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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

MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival Photo MerleFest Announces Final Lineup Additions For 2020 Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 10, 2020

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the next round of artist additions for MerleFest 2020, which will be held April 23-26. Greensky Bluegrass, Mavis Staples, Paul Thorn, Cane Mill Road, Sweet Potato Pie, The Barefoot Movement, Nefesh Mountain, and Smitty and the Jumpstarters w...


History At Play Presents A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN Photo History At Play Presents A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2020

A REVOLUTION OF HER OWN! TM, the inspirational story of America's first female soldier Deborah Sampson, has been performed over 1,000 times in cities across the country, earning the honor as an Official Selection of the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City....


Mary L. Trump and Randy Rainbow Added to Judy Gold 'Election Eve' Special Tonight Fro Photo Mary L. Trump and Randy Rainbow Added to Judy Gold 'Election Eve' Special Tonight From Club Cumming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 02, 2020

Club Cumming Productions has updated their current season featuring a cavalcade of their most beloved performers in a virtual cabaret series exclusively on Stellar, a new premium streaming platform for fans of live performance. The series marries the tiny boîte's diverse roster of talent and eclecti...


BWW Interview: Victoria Gordon Doesn't Need a Label Photo BWW Interview: Victoria Gordon Doesn't Need a Label
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 08, 2021

With a touch of class she inherited from her show-business family and a keen eye and ear for what both physically present and socially distant audiences might want, the multitalented Gordon is a force to be admired....


Julien's Auctions Announces Online Charity Auction, 'Handwritten Song Lyrics Benefitt Photo Julien's Auctions Announces Online Charity Auction, 'Handwritten Song Lyrics Benefitting Music Health Alliance'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2020

Julien’s Auctions recently launched the exclusive, online charity auction Handwritten Song Lyrics Benefitting Music Health Alliance at juliensauctions.com for advance bidding....


Walk Off The Earth Announces 2020 Australian Tour Photo Walk Off The Earth Announces 2020 Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2019

Following a sold out 2017 tour, TEG Dainty and Nice Events are excited to announce that Canadian indie pop group Walk off the Earth will return to Australia in January 2020 for another series of spectacular performances, including a very special show at the iconic Sydney Opera House....


VIDEO: Watch a Look Behind the Scenes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL on FX! Photo VIDEO: Watch a Look Behind the Scenes of A CHRISTMAS CAROL on FX!
by Sarah Leiber - January 06, 2020

It's not a polite adaptation of Dickens. Step inside the mind of writer Steven Knight to see what inspired his dark take on the classic tale....


JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards Photo JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021

This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations.  ...


BWW Blog: No One Is Alone Photo BWW Blog: No One Is Alone
by Student Blogger: Josie Reynolds - September 14, 2020

In this world we live in now, it can feel like we are floating all alone on an island. Personally for me it has felt like I am the only one going through what I am going through. In actuality, the more I have talked to my peers and my friends has made me realize that we are all going through this to...


VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Photo VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne...


BWW Interview: Eliza Neals Forges Blues-Rock Outing on 'Black Crow Moan' Photo BWW Interview: Eliza Neals Forges Blues-Rock Outing on 'Black Crow Moan'
by Tory Gates - April 27, 2020

'I think this album is as closest to the way I hear it in my head.' -- Eliza Neals, describing 'Black Crow Moan'...


VIDEO: Watch the New THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND Featurette Photo VIDEO: Watch the New THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND Featurette
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020

Find out why Pete Davidson's life is the inspiration for Judd Apatow's THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND in a new featurette - watch below!...


JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards Photo JAGGED LITTLE PILL, SLAVE PLAY, MOULIN ROUGE! & More Nominated for 2021 Artios Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2021

This year's Artios Awards have honored Broadway plays and musicals like 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'Moulin Rouge!', 'The Inheritance,' 'Slave Play,' 'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' with nominations.  ...


The Barr Brothers Unveil 'Red Moth Solar Companion' Photo The Barr Brothers Unveil 'Red Moth Solar Companion'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2020

Today, The Barr Brothers unveiled Red Moth Solar Companion, a two-track release available now on all platforms....


VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Photo VIDEO: Conan O'Brien Pays Tribute to Late Songwriter Adam Schlesinger
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2020

Last night, late night host Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Adam Schlesinger with a vintage performance from his band, Fountains of Wayne...


Miiesha, Baker Boy Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists Photo Miiesha, Baker Boy Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 13, 2020

The nominations for this year's National Indigenous Music Awards have been announced today, with a huge geographic and genre range, representing a true snapshot of Australia's First Nations talent....


Walk Off The Earth Announces 2020 Australian Tour Photo Walk Off The Earth Announces 2020 Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2019

Following a sold out 2017 tour, TEG Dainty and Nice Events are excited to announce that Canadian indie pop group Walk off the Earth will return to Australia in January 2020 for another series of spectacular performances, including a very special show at the iconic Sydney Opera House....


VIDEO: Watch a Preview of THE WEEKLY on FX Photo VIDEO: Watch a Preview of THE WEEKLY on FX
by Sarah Leiber - January 06, 2020

A 16-year old girl is the youngest person to receive an experimental treatment that could be the first genetic cure for a common disease. If it works, millions of people around the world could benefit....


Norm Lewis to Appear on Upcoming Episode of American Repertory Theater's THE LUNCH RO Photo Norm Lewis to Appear on Upcoming Episode of American Repertory Theater's THE LUNCH ROOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2020

American Repertory Theater announced today that Broadway star Norm Lewis (ExtraOrdinary special guest, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) will be the guest on the December 29 episode of The Lunch Room, the theater’s virtual talk show with artists, activists, and civic leaders. The live hour of curated c...


Orlando REP Presents VOTE?, its First Online Streaming Production Photo Orlando REP Presents VOTE?, its First Online Streaming Production
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2020

Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP) presents their very first production created specifically for online streaming with Eric Coble's play Vote?.  ...


BWW Blog: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 - The Good, Bad and Everything In-Between Photo BWW Blog: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 - The Good, Bad and Everything In-Between
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - December 21, 2020

It’s no surprise that the last 366 days have been anything but normal....


VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Are Joined by Norm Lewis- Watch Now! Photo VIDEO: THE CHAOS TWINS Are Joined by Norm Lewis- Watch Now!
by The Chaos Twins - December 08, 2020

Tune in today, December 8 (4pm ET) to watch the next episode right here at BroadwayWorld. This week's special guest is Norm Lewis, whose new concert, Christmastime is Here, will be available to stream starting December 17....


American Icon & Grammy Winner Mavis Staples To Perform At The Soraya This February! Photo American Icon & Grammy Winner Mavis Staples To Perform At The Soraya This February!
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2020

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and 88.5 FM present American icon and GRAMMY Award-winner Mavis Staples for one-night only on Thursday, February 13 at 8:00pm. Mavis Staples also has the distinction of being in the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. GRAMM...


VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Performs 'The Times They Are a-Changin' at The Creative Co Photo VIDEO: Christopher Jackson Performs 'The Times They Are a-Changin' at The Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2021

On January 20, 2021, The Creative Coalition brought together leaders from entertainment, media, Congress, and the White House Cabinet and Administration. National and entertainment industry leaders gathered virtually for The Creative Coalition’s famed Inaugural Ball....


BWW Blog: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 - The Good, Bad and Everything In-Between Photo BWW Blog: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 - The Good, Bad and Everything In-Between
by Student Blogger: Breanna Ebisch - December 21, 2020

It’s no surprise that the last 366 days have been anything but normal....






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