Judy Gold Comes to Bristol Riverside Theatre, 8/9-11by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Edgy and quirky, Emmy award-winning actress and comedian Judy Gold comes to Bristol Riverside Theatre on August 9-11 in a program of hilarious stand-up comedy. Performances are Friday and Saturday Night at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM. (more...)
Tennis Star Andy Roddick Named New FOX SPORTS LIVE Co-Hostby TV News Desk - May 22, 2013 Andy Roddick, at one time the No. 1 men's tennis player in the world and a Grand Slam singles champion, is joining FOX Sports 1, America's new sports network launching August 17, as a co-host for FOX SPORTS LIVE, the network's flagship news, opinion and highlights program. The announcement was made today by FOX Sports Co-President and COO Eric Shanks and Executive Vice President, Studio Production, Scott Ackerson who is overseeing FOX Sports' news coverage. (more...)
FX Orders THE COMEDIANS Pilot Starring Billy Crystalby TV News Desk - May 22, 2013According to Deadline, the legendary comedic actor's new series THE COMEDIANS from Matt Nix (BURN NOTICE) and Larry Charles (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), has been picked up by FX, and promptly given a series order. Crystal co-wrote with Charles and Ben Wexler (COMMUNITY) and also executive produce. (more...)
X FACTOR Musical I CAN'T SING! Will Open at the London Palladium in March 2014by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Stage Entertainment UK and Syco Entertainment's X Factor musical, now titled I CAN'T SING!, will make its official debut at the Palladium on March 26, 2014, with previews beginning in February. (more...)
Hannibal Buress Signs Overall Deal with Comedy Centralby TV News Desk - May 22, 2013 Hannibal Buress is bringing his swagger and laid back, cerebral comedic style to COMEDY CENTRAL in a big way. The #1 brand in comedy has signed Buress to a wide-ranging, multiplatform development deal which includes a recurring role on the upcoming scripted series "Broad City," a commitment for a pilot which Buress will executive produce, and a one-hour original stand-up special, all produced by 3 Arts, as well as a major market, nationwide "COMEDY CENTRAL Live" stand-up tour, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, COMEDY CENTRAL. (more...)
Orfeh, Patti Murin and More to Bring Adele to Life at THE POP SHOW, 6/10by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013Farah Alvin (Nine, Grease!, The Marvelous Wonderettes) , Anika Larsen (Avenue Q, Rent, Closer Than Ever, Xanadu), Patti Murin (Wicked, Lysistrata Jones), Samia Najimy Finnerty, N'Kenge (Motown: The Musical, Sondheim on Sondheim), Orfeh (Legally Blonde, The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm, Love, Janis, Saturday Night Fever), Jarrod Spector(Jersey Boys, Les Miserables) and American Idol Finalist Erika Van Pelt will comprise the lineup for the June 10 edition of The Pop Show, part of the Broadway at Birdland series at Birdland Jazz Club. The 7pm concert will feature the songs of Adele. (more...)
ABC Studios Announce New 2013-2014 Series Ordersby TV News Desk - May 21, 2013ABC Studios had another banner development year with nine new shows ordered to series. New dramas "Betrayal," "Killer Women," "Lucky 7," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," "Resurrection," along with new comedies "Trophy Wife" and "Mixology," were picked up at ABC. New drama "Intelligence" was ordered at CBS. ABC Studios had the most drama orders of any studio. (more...)
Judy Blazer and More Set for LEND ME A TENOR, Kicking Off Bay Street Theatre's 2013 Season, 5/28by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013Bay Street Theatre begins the 2013 Mainstage Season with Lend Me a Tenor (May 28 - June 23). This hilarious Ken Ludwig comedy, under the direction of Don Stephenson, includes Judy Blazer, Scott Cote, Betsy DiLellio, Donna English, Nancy Johnston, Noah Plomgren, Steve Rosen and Roland Rusinek as its hilarious cast. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Eden Espinosa Charms Nashville Audiences...Cabaret Styleby Cara Richardson - May 21, 2013Come to the Cabaret…The Absinthe Cabaret, that is. Saturday Night was the inaugural event of the newly formed Absinthe Cabaret in Franklin, TN. Executive Producer, Carolan Trbovich lined up a fantastic first event, with Broadway star Eden Espinosa headlining, and theatre and stage musician Johnny Rodgers hosting. Eden is best known for her roles as Elphaba in Wicked, for playing Maureen in the final cast of RENT on Broadway, and for originating the role of Brooklyn in the musical Brooklyn. Johnny Rodgers has toured with Liza Minnelli and appeared on Broadway with her during her show, Liza's at the Palace. (more...)
