ABC Unveils 2024-2025 Fall Primetime Schedule; Watch Teasers for New Shows
On the heels of its fifth consecutive season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49, ABC has announced its 2024-2025 fall primetime schedule. The lineup features new scripted dramas backed by prolific creative teams and a deep bench of established fan-favorite series. Additionally, “The Bachelor” franchise expands with its newest iteration.
Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons to Reunite in Comedy Film ENCORE
Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons will be starring together in a comedy from Simon Curtis, the director of My Week With Marilyn and Downton Abbey: A New Era. The forthcoming comedy will center on Nigel (Irons) and Marie (Close), playing former Broadway veterans who are now living in a retirement community. When they discover the hidden talents of their fellow residents, they decide to put on a show starring Nigel and produced by Marie.
Phillipa Soo Joins Cast of Upcoming Ryan Murphy Medical Drama
According to reports, Phillipa Soo will be appearing alongside Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson in an upcoming drama from Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee. Other than the title- Dr. Odyssey- few details about the show have been announced, including the plot or Soo's role. Soo is best known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in Broadway's critically acclaimed show Hamilton.
Don Johnson Cast in Upcoming Ryan Murphy Medical Drama
According to reports, Don Johnson will be appearing alongside Joshua Jackson in an upcoming drama from Ryan Murphy, co-creator of Glee. Other than the title- Dr. Odyssey- few details about the show have been announced. including the plot or Johnson's role. The series will be produced by ABC, with aims to premiere during the 2024-25 season. Reports indicate that it will likely be a medical procedural.
BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER Is Coming to Peacock
The sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls’ trip they never had. The film stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, Andy Garcia, Don Johnson. Watch the video trailer now!
BWW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Center Theatre
Every once in a while the stars will align, and magic will happen. Magic is exactly what happened on stage last night as Seattle Shakespeare presented MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. From director to cast to staging, everything worked together in perfect unison to not only tell this age old story, but to elevate it. The good folks at Seattle Shakespeare have put together a very special production that reminds us of the magic of theater and how it can bring us together.
Hayley Marie Norman Joins Season 2 of KENAN
This single-camera comedy follows a widowed dad, Kenan (Kenan Thompson), who’s juggling a high-profile job as the host of an Atlanta morning show and raising his two girls. As Kenan tries to move on, his father-in-law (Don Johnson), brother (Chris Redd) and co-workers all have strong opinions on the best way to live his life.
BWW Interview: KENAN is Taylor Louderman's Comedy Bootcamp
BroadwayWorld had the pleasure of speaking to Louderman about the difference between her work onscreen and her work in musical theatre, learning more about comedy from Kenan Thompson, and what she thinks the future of theatre could look like.
Kenan Thompson to Guest Judge AMERICA'S GOT TALENT This Week
Kenan Thompson will serve as a guest judge on this Tuesday and Wednesday's live telecasts of “America's Got Talent.” He will fill in for Simon Cowell and join fellow judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews is the host.
Kenan Thompson Subs for Simon Cowell on America's Got Talent
Kenan Thompson will serve as a guest judge on this Tuesday and Wednesday’s live telecasts of “America’s Got Talent.” He will fill in for Simon Cowell and join fellow judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews is the host.