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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

ACTION SPORTS NEWS Debuts at Planet Ant, 3/8
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013

The top story at Planet Ant this spring is its latest original comedy, Action Sports News playing March 8-30. Tickets ($20) are on sale now at www.planetant.com....


BWW Interviews: David MacGillivray - From Ballet to Broadway to Acupuncture Physician
by Barnett Serchuk - July 08, 2013

David MacGillivray, DOM AP, (www.davidmacg.com), spent more than 20 years as a ballet dancer and Broadway performer. He appeared with the National Ballet of Canada and in the original production of Susan Stroman's Contact, performing with the musical throughout its entire three year run....


Brenda Slack Launches Marketing Campaign for EVERYBODY
by Christina Mancuso - June 27, 2013

In 'Everybody' (published by Trafford Publishing), Brenda Slack's first book in her series of children's storybooks about a young boy named Conner, young readers learn that even in the face of hardships, they can remain positive and hopeful for better things. Originally released in 2010, 'Everybody'...


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.' ...


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....


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

DETROIT...


BWW Recap: SURVIVOR- BLOOD VS WATER 10/22; Full Results!
by Kara McCoy - October 22, 2014

Last week, in what was probably the most satisfying tribal council of the season so far, we said goodbye to Drew. And not, like, a particularly sad goodbye. Not one of those 'handkerchief-waving, sending your son off to college' goodbyes. No, no. More like a 'champagne-popping, gone with the wind FA...


FX Orders Third Season of Drama Series TYRANT
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2015

FX has ordered a third season of TYRANT, the drama from Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award-winning Executive Producer Howard Gordon...


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...


WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Fort Worth's Bass Hall, Now thru 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2013

Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, the tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Fort Worth. WEST SIDE STORY will open at Bass Performance Hall tonight, January 15 and run through January 20. Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction is recr...


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....


BWW Interview: Peter Gallagher Ponders HOW'D ALL YOU PEOPLE GET IN MY ROOM and More as He Prepares for The Annenberg
by David Green - February 22, 2014

Actor, musician and writer Peter Gallagher makes his debut at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs with his one-man show, 'How'd All You People Get In My Room?,' tonight, February 22 at 8:00 pm. Gallagher will share real-life stories from his early days starting out as a young actor in New York, to...


BWW Interviews: Angie Schworer and Sara Gettelfinger Talk Reagle Music Theatre's CHICAGO
by Alexandra Lonati - June 11, 2013

This afternoon, I was given the opportunity to speak with Broadway veterans Angie Schworer and Sara Gettelfinger, stars of Reagle Music Theatre's upcoming production of CHICAGO, about their introduction to the world of acting, their experiences with the greats of Broadway, and their complete love an...


PRELUDE TO A KISS Opens 11/13 at NTC
by Tyler Peterson - November 11, 2014

"Prelude to a Kiss," a 1988 play by Craig Lucas, tells the story of a young bride and groom that experience a supernatural event at their wedding. As a result, they are forced to contemplate the true meaning of "soul mate."...


BWW Reviews: BROADWAY'S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Should Be Your Next Stop
by Brooke Bridenstine - May 06, 2013

Des Moines Performing Arts' Temple Comedy Series has done an excellent job of showcasing small comedy and improv troupes this season. Wrapping up the series right now is the improv musical comedy Broadway's Nest Hit Musical running now through May 12th....


Process Studio Theatre to Present BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES: THE OPERA
by Tyler Peterson - September 15, 2015

Process Studio Theatre presents the first theatrical adaptation of Bonfire of the Vanities, Tom Wolfe's epic satirical novel of greed-soaked, ego-fueled New York City, on October 9th and 10th at New York's El Teatro at El Museo del Barrio! With music by Stefania de Kenessey and a libretto and direct...


Charlie Lyons, Jay Russell, Tim Guinee Bringing REAR WINDOW to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - October 24, 2012

Producer Charlie Lyons (The Water Horse, The Guardian, Ladder 49), director Jay Russell (The Water Horse, Ladder 49, My Dog Skip) and actor Tim Guinee (NBC's "Revolution", Showtime's "Homeland", "Iron Man I & II") worked for two years to acquire the theatrical stage rights to the most famous and bel...


BWW Reviews: Get Off at the Next Stop For A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Amanda Finn - July 24, 2015

Colorful light bulbs hang from the stairwell beside the home of Stanley and Stella Kowalski - an omnipresent sign that New Orleans is a colorful city alight with parties. When those bulbs are off, however, they stand as an even more daunting reminder that life isn't always Mardi Gras....


Review Roundup: KINKY BOOTS on Tour!
by Nicole Rosky - November 14, 2014

Let's see what the critics had to say......


PRELUDE TO A KISS Opens Tonight at NTC
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2014

'Prelude to a Kiss,' a 1988 play by Craig Lucas, tells the story of a young bride and groom that experience a supernatural event at their wedding. As a result, they are forced to contemplate the true meaning of 'soul mate.'...


THE KNIFE'S EDGE's Author Matthew Wolf Starts Kickstarter Campaign for Sequel
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2014

Success breeds success and 28-year-old author Matthew Wolf of Solana Beach, Calif., is moving forward with his epic fantasy series, The Ronin Saga....


AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL Premiere Delivers Over 12 Million Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2015

The premiere episode of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL, the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) winning franchise from Ryan Murphy, delivered 12.17 million viewers on linear and non-linear platforms....


BWW Reviews: West Coast Premiere of THE BOOK OF MORMON Finally Blesses Southern California
by Michael L. Quintos - September 14, 2012

Arguably the most anticipated Broadway musical to ever hit the road in recent decades, the worship-worthy comedy THE BOOK OF MORMON--whose first national tour is now cheerfully spreading its gospel at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood through November 25--certainly lives up to its massive box office...


FX Networks Greenlights Pilot for Marvel Series LEGION
by Caryn Robbins - October 15, 2015

FX Networks has ordered the pilot for Legion, the story of a troubled young man who may be more than human, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions....


Kirk Cameron, Kelsey Grammer, ANNIE and More Top 2015 RAZZIE AWARDS; Full List!
by Movies News Desk - February 22, 2015

Nominees for the 35th Annual Razzie Awards, satirizing the Worst Achievements in Film for 2014, included new names and several Repeat Offenders, returning for more pie-in-the-face/light-hearted joshing by the one Tinsel Town trophy derby no one sets out to win. 'Winners' in all categories were annou...






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