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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....


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....


HEDWIG's Rebecca Naomi Jones Guests on Comedy Central's INSIDE AMY SCHUMER
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2016

Rebecca Naomi Jones, last seen on Broadway as 'Yitzhak' in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, turned to Twitter today to share that she had a guest spot on the first episode of the all-new season of INSIDE AMY SCHUMER...


Transgender Actress Shakina Nayfack Joins Cast of Hulu's DIFFICULT PEOPLE
by Tyler Peterson - March 01, 2016

?New York's Lilly Award winning actress/ producer/ director and social activist, Shakina Nayfack joins the second season cast of Julie Klausner's Difficult People in Hulu's hit comedy series co-executive produced by Amy Poehler....


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!...


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....


Sandra Bernhard Brings New Show FEEL THE BERNHARD to Guild Hall in East Hampton on 7/8
by Louisa Brady - June 04, 2016

?The inimitable Sandra Bernhard will perform with her all new show "Feel The Bernhard" on Friday, July 8th at Guild Hall's John Drew Theater at 158 Main Street in Easthampton, NY, while she also recently launched her own hugely popular daily show Sandyland on SiriusXM Radio's new Radio Andy channel ...


VIDEO: First Look - Season 2 of Hulu's Original Comedy DIFFICULT PEOPLE
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2016

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


Megan Hilty to Join Aaron Tveit, Nikki M. James & Beth Malone on CBS' Comic-Thriller BRAINDEAD
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016

Megan Hilty is headed back to the small screen - opposite a slew of fellow Broadway alums!...


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....


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....


Festival51 Announces Four Female Playwright Finalists
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2016

While women make up 51% of the world's population, the fact still stands that only 17% of plays produced in this country are female authored. Rhode Island-based Festival51 aims to change those numbers by putting women writers center stage in their 2nd annual Women's Playwriting Festival....


BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, MINDY PROJECT & More Heading to HULU This Week
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2016

In the episode, after a surprising turn of events in the Nine-Nine's attempt to track down Adrian Pimento's (guest star Jason Mantzoukas) hitman, the precinct drops everything when they suspect Holt is in danger....


Trans Actress and Activist Shakina Nayfack Returns to NYC After NC Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016

Trans actress and activist and star of the upcoming second season Hulu's 'Difficult People,' Shakina Nayfack returns to NYC for her 'Welcome Home Show' of Manifest P*ssy! tonight, June 23 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street)....


Trans Actress and Activist Shakina Nayfack Returns to NYC After NC Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016

Trans actress and activist and star of the upcoming second season Hulu's 'Difficult People,' Shakina Nayfack returns to NYC for her 'Welcome Home Show' of Manifest P*ssy! tonight, June 23 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street)....


Transgender Actress Shakina Nayfack Joins Cast of Hulu's DIFFICULT PEOPLE
by Tyler Peterson - March 01, 2016

?New York's Lilly Award winning actress/ producer/ director and social activist, Shakina Nayfack joins the second season cast of Julie Klausner's Difficult People in Hulu's hit comedy series co-executive produced by Amy Poehler....


Megan Hilty to Join Aaron Tveit, Nikki M. James & Beth Malone on CBS' Comic-Thriller BRAINDEAD
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016

Megan Hilty is headed back to the small screen - opposite a slew of fellow Broadway alums!...


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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