THE ACADEMY AWARDS

GIRLS IN THE BAND Set for 2-Week Run at Quad Cinema

Following a successful weeklong run at Lincoln Center, the acclaimed documentary The Girls in the Band is coming to New York's Quad Cinema for a two-week run beginning May 24. Written, directed and pr... (more...)

DARK SKIES Set for DVD, Blu-ray Release on 5/28

This May, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films will unleash the supernatural thriller DARK SKIES on Blu-ray and DVD. From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious and Sinister, DARK SKIE... (more...)

Jill Milan to Open First Retail Store with Pop-Up in San Francisco

Jill Milan, a provider of designer Italian handbags, announced it is launching its first retail store, a pop-up location in San Francisco. The luxury brand chose the Westfield San Francisco Centre for... (more...)

OSCARS Switch-Up: Two Animated Feature Films Can Now Win Category

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved rules for the 86th Oscars. The most significant change affects the Animated Feature Film category. (more...)

Billboard Music Awards Hit 12-Year High on ABC

With the season finale of America's Funniest Home Videos and the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, ABC dominated the final Sunday of the season in Adults 18-49 (#1 in all 8 half-hours), beating Fox's nig... (more...)

Stephen Schwartz to Appear at National Symphony's THE WIZARD AND I, Now thru 5/18

The National Symphony Orchestra Pops will present three performances of The Wizard and I: The Musical Journey of Stephen Schwartz May 16-18 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Led by Principal Pops Co... (more...)

Company of Fools Presents OTHER DESERT CITIES, 7/2-28

Hidden secrets are unearthed and family tensions fly high in Pulitzer Prize nominee Jon Robin Baitz's contemporary family drama Other Desert Cities, hailed by the New York Times as "the best new play ... (more...)

Will.I.Am & Justin Bieber Among Collaborations Announced for BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

A star-studded lineup of the world's top-selling artists will come together to perform their biggest hits on “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards.” (more...)

CeeLo Green Among Presenters for 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

In addition to the fully loaded roster of talent slated to perform at “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, Hayden Panettiere, Kid Rock, Chloe Grac... (more...)

Steven Weber, Cathy Rigby, Tracie Thoms and More to Present at 2013 Jerry Herman Awards, 5/19

The Nederlander Organization and Pantages Theatre, Hollywood have announced that the 2nd Annual JERRY HERMAN AWARDS, a celebration in the achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre in L... (more...)

YWCA USA to Honor Actress and Activist Eva Longoria

Actress and activist Eva Longoria will headline the YWCA USA Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 7, 2013 at 6 pm at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (more...)

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

Disney/ABC to Launch Preview of 'WATCH ABC' Live Streaming Service

Dedicated to expanding its network and channel brands across multiple platforms and connecting viewers with their favorite shows anytime and anywhere. (more...)

Seth MacFarlane Comedy Among FOX's New Series; Full Programming Slate Announced!

Kevin Reilly, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, today unveiled the FOX primetime slate for the 2013-2014 television season to the national advertising community during its annual Prog... (more...)

Richard Isen's CHANCE to Make World Premiere at Alcove Theater, 7/5-28

After its workshop production at the York Theatre in NYC in Nov. 2011, Chance - A Musical Play about Love, Risk & Getting it Right -will be having the its world premiere staging at The Alcove Theatre ... (more...)

“Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” Returns to D23 Expo

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and the Walt Disney Archives are proud to announce the return of the “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” exhibit to the D23 Expo. During the D23 Expo at the Anahe... (more...)

Madonna to Be Honored w/ Top Touring Artist Award at 2013 BILLBOARDS

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be honoring Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award which recognizes the high... (more...)

Feinstein's at the Nikko Opens in San Francisco; Sutton Foster is First Performer, Now thru 5/12

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and multi-platinum entertainer Michael Feinstein have announced the opening of Feinstein's at the Nikko. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinste... (more...)

Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims May 10 'Women in Jazz Day'

To celebrate the acclaimed documentary The Girls in the Band coming to Lincoln Center, Mayor Bloomberg has proclaimed Friday, May 10 “Women in Jazz Day.” The date celebrates the legacies of female jaz... (more...)

FLASHDANCE Makes Orange County Premiere at Segerstrom Center, Now thru 5/19

FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will make its Segerstrom Center premiere tonight, May 7 - 19, 2013. (more...)

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, May 5, 2013 - Sunday, May 5, 2013. (more...)

MARVEL'S IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR AND INNOVATOR FAIR Announces Finalists

When Marvel's "Iron Man 3" lands in theatres, it's going to have company-some of the brightest young scientific minds in America. (more...)

Marvel's IRON MAN 3 Announces Inventor & Innovator Fair Finalists

Disney announced the 12 finalists in the Marvel's IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR, a nationwide science competition held in conjunction with the release of "Iron Man 3", sponsored by Discovery... (more...)

Joe Cassidy, Kelly McCormick and More Lead Pioneer Theatre's LES MISERABLES, Beg. Tonight

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the epic musical LES MISERABLES. Due to popular demand, the production's run has been extended by two weeks. Performances take place tonight, May 3 through June 1, 201... (more...)

Lopez, Minaj & More Join Line-Up for 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS, 5/19

2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS announce more star-studded acts to their already loaded performers list, including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Ak... (more...)