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Today, we are adding yet another exciting title to that list with the announcement of our straight-to-series order for Difficult People

Catherine Hardwicke to Direct First Two Episodes of USA Crime Thriller EYEWITNESS
by Caryn Robbins - February 05, 2016

USA Network has tapped Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight,” “Miss You Already”) to direct the first two episodes of the new drama series EYEWITNESS....


USA Network's MR. ROBOT: SEASON ONE Comes to Blu-ray/DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2016

Hailed as one of the year's best new series, USA Network's hit drama from Universal Cable Productions, MR. ROBOT has viewers and critics buzzing with excitement....


Hulu Renews CASUAL for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - October 21, 2015

 Following its successful series debut on October 7th, the Hulu Original CASUAL has already been picked up for a second season with a 13-episode order, the network announced today.  Lionsgate Television's critically-acclaimed comedy series will return with creator and executive producer Zander Lehma...


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with National Academic Theatre of Russian Drama Lesya Ukrainka at St. James Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2015

Four plays from Kiev's National Academic Theatre of Russian Drama Lesya Ukrainka will run at the St. James Theatre from 8 - 19 September. The cycle of four plays, Ward of the Manor, My Mocking Happiness, Life's Little Nothings and Don Juan, will be performed in Russian and live dubbed in to English ...


USA Network Renews Hit Series SUITS for Sixth Season
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2015

USA Network announced today a 16-episode sixth season renewal of the provocative and sophisticated hit original drama SUITS from Universal Cable Productions....


John Green, Night of Stand-Up, THE OVERNIGHT Screening and More Join 2015 Vulture Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015

Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced additional events and participants for the 2nd-Annual Vulture Festival....


Photo Flash: Stars of HAMILTON and More Perform at 'Off the Kuff' New Year's Eve Blowout
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016

On Thursday, Dec 31, 2015, hundreds gathered for an uptown New Year's event for the ages -- An 'Off the Kuff' New Year's Eve blowout. The star-studded soiree was hosted by nationally recognized motivational speaker and engagement expert Shaun Derik and TV/film actor and Broadway performer Ephraim Sy...


Mark Consuelos Joins Cast of QUEEN OF THE SOUTH in Recurring Role
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2016

Mark Consuelos has joined the cast of USA Network's QUEEN OF THE SOUTH in a recurring role....


Syfy & Steven Spielberg to Develop Scripted Series Based on Huxley's Classic Novel BRAVE NEW WORLD
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2015

Adding to its growing roster of major productions featuring science fiction's most acclaimed franchises, Syfy is reuniting with Emmy® Award-winning Amblin Television to develop a scripted series based on Aldous Huxley's classic novel Brave New World....


Stage and Screen Vet Andrea Martin Signs on for NBC Comedy Pilot
by TV News Desk - February 12, 2016

NOISES OFF star Andrea Martin is headed back to the small screen! Deadline writes that she will star opposite Kimrie Lewis-Davis in a new NBC comedy written by Tracey Wigfield (30 ROCK, THE MINDY PROJECT)....


TWITTER BREAK: Ten Terrific Tweets From ONCE UPON A MATTRESS' Jackie Hoffman
by Michael Dale - November 09, 2015

The outrageous Broadway clown tweets about rehearsing ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, seeing ALLEGIANCE and more....


BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Discusses THE LEFTOVERS, FARGO, HAMILTON, More
by Matt Tamanini - October 21, 2015

On the second episode of BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like it Pop' podcast, Jennifer McHugh and I discuss some of our favorite shows of the new fall TV season shows have debuted (THE LEFTOVERS, FARGO, JANE THE VIRGIN, THE WALKING DEAD), we argue about what constitutes quality comedies on TV (THE GRINDER, A...


Syfy Greenlights Fantasy Drama THE MAGICIANS to Series
by Caryn Robbins - May 04, 2015

Continuing its commitment to developing bold, high profile scripted dramas, Syfy today announced it has greenlit The Magicians to series....


Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jessica Fontana, David Greenspan, Zak Resnick & More Join Transport Group's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2015

Transport Group has announced that casting has been completed for its upcoming revival of Once Upon a Mattress, which stars Jackie Hoffman (On the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray) as Princess Winnifred and John "Lypsinka"Epperson (Lypsinka's The Boxed Set, The Passion of the Crawford) as Queen Agg...


Daniel J. Watts' THE JAM to Bring Spoken Word to Webster Hall This Feb
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2016

Back by popular demand, WattsWords Productions presents Daniel J. Watts' THE JAM: Spoken Word Preserves. Fresh off the heels of a sold out performance in November, Daniel J. Watts (HAMILTON, WHORL INSIDE A LOOP, HBO's VINYL) will remount his original JAM for one night only at The Studio at Webster H...


GOLD RUSH's Grandpa John Schnabel Offers Advice as He Turns 96
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2016

As anyone who watches Discovery Channel's mega-hit series GOLD RUSH knows, John Schnabel has been a guiding force to his grandson Parker....


Spike TV to Develop New Scripted Drama PENDERGAST
by Caryn Robbins - February 01, 2016

Spike has teamed up with Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions to develop a scripted dramatic series, PENDERGAST....


BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Discusses THE LEFTOVERS, FARGO, HAMILTON, More
by Matt Tamanini - October 21, 2015

On the second episode of BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like it Pop' podcast, Jennifer McHugh and I discuss some of our favorite shows of the new fall TV season shows have debuted (THE LEFTOVERS, FARGO, JANE THE VIRGIN, THE WALKING DEAD), we argue about what constitutes quality comedies on TV (THE GRINDER, A...


Confirmed! THE MINDY PROJECT to Head to Hulu with 26 New Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015

Hulu announced today that it has ordered season four - 26 new episodes - of the critically acclaimed series The Mindy Project. The series will join Hulu's Original Programming slate in a new agreement with Universal Television....


FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Transport Group's ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Walter McBride - October 26, 2015

Transport Group will soon present Once Upon a Mattress, starring Jackie Hoffman (On the Town, Difficult People, Hairspray) as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka'Epperson (Lypsinka's The Boxed Set, The Passion of the Crawford) as Queen Aggravain. The production, which is directed by five-time Dram...


Grace Gummer Signs On as MR. ROBOT Series Regular
by Caryn Robbins - January 29, 2016

Grace Gummer will appear as a series regular in the second season of USA Network's hit drama series MR. ROBOT....


C.E. Herman Pursues Marking Push for Book
by Christina Mancuso - May 19, 2015

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Jenna Ushkowitz and More Set for GAY SHOW FOR ALL PEOPLE, 1/2 at The Duplex
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2015

After a few months away, Aaron Jackson (Broad City, UCB) and Josh Sharp (Vulture's 'Comics You Should Know', IFC.com) are back for another GAY SHOW FOR ALL PEOPLE on January 2nd at 9:30 p.m. at The Duplex....


PODCAST: Chatting and Kvetching With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS' Jackie Hoffman and John Epperson
by Michael Dale - December 23, 2015

The stars of Transport Group's wacky new production talk about the origins of the classic musical and on bringing their own styles to the show....


VIDEO: Billy Eichner & Julie Klausner Talk Pop Culture Obsessions on LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2015

On last night LATE NIGHT, Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner stopped by to talk about their pop culture obsessions and working with Seth and Amy Poehler on the new show 'Difficult People.'...






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