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Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, & More Set for Second Season of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG! (May 20, 2013)

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Summer Lineup Will Include Willie Nelson, Weird Al Yankovich and More (Apr 23, 2013)

OCCUPY THIS ALBUM, Occupy Wall Street-Inspired Compilation, Nominated for Indie Music Award (Apr 10, 2013)

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Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, & More Set for Second Season of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG!
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013

The second season of Comedy Bang! Bang! kicks off on Friday, July 12 at 10PM ET/PT with 20 all new episodes and a robust line-up of famous faces. The first ten episodes will air from July 12 - September 13, followed by a short fall hiatus before picking back up on Friday, October 18 for ten more episodes. Host Scott Aukerman (co-creator/director/producer, Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis; writer/performer, Mr. Show) and musical cohort Reggie Watts (Conan, Reggie Watts: A Live At Central Park, Jash.com) both return to Comedy Bang! Bang! with their clever take on the well-known format of a late night talk show. (more...)

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Summer Lineup Will Include Willie Nelson, Weird Al Yankovich and More
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013

Tickets for the 2013 summer season at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts are on sale to the public beginning Friday, May 3. The lineup consists of a diverse collection of headliners from time-honored country artists to jazz legends and sports icons. Sponsors for the upcoming season include the Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center and Bank of Nevada. (more...)

OCCUPY THIS ALBUM, Occupy Wall Street-Inspired Compilation, Nominated for Indie Music Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013

Occupy This Album: A compilation of music by, for and inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and the 99% was NOMINATED FOR “BEST COMPILATION ALBUM” By Independent Music Awards. (more...)

Third CHOPPED ALL-STARS Among Food Network's April Highlights
by TV News Desk - Mar 12, 2013

Food Network cranks out the competition in the season three premiere of Chopped All-Stars on Sunday, April 7th at 9pm, when sixteen culinary masters battle it out for the title of All-Star champion and a $50,000 prize for the winner's charity. (more...)

Neon Indian, Belle & Sebastian to Be Featured on Nick Jr's YO GABBA GABBA, 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2013

The exclusive new episode of YO GABBA GABBA is slated to air Sunday, Feb. 17, featuring special musical guests, and indie-favorites Neon Indian and Belle & Sebastian. (more...)

Academy of Motion Pictures Presents Art Exhibition Inspired by 2012 Nominees
by TV News Desk - Feb 08, 2013

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Gallery1988 will present 'For Your Consideration,' their first collaborative exhibition featuring art inspired by the 2012 Best Picture Oscar nominees, on display February 14 through 17 at Gallery1988 Melrose in Los Angeles. (more...)

Academy of Motion Pictures Presents Art Exhibition Inspired by 2012 Nominees
by Movies News Desk - Feb 08, 2013

CABARET LIFE NYC: Adam Shapiro's Hilarious 'Guide to the Perfect Breakup' is Also a Primer On Creating Great Cabaret Musical Comedy
by Stephen Hanks - Jan 28, 2013

If you're a cabaret performer thinking about staging a musical comedy theme show, or even if you're just a cabaret fan who appreciates a thoroughly entertaining show on multiple levels, you should try to squeeze yourself into The Duplex on Wednesday night at 7 pm to see Adam Shapiro's encore performance of his Guide to the Perfect Breakup, which is also a textbook on how to create the almost perfect musical comedy cabaret show. With the guidance and support of Director Peter Napolitano and Musical Director Barry Levitt, Shapiro has crafted a structurally intricate yet seamless show about the evolution of romantic relationships-no matter what your gender-which is also funny without being sarcastic, biting without being bitchy, and tender without being cloying. And it showcases the talents of a cuddly teddy bear of a performer, who possesses the kind of solid singing, acting, and comedic chops that make him a young, rising cabaret star. (more...)

BWW's Top Tampa Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Tampa in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013! (more...)

