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The show focuses on a hospital's women's geriatric extended care ward and the doctors, nurses, old people, and sad stuff that happens therein. The British version debuted in July 2009 and quickly became BBC Four's biggest comedy.

TLC to Premiere WHAT NOT TO WEAR Season 10, 1/3
by Caryn Robbins - December 06, 2012

On Thursday, January 3rd at 10pm, TLC's longest running primetime series WHAT NOT TO WEAR (produced by BBC Worldwide Productions) enters its 10th season and makes its debut on a new night....


TSB Magazine Reveals FIRST DATE Tips
by Christina Mancuso - May 22, 2013

Men focus so much on snagging that first date with a cute girl that sometimes they find they are utterly and completely at a loss when the second meeting rolls around, says Professional Dating Coach Bobby Rio in his new report on second date tips....


Chris Mann Comes to Columbus in April
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2013

Chris Mann's debut full-length album, Roads, shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and Top 5 on Billboard's Classical Chart. Upon its release, Mann gave numerous high-profile television performances, including playing for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as part...


SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE World Premiere Tickets Go On Sale Today at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2013

The Pasadena Playhouse in association with David Shor Productions, announced today that single tickets for the world premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL will go on sale today, March 10. The production is scheduled to run from May 24 through June 23, 2013, with a press opening night on Jun...


History Channel Revs Up for TOP GEAR's Return on 1/29
by Tyler Peterson - January 22, 2013

HISTORY announced today that new episodes for Season 3 of the U.S. version of Top Gear will premiere Tuesday, January 29 at 9PM ET/8C. The second season of the critically-acclaimed and popular series broke into the millionaire's club with 1.1 million Adults 25-54 and 18-49 (+30 and +22 vs. S1, res...


Delena Smith Writes About Childhood with Alopecia
by Christina Mancuso - May 13, 2013

In her new book "The Girl from Orchard Park with Alopecia" (published by Trafford Publishing), author Delena Smith tells her personal and authentic story growing up as a poor young black girl affected by the alopecia hair disease at a young age, living in the vicious Orchard Park projects in the vio...


Laurie Metcalf to Star in New HBO Series GETTING ON
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2013

Deadline reports that Tony nominee Laurie Metcalf will star in a new HBO primetime series GETTING ON from 'Big Love' creators Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer. The cable network announced today that it has put in a six-episode order for the comedy....


Laura Metcalf to Star in HBO Comedy Pilot GETTING ON
by Caryn Robbins - November 28, 2012

TVline reports that Laurie Metcalf will star in an upcoming medical comedy pilot for HBO titled GETTING ON. The actress joins cast members Alex Borstein and Niecy Nash on the project....


Ashleigh Gray, Stevie Webb to Lead Tim Prottey-Jones Musical
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2012

Interval Productions are launching a brand new brit-rock musical featuring the songs of Tim Prottey-Jones, and it's about time. Tim's albums, [More With Every Line and Surrounded by the Sounds], have been musical theatre favourites for some time, but as of yet, a show containing them has never been ...


LES MIS Directors Unite! Frances Ruffelle on Introducing Tom Hooper to Trevor Nunn & John Caird
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2012

As Frances Ruffelle wrote in her column for The Huffington Post, she was recently invited to a private party at Cameron Mackintosh's home and mingled with 'some of the world's top theatre creatives' such as Stephen Sondheim, Les Miserables film director Tom Hooper and the original Les Miserables the...


Steppenwolf Extends SLOWGIRL Through 9/1
by Tyler Peterson - August 06, 2013

By popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has extended the hit summer production of Slowgirl by Greg Pierce, directed by ensemble member Randall Arney, and featuring ensemble member William Petersen with Rae Gray. Slowgirl continues for six additional performances, through September 1. Tickets ...


Photo Flash: Artwork Revealed for SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL!
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2012

From composer and lyricist Ben Toth and Sam Forman and book writer Jeff Arch, Sleepless In Seattle - The Musical, will be directed by Lonny Price, with Eric Stern as musical director, in its premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse in June, 2013. The musical's Facebook page just released the artwork for t...


The Rose Kicks Off May with TIME TO TALK with Michael Frayn Today, 5/1
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2012

The Rose Theatre announces its upcoming productions, kicking off May with TIME TO TALK with Michael Frayn on May 1....


Steppenwolf's SLOWGIRL Sets 7/28 Opening
by Kelsey Denette - April 11, 2013

Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble member Randall Arney directs fellow ensemble member William Petersen with Rae Gray this summer in Slowgirl by Greg Pierce. Performances of this Chicago premiere are in Steppenwolf's newly reconfigured Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Slowgirl begins previews...


William Petersen to Star in SLOWGIRL at Steppenwolf
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2013

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced the addition of Slowgirl by Greg Pierce to this summer's line-up. Directed by ensemble member Randall Arney, the production features ensemble member William Petersen with Rae Gray in the newly reconfigured Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St), July 18 - Augu...


BWW Student Center: Hats Off to Westminster College's NOISES OFF!
by Megan Pedersen - November 15, 2012

A hysterical ride, Noises Off propels us into a world of absolute chaos and out-of-control laughter. In typical farce fashion, this show's quickened pace will leave you exhausted at the end of the night. Noises Off is crowd favorite with its many mix-ups and mayhem. While all fun and games for the a...


GETTING ON Debuts on HBO 11/24
by Matt Tamanini - September 11, 2013

GETTING ON, a new HBO comedy series from Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer (creators of the acclaimed HBO series 'Big Love'), begins its six-episode season SUNDAY, NOV. 24 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)....


BWW Reviews: TEN CHIMNEYS at Artsts Repertory Theatre
by Patrick Brassell - April 28, 2013

The play looks and feels like a bright, witty comedy, the kind that used to light up Broadway stages year after year....


Ben Toth and Sam Forman to Write Music for SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Musical
by Nicole Rosky - July 26, 2012

According to Deadline.com, Ben Toth and Sam Forman have signed on to write the music and lyrics for the Broadway-bound SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE Musical. Previously announced Lonny Price will direct the show, which is set to have its world premiere at The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Direct...


BWW Interviews: ROCKY HORROR's Oliver Thornton and Roxanne Pallett
by Carrie Dunn - January 11, 2013

We talk to the stars of the 40th anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show......


The Rose Theatre Presents TIME TO TALK with Jo Brand Tonight, May 9
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012

The Rose Theatre announces upcoming productions....


Molly Shannon Gets Recurring Roles in HBO's GETTING ON and FOX's RAISING HOPE
by Jessica Showers - July 26, 2013

Saturday Night Live's Molly Shannon will be adding two new shows to her recurring roster with HBO's GETTING ON and FOX's Raising Hope....


TLC Premieres WHAT NOT TO WEAR Season 10 Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 03, 2013

Tonight, January 3rd at 10pm, TLC's longest running primetime series WHAT NOT TO WEAR (produced by BBC Worldwide Productions) enters its 10th season and makes its debut on a new night....


BWW Reviews: HOMEWORK, London Theatre, November 15 2012
by Gary Naylor - November 18, 2012

Gary Naylor sees a slice of his future and feels the fear....


HBO Orders Pilot Adaptation of UK Comedy GETTING ON
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

Deadline.com reports that HBO has ordered a pilot adaptation of the award-winning BBC Four medical comedy GETTING ON. The project is from Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, who co-wrote the adaptation. BBC Worldwide Productions will also produce....






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