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In the new FX original comedy series, Legit, Jim Jefferies stars as an edgy, foul-mouthed, stand-up comedian from Australia, in his mid-30s and living in LA, struggling to make his life and career more "legit," only to find it a difficult, uncomfortable uphill struggle every step of the way. Jim is encouraged in his quest by his neurotic best friend and roommate, Steve, a cyberlaw library salesman who struggles to stay on his feet in the wake of a divorce, and Steve



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BWW Reviews: Kristin Chenoweth Dazzled at Eccles Center
by Tyler Hinton - January 04, 2013

New Year's Eve 2012 will always be a memorable one for those who attended the "Evening with Kristin Chenoweth" at the Eccles Center in Park City. The sold-out concert, presented as a fundraiser for The Park City Performing Arts Foundation, was a thoroughly entertaining showcase of the Tony and Emmy...


JUSTIFIED Season 4 Premiere is Most-Watched Episode in Series History
by Claire Hannum - January 29, 2013

It's good to have Raylan Givens back on the television screen, and fans agree, as Live+7 data showed the season 4 premiere of FX's critically lauded series JUSTIFIED (1/8/13) was its most-watched episode ever and tied with the series premiere (3/16/10) as the most-watched telecast ever in the Adults...


FX Orders New Drama Series Pilot THE BRIDGE
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012

FX has placed an order for its next drama series pilot, THE BRIDGE, based on an international hit series, which will be adapted for American television by Meredith Stiehm (Homeland) and Elwood Reid (Hawaii Five-O), announced John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks....


Disney Theatrical Productions Bringing THE MUPPETS to Broadway in Live Stage Show?
by Nicole Rosky - June 11, 2013

According to Variety, Disney Theatrical Productions is exploring the idea of briging a live stage show featuring the Muppets to Broadway. A showcase was held on May 31 at the New Amsterdam Theatre with direction by Alex Timbers. Over 85 Muppets were used in the experimental project, which was held t...


FX's TOTALLY BIASED to Go From Weekly to Nightly Series
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2013

FX has gotten decidedly more biased, taking its late night comedy series Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell from weekly to a five-night a week late night strip this Fall with the launch of FXX. It was announced today by Nick Grad, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, FX Netwo...


Review Roundup: CHOIR BOY Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Review Roundups - July 02, 2013

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy, the new play featuring gospel music directed by Trip Cullman opens tonight, July 2 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II. Let's see what the critics had to say......


FX to Debut Season 4 of ARCHER, 1/17
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012

As excitement builds for the season four premiere of FX's hit original animated comedy series Archer on Thursday, January 17 at 10 PM ET/PT, today FX announced a four-city live tour featuring the all-star cast and producers that is a must-see for every Archer fan. ...


FX Orders Comedy Series Pilot BRONX WARRANTS
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2012

FX is getting back into business with Rescue Me producers Denis Leary and Jim Serpico, placing an order for the comedy pilot BRONX WARRANTS, announced Eric Schrier, Head of Series Development for FX and Executive Vice President of FX Productions....


The Scooty & JoJo Show returns to Metro, 6/1
by Harmony Wheeler - April 03, 2012

The Scooty & JoJo Show returns to Metro on June 1, 2012, with the benefit concert Space Invasion. Expanding last year's Alien-meets-Queen-meets-Battlestar Fantastica spectacles with Chicago's newest choir and an inter-species dance party, Space Invasion is a celebration of sci-fi cinema and space ro...


Jacki Weaver and Julian Sands Join SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Film
by Kelsey Denette - May 06, 2013

Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name. Sands' previous films include The Girl with the D...


'Book of Mormon's Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells Reflect on TV Journey
by Caryn Robbins - June 05, 2013

In an interview with Variety, former BOOK OF MORMON stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reflected on their recent TV sitcom experiences....


FX Announces Script Development Deal for New Drama LUCAS STAND
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013

FX has closed a drama series script development deal with Sons of Anarchy Creator/Showrunner Kurt Sutter and former Hell on Wheels Showrunner John Shiban for LUCAS STAND....


