Edinburgh Fringe's IT'S THE ECONOMY, STUPID! to Embark on UK Tour
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024
Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It's the Economy Stupid! is heading out on tour after a successful Edinburgh Fringe run this August, selling out shows since the first weekend.
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets August 23 Episode Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024
Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max.
WHY DOGS DON'T TALK to be Presented at First Folio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021
First Folio Theatre will present an online streaming production of WHY DOGS DON'T TALK, by Dean Monti, adapted by David Rice. Man's best friend is his dog. So it must follow, then, that a dog's best friend is…well, his human, right?
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Resumes Next Friday, May 28
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 21, 2021
For planning purposes, please note that REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER will not air a new episode tonight, Friday, May 21, and an encore MARE OF EASTOWN’S fifth episode will air instead in its timeslot.
PBS to Premiere Eugene Jarecki's THE KING, About Elvis and America
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 19, 2018
Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki takes the King's 1963 Rolls-Royce on a musical road trip across America. From Tupelo to Memphis to New York, Las Vegas, and countless points between, the journey explores the rise and fall of Elvis as a metaphor for the country he left behind. What emerges is a visionary portrait of the state of the American dream and a penetrating look at how the hell we got here. The King premieres on Independent Lens Monday, January 28, 2019, 9:00-10:30PM ET (check local listings) on PBS.
Alyssa Milano, Henry Winkler and Lou Diamond Phillips to Speak at Politicon
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 9, 2018
Politicon, the non-partisan “Unconventional Political Convention” announced Alyssa Milano, Henry Winkler, Carter Page, Candace Owens and Lou Diamond Phillips will be speaking at this year's Politicon and cable news outlet, MSNBC, will be serving as an official media partner of the upcoming convention taking place October 20-21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
A&E to Premiere Documentary Series THE IMPEACHMENT OF BILL CLINTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the impeachment proceedings of former President Bill Clinton, A&E Network will premiere the comprehensive six-part documentary series 'The Impeachment of Bill Clinton' (w.t.) from Academy Award(R) and Emmy(R)-winning producer Alex Gibney's Jigsaw Productions and Emmy(R)-winning director Blair Foster. Weaving together never-before-seen archival footage with exclusive new interviews, the series examines the biggest political scandal of a generation and its lasting influence and reverberations on our country. Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary investigates the history leading up to the impeachment trial and chronicles the role each of these forces played in this story of sex, power, money, lies and ideological warfare.
Jeff Ross & Dave Attell: Bumping Mics Come to Comix Mohegan Sun
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2018
Come see The Roastmaster General Jeff Ross and the consummate comedian's comedian Dave Attell when they share the stage as co-headliners of their show Bumping Mics. One stage is probably not enough to contain two of the funniest men in the world, but we're going to try! Jeff Ross & Dave Attell: Bumping Mics presented by Comix will take place in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:00pm.
GIFF Announces Dynamic 2018 Feature Film Competition Lineup for 12th International Film Festival
by Macon Prickett - Mar 19, 2018
The Suncoast Credit Union Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) is proud to announce the dynamic 2018 Feature Film Competition Lineup. The festival includes 35 U.S., international and documentary features, as well as other programming, to kick-off its 12th festival season. GIFF will begin on Tuesday, March 20th with the opening night musical/drama, Stuck, starring Giancarlo Esposito, Amy Madigan and Ashanti.
BWW Review: Cynthia Von Buhler Illuminates the Obscure in the Lavish, Erotic, Yet Playful 'Illuminati Ball'
by Victoria Ordin - Aug 11, 2016
The Illuminati Ball is indeed spectacular, though without divulging details I am sworn to keep secret, I cannot do justice to an experience which began on a rainy Saturday evening at 6PM on the Upper East Side---where a luxury limousine bus picked up 30 formally-attired 'candidates' for the Illuminati, and seven or so hours later, deposited what seemed like old friends to the same location---after a sumptuous eight-course meal by Erin Orr, craft cocktails by mixologist Bootleg Greg, and limitless red wine.
Bob Saget to Serve as Roastmaster for The District of Comedy Roast of James Carville at Kennedy Center
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2016
The Kennedy Center today announced Bob Saget as Roastmaster in The District of Comedy Roast of James Carville to be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the Concert Hall. Regarding his role in the event, Saget stated "I cannot tell you how excited I am to be the host of the James Carville roast. I am equally excited to find out who he is." Saget takes over as Roastmaster for Lewis Black, who will no longer be able to participate in the event due to unforeseen changes in his professional schedule.