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Matthew Perry ("Friends," "Mr. Sunshine") stars as Ryan King, a recent widower and sports talk radio host ready to get back to work after the loss of his wife. Ryan's alpha-male boss, Stephen, played by John Cho ("Star Trek," "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle"), has a different plan in store for Ryan, making him attend grief counseling before returning to the air. A reluctant Ryan finds himself in a support group for "life change," where he meets an oddball cast of characters, all with their own backstories filled with varying degrees of loss.

On his very first visit, Ryan convinces the group to deviate from their normal session and starts a tournament-style competition (March Sadness!) to find out whose story is the worst. Ryan's total lack of interest in "the healing process" proves distracting and he soon butts heads with the by-the-books group leader, Lauren, played by Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti ("The Playboy Club"). Back at work, Ryan is confronted with the fact that he hasn't really processed his grief and realizes Lauren and the other members of the group might be key in helping him move on. Also starring are Tony Award-Winner Julie White ("Transformers") as Anne, Bill Cobbs ("The Muppets," "Night at the Museum") as George and Suzy Nakamura ("Dodgeball") as Yolanda.

"Go On" is a touching new comedy created by Emmy Award-winning writer/executive producer Scott Silveri ("Perfect Couples," "Friends"). Todd Holland ("Malcolm in the Middle"), Karey Nixon ("Free Agents," "Miss/Guided") and Jon Pollack ("Up All Night," "30 Rock") also serve as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Holland.

NYMF Seeks a 'Broadway Idol' through Celeb Panel, 9/11
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2006

On Monday, September 11th, the New York Musical Theatre Festival will offer its own spin on the popular reality talent show with 'NYMF Broadway Idol'...


BetteMidler.com Hosts Ticket Contest to 'The Show Girl Must Go On'
by Contests Broadway - January 21, 2008

BetteMidler.com is hosting a special contest to win a pair of tickets to Bette's latest show, 'The Show Girl Must Go On' in Las Vegas!...


TV: NYMF 2009 - ENCORE
by Eddie Varley - September 24, 2009

Presenting a behind-the-scenes perspective, ENCORE gives audiences rare insight into a troupe of Broadway dancers preparing to go on the road under the pressure of a fastidious and demanding choreographer...


'40s Musical When the Lights Go On Again Extends to 5/27
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2007

The critically acclaimed When The Lights Go On Again, the new musical celebrating the music of the 1940s and World War II, has announced its 2nd extension at the Triad Theatre...


Schumacher Book 'How Does The Show Go On?' Released mid-Nov
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2007

Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher, a Tony Award-winner for The Lion King, will give young people a rare backstage pass to the theater with the publication of his first book, 'How Does The Show Go On? An Introduction to the Theater,' to be released mid-November 2007 by Disney Publishing Worldwide....


Sherri Shepherd of 'The View' Flies with 'Mary Poppins' Dec.18
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2007

Sherri Shepherd, co-host of ABC's 'The View,' flies high above the glorious orchestra of Disney's New Amsterdam Theater, the current home of Mary Poppins, for a segment scheduled to air on 'The View' on Tuesday, December 18 (11AM-12noon) on the ABC Television Network....


Photo Coverage: Thomas Schumacher at Atlanta's Junior Theater Festival
by Eddie Varley - January 22, 2009

In conjunction with the second edition of his hit book How Does the Show Go On?, Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher gave the keynote address at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta. The national festival dedicated to groups working with elementary and middle school aged young people, ran from Jan...


When the Lights Go On Again Cast Performs at B&N, 6/6
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2007

The cast of the critically acclaimed Off Broadway musical When The Lights Go On Again will celebrate the new recording of their show which celebrates the music of the 1940s and World War II, with a special performance and CD signing on Wednesday, June 6th (6PM) at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center...


LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Comes To Casa Mañana 8/4 - 8/9
by Reynard Loki - April 06, 2009

Casa Mañana is excited to announce the first national tour of the Broadway smash hit, Legally Blonde The Musical, is coming to Bass Performance Hall, August 4 ? 9. Single tickets go on sale April 20 at 10 a.m....


Photo Coverage: Thomas Schumacher at Atlanta's Junior Theater Festival
by Eddie Varley - January 22, 2009

In conjunction with the second edition of his hit book How Does the Show Go On?, Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher gave the keynote address at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta. The national festival dedicated to groups working with elementary and middle school aged young people, ran from Jan...


