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...
Playwrights Horizons Stages Tori Sampson's IF PRETTY HURTS...
by Julie Musbach - January 03, 2019 Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka, written by Tori Sampson, directed by Leah C. Gardiner, and choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly, February 15-March 31, 2019 in the Mainstage Theater at Playwrights Horizons...
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...
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...
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!...
John Cho and Alan Yang Team for New Film TIGERTAIL
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 24, 2018 John Cho will star in the new Netflix multi-generational drama, TIGERTAIL, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film comes from Alan Yang, who co-created the Netflix show MASTER OF NONE....
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....
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!...
Cartoon Network's CRAIG OF THE CREEK Hits The Great Outdoors With DVD Release
by Tori Hartshorn - January 18, 2019 Full of imaginative adventures, mystery and comical journeys, Craig of the Creek: Itch to Explore, arrives on DVD on March 19, 2019. Featuring 13 episodes from the debut season, the hit Cartoon Network series was co-created by three-time Emmy Award® nominated Steven Universe writers Matt Burnett and...
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...
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 ...
True or False? Meet the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT- Now in Previews!
by Julie Musbach - September 20, 2018 The Lifespan of a Fact begins performances tonight, September 20, 2018. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!...
Scott Ahearn, Donna English, and More Lead Cast of CHRISTMAS IN HELL
by Julie Musbach - November 07, 2018 The York Theatre Company presents the world premiere of the new musical comedy Christmas in Hell with book, music, and lyrics by Gary Apple ("The Simpsons"), with direction and choreography by Bill Castellino (Desperate Measures, York/New World Stages) and music direction, music supervision, and arr...
Stifel Theatre Welcomes Aziz Ansari
by Julie Musbach - November 27, 2018 Aziz Ansari has announced the Road To Nowhere Tour coming to Stifel Theatre on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m....
Showtime Offers Early Viewing of Season Two Premiere of THE CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019 Starting today, the season two premiere of the hit SHOWTIME drama THE CHI is available for free sampling online, on streaming platforms and on TV on demand. Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Boomerang, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award®, Emmy and Golde...
SHOWTIME Picks Up Hit Drama Series THE CHI For Third Season
by Tori Hartshorn - April 30, 2019 SHOWTIME has picked up the hit drama series THE CHI for a third season. Created and executive produced by Emmy® winner Lena Waithe (Boomerang, Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award®, Emmy and Golden Globe® winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is a timely coming-of-age story centering on ...
VIDEO: Watch the Second Season Trailer for THE CHI
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 The highly anticipated second season of the hit SHOWTIME drama THE CHI will premiere on Sunday, April 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None) and executive produced by Academy Award(r), Emmy and Golden Globe(r) winner Common (Selma), THE CHI is ...
BWW Review: I Like MOZART. Does That Make Me a Bad Person?
by Richard Sasanow - August 16, 2018 Lincoln Center's MOSTLY MOZART FESTIVAL is over for the season and finished up with a program that was an oddity because it wasn't mostly Mozart (or no Mozart) but all Mozart. Well, hooray for the 18th century. I was happy to be back in the bosom of the festival's namesake. Does that make me a bad p... |