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Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Special DOUGLAS to Launch on Netflix Following Off-Broad Photo Hannah Gadsby's New Stand-Up Special DOUGLAS to Launch on Netflix Following Off-Broadway Run
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019

At this evening's FYSEE event in Los Angeles, comedian Hannah Gadsby announced that her new hour-long stand-up special Douglas, named after her beloved dog, will launch globally on Netflix in 2020....


Underbelly Boulevard Announces Continued Programme For May Photo Underbelly Boulevard Announces Continued Programme For May
by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024

London's best venue for cabaret, theatre, comedy and live arts - Underbelly Boulevard have announced that Queenz and Mario The Maker Magician will join their upcoming programme of spectacular shows for 2024....


New Play OPEN HEART Announced At The Butterfly Club Photo New Play OPEN HEART Announced At The Butterfly Club
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2019

In a messy Coburg apartment we meet Angus (Lachie Hewson), a semi- accomplished Author, and his Long Time Boyfriend Mark (Callum O'Malley), An Executive Assistant. There is a deep love between them, even if they've grown apart....


First Group of Acts Announced for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS Photo First Group of Acts Announced for AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 16, 2018

NBC has announced the first group of world-renowned, superstar acts who will compete on the all-new winter edition of TV's #1 alternative series, “America's Got Talent: The Champions,” premiering Monday, Jan. 7 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT....


Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE to Play Final Performance At SoHo Playhouse Photo Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE to Play Final Performance At SoHo Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - June 14, 2018

The final off-Broadway performances of Hannah Gadsby's critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show, Nanette, are scheduled for June 20 - 30 at SoHo Playhouse.  Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, SoHo Playhouse, Barrow Street Productions and Token Events, tickets are on sale now for all perfo...


Epix Renews Dramedy BRIDGE AND TUNNEL for Season Two Photo Epix Renews Dramedy BRIDGE AND TUNNEL for Season Two
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021

The series features a stellar ensemble cast including Sam Vartholomeos (Star Trek: Discovery), Caitlin Stasey (Reign, Please Like Me), Gigi Zumbado (9-1-1, Criminal Minds, Scream), JanLuis Castellanos (13 Reasons Why, Marvel’s Runways), Brian Muller (The Deuce, Madame Secretary, The Good Wife) and I...


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BRIDGE AND TUNNEL on EPIX Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for BRIDGE AND TUNNEL on EPIX
by Sarah Leiber - December 14, 2020

Written, directed and produced by Edward Burns (Saving Private Ryan, Public Morals), this dramedy series set in 1980 revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to the familiarity of their working-class Long Island home town....


BRIDGE AND TUNNEL Episode 3 Airs on Epix Feb. 7 Photo BRIDGE AND TUNNEL Episode 3 Airs on Epix Feb. 7
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 02, 2021

After breaking up with Jill, Jimmy finds inspiration in a different style of photography, while Artie is dreading Jimmy’s departure for Alaska. Meanwhile, Stacey suspects Mikey may have eyes for Tammy, while Jill battles her overbearing mother Lana.   ...


Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas Photo Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018

Freeform has picked up “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” to series with a 10-episode order. From “Please Like Me” creator, writer and comedian Josh Thomas, and produced by Avalon Television and Freeform, the half-hour comedy introduces Nicholas (Josh Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-old still living at home w...


New York Premiere Of JOSH THOMAS' LET'S TIDY UP Announced At SoHo Playhouse Photo New York Premiere Of JOSH THOMAS' LET'S TIDY UP Announced At SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2024

Comedian Josh Thomas returns to live stand-up with the New York premiere of LET'S TIDY UP at SoHo Playhouse from June 12-23, 2024....


AMC's Streaming Service Sundance Now Debuts Season One of ROSEHAVEN, 11/30 Photo AMC's Streaming Service Sundance Now Debuts Season One of ROSEHAVEN, 11/30
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2017

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium video streaming service dedicated to bringing members high-quality, acclaimed independent film, documentaries and TV series, announced today that season one of the critically acclaimed Australian comedy series, ROSEHAVEN will be available to stream on Sundance No...


Videos: Watch Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More in UP HERE Musical Numbers Photo Videos: Watch Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More in UP HERE Musical Numbers
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023

Up Here features an impressive lineup of Broadway stars, including Andréa Burns, Katie Finneran, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Aisha Jackson, Micaela Diamond, and more, performing new songs by EGOT winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (“Frozen, “Coco,“ “WandaVision,” “Boo...


Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Extended for Four More Weeks! Photo Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Extended for Four More Weeks!
by Nicole Ciravolo - March 23, 2018

Due to popular demand, Hannah Gadsby's critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show,Nanette, has been extended for four weeks through May 13 at SoHo Playhouse.  In her New York City debut, Gadsby opened the show on March 9 to rave reviews including The New York Times calling the show, "A riveti...


BWW Review: BETSY WOLFE: Laid Back and Ready for Stardom at Feinstein's / 54 Below Photo BWW Review: BETSY WOLFE: Laid Back and Ready for Stardom at Feinstein's / 54 Below
by Brady Schwind - October 05, 2019

With her latest appearance at Feinstein's / 54 Below Betsy Wolfe is poised for Broadway stardom....


Hannah Gadsby Makes New York Debut with NANETTE Photo Hannah Gadsby Makes New York Debut with NANETTE
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018

Australian comedian, Hannah Gadsby, will make her New York City debut with her multi-award winning and critically acclaimed show, Nanette,opening Friday, March 9 at SoHo Playhouse and running for five weeks only. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, SoHo Playhouse, Barrow Street Productions and Toke...


Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Extends Off-Broadway Photo Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Extends Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2018

Hannah Gadsby's critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show, Nanette, has been extended for the second time running off-Broadway at The SoHo Playhouse. The final NYC performance is set for Saturday, May 26, 2018, followed by two Los Angeles performances at Largo on June 6 and 7, 2018. Presen...


EPIX Announces Return of BRIDGE & TUNNEL Series Photo EPIX Announces Return of BRIDGE & TUNNEL Series
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Written, directed and produced by Edward Burns (Saving Private Ryan, Public Morals) - who also stars - this six-episode, half-hour romantic comedy series set in the early 1980’s revolves around a group of recent college grads setting out to pursue their dreams in Manhattan while still clinging to th...


VIDEO: Freeform Releases Trailer for EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Photo VIDEO: Freeform Releases Trailer for EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019

Freeform has released the official trailer for Josh Thomas' new series 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay.'...


Toronto LGBT Film Festival, Inside Out, Announces Lineup Photo Toronto LGBT Film Festival, Inside Out, Announces Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2019

The 29th annual Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival (Inside Out), championing innovative LGBTQ filmmakers from across the globe, revealed its full feature and short film lineup. The announcement was made today by Inside Out's Executive Director Andria Wilson and the festival's Director of Programm...


UP HERE, New Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Musical Comedy Series Coming to Hu Photo UP HERE, New Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Musical Comedy Series Coming to Hulu
by Michael Major - January 31, 2022

Hulu has greenlit Up Here, a new musical comedy series with original music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Hamilton's Tony-winner Thomas Kail is slated to direct with Tony-winning Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson serving as show runner. The musical romantic comedy is set in New Yo...


Freeform Announces Programming Slate for 2020-2021, Featuring CRUEL SUMMER, GROWN-ISH Photo Freeform Announces Programming Slate for 2020-2021, Featuring CRUEL SUMMER, GROWN-ISH, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 19, 2020

In advance of the Disney Advertising Sales Virtual Roadshow presentation, Freeform highlighted its commitment to bold and boundary-pushing young adult content with the pickups of both “Everything's Gonna be Okay“ and “Motherland: Fort Salem,” as well as the recently announced scripted romantic-comed...


Sydney Opera House Offers Digital Content While its Doors Are Closed Photo Sydney Opera House Offers Digital Content While its Doors Are Closed
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2020

While the Sydney Opera House's doors are closed due to the current health crisis, the company is offering digital content to keep people entertained during the trying times....


VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season 2 of HBO's FRAYED Photo VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season 2 of HBO's FRAYED
by Michael Major - November 01, 2021

Season two of the dramedy kicks off in London, where the lives and secrets of the Cooper family continue to unravel as they deal with the ramifications of season one’s explosive finale, and their Australian past insists on catching up with them. The series stars creator and writer, Sarah Kendall. Wa...


IFC Unveils Five New Series in Development for Series Contention Photo IFC Unveils Five New Series in Development for Series Contention
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 30, 2018

IFC today revealed five new 'slightly off' original comedies in development: Almost Asian, a series chronicling the life of a mixed-race millennial in Los Angeles; Annika Erotica, a series following a young Colorado pastor who harbors a secret passion for writing erotic novels under a pen name; Art ...


Award-Winning Short Film TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW Calls Time's Up on Mist Photo Award-Winning Short Film TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW Calls Time's Up on Mistreatment of Women in the Arts
by Macon Prickett - July 18, 2018

Even before Time's Up became the call to arms for women around the world facing abuse, harassment and discrimination, two Australian filmmakers had joined forces in response to their personal experiences in the theater, film and television industries....






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