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Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.

Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.

Horizon Theatre Closes 2011 Season With TREE 9/16-10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 25, 2011

Horizon Theatre Company closes 2011 Season with TREE by Julie Hébert....


Symphony Space Presents THALIA FOLLIES, Now thru 10/27
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2012

Tonight, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for its ninth season of songs, sketches, and satire on all the issues New Yorkers hold dear. Always funny, definitely pointed, and often moving, these original evenings created by Symphony Space'...


TV: Inside the Opening Night Party of RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Broadway Beat - October 21, 2011

The world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING - three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro - opened last night October 20 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the opening night, a...


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


VH1's 'National Metal Day' Celebration to Begin 11/11
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2011

As previously announced, VH1 Classic has proclaimed 11-11-11 as 'National Metal Day' and will celebrate with a slew of exclusive metal programming, including three major metal premieres: 'Behind The Music Remastered' at 9PM ET/PT, the exclusive debut of Banger Films' groundbreaking documentary serie...


Carrie Fisher's WISHFUL DRINKING to Receive 9/13 DVD Release
by Kelsey Denette - August 12, 2011

Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher's hit stage production of the autobiographical tale of her life, was featured on HBO as a feature-length documentary in December 2010. Wishful Drinking will come to DVD and Blu-Ray September 13 from HBO's home entertainment line....


HBO Comedy Series FAMILY TREE, Starring Chris O'Dowd, to Premiere This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - January 04, 2013

Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characte...


Symphony Space To Present EXIT, STAGE LEFT, 10/13 & THALIA FOLLIES, 10/25 - 10/27
by Patrick Nugent - October 04, 2012

On Saturday, October 13 (7:30 pm), Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia hosts Parallel Exit in EXIT, STAGE LEFT, the story of a theatre performance that just can't seem to go right. Thursday, October 25 marks the return of THALIA FOLLIES, NYC's only political cabaret series, coming back for its nin...


STAGE TUBE: Marlo Thomas & Steve Guttenberg Visit ON STAGE
by Nicole Rosky - November 22, 2011

RELATIVELY SPEAKING stars Marlo Thomas and Steve Guttenberg visited NY1 'On Stage' host Donna Karger in the studio this week to discuss their return to Broadway and the success of the evening of three new one-act comedies. Click below to check out the interview!...


Edie Falco, Marisa Tomei & More Set for 'Who Do You Think You Are?' on NBC
by Kelsey Denette - January 06, 2012

Viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities when NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" returns for its third season on Friday, February 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). The celebrities who star in the series are Martin Sheen, Marisa Tom...


National Geographic to Explore Great Mysteries Throughout History on Fridays, Begin. 1/11
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012

For 125 years, National Geographic has been at the forefront in exploration, conservation and scientific research. But exploration is about more than just climbing mountains and crossing oceans. It means asking tough questions, taking on challenges and relentlessly pushing toward the next frontier. ...


Edie Falco to Be Featured on Tonight's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2012

Actress Edie Falco will be featured on tonight's episode of NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? In the series, viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities. ...


FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Walter McBride - September 09, 2011

This September, Broadway welcomes the world premiere of three one-act comedies, together entitled RELATIVELY SPEAKING, about mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, parents and children, written by four-time Oscar winner Ethan Coen (True Grit, Fargo), two-time Oscar nominee Elaine May (Heaven Can...


Photo Flash: First Look at Marlo Thomas, Mark Linn-Baker, et al. in RELATIVELY SPEAKING!
by Kelsey Denette - October 14, 2011

Producers Julian Schlossberg and Letty Aronson present the world premiere production of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, and directed by John Turturro....


Tig Notaro To Perform at Knitting Factory 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2011

Comedian Tig Notaro is best known for her notable stand up performances, as well as her on-screen appearances in shows like Comedy Central's Sarah Silverman show, Community, and the ABC series, In the Motherhood....


RELATIVELY SPEAKING's Steve Guttenberg to Visit RACHEL RAY, 12/16
by Nicole Rosky - December 15, 2011

Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Steve Guttenberg visit ABC's "The Rachael Ray Show" this Friday, December 16 to discuss his return to Broadway and receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. "The Rachael Ray Show" airs weekdays 10:00 - 11:00am on ABC Channel 7 in the New Yo...


Jason Sudeikis Among Celebrities to Appear on NBC's WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Premiering 2/3
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2012

Viewers can take an up-close and personal look inside the family history of some of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities when NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?' returns for its third season on Friday, February 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). The celebrities who star in the series are Martin Sheen, Marisa Tom...


Michael McKean, Ed Begley Jr. to Join Christopher Guest's HBO Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Ed Begley Jr. have joined the cast of Christopher Guest's new HBO docu-style comedy FAMILY TREE in recurring roles....


RELATIVELY SPEAKING to Shutter on Broadway Jan. 29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2012

RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances. ...


TLC Presents UNITED BATES OF AMERICA Tonight, 8/13
by TV News Desk - August 13, 2012

Tonight, August 13 at 9 PM ET/PT, TLC welcomes another supersized family in UNITED BATES OF AMERICA, an all-new series following Gil & Kelly Jo Bates and their large brood of 19 children, ranging in age from six-months to 23-years old....


Horizon Theatre Closes 2011 Season With TREE 9/16-10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 08, 2011

Horizon Theatre Company closes 2011 Season with TREE by Julie Hébert....


STAGE TUBE: Marlo Thomas Talks RELATIVELY SPEAKING on THE VIEW
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2011

The world premiere of RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen, opened on Broadway on October 20 at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47 Street) to critical acclaim. RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas sat down with the ...


BWW EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney & THE FAMILY TREE
by Pat Cerasaro - August 25, 2011

Having appeared in more than seventy films so far in his distinguished career, multi-talented leading man Dermot Mulroney is playing one of strangest and most memorable characters of his career in the new independent comedy THE FAMILY TREE, which opens in select cities this weekend. Talking all aspe...


THAT METAL SHOW to Air Exclusive Axl Rose Interview, 11/11
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2011

The boys are back and there's gonna be some trouble! Season nine of 'That Metal Show' kicks off on National Metal Day (11-11-11) with an exclusive interview with Guns N' Roses lead singer and original member, Axl Rose and lead guitarist Dj Ashba. In his first television interview in over a decade, R...


April Macie Comes To Side Splitters 12/15-18
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 12, 2011

Side Splitters is set to welcome APRIL MACIE between December 15 - 18, 2011. ...






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