazz, rooted in tradition yet boldly innovative.

Harlem Jazz Series to Host Marty Ehrlich Next Month

NCIS and NCIS: L.A. have been some of the most successful shows on global televisions. Dozens of acting careers have been launched by the shows. Some of the most prominent cast members have died already. NCIS has been in production since 2003. In 2009, NCIS: L.A. also debuted on television....

'NCIS' & 'NCIS: L.A.' Actors Who Have Already Died

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	Kim Kardashian is continuing to expand her footprint as a TV producer at Disney. The reality star-turned-actor has entered a first look deal at 20th Television, through which she will develop dramas, comedies and limited series.Salma Hayek, Kim Kardashian and Priyanka Chopra to Co-Host Caring for Women Dinner During New York Fashion Week




	The first new project in development under the deal is “Group Chat,” a series based on La La Anthony’s 2014 book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex and Happiness.” Anthony will star in the project and executive produce alongside Kardashian and Kenya Barris, who serves as creator...

Kim Kardashian to Adapt La La Anthony’s Book ‘The Love Playbook’ With Kenya Barris in New 20th TV First Look Deal

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Sound of Music, Saltzburg, Vienna, is gearing up to host a large celebration including musical acts, a gala dinner with the Von Trapp family, and more, according to NPR. The 60th anniversary celebration will host "a music special will feature new arrangements...

THE SOUND OF MUSIC 60th Anniversary Events Set for Saltzburg Next Year

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With Camryn Manheim's exit from Law & Order, the show has cast a former ER star who could be a great addition to the series.

Law And Orders Adds ER Alum To Replace Camryn Manheim, And I Already Hope They Stick Around Long Term

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See Christopher Sieber, Ann Hampton Callaway & More at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the...

See Christopher Sieber, Ann Hampton Callaway & More at 54 Below Next Week

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