B-Boy 'Lil Rock' Wins Red Bull BC One Las Vegas Cypherby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013 Sin City was set afire on Saturday Night as the best b-boys from the West Coast went head to head in a fierce battle during the Red Bull BC One Cypher under the lighted canopy at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. The open-air location allowed more than 2,000 spectators to be treated to a night of intense battles, and ultimately, the Red Bull BC One judges Neguin (Red Bull BC One All Star), Teknyc (Skill Methodz Crew) and Floor Rock (Rock Skittles) crowned Lil Rock as the Las Vegas regional champion. (more...)
Highlights from SNL's Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, 5/18by TV News Desk - May 21, 2013 Below, check out highlights from Saturday Night LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE with Seth Meyers, from May 18! (more...)
Jay Pharoah, Rob Delaney and More Set for Carolines in Juneby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013 Carolines on Broadway, "America's Premier Comedy Nightclub," announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of June 2013, highlighted by headliners Jay Pharoah, from NBC's "Saturday Night Live," June 1; Twitter sensation Rob Delaney, from Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," E!'s "Burning Love" and TBS' "Conan," June 6 - 9; Nick DiPaolo, from his Showtime special "Raw Nerve," June 12, 13 and 19; "The Yo Show, starring Michael Yo, from E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and "omg! Insider," June 14 and 15; Chris D'Elia, from NBC's "Whitney," TBS' "Glory Daze" and the upcoming NBC sitcom "Undateable," June 20 - 22;" and Hannibal Buress, from NBC's "30 Rock" and FX's "Louie," June 27 - 29. (more...)
SNL Season Finale with Ben Affleck Posts On Par Ratingsby TV News Desk - May 20, 2013'Saturday Night Live,' with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West (4.7/12 in metered-market households) dominated its time period, delivering the top rating of the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in the Local People Meters. 'SNL' earned its highest rating in metered-market households since April 6 (4.8 for a telecast hosted by Melissa McCarthy with musical guest Phoenix). (more...)
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Earns Highest Ratings Honors for the First Time Since 4/6by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013'Saturday Night Live,' with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West (4.7/12 in metered-market households) dominated its time period, delivering the top rating of the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in the Local People Meters. (more...)
CONFIRMED: DOCTOR WHO Renewed for 8th Seasonby TV News Desk - May 20, 2013BBC announced this weekend that it had renewed Doctor Who for another outing, following the first part of the seventh season finale on Saturday Night. The network had hinted at a pick-up earlier this year, but had yet to confirm the news. (more...)
Aziz Ansari, Zoe Saldana, & More Set for Second Season of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG!by TV News Desk - May 20, 2013The 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...)
DANCING AT LUGHNASA to Continue Royal & Derngate's 'Made in Northampton' Season, May 24by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Royal & Derngate's Made in Northampton season continues with the multi-award-winning Dancing At Lughnasa, by Irish playwright Brian Friel. This tender and moving yet funny play takes to the Royal stage from Friday 24 May to Saturday 15 June. (more...)
Hollywood Fringe Spotlight - Part 5: NATALIE PORTMAN and THE RUBY BESLER CABARETby Ellen Dostal - May 19, 2013The Hollywood Fringe Features continue with a look at a successful sketch comedy musical based on a popular contemporary movie star and a racy cabaret brought to you by a good ole' dame 1940's style. NATALIE PORTMAN, THE MUSICAL and THE RUBY BESLER CABARET. (more...)
VIDEO: Iran Presents its Response to ARGO on SNLby TV News Desk - May 19, 2013The Iranian government filmed its response to ARGO, titled BENGO F#CK YOURSELF. It features the Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Check it out below! (more...)
VIDEO: Kanye West Performs New Music on Saturday Night Liveby BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013Everybody's talking this morning about Kanye West's performance last night on Saturday Night Live of two new tracks from YEEZUS, his new album due on June 18th. (more...)
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