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Superhuman is an hour-long unscripted competition series that tests the abilities of ordinary people to use their extraordinary skills. The episodes were picked up following a two-hour special which aired Jan. 4, 2016. Kal Penn will return as host for the all-new episodes. Online casting calls have begun for individuals who possess distinct, nearly super-human abilities in fields such as memory, hearing, taste, touch, smell and sight. For anyone looking to showcase their remarkable talents - take this first step by registering on the casting website at fox.com/superhuman/superhuman-casting. The original special featured 12 ordinary people with extraordinary skills competing for a grand prize of $100,000. Penn, along with a guest panel, provided insights and comedic commentary about the competitors' unique abilities, while guiding the studio audience, who ultimately decided who took home the title of

A JANGLEHEART CIRCUS Sketch and Improv Comedy Festival to Return to The Den Theatre, 8/21-23
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014

A Jangleheart Circus, a three-day sketch and improv comedy festival produced by Upstairs Gallery, returns to The Den Theatre for its second year on August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The festival will feature 111 acts on 4 stages across 3 days, including celebrated local Chicago headliners The Nerdolouges...


Glenn Close Signs On to GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Glenn Close has signed on to join the cast of Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. The actress will join previously announced cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Michael Rooker and Dave Bautista....


NBC to Bring Back HEROES as Limited Event Series in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2014

An iconic series that still commands a rabid fan base, “Heroes” will return to the network in 2015 as an event miniseries with original creator and executive producer Tim Kring at the helm, it was announced today by NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke....


Starz to Premiere DA VINCI'S DEMONS on 4/12
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2013

Starz announced today that the historical fantasy 'Da Vinci's Demons,' an original series created by David S. Goyer, co-writer of The Dark Knight Trilogy, will premiere on STARZ in the U.S. on Friday, April 12 at 10 pm, following the finale of 'Spartacus: War of the Damned.' After the premiere on Ap...


Glenn Close Signs On to GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Glenn Close has signed on to join the cast of Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. The actress will join previously announced cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Michael Rooker and Dave Bautista....


Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen Set for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2012

Deadline reports that Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will appear in the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST in the roles of Magneto and Professor Xavier....


Halle Berry Confirmed for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2013

Storm is officially set to suit up for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. In an interview with ComingSoon.net, Halle Berry confirmed that she has officially signed on, saying, 'I'm gonna be there. For sure.'...


Lincoln Center Local Series, With FELA, Kristin Chenoweth, SWEENEY TODD and More, to Expand to All Five Boroughs
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015

Lincoln Center is expanding its Lincoln Center Local series, offering free screenings of world-class performances to library branches around New York City's five boroughs. The Lincoln Cente­­r Local: Free Screenings series, running from January to June 2015, is part of a pilot program run by Lincoln...


Mark Hamill to Portray 'The Trickster' on The CW's THE FLASH
by Casey Judge - December 08, 2014

According to ComingSoon.net, Mark Hamill will be reprising his role as James Jesse, aka 'The Trickster' on the CW's 'The Flash' series....


KRONOS AT 40 Set for Lincoln Center Out of Doors, 7/24-28
by Kristin Salaky - July 17, 2013

KRONOS AT 40, twenty-eight concerts and events (July 24-28), curated collaboratively by Lincoln Center Director of Public Programing Bill Bragin and Kronos Quartet's artistic director David Harrington, opens the 2013 edition of Lincoln Center Out of Doors. The mini-festival will spotlight daily app...


Erin Way Joins Cast of Syfy's ALPHAS
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2012

Joining the cast of Syfy's ALPHAS this season is Erin Way (Detroit 187, Private Practice) as 'Kat' the newest addition to the team of quirky superhuman investigators. The season will consist of 13 episodes and is slated to premiere on Syfy in July 2012....


CBS Orders Greg Berlanti's SUPERGIRL Straight to Series
by Tyler Peterson - September 19, 2014

The roster of DC Comics' superheroes on television continues to grow....


Syfy Cancels ALPHAS
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2013

After two seasons, Syfy has officially cancelled its superhuman series, ALPHAS, The Hollywood Reporter has announced....


Kandyse McClure to Guest Star on Syfy's ALPHAS, 9/24
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2012

Kandyse McClure (Battlestar Galactica's Anastasia "Dee" Dualla) returns to Syfy, guest starring in an all-new episode of the hit-series ALPHAS on Monday, September 24 at 8PM ET/PT....


SIDESHOW Comes to Annex Theatre, Now thru 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2012

Using dance and theater, Sideshow explores the thrill of catching sight of the seemingly impossible and the beauty that can emerge from our most broken places. Sideshow portrays the feats and longings of a group of circus sideshow performers: A girl with jaundice whose fantasies materialize, a magne...


Lincoln Center Local Series, With FELA, Kristin Chenoweth, SWEENEY TODD and More, to Expand to All Five Boroughs
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2015

Lincoln Center is expanding its Lincoln Center Local series, offering free screenings of world-class performances to library branches around New York City's five boroughs. The Lincoln Cente­­r Local: Free Screenings series, running from January to June 2015, is part of a pilot program run by Lincoln...


Kirk Kirkland Releases Historical Fiction, RHODA
by Christina Mancuso - May 07, 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla....


CBS Chairman on Casting New 'Human Drama' SUPERGIRL
by Tyler Peterson - January 12, 2015

SUPERGIRL will undoubtedly be making her way to CBS, but she still has a little bit of a journey ahead of her....


Hugh Jackman Dishes on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2013

In an interview with The Daily Mail, Hugh Jackman, who's just been nominated for an Academy Award for LES MISERABLES, gave up some details on the upcoming X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST....


GraphicAudio Releases MARVEL'S IRON MAN: EXTREMIS
by Christina Mancuso - June 06, 2014

Bethesda, MD...


Halle Berry, James Marsden, & More Might Return for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - December 05, 2012

Following last week's announcement that Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan would return to the X-MEN franchise in Bryan Singer's DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Fox is currently in negotations with additional stars in the original feature film, including Halle Berry,...


Zachary Quinto Talks Potential Return for HEROES REBORN
by Courtnie Mele - July 12, 2014

Back in February, BroadwayWorld reported that NBC ordered 13 episodes for a new stand-alone story arc entitled Heroes Reborn, with all details of storylines and characters being kept tightly under wraps. However, NBC teased that the original cast members could make an appearance. Now, according to...


Fox Pushes FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot to Summer 2015
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2013

According to Deadline, the studio's planned reboot of the Marvel franchise has been bumped from its original March 6, 2015 release to June 19. Produced by Matthew Vaughn, the film will be directed by Josh Trank, and features a reworked script by Simon Kinberg....


Hugh Jackman Officially Joins X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
by Tyler Peterson - December 19, 2012

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST director Bryan Singer has made it known that Twitter is his method of choice to deliver big updates on the film: including when Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan agreed to reprise their roles, and when James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and Nicholas Hoult h...


Lauren Holly to Guest Star on Syfy's ALPHAS, 8/20
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2012

Lauren Holly (NCIS, Chicago Hope, Picket Fences) will guest star on Syfy's hit series ALPHAS on Monday, August 20 at 8PM ET/PT (new time)....






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