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Amas Musical Theatre Presents The New York Premiere of TEA FOR THREE, Beginning 5/30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013
Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) to present the New York premiere of TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty starring Elaine Bromka, written by Drama Desk and Lortel Award nominee Eric H. Weinberger with Ms. Bromka and directed by Byam Stevens. Tea For Three begins performances on May 30 and will celebrate its opening on Monday, June 3 and will run through June 29, 2013 at The 30th Street Theatre (259 West 30 Street). Tickets are $45 (preview tickets are $25 through June 2) and are available at www.teaforthree.com or by calling (212) 868-4444. Discounts for seniors, students and groups are available. (more...)
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The Second City Returns With LAUGHING MATTERS, 2/8 & 9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 09, 2013
With economic uncertainty, political gridlock, and a dearth of Khardashians clogging up our televisions, laughing has never mattered more, and Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City, returns to Columbus to bring some well-needed silliness and hilarious spontaneity to a world in need of some comic relief. The Second City: Laughing Matters puts comedy first in a wickedly funny revue that skewers and celebrates in equal doses. (more...)
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Dan Castellaneta & More Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! at Kirk Douglas Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 29, 2012
The Second City scoured their address book to assemble a cast of seven luminary L.A.-based alumni for their hilarious take on the beloved Charles Dickens tale of hope and redemption. The world premiere of The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" is written by Second City alums, Peter Gwinn (formerly of "The Colbert Report") and Bobby Mort (currently of "The Colbert Report"), and opens November 29, 2012, at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. Previews begin November 24 and performances will run through December 30. (more...)
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Ron West Replaces Joe Flaherty as 'Scrooge' in The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! in LA
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 29, 2012
There is a casting change in The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" presented at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. Ron West will join the cast to play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Joe Flaherty was originally announced in that role but needed to leave the production for personal reasons. The twisted telling of Charles Dickens' holiday classic will open November 29 and continue through December 30, 2012. Previews begin November 24. (more...)
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North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival Announces Line-Up Change - Steven Wright & More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2012
Last year, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival began a partnership with the Carolina Theatre in Durham and partnered with the theatre to present two shows during last year's festival. Both shows were wildly successful and this year should prove to be no exception. Two of the festival's headliners are slated to take center stage at the Carolina Theatre on February 8 and February 10. (more...)
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The Second City Holiday Revue Comes to Aurora's Copley Theatre, 12/13-23
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 22, 2012
Downtown Aurora is getting ready to deck the halls with laughter with The Second City Dysfunctional Holiday Revue - a comedy act that delivers a healthy dose of seasonal satire with holiday film classics, family gatherings, improvised Christmas carols, even Joseph and Mary - December 13-23 at The Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. (more...)
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The Second City DYSFUNCTIONAL HOLIDAY REVUE Comes to Marcus Center, 12/6-16
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 15, 2012
The Marcus Center has announced that Chicago's legendary comedy theatre The Second City will appear at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts-Vogel Hall at 123 East State St on December 6-16. The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue delivers a healthy dose of seasonal satire where neither holiday film classics, family gatherings nor Christmas carols are too sacred for a show that is the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows. (more...)
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The Second City Holiday Revue Comes to Aurora's Copley Theatre, Now thru 12/23
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2012
Downtown Aurora is getting ready to deck the halls with laughter with The Second City Dysfunctional Holiday Revue - a comedy act that delivers a healthy dose of seasonal satire with holiday film classics, family gatherings, improvised Christmas carols, even Joseph and Mary - tonight, December 13-23 at The Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd. (more...)
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Stephen Tobolowsky, Rita Wilson and More Join The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! in LA
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012
A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a TV alien, a silver screen starship pilot, a Tony Award nominee, a Mini-Me and others join the collection of stars from the worlds of stage, screen, radio, politics, music, food, fitness, spirituality and interplanetary transport (both real and imagined) who had already signed on for special cameo performances in the world premiere of The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. (more...)
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Dan Castellaneta & More Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! at Kirk Douglas Theatre, Now thru 12/30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2012
The Second City scoured their address book to assemble a cast of seven luminary L.A.-based alumni for their hilarious take on the beloved Charles Dickens tale of hope and redemption. The world premiere of The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" is written by Second City alums, Peter Gwinn (formerly of "The Colbert Report") and Bobby Mort (currently of "The Colbert Report"), and opens tonight, November 29, 2012, at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. Previews began November 24 and performances will run through December 30. (more...)
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The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! Begins Tonight in LA
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2012
There is a casting change in The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" presented at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. Ron West will join the cast to play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Joe Flaherty was originally announced in that role but needed to leave the production for personal reasons. The twisted telling of Charles Dickens' holiday classic will open November 29 and continue through December 30, 2012. Previews begin tonight, November 24. (more...)
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Scoop: PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES on THE CW - Today, November 21, 2012
by TV Scoop - Nov 21, 2012
Get all the scoop on PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES, airing on THE CW today, November 21, 2012! (more...)
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