Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017 Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the i...
Tony Winner John Logan to Adapt Limited Series Based on Patti Smith Memoir for Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015 Showtime announced at today's Television Critics Association's summer press tour that they have greenlit a pilot for a drama from Jim Carrey set in the 1970s comedy scene, as well as a limited series based on Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids....
Married Couple Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Join Cast of John Doyle-Helmed PEER GYNT at CSC
by Tyler Peterson - April 05, 2016 Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, today announced that acclaimed actors (and married couple) Becky Ann Baker (currently featured on "Girls") and Dylan Baker (currently featured on "The Americans") have joined the cast of...
UNDER THE JELLO MOLD Opens 6/1 at Complex RUBY Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2017 The World Premiere production of the one-woman show, Under the Jello Mold at The Complex as part of The 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival in the Ruby Theatre, June 2017. The play is written by and starring Jennie Fahn and directed by Tom Cavanaugh....
Showtime Picks Up New Comedy I'M DYING UP HERE from Jim Carrey
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016 Today, SHOWTIME announced the pick-up of a new one-hour comedy series I'M DYING UP HERE. Set in L.A.'s celebrated, infamous stand-up comedy scene of the 1970s, during which the careers of many of the comedy superstars began...
Tony Winner John Logan to Adapt Limited Series Based on Patti Smith Memoir for Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015 Showtime announced at today's Television Critics Association's summer press tour that they have greenlit a pilot for a drama from Jim Carrey set in the 1970s comedy scene, as well as a limited series based on Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids....
Queen Latifah and Snoop Dogg to Host PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2016 Academy Award nominee and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah, from the new FOX series STAR, and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg will host PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION...
American Repertory Theater to Stage TRANS SCRIPTS, PART I: THE WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016 The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, will present Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women, written by Paul Lucas and directed by Jo Bonney. Performances begin on Thursday, January 19 and run...
Married Couple Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Join Cast of John Doyle-Helmed PEER GYNT at CSC
by Tyler Peterson - April 05, 2016 Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, today announced that acclaimed actors (and married couple) Becky Ann Baker (currently featured on "Girls") and Dylan Baker (currently featured on "The Americans") have joined the cast of...
Showtime to Present World Premiere of New Drama Series I'M DYING UP HERE at SXSW
by Caryn Robbins - February 21, 2017 SHOWTIME will present the world premiere of its highly anticipated new one-hour drama series I'M DYING UP HERE at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) Film Festival on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas...
Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017 Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the i...
Showtime Gives New Series DICE Special Launch, Releasing Full Season 4/10
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2016 For the first time in network history, SHOWTIME will hold a special launch for a new series, releasing all six episodes of the new comedy DICE at once to its subscribers....
Steve O and Andrew Santino to Headline Comedy Works Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017 Steve O and Andrew Santino are headed to Comedy Works next week!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - New Showtime Comedy Special ERIK GRIFFIN: THE UGLY TRUTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2017 Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Erik Griffin (Workaholics, Blunt Talk) makes his hour-long debut in the new comedy special ERIK GRIFFIN: THE UGLY TRUTH premiering Friday, July 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME....
Ari Graynor and More Sign on for Anna Jordan's YEN at MCC Theater; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016 MCC Theater announced today that stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of YEN, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Cullman....
YEN, Starring Lucas Hedges, Begins Tonight at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017 Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith join Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Pullman at MCC Theater. ...
Tom Cavanaugh and James Cavanaugh Present World Premiere of UNDER THE JELLO MOLD One Woman Show
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017 The World Premiere production of the one-woman show, Under the Jello Mold at The Complex as part of The 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival in the Ruby Theatre, June 2017. The play is written by and starring Jennie Fahn and directed by Tom Cavanaugh....
VIDEO: First Look - New Showtime Comedy Special ANDREW SANTINO: HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017 Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Andrew Santino returns to his Chicago hometown for the debut of his new one-hour comedy special ANDREW SANTINO: HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE on Friday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME....
Showtime Announces Premiere Dates for New Series GUERRILLA and I'M DYING UP HERE
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2017 SHOWTIME has announced the airdates for its two highly-anticipated new series GUERRILLA and I'M DYING UP HERE....
Queen Latifah and Snoop Dogg to Host PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2016 Academy Award nominee and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah, from the new FOX series STAR, and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg will host PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION...
Wondery Unveils First-Ever Podcast Musical WAIT WAIT DON'T KILL ME
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016 Wondery, A Network Of Storytellers, announced today the launch of WAIT WAIT DON'T KILL ME, the first-ever musical produced as a serialized podcast....
VIDEO: First Look - Showtime to Present AL MADRIGAL: SHRIMPIN' AIN'T EASY
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2017 Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Al Madrigal returns to the stage in the debut of his new one-hour comedy special AL MADRIGAL: SHRIMPIN' AIN'T EASY on Friday, May 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME....
YEN, Starring Lucas Hedges, Begins Tonight at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017 Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith join Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Pullman at MCC Theater. ...
Independent Shakespeare Co. Welcomes New Board Chair & Members
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016 Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC), announced today that EDUARDO A. BRANIFF has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of the board of INDEPENDENT SHAKESPEARE CO. Eduardo has over 15 years experience in creating brands and brand experiences for corporate and cultural enterprises. As CEO and Cre...
Gabe McKinley's THE SOURCE Gets NYC Reading, Discussion This Month via Culture Project
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017 The Culture Project presents a creative initiative about the Right to Privacy in our nation. A reading of The Source by Gabe McKinley, directed by Pippin Parker, followed by a public discussion led by journalist Leonard Jacobs.... |