The Off-Broadway League Announces New Seminar Series
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020
The Off-Broadway League today announced that it will offer a new series of seminars. Each will delve into the intricacies of Off-Broadway from professionals in the Non-Profit and Commercial arenas. Throughout all these informal sessions experts will share insight and be available to answer questions.
Comedy Venue 2Northdown Owner Launches Production Company Laughing Around
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2019
TicketText Group (TTG), the company behind the renowned London King's Cross comedy venue 2Northdown and ticketing operator TicketText, have announced the launch of Laughing Around, a production company specialising in live comedy that will create original digital content.
Industry Editor Exclusive: The Evolution of Cell Phones Use at the Theater (And What to Do About It)
by Cara Joy David - Oct 10, 2019
Years ago, when the popularity of cell phones started exploding, theaters in other countries started experimenting with the idea of using signal jammers to prevent cell phone use in the theater. It never took off. And more and more people started using cell phones in the theater. There is the photo before, the texting during, the random cell phone ring and sometimes the recording of the performance. Most of it is not supposed to occur. We've all heard stories about performers stopping the show until phones are put away. But some wonder what can be done to stop it or even if it should be stopped.
EDINBURGH 2019: Catherine Cohen Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 8, 2019
BWW catches up with Catherine Cohen to chat about bringing The Twist...? She's Gorgeous to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Pleasance Announces Another Batch of Shows
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2019
This incredible roster of shows joins the 20 recently announced shows supported by the Pleasance Futures programme, including this year's winners of the Charlie Hartill Special Theatre Reserve Fund and Comedy Reserve Fund, marking Pleasance's commitment to nurturing talent and supporting ambition. It's time to get your highlighters out and start booking some of these amazing 140 plus shows.
Rob Delaney to Host STAND UP CENTRAL on Comedy Central UK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 6, 2018
Multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Rob Delaney, best known as the co-star and co-writer of the globally successful Catastrophe, is set to host the brand-new series of Comedy Central UK's established stand-up showcase, Stand Up Central. The eight-part series, produced by Avalon, will air on Comedy Central UK from 10th October at 10pm.
The Marlowe Shares Updated Schedule for Comedy Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jul 9, 2018
As well as individual acts, the Canterbury venue's Marlowe Theatre will host the popular Live At The Marlowe, while The Marlowe Studio has sneak previews of eight Edinburgh Fringe comedy acts.
The Off-Broadway League Announces Its First Female President
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018
The Off-Broadway League has announced that Terry Byrne was elected as the new President of The Off-Broadway League. Byrne is the first female president in the nearly 60 year history of the League. The organization also announced three new additions to the Board, including Dean Carpenter, Steven Chaikelson and Casey York.