Lena Waithe's TWENTIES Gets Series Order at BET
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019 On the heels of the second season pick up of critically- acclaimed BOOMERANG series BET Networks announces continued partnership with Lena Waithe as it green lights her single-camera comedy series “Twenties.” Created and written by Waithe when she was in her early 20s the eight-episode half-hour ser...
Additional Casting Confirmed For THE TIME OF OUR LIES at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2019 Colin Salmon, star of the James Bond film series, Netflix's Master of None and Syfy's Krypton, has been confirmed to join the cast of the Howard Zinn biopic, The Time Of Our Lies. Guest starring for one night on 2 August, Colin will play the lead role as the American historian, author and social act...
Comedian Ricky Velez Joins Pete Davidson In New Judd Apatow Comedy
by Tori Hartshorn - June 05, 2019 According to Deadline, stand-up comedian Ricky Velez is set to join the cast of the forthcoming Untitled Judd Apatow/Pete Davidson Comedy. Velez is know for his work as a stand up comedian and on shows such as MASTER OF NONE. The film will be based on Davidson's life, including losing his firefight...
VIDEO: Bobby Cannavale Has a Bruce Springsteen Impression Battle with Jimmy Fallon
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2019 Bobby Cannavale was a guest on Wednesday night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, to talk about The Irishman, the new Martin Scorsese film he's in. During the interview, Cannavale shares stories about meeting Bruce Springsteen and his impressions of The Boss, which leads to him and...
Maria Bamford & Aparna Nancherla Comes to High Plains Comedy Festival September 27
by Julie Musbach - April 29, 2019 Maria Bamford and Very Special Guest Aparna Nancherla are coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver on Friday, September 27th at 8:00pm for High Plains Comedy Festival. All tickets are $45.00 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, May 3rd...
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for QUEEN & SLIM
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2019 From trailblazing, Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe (Netflix's Master of None) and Melina Matsoukas, the visionary director of some of this generation's most powerful pop-culture experiences, including Beyonce's “Formation” and the Nike “Equality” campaign, comes Makeready's unflinching new drama, Qu...
Composer Joe Wong Announces Debut Album NITE CREATURES
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 24, 2020 Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist, podcast host (The Trap Set) and composer Joe Wong (“Master of None”, “Russian Doll”, “The Midnight Gospel”, “Ugly Delicious”, “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” and more…) has just announced Nite Creatures, his full-length solo debut, due out May 15, 2020 via a ...
The American Black Film Festival to Honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett, Jr.
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020 The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today the recipients of two of their most prominent awards - Hollywood Legacy Award and Industry Renaissance Award - which each honor outstanding accomplishments in film and television. Academy AwardⓇ winner Louis Gossett, Jr. (“Watchmen,” “An...
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup For Performances In New York City, Nashville and Dallas
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019 The guest lineups for the upcoming episodes of Live from Here with Chris Thile in Dallas onApril 6, New York on April 13 & 20 and Nashville on April 27 are set, featuring The Head and The Heart, Sara Bareilles, The Milk Carton Kids, Josh Ritter, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Esperanza Spalding, Del McCour...
Daniel Radcliffe to Star in UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Interactive Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019 Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers, Swiss Army Man, Harry Potter films) is set to star in the "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" interactive special....
HEARTLAND Extends Through May 5
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2019 Heartland, now playing at Luna Stage, will extend through May 5. The new play, which opened April 4, has received audience and critical acclaim. Broadway World called it a "heartfelt masterpiece rife with comedic brilliance and the triumph of the human spirit."...
Luna Stage Announces Cast of HEARTLAND
by Julie Musbach - March 25, 2019 Brian Corrigan, Beejan Land, and Lipica Shah will star in Luna Stage's production of Heartland. The intercontinental love story by Gabriel Jason Dean, directed by Ari Laura Kreith will run from April 4-April 28....
Daniel Radcliffe to Star in UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT Interactive Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 13, 2019 Daniel Radcliffe (Miracle Workers, Swiss Army Man, Harry Potter films) is set to star in the "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" interactive special....
Oh What a Beautiful Morning! Meet the Cast of OKLAHOMA!- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - March 19, 2019 The new Broadway production of Oklahoma! begins previews at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway) on tonight, March 19, 2019. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
Lena Waithe Joins Season Three of WESTWORLD
by Stephi Wild - April 13, 2019 According to The Wrap, Lena Waithe will join the third season of HBO's Westworld. She joins previously announced Aaron Paul. Waithe's character details have yet to be revealed....
THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND Starring Pete Davidson to Get On Demand Release This June
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 27, 2020 This summer, Judd Apatow directs Saturday Night Live breakout Pete Davidson in a bracing comedy about love, loss and laughter on Staten Island. THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND will premiere on demand June 12....
Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne Will Star in MEDEA at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - July 25, 2019 According to Vulture, stage and screen couple Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne have their eye on their next project together. The duo will star in Euripedes's Medea at BAM this January. The play will be directed by Simon Stone....
Debut of the Month: C-c-c'mon! Katlyn Carlson Makes Her Broadway Debut in BE MORE CHILL
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2019 Today BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson speaks to BroadwayWorld about making her debut in a show that proves you should always be yourself - especially if you're a loser...geek...or whatever!...
Joe Wong Releases Music Video for 'Dreams Wash Away'
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2020 Joe Wong is the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, podcast host (The Trap Set) and composer behind shows including Master of None, Russian Doll, Ugly Delicious, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens and more....
FX Orders New Drama Series, Y
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2019 Y, the television adaption of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic science fiction comic book series Y: The Last Man, has been ordered to series at FX, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions....
Noel Wells Announces Debut Album 'It's So Nice!'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 19, 2019 Actress, writer, filmmaker and comedian Noël Wells is excited to announce her full-length debut album titled It's So Nice! Out on Friday, August 30, It's So Nice! (itssonice.net) is a dynamic debut showcase that places an emphasis on songwriting with tunes that traverse folk, pop, alt-country and ps...
Cady Huffman to Direct CURIOUS INCIDENT at Weathervane
by Julie Musbach - February 05, 2019 Tony Award Winner Cady Huffman will direct the Weathervane Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time as part of season 54. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens, Curious Incident premiered in London at the National Theatre before transferrin...
Breaking: Ciara Renee, McKenzie Kurtz & Ryan McCartan Will Join Cast of FROZEN on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 15, 2020 Arendelle will soon welcome new royalty! BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ciara Renée, McKenzie Kurtz and Ryan McCartan will soon join the cast of Broadway's Frozen as Elsa, Anna, and Hans. All three will play their first performance on February 18. They take over the roles from original company ...
Taylor Louderman, Will Swenson, Mamie Parris, Ann Harada, Jason Gotay, Laura Michelle Kelly and More Announced For THE MUNY's 101st Season
by Alan Henry - April 17, 2019 BroadwayWorld has learned that The Muny announced today 25 principal cast members for the first season of its second century. Complete company casting will be announced throughout April and May. The 101st season opens on a brand new, state-of-the-art stage with Muny favorite Guys and Dolls followed ...
Joe Wong Shares 'Dreams Wash Away' Lyric Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 12, 2020 Joe Wong is the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, podcast host (The Trap Set) and composer behind shows including Master of None, Russian Doll, Ugly Delicious, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens and more.... |