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MTV's SafeWord is a new comedy show where famous friends become frenemies through a series of fun and daring games. Hosted by Terrence J, each celebrity is paired with our "Safety Crew" of comedians who help push their opponent out of their comfort zone. The only thing that can stop the humiliation is to use their "safeword".

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BD Wong, Karen Olivo, Tonya Pinkins and More to be Featured on Season 2 of LIVE AT TH Photo BD Wong, Karen Olivo, Tonya Pinkins and More to be Featured on Season 2 of LIVE AT THE LORTEL Podcast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2020

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced its initial guest lineup for the second season of their 'Live at The Lortel' podcast. The upcoming season is filled with award winning actors that grace stages off and on Broadway, leading theater administrators, and thought-provoking playwrights and director...


L Morgan Lee, Yansa Fatima And Maybe Burke Lead The Industry Reading Of MAXA, The Mad Photo L Morgan Lee, Yansa Fatima And Maybe Burke Lead The Industry Reading Of MAXA, The Maddest Woman In The World
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2020

MAXA, The Maddest Woman in the World will be having a NY industry reading Thursday, March 12th at 2pm EST in preparation for its world stage premiere at University of Minnesota Duluth in November, 2020, with book and lyrics by Mika Kauffman and music by Thomas Jacobsen....


BOBBY MAIR: COCKROACH Will Embark on UK Tour Photo BOBBY MAIR: COCKROACH Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - February 11, 2022

Bobby's fifth and best show was originally called Cockroach because it seemed like nothing could kill this survivor of addiction and mental illness with a sprinkle of childhood trauma.  But with the collective trauma of the pandemic he doesn't feel not special anymore. Now that he's allowed to tour ...


TOSOS Reveals Cast For MASK4MASK Reading at The Flea Theater Photo TOSOS Reveals Cast For MASK4MASK Reading at The Flea Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024

Celebrate TOSOS' 50th anniversary with a staged reading of MASK4MASK, a new play by John Patterson. Learn more! ...


Industry Reading Of New Musical 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE Announced Photo Industry Reading Of New Musical 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE Announced
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2020

'10 Days in a Madhouse' will be having an industry staged reading Monday, February 10th in preparation for its Off-Broadway premiere in January 2021....


BWW Interview: Joe Chisholm Talks SAFEWORD Photo BWW Interview: Joe Chisholm Talks SAFEWORD
by David Clarke - June 05, 2019

Exploring the depths of modern relationships is something that S. Asher Gelman is keen on doing in his works. On the heels of Off-Broadway's smash hit AFTERGLOW, which offered a view into the world of open relationships, the playwright's latest work - SAFEWORD - explores concepts of trust in relatio...


Crew Announced For RIVERA'S LOVESONG (IMPERFECT) Photo Crew Announced For RIVERA'S LOVESONG (IMPERFECT)
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2019

It takes a village to create a masterpiece. OBIE Winner, José Rivera ('Marisol' and 'References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot'), premieres another powerful stage-work at the East Village's arts haven, The theater at the 14th Street Y....


Photos: First Look At SCARLETT DREAMS Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brittany Bellizeare And M Photo Photos: First Look At SCARLETT DREAMS Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Brittany Bellizeare And More
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024

Midnight Theatricals has released production photos for Scarlett Dreams, the world premiere of a new play written and directed by S. Asher Gelman (Afterglow, safeword).  ...


CUMMING CLEAN: “Back-To-School” Edition Comes To Club Cumming! Photo CUMMING CLEAN: “Back-To-School” Edition Comes To Club Cumming!
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2019

This monthly cabaret / stand-up show is hosted by comedians Gus Constantellis and James Tison. A raucous evening of camp, glamour, and lashing out at high school bullies, the a?oeBack-To-Schoola?? show will feature an all new lineup of gay, female, and gender non-conforming performers! Not a straigh...


Chimera Ensemble presents Jessica Moss's CAM BABY at Collaboraction Studios Photo Chimera Ensemble presents Jessica Moss's CAM BABY at Collaboraction Studios
by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2018

After a provocative first season, Chimera Ensemble is launching into Season Two with the world premiere of CAM BABY, an unsettling comedy written by Jessica Moss, a Lila Acheson Wallace Playwriting Fellow at The Juilliard School. Jesse Roth, renowned in Chicago for her direction of WORLD BUILDERS at...


Kristin Cavallari to Host PARADISE HOTEL on FOX Photo Kristin Cavallari to Host PARADISE HOTEL on FOX
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 22, 2019

Television personality and reality star Kristin Cavallari is tapped to host the brand-new PARADISE HOTEL, the innovative unscripted dating competition series in which sexy singles try to remain in paradise for as long as possible by pairing up. In the reinvention of the hit series, viewers will play...