VIDEO: Colin Hanks & More Rework IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Into Something Not So Wonderful
by Movies News Desk - Dec 24, 2012

Colin Hanks and the team behind the Youtube series PUDDIN' STRIP have taken on the classic Christmas film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. The parody is slightly less wonderful and a bit more homicidal. Check it out below! (more...)

Artists to Turn Fans' Favorite FRINGE Moments in Posters
by TV News Desk - Dec 20, 2012

As Fox's FRINGE approaches its finale, the network has partnered with Gallery 1988, local artists, and the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles, for a fan-based fundraising benefit. (more...)

YO GABBA GABBA! Tour Set for Theater at MSG, Now thru 12/2
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2012

MSG Entertainment and S2BN welcome Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Get the Sillies Out to The Theater at Madison Square Garden today, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2012. (more...)

Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: Get the Sillies Out! Tour Visits Raleigh in Feb 2013; Tickets on Sale 12/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2012

The sillies are crazy little creatures that live inside of us and need to be shaken out! DJ Lance Rock and everyone's favorite cast of colorful characters are calling all fans in Raleigh to get ready to jump, shake and shimmy them out at the new live tour Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out!. Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get The Sillies Out! tour begins in Los Angeles at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Friday, November 23 and will visit more than 50 cities across the U.S. in 2013. (more...)

'Breaking Bad' Star Aaron Paul to Lead DreamWorks Action Film NEED FOR SPEED
by Movies News Desk - Oct 15, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul has signed on to star in DreamWorks upcoming action film NEED FOR SPEED. The film will be based on the popular EA video game of the same title. (more...)

Neil Patrick Harris to Narrate THE BRO CODE FOR PARENTS Audiobook
by TV News Desk - Sep 27, 2012

Simon & Schuster Audio is pleased to announce that award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris will narrate THE BRO CODE FOR PARENTS: What to Expect When You're Awesome as Barney Stinson, due out October 2, 2012. The audiobook will be available unabridged on CD and for digital download. (more...)

JACKIE BEAT'S GREATEST TITS Plays the Laurie Beechman, 9/13-16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2012

Jackie Beat, the self-professed bastard child of 'Weird' Al Yankovic and buxom Bette Midler, returns to Times Square with JACKIE BEAT'S GREATEST TITS at The Laurie Beechman Theater (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue, accessible from the A,C,E,N,R,V,F,1,2,3 trains at 42nd Street). Performances are Thursday, September 13- Sunday, September 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $22 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com. A full bar and waiter service is available throughout the performance. (more...)

JACKIE BEAT'S GREATEST TITS Plays the Laurie Beechman, Now thru 9/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2012

Jackie Beat, the self-professed bastard child of 'Weird' Al Yankovic and buxom Bette Midler, returns to Times Square with JACKIE BEAT'S GREATEST TITS at The Laurie Beechman Theater (inside West Bank Cafe at 407 West 42nd Street -- at Ninth Avenue, accessible from the A,C,E,N,R,V,F,1,2,3 trains at 42nd Street). Performances are tonight, September 13- Sunday, September 16 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $22 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. To purchase tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit www.SpinCycleNYC.com. A full bar and waiter service is available throughout the performance. (more...)

JACKIE BEAT'S GREATEST TITS Plays the Laurie Beechman, 9/13-16
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2012

bergenPAC's Rock'n'Blues Festival to Feature Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter & More Tonight, 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2012

Coming to bergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey today, August 14th is the Rock'n'Blues Festival which will debut featuring five well-known players who were initially inspired to pick up their instruments due to their love for rock and blues: Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West and Kim Simmonds. (more...)

Weird Al Yankovic Brings ALPOCALYPSE TOUR to CA's Three Stages, 8/10-11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 10, 2012

His full name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic; more accurately known as "Weird Al" Yankovic, the multi Grammy Award-winner brings his inspired lunacy to Three Stages this August as part of his Alpocalypsetour. Three Stages Executive Director Dave Pier noted that, "He's the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time--touring behind his first full length album in nearly five years-and he's coming to Three Stages for not one, not two, but three shows. It's going to be crazy…crazy fun." (more...)

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