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Taskmaster is based on the BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-nominated, internationally popular UK format. Reggie Watts will star as the Taskmaster who, with series creator Alex Horne as his loyal assistant, will judge five unwitting comedians as they compete against each other with creativity, cunning and genius in a series of stupefying tasks.

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PHOTO: First Look - Tyler Hoechlin as 'Superman' in Upcoming Season of SUPERGIRL
by Caryn Robbins - August 01, 2016

The CW has revealed a first look at Tyler Hoechlin as 'Superman' in the upcoming season of “SUPERGIRL”....


BWW Review: With Class and Clarity, Christine Andreas Brings the Music and Madness of CAFE SOCIETY to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Alix Cohen - March 05, 2016

In her new show, Café Society at Feinstein's/54 Below, Christine Andreas doesn't so much sing “Puttin' On the Ritz” (Irving Berlin) as personify it, channeling the attitude and era in which it was conceived. With just a tad of hip action, tipping shoulders, and an elongated ssss, the artist shares a...


Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017

In a brand new comic adaptation by stand-up comedian Sara Pascoe, with an original score from Emmy the Great and directed by Susannah Tresilian (Director of Posh at Nottingham Playhouse in 2015), prepare yourself for a playful, truthful and occasionally disrespectful take on this brilliant novel....


Comedy Central Announces 2017-18 Development Slate Including 9 Pilot Orders
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017

Comedy Central today released its 2017-2018 development slate, including three series pick-ups and nine pilot orders....


BWW Review: WHERE WORDS ONCE WERE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - November 08, 2016

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BWW Interview: Actress AMY TOLSKY Talks About BABY OH BABY at the Whitefire
by Don Grigware - March 18, 2016

AMY TOLSKY is a popular character actress currently working in theatre, film and television. Her credits include Regional Theatre: South Coast Repertory. L.A.Theatre: Mud Blue Sky (The Road), The Importance of Being Earnest (Theatre Banshee); Table Manners, Nicholas Nickleby (Theatre 40); I Love Luc...


VIDEO: Watch First Teaser for SUPERGIRL/THE FLASH Crossover Event
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2016

In the upcoming SUPERGIRL/THE FLASH crossover episode titled 'Worlds Finest,' Kara gains a new ally when the lightning-fast superhero The Flash (Grant Gustin) suddenly appears from an alternate universe and helps Kara battle Siobhan...


The Epstein Theatre Presents A Packed Month Of Entertainment This March Photo The Epstein Theatre Presents A Packed Month Of Entertainment This March
by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2018

Great comedy, music, theatre, and family entertainment all combine to make the Epstein Theatre the only place to be this March....


BWW Interview: Sharon Lewis Carries On With the Blues
by Tory Gates - July 02, 2017

'You know who you sound like?' I say, 'No, but you're gonna tell me.' She says, 'Yeah, you're like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner all rolled in to one!”...


BWW Review: Conundrum Theatre Inaugurates with FUNNY GIRL
by Don Grigware - October 31, 2016

In a rare revival, Conundrum Theatre Company in its inaugural production, is now presenting the 60s' mega Broadway smash Funny Girl. October 29 was Fanny Brice's birthday. her 125th, in fact. So, we remember the great comedic talent of Miss Brice who took the Zigfield Follies by storm and became a h...


Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27 Photo Comedy Central's TASKMASTER Hosted by Reggie Watts Will Premiere April 27
by Macon Prickett - March 23, 2018

Comedy Central announced today that its newest game show series Taskmaster, hosted by Reggie Watts (The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Bang! Bang!), will premiere on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 p.m. The series, whose format originated in the U.K., requires individuals to use ingenuity and creativ...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Better Angels' Season Finale of SUPERGIRL
by - April 12, 2016

On the Season Finale of CBS's SUPERGIRL titled "Better Angels", Supergirl is forced to do battle with an unexpected foe and must risk everything – including her life – to prevent Non and Indigo from destroying every person on the planet. ...


Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date Photo Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017

Joe Lycett, star of Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), has added even more dates to an already jam packed brand-new UK and Ireland tour, I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett....


BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY Photo BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY
by Bob Rizzo - September 21, 2017

Marilyn D'Honau is not only the youngest surviving cast member of the original production of West Side Story, she was also the youngest when the show opened in 1957. D'Honau was a sixteen- year-old high school senior when she was cast as Clarice, one of the Jet girls. Though she'd been performing pr...


Photo: CBS Shares First Look at SUPERGIRL's Beloved Cousin Kal-El
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CBS has shared a first look at actor Daniel DiMaggio, who guest stars as Kara's beloved cousin, Kal-El on the February 8th episode of SUPERGIRL....


UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER Photo UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

Fresh off it's Best Entertainment Show win at this year's Broadcast Awards, it was announced today that UKTV has ordered four more series of BAFTA and EMMY-nominated Taskmaster from Avalon for its award-winning comedy and entertainment channel, Dave. Greg Davies persists as the all-powerful Taskmast...


SUPERGIRL Headed to The CW for Season 2
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016

Following weeks of speculation, The CW has officially picked up SUPERGIRL from CBS, giving the Greg Berlanti-created series a second season, according to Deadline....


SUPERGIRL Premiere Delivers a Super-Powered Ratings Knockout for The CW
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016

The network premiere of SUPERGIRL was super-powered for The CW, giving the network its most-watched (3.024M) show in its Monday 8:00-9:00pm time period in almost eight years...


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by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2016

Casting is currently underway for the role Clark Kent/Superman for the second season of SUPERGIRL, heading to Monday nights on The CW this fall....


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by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


BWW Interview: Sharon Lewis Carries On With the Blues
by Tory Gates - July 02, 2017

'You know who you sound like?' I say, 'No, but you're gonna tell me.' She says, 'Yeah, you're like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner all rolled in to one!”...


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


VIDEO: Trailer for SUPERGIRL/THE FLASH Crossover Episode is Here!
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2016

Grant Gustin guest stars in the SUPERGIRL/FLASH crossover episode titled 'Worlds Finest.' Watch the trailer below!...


BWW Interview: Broadway's Dana Moore: A Keeper of the Fosse Flame!
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by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2016

Everybody Wants Some!'s Tyler Hoechlin has been cast as Superman in SUPERGIRL. The series, formerly on CBS, heads to The CW, airing Mondays (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) beginning this fall....






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