
The name on everybody’s lips is gonna’ be Rumer Willis.
Bruce Willis’ daughter is making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in “Chicago” for an eight-week limited run. The musical will play at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City from Aug. 18 until Oct. 11.
Willis is the winner of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” Season 20. Her acting career began as a child starring opposite her mother Demi Moore in “Striptease” and “Now and Then.” Willis’ television credits include “Workaholics,” “Pretty Little Liars” and “Hawaii 5-0.” Her film credits include “House Bunny” and “Sorority Row.” She is also working on a debut album alongside producer Linda Perry.
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Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, “Chicago” tells the story of Roxie Hart — a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her secret lover after he threatens to leave her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines.
The Tony Award-winning musical currently stars Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Ivan Hernandez as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron “Mama” Morton and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.
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Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, “Chicago” is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. The musical is directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Tony Award winner Ann Reinking.
The musical was adapted for film and released in 2003. The movie, directed by Rob Marshall, starred Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones and won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Zeta-Jones.
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"The Briefcase" (CBS) at 8/7c
American families experiencing financial setbacks are presented with a briefcase containing a large sum of money and a potentially life-altering decision: they can keep all of the money for themselves, or give all or part of it to another family in need.
"Bullseye" (Fox) at 9/8c
Kellan Lutz and Godfrey host this new game show. The goal is to hit the titular bullseye on land, over the sea and up in the air, with the competitors using their bodies as human darts. The winner leaves with $50,000.
"Aquarius" (NBC) at 9/8c
David Duchovny stars as 1960's Det. Sam Hodiak, who goes undercover to investigate the Manson family before their infamous murder spree
"Marriage Bootcamp Reality Stars" (WE TV) at 9/8c
Famous reality TV couples try to salvage their relationships. This season will feature Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett, Aubrey O'Day and Travis Garland, and Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd among others
"Nightingale" (HBO) at 9/8c
"Selma" star David Oyelowo plays a lonely war veteran psychologically unravels ahead of an old friend's impending visit in this HBO original film
"The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe" (Lifetime) at 8/7c
Kelli Garner stars as the iconic film star in this mini-series chronicle of Monroe's family life and how she succeeded in hiding her most intimate secrets from the press and an invasive world.
"Halt and Catch Fire" (AMC) at 10/9c
The Lee Pace-led drama returns for season 2 and continues to explore the personal computing boom of the 1980s
"Devious Maids" (Lifetime) at 9/8c
The maids are back for more mayhem and drama as the third season of Lifetime's hit series returns.
"UnREAL" (Lifetime) at 10/9c
The drama behind the scenes at a reality dating show is chronicled in Lifetime's newest series. Shiri Appleby stars.
"The Whispers" (ABC) at 10/9c
An unseen force is manipulating society's most innocent -- children -- to act in service of its mysterious cause.
"So You Think You Can Dance" (Fox)
The 12th season of this reality competition follows dancers competing to be named "America's Favorite Dancer," along with a cash prize.
"Chrisley Knows Best" (USA) at 9/8c
Season 3 of the reality show follows the continuing adventures of millionaire Todd Chrisley and his family.
"Pretty Little Liars" (ABC Family) at 8/7c
Season 6 of the popular teen drama will answer burning questions about A and all the PLL's.
"Royal Pains" (USA) at 10/9c
The seventh season of this medical dramedy follows the employees of concierge medical service HankMed struggling to keep their lives in order.
"Stitchers" (ABC Family) at 9/8c
A young woman is recruited into a secret government agency to be "stitched" into the minds of the recently deceased, using their memories to investigate murders.
"Baby Daddy" (ABC Family) at 8:30/7:30c
The fifth season of this comedy series sees Ben still grappling with fatherhood in hilarious fashion.
"Melissa & Joey" (ABC Family) at 8/7c
Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence return for the fourth and final season of this comedy about a woman who hire a "manny" to look after her niece and nephew.
"Hannibal" (NBC) at 10/9c
Hannibal has fled to Europe as the fate of the victims he left behind hangs in the balance in Season 3 of the cult favorite series.
"Sense8" (Netflix) Streaming
The Wachowskis come to TV in this series about a group of people who share a mysterious mental connection.
"Power" (Starz) at 9/8c
50 Cent returns for the second season of this series that explores the club scene and drug trade in New York.
"Becoming Us" (ABC Family) at 9/8c
This unscripted series follows a 17-year-old whose father is transitioning into a woman.
"Odd Mom Out" (Bravo) at 10/9c
A half-hour comedy that follows a woman that must navigate a clique of wealthy Upper East Side moms.
"The Fosters" (ABC Family) at 8/7c
The third season of the critically acclaimed story of a blended, multi-ethnic family living in San Diego
"Major Crimes" (TNT) at 9/8c
Season 4 of the crime drama that explores life inside the fictional LAPD Major Crimes Division.
