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Today, we are adding yet another exciting title to that list with the announcement of our straight-to-series order for Difficult People

Transgender Actress/Activist Shakina Nayfack Featured on NPR's THE TAKEAWAY
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016

Transgender actress/activist Shakina Nayfack appeared on NPR's The Takeaway with John Hockenberry, in response to Jeffery Tambor's Emmy Award-winning speech for his role of 'Maura Pfefferman' in the Amazon show, 'Transparent....


Ring in the Holidays with Megan Hilty at Feinstein's at the Nikko
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016

After two previous sold-out engagements, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes the return of Tony Award nominee Megan Hilty for three performances only - Friday, December 16 (8 p.m.), Saturday, December 17 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, December 18 (3 p.m.)....


Julia Murney, Adrienne Warren, AJ Shively and More Set for INTRODUCING SAM SALMOND at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016

Introducing 2016 Jonathan Larson Award Winner Sam Salmond with a sneak peek at musicals in development, performed by a cast of Broadway's best including Julia Murney** (WICKED), Adrienne Warren**(TV: 'ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK,' BROADWAY: BRING IT ON), AJ Shively (BRIGHT STAR, Drama Desk Nom), AtoBlan...


E!'s New Scripted Series THE ARRANGEMENT Begins Production in Vancouver
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2016

E! and Universal Cable Productions will commence principal photography today on the network's second scripted series THE ARRANGEMENT, a multi-layered, Hollywood love story about the darker side of celebrity where nobody is what they seem....


VIDEO: Season 2 of Hulu's Original Comedy DIFFICULT PEOPLE Premieres Today
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2016

Season two of Hulu Original DIFFICULT PEOPLE will premiere today, July 12. Check out the just-released trailer below!...


Billy Porter to Helm Wesley Taylor's Starry 'PROUD OF US' Benefit for The Actors Fund
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016

Tony Award-winner Billy Porter will direct an evening of several short plays by actor / playwright Wesley Taylor, entitled Proud of Us and Other Short Plays by Wesley Taylor....


Ring in the Holidays with Megan Hilty at Feinstein's at the Nikko This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2016

After two previous sold-out engagements, Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes the return of Tony Award nominee Megan Hilty for three performances only - tonight, December 16 (8 p.m.), tomorrow, December 17 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, December 18 (3 p.m.)....


TV: Adam Langdon of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - February 20, 2017

Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from February 21st-26th is the national touring production of the Olivier & Tony-Winning play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TIme....


Judy Gold Plays Stroum Jewish Community Center in September
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2016

On Today, September 17, Emmy-winning comedy star Judy Gold brings her edgy wit and sharp observational commentary to the greater Seattle region for an exclusive, one-night-only stand-up appearance at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island....


WHAT'S YOUR DAMAGE? to Return to The Grand This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2017

Every month, Sachi Ezura and Halle Kiefer host a stand-up/storytelling show that asks performers, 'What, exactly, is your damage?'...


Heathcliff Saunders, Max Chernin, Shakina Nayfack and More Set for THIS PUSSY GRABS BACK Planned Parenthood Benefit
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017

In a frenzy of nationwide post-election outcries, New York's theatre artists are rallying in support of protecting equal rights and women's health, and the third day after the inauguration will be no different....


Broadway Vet Jackie Hoffman Joins New Ryan Murphy Anthology Series FEUD
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016

Broadway veteran Jackie Hoffman has signed on to the cast of Ryan Murphy's latest anthology series coming to FX, FEUD....


Alice Ripley, Lilli Cooper & More to Introduce 2016 Jonathan Larson Award Winner at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016

Introducing 2016 Jonathan Larson Award Winner Sam Salmond with a sneak peek at musicals in development, performed by a cast of Broadway's best including Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley* (NEXT TO NORMAL, AMERICAN PSYCHO), Ato Blankson-Wood (HAIR, THE TOTAL BENT), Lilli Cooper**(SPRING AWAKENING, SPONG...


Tony & Emmy Winner Andrea Martin Joins Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2016

Andrea Martin (PIPPIN, NOISES OFF) has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE! The Tony Award winner will portray 'unhinged helicopter mother Prudy Pingleton,' mother of Penny Pingleton, who will be played by Ariana Grande....


Like DIFFICULT PEOPLE's Tweet About Lin-Manuel and Get Tickets to HAMILTON?
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016

Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda appears in the second season of Hulu original series DIFFICULT PEOPLE, and the TV series just posted this tempting offer via Twitter......


Broadway Vet Jackie Hoffman Joins New Ryan Murphy Anthology Series FEUD
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016

Broadway veteran Jackie Hoffman has signed on to the cast of Ryan Murphy's latest anthology series coming to FX, FEUD....


Initial Casting Announced for THE BROADWAY VILLAINS PARTY: ICY HEARTS CLUB EDITION
by A.A. Cristi - December 21, 2016

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Broadway Villains Party: ICY HEARTS CLUB EDITION on February 15th, 2017, at 7:00 and 9:30pm. If Valentine's Day gets you down, or you're the type that would generally prefer a dozen long-stemmed dead roses and a box of "mind your own busines...


Judy Gold Plays Stroum Jewish Community Center in September
by A.A. Cristi - August 25, 2016

On Saturday, September 17, Emmy-winning comedy star Judy Gold brings her edgy wit and sharp observational commentary to the greater Seattle region for an exclusive, one-night-only stand-up appearance at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island....


Henry Koperski to Host Cabaret for Comedians on Inauguration Night at UCB East
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017

Henry Koperski has assembled a group of beloved NYC comedians to perform at UCB East the night of the inauguration....


VIDEO: Billy Eichner Talks NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE & More on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2016

On this morning's TODAY, guest Billy Eichner discussed the new season of his hit truTV series 'Billy On the Street' and the third season of 'Difficult People' on Hulu. Later, the comic discusses his appearance on NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!...


First Look - Official Artwork & Tracklist for Megan Hilty's 'A Merry Little Christmas'
by Caryn Robbins - November 07, 2016

Today, BWW shares the official artwork and track list for Megan Hilty's new Christmas CD, entitled 'A Merry Little Christmas,' which will be released this holiday season....


WHAT'S YOUR DAMAGE? to Return to The Grand This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2017

Every month, Sachi Ezura and Halle Kiefer host a stand-up/storytelling show that asks performers, 'What, exactly, is your damage?'...


SYFY to Adapt & Executive Produce Aldous Huxley's BRAVE NEW WORLD with Amblin Television
by A.A. Cristi - August 11, 2016

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Syfy today announced they have signed Grant Morrison (“Batman,” “The Invisibles”) and Brian Taylor (“Crank,” “Gamer”) to adapt Aldous Huxley's novel “Brave New World” for Syfy with Amblin Television.  Morrison and Taylor will also serve as executive producers, a...


Like DIFFICULT PEOPLE's Tweet About Lin-Manuel and Get Tickets to HAMILTON?
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016

Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda appears in the second season of Hulu original series DIFFICULT PEOPLE, and the TV series just posted this tempting offer via Twitter......


2016 TRU Love Benefit to Celebrate Inclusion in the Arts This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will enter its 25th year as a not-for-profit service organization with its annual gala, the TRU Love Benefit....






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