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Comedy Central Cancels DRUNK HISTORY
by Kelle Long - Aug 20, 2020


Well, history fans. You’ll have to go back to learning your lesson the old-fashioned sober way. Comedy Central is putting a cork in DRUNK HISTORY, according to Deadline.

Broadway From Home: More Reader-Selected Theater Documentaries!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2020


In response to our list of documentaries for theater lovers, we asked you on social media which ones we missed and we compiled the list of documentaries that should've been included!

VIDEO: On This Day, July 1- Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2020


On this day in 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal and original 'Audrey', Ellen Greene took the stage at City Center in a concert production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors.

John Legend to Host Special One-Hour Father's Day Celebration on ABC
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 12, 2020


ABC has announced that John Legend, father of two and EGOT winner, will host a one-hour variety special, 'John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father's Day,' on Sunday, June 21 at 8:00p.m. ET!

Kevin Hart to Executive Produce NIGHT SCHOOL Adaptation for NBC
by Abigail Charpentier - Jan 10, 2020


The pilot for a television adaptation of the 2018 comedy “Night School” has been ordered by NBC, Variety reported on Friday.

GROUNDLINGS MIX TAPE to Open in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2019


Every once in a blue moon a a?oeBest of Sketcha?? show comes to town to delight audiences with its wild characters and only-seen-once-before sketch comedy genius. Come see what the brilliant cast of Groundlings and alumni unearth for this special four-week run when Groundlings Mix Tape comes to The Groundlings Theatre next month.

Carole King To Present Artist Of The Decade Honor To Taylor Swift at the AMAs
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 21, 2019


dick clark productions and ABC announced today that legendary singer/songwriter Carole King will present the coveted Artist of the Decade honor to Taylor Swift at the '2019 American Music Awards.' The show, hosted by Ciara and broadcasting live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 24 at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC, will feature performances from Swift, as well as Christina Aguilera & A Great Big World, Toni Braxton, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, Kesha feat. Big Freedia, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Post Malone feat. Travis Scott & Ozzy Osbourne, Thomas Rhett and Shania Twain.

Being a Parent Is Hard on an All-New Episode of ABC's SINGLE PARENTS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 31, 2019


When the smooth-talking ladies' man, Xander (Hayes MacArthur), from Angie's one night stand turns out to be connected to the group in an unexpected way, she starts spiraling. Douglas is forced to confront some family issues with a little help from Poppy. Meanwhile, Will attempts to teach Miggy how to work on his disciplining skills as a parent, but Sophie, Rory and Graham make it anything but easy on him on an all-new episode of “Single Parents,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 (9:31-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. (TV-PG, DLS) Episodes can also be viewed the next day on ABC.com, the ABC app and Hulu.

André De Shields Headlines NPR Kids' Podcast
by Julie Musbach - Oct 1, 2019


Hadestown star and 2019 Tony Award winner André de Shields has emerged from the underworld to star in the latest episode of the acclaimed public-radio children's podcast, Circle Round.

VIDEO: Cobie Smulders Talks About Meeting Taran Killam on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 25, 2019


Cobie Smulders came on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' to talk about how she met her husband, Taran Killam. Watch the clip below!

VIDEO: Former HAMILTON Star Taran Killam Talks Shaving His Beard for SINGLE PARENTS
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 16, 2019


Taran Killam went on 'Live With Kelly & Ryan' to talk about shaving his beard for the new season of 'Single Parents.' Watch the clip below!

Jake Gyllenhaal Returns to Broadway! Take a Look Back on the Actor's Accomplished Career on the New York Stage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2019


Jake Gyllenhaal is currently making his Broadway return in Sea Wall/A Life!

Wake Up With BWW 7/26: MOULIN ROUGE! Reviews, Harry Connick, Jr. Will Return to Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2019


Today's top stories: Read the reviews for Moulin Rouge!, Harry Connick, Jr. is headed back to Broadway, and more!

BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'I Gotta Go' from the DOCUMENTARY NOW! 'Co-Op' Cast Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019


BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first listen from the upcoming a?oeOriginal Cast Album: Co-opa?? from Documentary Now! Paula Pell sings 'I Gotta Go' on the album, which is being released on Friday, July 26.

IFC's DOCUMENTARY NOW to Release 'Co-Op' Original Cast Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 19, 2019


IFC and Lakeshore Records announced today that three-time Emmy-nominated series Documentary Now! has taken its commitment to the comedic artform to new extremes. 'Original Cast Album: Co-op,' the meticulously crafted and 2019 Emmy-nominated episode about the cast album recording of the 1970 'Broadway musical' Co-op, will release its long-awaited Original Cast Album digitally on July 26, with proceeds donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The original cast album will include the soon-to-be Marie's Crisis classics 'Holiday Party (I Did a Little Cocaine Tonight),' which will be available as an instant grat track on all preorders beginning Friday, July 19, and solo anthem 'I Gotta Go,' both sure to bring piano bar patrons to their feet with every rising note. IFC will also be publishing sheet music so everyone can make their Co-op sing-along dreams a reality. The song 'Holiday Party (I Did a Little Cocaine Tonight),' with lyrics by John Mulaney & Seth Meyers and music by Eli Bolin was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music & Lyrics.

VIDEO: On This Day, July 1 - Jake Gyllenhaal And Ellen Greene Star In LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2019


On this day in 2015, Jake Gyllenhaal and original 'Audrey', Ellen Greene took the stage at City Center in a concert production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors.

New Show Opening at Groundlings: GROUNDLINGS TREASURE HUNTERS
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 25, 2019


You don't need a treasure map to find the most entertaining sketch and improv comedy in town. The Groundlings' latest show,Groundlings Treasure Hunters, is what you've been searching for. Join the legendary Groundlings Theatre troupe for their latest, greatest and always hilarious main stage show.

Groundlings Sunday Company Brings Sketch Comedy to Soap Operas
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2019


The Groundlings Sunday Company is returning to the stage with a brand-new show on August 4: Sundays of Our Lives. Love stories, family troubles and suspenseful adventures embroil the denizens of the Sunday Company in every form of comedy. It's a fun cast, brimming with new talent from the top level of The Groundlings School. The show will run every Sunday from now until October 27 and tickets are $16.

HAMILTON's Euan Morton Lends Voice To NPR Kids' Podcast
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2019


Hamilton's Euan Morton is the latest Broadway star to lend his voice to the acclaimed children's storytelling podcast, Circle Round.

IFC To Air Sing-Along Version Of COMPANY-Inspired Episode Of DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2019


On Friday night, June 7 at 1AM (Saturday morning) IFC will air a sing-along version of “Original Cast Album: Co-Op”. The special episode will also be available on demand and on the IFC app. Snubbed by the American Theater Wing's Tony Awards® in 1970, even though it only ran for one performance, “Co-Op” is re-taking the theater world by storm thanks to being featured in Season 52 of the critically-acclaimed IFC series Documentary Now!. Though the Tony Awards® faltered, many are wondering if the Emmys® will take notice.

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