"Murder in the First" (TNT) at 10/9c
Season 2 of the crime drama that follows two homicide detectives who investigate a Silicon Valley tycoon for murder.
"Orange Is the New Black" (Netflix) Streaming
Season 3 of the popular series continues exploring the lives and loves of the women of Litchfield prison.
"Dark Matter" (Syfy) at 10/9c
"The Making of the Mob: New York" (AMC) at 10/9c
An 8-part miniseries about the rise of the criminal organization headed by Charles "Lucky" Luciano
"Proof" (TNT) at 10/9c
A brilliant surgeon searches for life after death.
"Rizzoli & Isles" (TNT) at 9/8c
The sixth season of this crime drama sees a detective teaming up with a medical examiner to solve crimes in Boston.
"Tyrant" (FX) at 10/9c
Season 2 of the story of the son of a Middle Eastern dictator who is drawn into his family's political dealings.
"Astronaut Wives Club" (ABC)
Based on the book of the same name, this series explores the lives of the women who stood by the original Mercury astronauts.
"Complications" (USA) at 9/8c
A doctor becomes a reluctant vigilante when he intervenes in a gang shooting.
"Mistresses" (ABC) at 9/8c
Four sexy friends try to help each other navigate their scandalous personal lives.
"Killjoys" (Syfy) at 9/8c
A fun-loving trio of bounty hunters attempt to remain impartial as they chase deadly warrants across the galaxy.
"Ballers" (HBO) at 10/9c
The Rock stars as a former football player who now mentors current players in Miami.
"BattleBots" (ABC) at 9/8c
Competitors build and pilot robots against one another in this reboot of the popular competition series.
"The Last Ship" (TNT) at 9/8c
Season 2 of this post-apocalyptic drama in which the crew of a Navy ship are the only people on the planet unaffected by a deadly virus.
"True Detective" (HBO) at 9/8c
Season 2 of the hit anthology series sees a group of police officers investigating a murder associated with an entrepreneur.
"Celebrity Family Feud" at 8/7c
A spin-off of the popular game show featuring celebrity contestants and hosted by Steve Harvey.
"The Brink" (HBO) at 10:30
A dark comedy following three men dealing with a geopolitical crisis and trying to prevent World War III.
"WWE Tough Enough" (USA) at 8/7c
Contestants receive professional wrestling training and compete to win a $250,000 contract with WWE.
"Another Period" (Comedy Central) at 10:30/9:30c
A turn of the century reality series about the Newports, America's "original ballers."
"Big Brother" (CBS) at 9/8c
Another group of housemates will be thrown together for more drama, competition and, if recent seasons are any indication, scandal in the 17th season of the popular reality show.
"Suits" (USA) at 9/8c
Season 5 of this legal drama will continue the story of a brilliant lawyer -- who never attended law school -- closing cases for a major Manhattan firm.
"Mr. Robot" (USA) at 10/9c
A hacker working as a cyber-security engineer is recruited by an underground organization to destroy his own firm.
"BOOM!" (Fox) at 8/7c
Contestants compete to diffuse slime-bombs and win cash by correctly answering trivia questions.
"Graceland" (USA) at 10/9c
Season 3 of the drama surrounding the intersecting lives of several undercover narcotics officers.
"Rookie Blue" (ABC) at 10/9c
Season 5 of this police procedural about a group of rookie officers trying to make it in the toughest squad in the department.
"Under the Dome" (CBS) at 9/8c
Season 3 of the Stephen King adaptation about a town trapped under a mysterious force field.
"Falling Skies" (TNT) at 10/9c
Noah Wyle returns for the fifth and final season of this sci-fi series about the survivors of an alien invasion banding together to fight back.
"Humans" (AMC) 9/8c
The sci-fi series is set in a parallel present wherein humanoid robots are the latest must-have technology.
"Scream" (MTV)
Small-screen adaptation of the Wes Craven horror series in which a group of teens is stalked by a serial killer after a cyber-bullying incident gets out of hand.
"Zoo" (CBS) at 9/8c
A young scientist searches to find out what's causing a rash of violent animal attacks.
“The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail” (Comedy Central) at 12:30am/11:30c
The second season of this series which sees famous comedians trying out new bits in the back of a comic book store
"Extant" (CBS) at 10/9c
Halle Berry returns for season 2 of this sci-fi series about an astronaut who becomes mysteriously pregnant during a 13-month solo space mission.
"Food Fighters" (NBC) at 8/7c
A cooking game show in which amateurs square off against pro chefs for the chance to win $100,000.
"Penn & Teller: Fool Us" (CW) at 9/8c
Aspiring magicians try to pull off magic tricks on masters Penn & Teller. Those who succeed earn a chance to perform in Las Vegas in the second season of this reality series.
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (CW) at 9/8c
More hilarious improv returns in the 11th season of this long-running comedy show.
