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Better Things is a semi-autobiographical vehicle for Pamela Adlon similar to the way "Louie" is for CK. It centers on Sam, a working actor with no filter trying to earn a living, navigate her daughters' lives, have fun with a friend or two and also

Soho Crime Releases GHOST MONTH by Ed Lin Today
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2014

It's Ghost Month (or August) in Taiwan-a time to commemorate the dead: burn incense, visit shrines, honor ancestors, and avoid bodies of water-but all Jing-nan can think about is how he ended up here, a dumpling vendor in Taipei's night market. He rues the day five years ago when he left UCLA to ret...


'Beauty & the Beast's Dan Stevens to Star in FX Pilot LEGION
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2016

Dan Stevens will take on the role of the leading man in FX's upcoming pilot LEGION. The 'Downton Abbey' star will appear alongside Aubrey Plaza, Rachel Keller and Jean Smart...


BWW Reviews: ANNE FRANK AND ME at 2nd Stage Studio in Clearwater
by Peter Nason - October 27, 2014

A new theatre company tackles this teenage view of the Holocaust, set in both the 1990's and the 1940's. It's like 'Night and Fog' as written by John Hughes....


Premiere Dates Announced for FX's THE STRAIN and YOU'RE THE WORST
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016

FX Networks has set the premiere dates for the highly-anticipated third seasons of The Strain and You're the Worst, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks....


Gwendolyn Jones-Campbell Pens BROKEN HEARTED
by Christina Mancuso - April 22, 2016

Gwendolyn Jones-Campbell, a wife, mother, grandmother, artist, poet, traveler, Christian, devoted writer and author, has completed her new book, 'Broken Hearted': a gripping and potent journey of intrigue, deceit, love and lies with several unexpected moments....


HOOTENANNY Set for Women's Voices Theater Festival
by Tyler Peterson - September 09, 2015

Guillotine Theatre and the National Museum of Women in the Arts present Monique LaForce's new play Hootenanny as part of the Women's Voices Theatre Festival....


BWW Blog: Amanda Bohlmann - Putting Together a Show on a Small Stage
by Guest Blogger: Amanda Bohlmann - May 20, 2016

When deciding on what show to do for each semester, our theater group gets together to discuss possibilities to run by our director. Our director threw Sweeney Todd out as an option but we all knew it was going to be a challenge. One of the biggest things we have to take into consideration when choo...


Photo Flash: CINDERELLA Pantomime at Gateshead
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 30, 2015

A brand new professional panto is being launched in the Gateshead area for Christmas 2015. NS Pantomimes are behind the exciting magical fairytale, Cinderella which is hoped to be the first of many popular pantomimes being staged in a specially constructed theatre venue in Whickham, Gateshead. Chec...


UNDERGROUND by Isla van Tricht to Open VAULT Festival 2016
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2016

Following the success of Edinburgh Festival hit The Remnants: As Thyself and Threadbare, and the London transfer of Deadpan Theatre's Get Your Sh*t Together, Shrapnel Theatre will open the VAULT Festival 2016 with Isla van Tricht's brand new site-responsive comedy-drama UNDERGROUND....


FX Orders New Danny Boyle-Helmed Limited Series TRUST
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2016

FX has ordered 10 episodes of the first installment of TRUST, which will tell the story of John Paul Getty III, heir to the Getty oil fortune...


Kathy Deitch Set for MARTY THOMAS PRESENTS DIVA, 5/2
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2016

Marty Thomas Presents DIVA is in it's 4th strong year of residency at Industry Bar in midtown Manhattan. It's the CATS of NYC nightlife, come see why! Brand new live vocal concert every Monday at 11, never a cover charge! This weeks cast features Lisa Ramey, Brie Cassil and Olivia Lucy Phillip....


Alt-Country Band The Nickel Slots Release Music Video 'On The Wall'
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2015

The Nickel Slots, an alt-country, Americana-styled roots rock band out of Sacramento, California announce the release of their second nationally promoted music video, 'On the Wall.' ...


Deborah S. Craig, Beth Malone Set for Diversionary Theatre's 'DARING DECADENCE' Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016

The staff, board, and community of Diversionary Theatre, America's third oldest LGBT theatre, are hosting a very special Gala event, 'DARING DECADENCE: Celebrating 30 Years of Diversionary Theatre,' tonight, April 1, 2016 at the Shiley Suite at the San Diego Central Library (330 Park Blvd)....


Michael Socha and Tamla Kari Lead THIS IS LIVING, Beginning Tonight at Trafalgar Studios
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016

Following a critically-acclaimed Edinburgh production in 2014, THIS IS LIVING by award-winning debut play by Liam Borrett, starring Michael Socha (E4's The Aliens, This is England, Being Human) and Tamla Kari (BBC's The Musketeers, The Inbetweeners Movie, Versailles (Donmar)) is a poignant and relat...


Judy Greer, Fred Armisen and Selma Blair Will Join Billie Joe Armstrong in GEEZER
by Tyler Peterson - November 10, 2014

According to Variety, Judy Greer, Fred Armisen and Selma Blair have just signed on to join Billie Joe Armstrong in the upcoming musical drama GEEZER. Dallas Roberts, Chris Messina and Brian Baumgartner will also star....


Tavi Gevinson, Ben Foster, Natasha Lyonne, Piper Perabo and More Sign on for John Patrick Shanley All-Day Readings
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2015

Animus Theatre Company, in association with Circle in the Square Professional Workshop, will be presenting selected works by John Patrick Shanley as part of their 2nd Annual All Day Reading Series on Monday, November 2 at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. A ton of new talent has just joined t...


Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Sets 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016

The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its exciting 2016-2017 Season last night....


FX Greenlights New Comedy Series BETTER THINGS, From Louis C.K.
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2015

FX has ordered the first season of the comedy series Better Things, co-created by and starring Pamela Adlon...


FX's THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON is Cable's Most-Watched Show of 2016
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2016

THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY, television's most critically acclaimed new show of the year, concluded its 10-episode run as cable's most-watched new series of 2016 and it ranks among the top 10 programs in all of television in delivery of Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34....


Kikelomo Thompkins Says RISE ABOVE THE MADNESS! in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - April 28, 2015

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THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON Is Most-Watched Series Premiere in FX History
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2016

The television event of the seasonTHE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY was the most-watched original scripted series premiere in FX's 22-year history....


FX Announces Premiere Date for AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
by Caryn Robbins - August 07, 2015

FX has set the premiere dates for the debut of the highly-anticipated new drama The Bastard Executioner as well as the next installments of the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) winning limited series American Horror Story and Fargo...


Review Roundup: Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane are Back in TED 2
by Tess Reynolds - June 26, 2015

Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane are back, reprising their roles in the sequel to the 2012 comedy TED....


Stage and Screen Star Deborah S. Craig to Host Diversionary Theatre's 'DARING DECADENCE' Gala
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2016

The staff, board, and community of Diversionary Theatre, America's third oldest LGBT theatre, are hosting a very special Gala event, 'DARING DECADENCE: Celebrating 30 Years of Diversionary Theatre,' on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Shiley Suite at the San Diego Central Library (330 Park Blvd)....


FXX Gives Season Three Order to Hit Series MAN SEEKING WOMAN
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2016

'MAN SEEKING WOMAN' has been renewed for a third season to air early next year on FXX, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions....






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