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The Paley Center for Media Announces PaleyFest NY 2018 Photo The Paley Center for Media Announces PaleyFest NY 2018
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 29, 2018

The Paley Center for Media today announced the return of New York's premier television festival: PaleyFest NY. Now in its sixth year, this ten-day celebration of television convenes the casts and creative teams of today's most acclaimed and popular TV shows for screenings and interactive discussions...


IFC To Air Sing-Along Version Of COMPANY-Inspired Episode Of DOCUMENTARY NOW! Photo 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-...


DOC NYC to Premiere ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM: CO-OP Plus Panel Ft. Renee Elise Goldsberry, Photo DOC NYC to Premiere ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM: CO-OP Plus Panel Ft. Renee Elise Goldsberry, Seth Meyers, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 11, 2018

DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, announced the full lineup for its ninth edition, running November 8-15 at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village and Chelsea's SVA Theatre and Cinepolis Chelsea. The 2018 festival includes 135 feature-length documentaries among over 300 films and events ...


VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman Wants Michael Keaton to Join Him on Stage Photo VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman Wants Michael Keaton to Join Him on Stage
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2019

Alex Brightman stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to talk about Beetlejuice the Musical. During the interview, he talks about his special relationship with New York City's Winter Garden Theatre, taking on the mantle of Beetlejuice and his cameo in Documentary Now!...


BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'I Gotta Go' from the DOCUMENTARY NOW! 'Co-Op' Cast Album Photo BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'I Gotta Go' from the DOCUMENTARY NOW! 'Co-Op' Cast Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 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....


VULTURE FESTIVAL 2018 Announces Highlights Photo VULTURE FESTIVAL 2018 Announces Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - November 14, 2018

Calling all West Coast theatre fans!   Vulture Festival LA will be returning to the Hollywood Roosevelt this weekend - Saturday, Nov 17th & Sun, Nov 18th!...


Billy Porter, FOSSE/VERDON, Rachel Brosnahan Nominated for 2019 EMMY AWARDS Photo Billy Porter, FOSSE/VERDON, Rachel Brosnahan Nominated for 2019 EMMY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 16, 2019

Celebrity presenters Ken Jeong and D'Arcy Carden announced the nominees for the 71st Emmy Awards on July 16, 2019....


John Mulaney Wants to Write a Broadway Musical and Host the Tonys Photo John Mulaney Wants to Write a Broadway Musical and Host the Tonys
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2019

During an interview with Vulture, John Mulaney discussed his return to SNL, which featured the follow-up musical sketch to the famous 'Diner Lobster,' which was a 'Les Miserables' song parody sketch. The sequel sketch, 'Bodega Bathroom' featured musical spoofs of songs from 'Rent', 'Charlie and the ...


Richard Kind, Chip Zien, and More Star in FOXY at 54 Below Photo Richard Kind, Chip Zien, and More Star in FOXY at 54 Below
by Julie Musbach - March 04, 2019

FOXY, the 1964 musical based on Ben Johnson's Volpone, with a score by Johnny Mercer and Robert Emmett Dolan and a book by Ian McLellan Hunter and Ring Lardner Jr, will return to New York City with a star-studded Broadway cast at Feinstein's/54 Below on Tuesday, April 9that 7:00pm....


IFC's DOCUMENTARY NOW to Release 'Co-Op' Original Cast Album Photo IFC's DOCUMENTARY NOW to Release 'Co-Op' Original Cast Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 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 'Broadwa...


VIDEO: John Mulaney Reveals Inspiration for Next SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Musical Sketch Photo VIDEO: John Mulaney Reveals Inspiration for Next SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Musical Sketch
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019

John Mulaney was a guest on last night's episode of Conan. During the interview, Conan brings up Mulaney's famous musical SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE sketches. Conan asks if 'Diner Lobster' and 'Bodega Bathroom' are part of a trilogy of musical sketches, and if audiences should be expecting a third the next...


IFC Acquires TOAST OF LONDON Photo IFC Acquires TOAST OF LONDON
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2018

IFC announced today the acquisition of three seasons of the British comedy Toast of London to begin airing in 2019 from Objective Fiction and all3media international. Created by Arthur Mathews and Matt Berry, the BAFTA award winning comedy stars Berry as Steven Toast, an eccentric, middle-aged actor...


54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits, And More This Week At Feinstein's/54 Below Photo 54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits, And More This Week At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551....


VIDEO: Taran Killam Does Impression of Murray Head, Talks Upcoming COMPANY Episode of Photo VIDEO: Taran Killam Does Impression of Murray Head, Talks Upcoming COMPANY Episode of 'Documentary Now!' and More
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2018

SNL and Broadway alum Taran Killam appeared on last night's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers. Killam proposed a SNL sketch in which Murray Head has a talk show but can only speak in the cadence in which he sings One Night in Bangkok from Chess. Killam then proceeded to do his own impression of...


VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman Wants Michael Keaton to Join Him on Stage Photo VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman Wants Michael Keaton to Join Him on Stage
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2019

Alex Brightman stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to talk about Beetlejuice the Musical. During the interview, he talks about his special relationship with New York City's Winter Garden Theatre, taking on the mantle of Beetlejuice and his cameo in Documentary Now!...


IFC'S DOCUMENTARY NOW! to Pay Homage to COMPANY in New Episode with Alex Brightman an Photo IFC'S DOCUMENTARY NOW! to Pay Homage to COMPANY in New Episode with Alex Brightman and Renee Elise Goldsberry
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2018

In a 2019 episode, IFC's Documentary Now! will parody D.A. Pennebaker's classic making-of Company documentary, in an episode called "Original Cast Album: Co-Op," according to Deadline....


Charity Bomb & Strange Entertainment Present: STRANGE 80's - A Benefit for Mental Hea Photo Charity Bomb & Strange Entertainment Present: STRANGE 80's - A Benefit for Mental Health Rockumentary
by Tori Hartshorn - July 08, 2019

Charity Bomb & Strange Entertainment in partnership with Plex are proud to announce Strange 80's - A Benefit for Mental Health. This star-studded rockumentary features performances and interviews with  Corey Taylor from Slipknot Stone Sour, Noodles from The Offspring, Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC, ...


Lookingglass Theatre Announces Casting For Mary Zimmerman's THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER Photo Lookingglass Theatre Announces Casting For Mary Zimmerman's THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER: A CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2018

Lookingglass Theatre Company announces casting for the world premiere of The Steadfast Tin Soldier: A Christmas Pantomime, from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, conceived and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This family-friendly, holiday show runs November 7, 2018 - January 13, 2019 ...


VIDEO: COMPANY Gets Parodied in New Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!- Watch Sneak Peek Photo VIDEO: COMPANY Gets Parodied in New Episode of DOCUMENTARY NOW!- Watch Sneak Peek
by Nicole Rosky - February 26, 2019

A Stephen Sondheim-themed episode of Documentary Now!, parodying D.A. Pennebaker's classic making-of Company documentary, is coming to IFC! The episode, titled 'Original Cast Album: Co-Op,' airs Wednesday, February 27, at 11pm....


Nick Kroll And John Mulaney To Star In Reading Of MY DINNER WITH ANDRE At The Wallis Photo Nick Kroll And John Mulaney To Star In Reading Of MY DINNER WITH ANDRE At The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2019

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Film Independent present a special, one-night only live read of the 1981 comedy My Dinner with Andre, starring Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian John Mulaney ('Saturday Night Live,' Kid Gorgeous) and noted film and Broadway actor Nick Kroll (L...


54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits, And More This Week At Feinstein's/54 Below Photo 54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits, And More This Week At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2019

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551....


Bonnie Milligan Joins WICKED SINGS BIRDS OF PARADISE at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Bonnie Milligan Joins WICKED SINGS BIRDS OF PARADISE at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2019

Bonnie Milligan has joined the cast of Wicked Sings Birds of Paradise at Feinstein's/54 Below! One of Off-Broadway's most beloved cult musicals, Birds of Paradise, returns to New York City, with a star-studded Broadway cast, many from the hit musical Wicked. The show will be performed on Monday, Mar...


TV: Dare to Be Scared by BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman & Sophia Anne Caruso! Photo TV: Dare to Be Scared by BEETLEJUICE's Alex Brightman & Sophia Anne Caruso!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 31, 2019

Every day-o at the Winter Garden Theatre, Broadway audiences are getting the fright of their lives from ghosts, demons, and a death-obsessed teenaged girl. In Beetlejuice, the eight-time Tony-nominated musical adaptation of the cult classic, leading players Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso take...


Richard Kind, John Pankow Will Reprise Their Roles in MAD ABOUT YOU Revival Photo Richard Kind, John Pankow Will Reprise Their Roles in MAD ABOUT YOU Revival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2019

According to The Hollywood Reporter, John Pankow and Richard Kind have joined the cast of the upcoming 'Mad About You' revival, alongside Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. They will reprise their roles from the original series. ...


Comedy Series From Lorne Michaels, SHRILL Gets Series Order At Hulu, Starring Aidy Br Photo Comedy Series From Lorne Michaels, SHRILL Gets Series Order At Hulu, Starring Aidy Bryant
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018

Comedy Series From Lorne Michaels, SHRILL Gets Series Order At Hulu, Starring Aidy Bryant...






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