"Hollywood Game Night" (NBC) at 10/9c
Jane Lynch hosts the show in which various celebrities compete in competitions to win money for their select charities.
"Key and Peele" (Comedy Central) at 10pm/9c
"The Spoils Before Dying" (IFC) at 9pm/8c
A comedy miniseries about a 1950's jazz pianist turned private eye
"Why with Hannibal Buress" (Comedy Central) at 10:30/9:30c
"Rectify" (SundanceTV) at 10/9c
Season 3 of this drama about a man attempts to adjust to normal life after spending 19 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit.
"Masters of Illusion" (CW)
A literal magic show where some of the best illusionists baffle viewers.
"Sex With Brody" (E!) at 10:30/9:30c
Brody Jenner gives advice on sex, dating, and relationships with celebrity guests.
"Masters of Sex" (Showtime) at 10/9c
Season 3 of this biographical series about pioneering sex researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson.
"Ray Donovan" (Showtime) at 9/8c
Liev Schreiber returns for Season 3 of this drama about a "fixer" to Hollywood's elite.
"Running Wild With Bear Grylls" (NBC) at 10/9c
The famous survivalist leads celebrities on 48-hour journeys into remote and dangerous locations
"The Jim Gaffigan Show" (TV Land) at 10/9c
Based on the actor's real life, Gaffigan's newest sitcom follows him as he balances life between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite
"Impastor" (TV Land) at 10:30/9:30c
"Smallville's" Michael Rosenbaum plays a slacker and druggie who assumes the identity of a priest after his death.
"Impractical Jokers" (TruTV) at 10/9c
Season four of this series about four lifelong friends who dare each other to do outrageous stunts
"Friends of the People" (TruTV) at 10:30/9:30c
The midseason premier of this sketch comedy series that skewers pop culture and features parodies of your favorite 90's moments
"Married" (FX) at 10:30/9:30c
A comedy about a couple of not-so-newlyweds struggling to live adult lives
"Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" (FX)
A beind-the-scenes comedy about a rock band forced to collaborate again after splitting up 20 years earlier
"Hell on Wheels" (AMC) at 9/8c
The fifth season of this period drama about a former Confederate soldier tracking the men who killed his wife
"Welcome to Sweden" (NBC) at 8/7c
Season 2 of the comedy that sees a powerful money manager move to Sweden to live with his beautiful Swedish girlfriend
"Last Comic Standing" (NBC) at 9/8c
Season 9 of the standup competition finds comedians honing their jokes with the help of mentors for a prize worth $250,000 -- which includes a TV show development deal.
"The Carbonaro Effect" (TruTV) at 10/9c
The second season of this reality series about a comic magician who astounds and amuses audiences at the same time
"Review" (Comedy Central) at 10/9c
Season 2 of this series about life reviewer Forrest MacNeil
"Cold Justice" (TNT) at 10:30/9:30c
Season 3 of this unscripted series in which former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and crime scene investigator Yolanda McClary crack cold cases.
"Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp" (Netflix) Streaming
A series based on the 2001 film that explores the first days of summer at Camp Firewood
"Bachelor in Paradise" (ABC) at 8/7c
In the tradition of "Bachelor Pad," ABC finds a new way to round up former "Bachelor" and "Bachelorette" competitors, get them in their swimsuits, and get them feuding. (Oh, and maybe fall in love. Sure.)
"Playing House" (USA) at 10/9c
Season two of this comedy about a woman who decides to help her best friend raise a baby after the friend's husband is caught cheating
"The Carmichael Show" (NBC) at 9:30/8:30c
A half hour comedy loosely based on the life of comedian Jerrod Carmichael
"Mr. Robinson" (NBC) at 9/8c
Craig Robinson stars in this half hour comedy about a middle school music teacher.
"Public Morals" (TNT) at 10/9c
Eddie Burns leads the cast of this drama set in the world of the 1960s NYPD Public Morals division.
"Hack My Life" (TruTV)
Second season of this series in which the hosts offer time-saving tips for your everyday life
"Documentary Now!" (IFC) at 10/9c
A mocumentary series about a different, made-up topic each week
"Blunt Talk" (Starz) at 9/8c
Patrick Stewart stars in this comedy about an unhinged British journalist who gets his own cable news show in the U.S.
"Survivor's Remorse" (Starz) at 9:30
Season 2 of this comedy about two cousins who grapple with fame and success after making it to the NBA.
"Switched at Birth" (ABC Family) at 8/7c
Season 4 of this series about two teen girls whose lives are turned upside down when they find out they were switched at birth
"Legends" (TNT) at 10/9c
Sean Bean returns as an undercover FBI agent with a mysterious past he must uncover.
"Tosh.0" (Comedy Central) at 10/9c
The seventh season of this popular series will continue skewering the best viral videos from around the internet
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