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Taskmaster is based on the BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-nominated, internationally popular UK format. Reggie Watts will star as the Taskmaster who, with series creator Alex Horne as his loyal assistant, will judge five unwitting comedians as they compete against each other with creativity, cunning and genius in a series of stupefying tasks.

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Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date Photo Joe Lycett Adds Extra Manchester Date
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2017

Joe Lycett, star of Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Taskmaster (Dave) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), has added even more dates to an already jam packed brand-new UK and Ireland tour, I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett....


BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY Photo BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY
by Bob Rizzo - September 21, 2017

Marilyn D'Honau is not only the youngest surviving cast member of the original production of West Side Story, she was also the youngest when the show opened in 1957. D'Honau was a sixteen- year-old high school senior when she was cast as Clarice, one of the Jet girls. Though she'd been performing pr...


Photo: CBS Shares First Look at SUPERGIRL's Beloved Cousin Kal-El
by Caryn Robbins - February 04, 2016

CBS has shared a first look at actor Daniel DiMaggio, who guest stars as Kara's beloved cousin, Kal-El on the February 8th episode of SUPERGIRL....


UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER Photo UKTV Orders Four More Series of Emmy-Nominated TASKMASTER
by Macon Prickett - February 22, 2018

Fresh off it's Best Entertainment Show win at this year's Broadcast Awards, it was announced today that UKTV has ordered four more series of BAFTA and EMMY-nominated Taskmaster from Avalon for its award-winning comedy and entertainment channel, Dave. Greg Davies persists as the all-powerful Taskmast...


SUPERGIRL Headed to The CW for Season 2
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016

Following weeks of speculation, The CW has officially picked up SUPERGIRL from CBS, giving the Greg Berlanti-created series a second season, according to Deadline....


SUPERGIRL Premiere Delivers a Super-Powered Ratings Knockout for The CW
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2016

The network premiere of SUPERGIRL was super-powered for The CW, giving the network its most-watched (3.024M) show in its Monday 8:00-9:00pm time period in almost eight years...


New Shows Unveiled At The Pleasance For The 2018 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL Photo New Shows Unveiled At The Pleasance For The 2018 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - February 28, 2018

The return of Mr. Swallow and circus-theatre spectacular Cirque Berserk! are amongst the latest shows to be announced in the Pleasance's ever-growing festival programme, along with a host of Fringe favourites on sale from 1st March....


It's a Bird, It's a Plane! Superman to Appear on Season 2 of SUPERGIRL
by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2016

Casting is currently underway for the role Clark Kent/Superman for the second season of SUPERGIRL, heading to Monday nights on The CW this fall....


BWW Blog: Jessica Gould - Interview with Harvey Evans
by Guest Blogger: Jessica Gould - August 02, 2016

During my week in New York, I had the amazing opportunity to interview Harvey Evans! He was a Jet in West Side Story on Broadway and in the movie, and danced alongside legends such as Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, and Ann Margret. Harvey was so sweet and kind to talk to, and here are my questions and h...


Wajatta Releases New Album CASUAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY Photo Wajatta Releases New Album CASUAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2018

Wajatta - the new group formed by beat-boxer/comedian/musician Reggie Watts and electronic music artist/DJ/producer John Tejada - offers Casual High Technology, its first album, on May 11, 2018 via Comedy Dynamics. Presented as a cosmic collection of funk-infused techno, Casual High Technology is th...


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


BWW Interview: Sharon Lewis Carries On With the Blues
by Tory Gates - July 02, 2017

'You know who you sound like?' I say, 'No, but you're gonna tell me.' She says, 'Yeah, you're like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner all rolled in to one!”...


BWW Review: With Class and Clarity, Christine Andreas Brings the Music and Madness of CAFE SOCIETY to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Alix Cohen - March 05, 2016

In her new show, Café Society at Feinstein's/54 Below, Christine Andreas doesn't so much sing “Puttin' On the Ritz” (Irving Berlin) as personify it, channeling the attitude and era in which it was conceived. With just a tad of hip action, tipping shoulders, and an elongated ssss, the artist shares a...


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....


Original 'Wonder Woman' Lynda Carter to Appear on CBS' SUPERGIRL
by Tyler Peterson - March 25, 2016

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VIDEO: Trailer for SUPERGIRL/THE FLASH Crossover Episode is Here!
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2016

Grant Gustin guest stars in the SUPERGIRL/FLASH crossover episode titled 'Worlds Finest.' Watch the trailer below!...


Kenneth Branagh Among Nominees for INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS; Full List Photo Kenneth Branagh Among Nominees for INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017

Kenneth Branagh and Anna Friel are among the nominees for this year's INTERNATIONAL EMMY AWARDS. Branagh, a stage veteran, is nominated for the detective series WALLANDER...


BWW Interview: Broadway's Dana Moore: A Keeper of the Fosse Flame!
by Bob Rizzo - June 27, 2017

Dana Moore, having appeared in twelve Broadway musicals, is the true embodiment of a 'Broadway Gypsy.' She's worked with some of Broadway's most influential choreographers including Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune, Twyla Tharp, and Graciela Daniele. Dana currently teaches musical theater danc...


BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY Photo BWW Interview: Marilyn D'Honau on Dancing in the Original WEST SIDE STORY
by Bob Rizzo - September 21, 2017

Marilyn D'Honau is not only the youngest surviving cast member of the original production of West Side Story, she was also the youngest when the show opened in 1957. D'Honau was a sixteen- year-old high school senior when she was cast as Clarice, one of the Jet girls. Though she'd been performing pr...


Tyler Hoechlin Cast as 'Superman' in The CW's SUPERGIRL
by Caryn Robbins - June 16, 2016

Everybody Wants Some!'s Tyler Hoechlin has been cast as Superman in SUPERGIRL. The series, formerly on CBS, heads to The CW, airing Mondays (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) beginning this fall....


Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse Photo Comedian Sara Pascoe Adapts PRIDE AND PREJUDICE for Nottingham Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017

In a brand new comic adaptation by stand-up comedian Sara Pascoe, with an original score from Emmy the Great and directed by Susannah Tresilian (Director of Posh at Nottingham Playhouse in 2015), prepare yourself for a playful, truthful and occasionally disrespectful take on this brilliant novel....


UKTV Hits A High Note With THE HORNE SECTION Special Photo UKTV Hits A High Note With THE HORNE SECTION Special
by Macon Prickett - March 05, 2018

Avalon is producing a one-off UKTV Original special from the uniquely talented ensemble The Horne Section. Commissioned by Richard Watsham and Hilary Rosen for entertainment channel Dave, the two-hour special will feature The Horne Section's spontaneous and free-wheeling combination of live music an...


BWW Review: SISTER ACT Heralds A Return to the Glory Days at Chaffin's Barn
by Jeffrey Ellis - June 09, 2017

Back in the day, theatrically speaking, there was something you could always count on in Nashville: some of the very best (if not the best) summer musicals could be found at one venue - Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre. All manner of classic stage musicals were staged at the Barn over the years, rangin...


Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour Photo Comedian Paul Chowdhry Announces Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2018

UK comedian Paul Chowdhry is bringing his highly acclaimed Live Innit show for his first Australian tour in April. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 February at 10am....






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