Comedy Central Renews 'Tosh.0' for a Fourth SeasonJune 14, 2011Daniel Tosh will continue with deliciously twisted abandon to take on infinite offerings of the Internet as COMEDY CENTRAL orders a fourth season of the weekly hit series 'Tosh.0,' it was announced today by Kent Alterman, head of original programming and production COMEDY CENTRAL. The fourth season of 'Tosh.0' will consist of 26 episodes and premiere in January 2012.
Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton and Stan Lee to Guest Star on Syfy's 'Eureka'June 14, 2011Three anticipated guest stars come to Syfy's hit original series Eureka this July, which returns with all-new episodes on Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Felicia Day debuts her seven episode arc on Monday, July 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Comic book legend Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, makes a cameo appearance in the new episode airing Monday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Wil Wheaton returns for seven episodes during the second half of season four to reprise his role from last year as Dr. Isaac Parrish.
NBCUniversal and Hyperion Books Announce New Book 'Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America'June 14, 2011NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group and Hyperion Books announced today that they will publish 'Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America,' a book written from the perspective of show character Leslie Knope (portrayed by Emmy Award nominee Amy Poehler). Knope serves as Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation department for Pawnee, Indiana on the hit NBC series 'Parks and Recreation' (Thursdays, 8:30-9 p.m. ET).
DIRTY PAKI LINGERIE Plays The Midtown International Theater Festival, 7/16-30June 14, 2011Dirty Paki Lingerie, a solo show written and performed by Aizzah Fatima, bares the lives of six Pakistani-American females as they air their dirty lingerie while struggling to find their place at the chaotic juncture of two very different cultures. The show, directed by Erica Gould, premieres July 16th at The Midtown International Theater Festival at the Dorothy Strelsin Theater at the Abingdon Complex located on 312 W. 36th St.
Photo Flash: TWO DAYS 'TIL DAWN Continues to Run Through 6/25June 13, 2011Two Days 'til Dawn stars Anthony Ames, Mary Monahan, Geoffrey Pomeroy and Jillian K. Waters. The show is centered around a troubled novelist, who seeks advice from his hallucinations -- who happen to be ghosts of historic literary figures. These muses come in the form of Zelda Fitzgerald, Lord Byron and Alice Liddell, who straddle the line between reality and dream. Costume Designer/Assistant Director is Crys Huyett. Set Designer is Samantha Shoffner. Sound Designer is Benjamin Danielowski. Lighting Designers are Jane Slade and Tracy Wertheimer. Choreographer is Bronwen Carson.
Milt Okun's 'Along the Cherry Lane' Memoir Released TodayJune 13, 2011Legendary music producer Milt Okun is releasing his much anticipated memoir, Along the Cherry Lane, today, Monday, June 13. Milt Okun's book launch event, held Saturday at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, California, was packed shoulder-to-shoulder with friends, fans, journalists and well-wishers. Placido Domingo, a long-time friend of Milt Okun's, wasn't able to attend but sent a video congratulating Milt on his success.
LIFE ON A DESERT ISLAND Performed Free in Central Park, 6/19 & 25June 13, 2011After two magnificent summers in New York City, Robinson Crusoe comes back this June to Central Park for two performances only!' Life on a Desert Island' - an interactive guide to surviving the wilderness - is a one-man show about the development of civilization told through Robinson's adventures. The story addresses eternal questions: how does one overcome silence, loneliness, fear; how does one become a persevering and responsible person?
Richard Belzer Plays The Comedy Club, 7/2June 13, 2011Bay Street Theatre is pleased to kick off the Comedy Club on Saturday, July 2 with RICHARD BELZER at 8 pm. Belzer has played Detective Munch on a record-setting ten different television series- Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law and Order: Trial By Jury, Homicide, The X-Files, The Beat, M.O.N.Y., Sesame Street, The Wire and Arrested Development.
Seth Meyers Performs at The Mirage, 7/30June 13, 2011Comedian Seth Meyers will perform his entertaining stand-up routine when he debuts at The Mirage Hotel & Casino Saturday, July 30. He will take the stage at the Terry Fator Theatre at 10 p.m. Meyers recently wrapped his 10th season on the award-winning variety show, 'Saturday Night Live (SNL).'
Anna Deveare Smith Comes to The Broad Stage, 7/20-31June 13, 2011Anna Deveare Smith, who received a MacArthur Genius Award for her unique 'blend of theatrical art, social commentary, journalism, and intimate reverie,' is bringing her latest one-woman show Let Me Down Easy to The Broad Stage. There will be Previews on July 20 and Opening Night is July 22.
League of Chicago Theaters Awarded NEA GrantJune 13, 2011Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), recently announced that the League of Chicago Theaters has been awarded a grant of $10,000 to support the League's Professional Development programs, including roundtables, mentorships and networking events.
Suzanne Douglas, Mike Hodge Set for JULIUS BY DESIGNJune 13, 2011JULIUS BY DESIGN -- a new play by Kara Lee Corthron, winner of the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award -- will be given its world-premiere production Off-Broadway this summer, presented by Fulcrum Theater with an opening set for Sunday, July 10 at the Access Theatre (380 Broadway) in Manhattan.
NBC Names Jessica Simpson as Celebrity Mentor of New Series 'Fashion Star'June 13, 2011NBC announced today that musician, entertainer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson will serve as a celebrity mentor on 'Fashion Star,' the new reality competition series that will search for the next big brand in fashion with host Elle Macpherson, world-famous super-model icon, actress and businesswoman.
ABC News' 'Nightline' Launches 'Primetime Nightline' 6/22June 13, 2011ABC News' 13-week primetime summer series, 'Nightline Prime,' premieres WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, with a five-part investigation into the realm of the extra-sensory, the spiritual and the experiences many call 'beyond belief.'
RED, SCOTTSBORO BOYS, & More to Play Philadelphia Theatre Co. in 2011-2012June 14, 2011Philadelphia Theatre Company announces its 2011-2012 season highlighted by a Tony Award winner, a new play by a prominent local playwright, a Tony and Drama Desk nominated comedy and a multiple Tony Award nominated new musical by an award-winning team. The season features Red by John Logan, The Scottsboro Boys with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb and book by David Thompson, The Outgoing Tide by Bruce Graham, and reasons to be pretty by Neil LaBute.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL Opens in Storrs, 6/16June 13, 2011Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its 2011 Nutmeg Summer Series with Seussical The Musical. It's the summer event that's a family 'must-do', featuring The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who! Tickets for children and students are just $10! Seussical The Musical runs June 16-26 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus. The preview performance takes places this Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Opening Night is this Friday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m.