New Play SAFEWORD from Team Behind AFTERGLOW Begins April 11 Photo New Play SAFEWORD from Team Behind AFTERGLOW Begins April 11
by Julie Musbach - March 14, 2019

Midnight Theatricals will present the World Premiere of safeword. written and directed by S. Asher Gelman. Performances will begin at The American Theatre of Actors (314 W 54 Street, NYC) on Thursday, April 11, 2019 and open on Thursday, April 25, 2019, running through July 7, 2019...


OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE Podcast Debuts With Tony-Winner Bob Martin And Actor Mark McKinney Photo OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE Podcast Debuts With Tony-Winner Bob Martin And Actor Mark McKinney
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2023

The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) announces the new podcast, “Outrageous Fortune,” inspired by the beloved Canadian show “Slings and Arrows.”  Hosted by Jessica Moss and Ebony Vines, the podcast makes its series debut on the network with Tony Award winner Bob Martin and series creator, writer and a...


WE ARE THE TIGERS Names Full Cast & Creative Team Photo WE ARE THE TIGERS Names Full Cast & Creative Team
by Julie Musbach - December 20, 2018

Midnight Theatricals has announced full casting and the creative team for WE ARE THE TIGERS, an original pop/rock musical and teen horror comedy written & composed by Preston Max Allen and produced by S. Asher Gelman, that will make its New York Premiere Off-Broadway at Theater 80...


Stephen Bailey Announces 'Our Kid' UK tour Photo Stephen Bailey Announces 'Our Kid' UK tour
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2018

Everyone's favourite 'guilty pleasure' (Daily Record), stand-up comedy star and host of Five's 'Celebs On The Farm', Stephen Bailey is embarking on a brand new tour in spring 2019 with his incredible show 'Our Kid' - a story full of Northern warmth, some working-class guilt and a bit of blue....


Tony Nominee Grey Henson Joins SHUCKED on Broadway; Full Cast Announced Photo Tony Nominee Grey Henson Joins SHUCKED on Broadway; Full Cast Announced
by Team BWW - January 29, 2023

Complete casting has been announced as rehearsals commence for Shucked, the new Broadway musical comedy. Check out all of the bios, ticket information and more. ...


THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL to Open Off-Broadway at Theatre Row Photo THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL to Open Off-Broadway at Theatre Row
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2024

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL will make its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement this month....


Line Up Announced At Underbelly Festival's London Comedy Allstars Photo Line Up Announced At Underbelly Festival's London Comedy Allstars
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022

Underbelly Festival has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. Every Friday at 9:30pm until  29th July, Underbelly Summer ...


West Coast Premiere of AFTERGLOW Extends Again at the Hudson Theatre Photo West Coast Premiere of AFTERGLOW Extends Again at the Hudson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2022

The west coast premiere production of the hit Off-Broadway and London sensation, AFTERGLOW, written and directed by S. Asher Gelman is extending again through Sunday, August 28 at the Hudson Theatre....


London Comedy Allstars Announced For the Underbelly Festival Photo London Comedy Allstars Announced For the Underbelly Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 09, 2022

Underbelly Festival in partnership with British Comedy Guide has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. ...


Stephen Bailey Announces Brand New Live Tour For 2020 Photo Stephen Bailey Announces Brand New Live Tour For 2020
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2019

Comedian and star of Channel'5's Celebs On The Farm Stephen Bailey is heading back out on the road in spring 2020 with a hilarious all-new show - Can't Be Bothered. Stephen is ready and raring to go with 20 brand new dates announced around the UK in February and March next year....


CUMMING CLEAN: “Back-To-School” Edition Comes To Club Cumming! Photo CUMMING CLEAN: “Back-To-School” Edition Comes To Club Cumming!
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2019

This monthly cabaret / stand-up show is hosted by comedians Gus Constantellis and James Tison. A raucous evening of camp, glamour, and lashing out at high school bullies, the a?oeBack-To-Schoola?? show will feature an all new lineup of gay, female, and gender non-conforming performers! Not a straigh...


Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Maybe Burke Will Present Maybzgiving: A Queernucopia at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - August 31, 2021

Once every couple of years, Maybe Burke's birthday falls on Thanksgiving. This is not one of those years. But this year will mark Maybe's 20th anniversary with their first love, The Theatre️....


Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September Photo Comedian Sam Jay to Perform at The Den Theatre in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2022

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Sam Jay, performing four stand-up shows September 23 – 24, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....


New And Immersive Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Set In The Historic Campbell House Photo New And Immersive Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Set In The Historic Campbell House Museum
by Julie Musbach - November 13, 2018

The Three Ships Collective - with the support of Soup Can Theatre - is proud to present a new and immersive adaptation of Dickens' timeless holiday classic set in the historic Campbell House Museum! Audiences are invited to step into the world of Victorian London and follow flinty miser Ebenezer Scr...






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