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Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.

Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.

STAGE TUBE: Marlo Thomas Talks RELATIVELY SPEAKING on THE VIEW
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2011

The world premiere of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened on Broadway on October 20 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street) to critical acclaim. RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas sat down with the ...


Nat Geo to Premiere New Series GOING APE, 5/13
by Caryn Robbins - May 03, 2013

GOING APE, premiering on Monday, May 13, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel (NGC), following the new hit series Brain Games, looks to our primate predecessors to understand human interaction and social dynamics....


Corbin Bleu Joins Cast of Daytime Drama ONE LIFE TO LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2013

Deadline reports that Corbin Bleu has joined the cast of the revived daytime drama ONE LIFE TO LIVE. The 'High School Musical' star will portray Jeffrey King, described as 'a young reporter friend of Matthew Buchanan...


April Macie Comes To Side Splitters 12/15-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 12, 2011

Side Splitters is set to welcome APRIL MACIE between December 15 - 18, 2011. ...


Robert Kelly Comes To Side Splitters 12/8-11
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 05, 2011

ROBERT KELLY will be appearing at Side Splitters between December 8 - 11, 2011....


THE MAN IN BLACK to Return to Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 10/11-20
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2013

Popular demand and critical acclaim have prompted the Award-winning Downtown Cabaret Theatre to present the return engagement of The Man In Black, a live stage and media celebration of the music of the great Johnny Cash starring Scott Keeton....


Bernard Spilsbury Announces the Release of 'Legacy of Shadows'
by Robert Diamond - July 04, 2013

In his new novel 'Legacy of Shadows' (published by AuthorHouse), Bernard Spilsbury weaves a captivating story of a British family and a society divided by government policy....


Disney Channel Orders Family Comedy Pilot PITS & PIECES
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2012

Disney Channel has ordered the comedy pilot BITS & PIECES a unique re-imagining of the traditional multicamera family comedy. The series will showcase the bits and pieces of a family's funniest moments using quick, dynamic storylines that unfold through a series of short comedic vignettes....


Robert Kelly Comes To Side Splitters 12/8-11
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2011

ROBERT KELLY will be appearing at Side Splitters between December 8 - 11, 2011....


Symphony Space Presents EXIT, STAGE LEFT Tonight, 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012

Tonight, Saturday, October 13 (7:30 pm), Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia hosts Parallel Exit in EXIT, STAGE LEFT, the story of a theatre performance that just can't seem to go right. Thursday, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for i...


Chicago Solo Theatre to Present 185 BUDDHAS WALK INTO A BAR at Studio-Be, 11/6
by Arielle Ozery - September 19, 2013

Chicago Solo Theatre brings two award winning Chicago based solo performers together for a night of top notch performance at Studio-Be, Chicago's best BYOB theatre venue....


RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Marlo Thomas Visits WNBC’s New York Live
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2011

RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas is set to visit WNBC's "New York Live" tomorrow, Thursday, December 22 in the 3:00pm half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway....


RELATIVELY SPEAKING to Shutter on Broadway Jan. 29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances. ...


TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge - SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Tony Nominee Keith Carradine!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - June 03, 2013

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent event was a two hour c...


Symphony Space Presents THALIA FOLLIES, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012

Tonight, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for its ninth season of songs, sketches, and satire on all the issues New Yorkers hold dear. Always funny, definitely pointed, and often moving, these original evenings created by Symphony Space'...


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Guest's New HBO Series FAMILY TREE
by - March 18, 2013

Below, get a first look at the new HBO series FAMILY TREE which was picked up straight to series with an eight-episode order. The series, which will air simultaneously on the BBC2 in the U.K., will premiere in May....


HBO Comedy Series FAMILY TREE, Starring Chris O'Dowd, to Premiere This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - January 04, 2013

Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characte...


Symphony Space To Present EXIT, STAGE LEFT, 10/13 & THALIA FOLLIES, 10/25 - 10/27
by Patrick Nugent - October 04, 2012

On Saturday, October 13 (7:30 pm), Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia hosts Parallel Exit in EXIT, STAGE LEFT, the story of a theatre performance that just can't seem to go right. Thursday, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for its nin...


Disney XD's 'Fandom' Slate to Feature Marvel, STAR WARS & More
by Tyler Peterson - July 15, 2013

Disney XD will transform to Disney Fandom, a three-night programming event that celebrates fans and showcases programming from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and more TUESDAY, JULY 30 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT - 1:00 a.m., ET/PT) on the Disney XD platform. The special event geared tow...


Celestial Shore Debuts 10X Today
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2013

The word went out about Celestial Shore's debut full-length, 10x, back in winter with the release of the balmy I'm-so-done-with-you track 'Valerie.' And sound travels: the Brooklyn trio has joined Portland, OR-based label Hometapes (whose sonic family tree includes Bear In Heaven, Megafaun, Matthew ...


Edie Falco, Marisa Tomei & More Set for 'Who Do You Think You Are?' on NBC
by Kelsey Denette - January 06, 2012

Viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities when NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" returns for its third season on Friday, February 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). The celebrities who star in the series are Martin Sheen, Marisa Tom...


B.J. Newing's KINGDOM & FOUNDATION is Released
by Christina Mancuso - July 18, 2013

Kingdom is one of the largest plantations in the southern states and Camberley has become one of the most important estates in the whole area. After studying the plans for a period of time, Hector Rawlinson felt very sure that with the aid of a large workforce, he would be able to complete the promi...


Reelz to Premiere THE CAPONES Reality Series 1/28
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2013

ReelzChannel today announced the new premiere date for The Capones is Tuesday, January 28, 2014 with two episodes airing back to back starting at 10pm ET/PT. After the premiere week, viewers will see one new episode of The Capones each week on Tuesdays at 10pm ET/ PT....


New Book Reveals Family History
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013

According to author Betty O'Grady Matiskella, like a tree, a family finds strength in its roots. A family history is a legacy. She works to uncover the deep roots of her O'Grady family and record them with great care and fidelity in her remarkable publication, Descendants of Patrick O'Grady and Mary...






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