Scooty & JoJo Show Presents SPACE INVASION Tonight, 6/1
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2012

The Scooty & JoJo Show and Metro has released the performer lineup for SPACE INVASION: An Epic Rock Benefit, set for June 1, 2012. Tickets are $20 adv, $25 day of, $40 VIP. The concert is 18+. Doors: 9pm / Concert: 10pm at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL. TICKETS now available at scooty...


Review Roundup: CHOIR BOY Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Review Roundups - July 02, 2013

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's Choir Boy, the new play featuring gospel music directed by Trip Cullman opens tonight, July 2 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II. Let's see what the critics had to say......


MAC Teams Up With Rihanna - Finally!
by Jennifer Diamond - February 20, 2013

Just after the successful launch of her River Island collaboration, MAC Cosmetics announced a collaboration with the superstar on four collections of cosmetics. Each are called RiRi [Hearts] MAC, but will debut at separate times beginning later in 2013....


Dreamcatcher and Playwrights Theatre Collaborate for SHAKESPEARE IN VEGAS
by Kelsey Denette - March 14, 2013

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, and Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey of Madison are co-producing the premiere production of Suzanne Bradbeer's Shakespeare in Vegas. This new play tells the story of a wise guy with a dream and a discou...


FX's WILFRED Offers Special Preview Episode Today, 6/14
by TV News Desk - June 14, 2012

Taking a page out of its sister network FOX's playbook for Glee and New Girl, FX will offer viewers a Special Preview Episode of its hit comedy series Wilfred for viewing across multiple platforms over a two-week period beginning today, June 14 in advance of the series' official season two premiere ...


Tony Nominee Meg Bussert, Leenya Rideout, and More Set for TWO LEGIT TO QUIT
by Samantha Vega - April 02, 2013

Tony Nominee Meg Bussert (Camelot, Brigadoon, The Music Man), Leenya Rideout (Company, War Horse, Cyrano de Bergerac), and Drama Desk nominee Jeremy Morse (Bloodsong of Love) are among the artists set to perform in Two Legit to Quit: a Riff- Free Evening May 14th at the Laurie Beechman....


ARCHER Season Premiere Hits Series High in Key Demos
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013

Competing against tough competition on broadcast and cable, Anger Management's Back-90 got off to a fine start. The 9:00P telecast notched 903,000 Adults 18-49 and 1.82 million total viewers, while the 9:30P telecast increased +10% in Adults 18-49 to 994,000 while garnering1.66 million total viewers...


FX to Premiere Third Season of WILFRED, 6/20
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2013

Today FX announced that the third season of its original comedy series WILFRED will premiere on Thursday, June 20. Viewers will be treated to two new episodes airing back-to-back at 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM ET/PT for the first two weeks of the season...


Meg Bussert and More Set for TOO LEGIT TO QUIT: A RIFF-FREE EVENING at the Laurie Beechman, 2/17
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2013

Come to the Laurie Beechman Theater on February 17th for 'Too Legit to Quit: a Riff-Free Evening', a concert devoted to the golden era of music theater....


HOLLYWOOD ON TAP Set to Benefit The Blank Theatre, 10/20
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2012

The Blank Theatre, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization, has announced Hollywood On Tap, a craft beer festival to be held on the 'Streets of New York' backlot at Paramount Studios on Saturday, October 20 from 2-5pm. Hollywood On Tap will feature over 40 popular craft brews, live music from emerg...


Jacki Weaver, Julian Sands Join Cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Feature Film
by Caryn Robbins - May 06, 2013

Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, the feature film based on Richard Alfieri's international hit play of the same name....


THE JUNGLE BOOK to Travel Overseas Before Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - July 22, 2013

Playing at 99% of capacity and poised to become the best selling musical in Goodman Theatre history, The Jungle Book recently extended by popular demand through August 18-marking the first time that three extension weeks have been added to a production in the Goodman's home on Dearborn Street. Now t...


Godfrey to Star in FX Comedy Series Pilot BRONX WARRANTS
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012

FX has announced the casting of Robert Kelly (NYC 22), stand-up comedian Godfrey (Louie), Josh Segarra (Homeland) and Shirley Rumierk (White Collar) for its latest half-hour comedy pilot BRONX WARRANTS. Emmy(R)-nominated director Scott Ellis (30 Rock) will direct the pilot, which begins production i...






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