Sarah Brightman Brings Her Symphony Tour to Asia in 2009
by Eddie Varley - December 19, 2008

As the Symphony Tour wraps up in North America, we are pleased to announce that Sarah will be bringing the SYMPHONY WORLD TOUR to selected countries in Asia from February to April, 2009. And for the first time in Asia, concert-goers will also have the opportunity to meet Sarah after the concert and ...


Schumacher Announces 'Gift-A-Book' Pilot Program
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2007

Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Lion King, announced the 'Gift-A-Book' Pilot Program has been launched to provide drama teachers and students throughout New York's public schools with 'gift' copies of his new theater book for young people, 'How Does The Show Go...


TV: NYMF 2009 - ENCORE
by Eddie Varley - September 24, 2009

Presenting a behind-the-scenes perspective, ENCORE gives audiences rare insight into a troupe of Broadway dancers preparing to go on the road under the pressure of a fastidious and demanding choreographer...


BWW Exclusive Contest: Win A Trip To See Bette Midler In Las Vegas
by Contests Broadway - April 30, 2008

BroadwayWorld.com will be exclusively giving away a trip to Las Vegas to see Bette Midler perform in 'The Showgirl Must Go On'. The winning package includes two tickets to the 7/19 performance, a two night stay in Caesar's Palace from 7/18-7/20, round trip airfare for two from anywhere in the US and...


When the Lights Go On Again Extends to Feb. 24
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2006

When The Lights Go On Again, a new musical celebrating the music of the 1940s and World War II, has been extended for 7 weeks beginning on Saturday, January 13th at the Triad Theatre...


LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Comes To Casa Mañana 8/4 - 8/9
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2009

Casa Mañana is excited to announce the first national tour of the Broadway smash hit, Legally Blonde The Musical, is coming to Bass Performance Hall, August 4 ? 9. Single tickets go on sale April 20 at 10 a.m....


Special BroadwayWorld Pre-Sale for LIZA'S AT THE PALACE
by Faetra Petillo - October 23, 2008

LIZA MINNELLI will bring her unmatchable magic back to the Palace Theatre on Broadway in December. 'LIZA'S AT THE PALACE ...' opens Wednesday, December 3, for a limited engagement of just nine shows only through December 14. Members of BroadwayWorld have the opportunity to get their tickets to this...


Bette Midler Keeps The Showgirl Going on in Vegas with New Block of Tickets
by Robert Diamond - October 01, 2008

Bette Midler fans now have more chances to catch the Divine Miss M. in the biggest, hottest, sassiest show to ever hit the Las Vegas Strip: The Showgirl Must Go On. As Midler returns to the famous Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace to close out her super successful 2008 run, she will place 18 new sh...


Bette Midler in 'The Showgirl Must Go On' at Caesars Palace 2/20
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2007

Known for her incomparable humor, over-the-top imagination and captivating charisma, the Divine Miss M. has appropriately titled her new Las Vegas production 'Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On.' The show, which is created exclusively for The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, will make its highly antic...


Cast Album of When the Lights Go On Again Now Available
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2007

Thoroughbred Records has announced the release of the Original Cast recording of the critically acclaimed musical When The Lights Go On Again, which celebrates the music of the 1940s and World War II....


Chicago Engagement of Jersey Boys Extended for 4 Weeks
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2007

Broadway In Chicago has announced that due to record-breaking advance sales, Jersey Boys will add four weeks to its highly-anticipated Chicago engagement, even before tickets go on sale to the general public...


Thomas Schumacher Signs & Tours New Book
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2007

Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award-winning The Lion King, will sign copies of his new theater book for young people, 'How Does the Show Go On?An Introduction to the Theater' (Disney Publishing Worldwide), this December in New York (December 12) and Los Angeles (December 13). The $20 book...


Sarah Brightman Brings Her Symphony Tour to Asia in 2009
by Eddie Varley - December 19, 2008

As the Symphony Tour wraps up in North America, we are pleased to announce that Sarah will be bringing the SYMPHONY WORLD TOUR to selected countries in Asia from February to April, 2009. And for the first time in Asia, concert-goers will also have the opportunity to meet Sarah after the concert and ...


BetteMidler.com Hosts Ticket Contest to 'The Show Girl Must Go On'
by Contests Broadway - January 21, 2008

BetteMidler.com is hosting a special contest to win a pair of tickets to Bette's latest show, 'The Show Girl Must Go On' in Las Vegas!...


Chicago Engagement of Jersey Boys Extended for 4 Weeks
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2007

Broadway In Chicago has announced that due to record-breaking advance sales, Jersey Boys will add four weeks to its highly-anticipated Chicago engagement, even before tickets go on sale to the general public...







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