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Seth MacFarlane Series TED Renewed for Second Season at Peacock
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024

Peacock’s record-breaking most-watched original series Ted has been renewed for a second season. In this comedic prequel event series to the Ted films, it's 1993, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham).

Video: Seth MacFarlane's TED Trolls L.A. Fans At Christmas Day Game Versus Boston Ahead of Peacock Series Premiere
by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2023

On Christmas Day at Peacock Place at L.A. Live, Boston local Ted was seen heckling fans at the LA vs. Boston basketball game. The stunt was part of a takeover of the plaza, where Ted can be seen on the digital billboards taunting LA fans from Boston's favorite teddy bear saying, “Your team just sucks.” Watch the video!

Video: Watch Peacock's TED Trailer From Seth MacFarlane
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2023

In this prequel to Ted, it's 1993, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). Watch the video!

Video: First Look at Peacock's TED From Seth MacFarlane
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2023

It's 1993, and Ted the bear’s (Seth MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed. He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham). Watch the video!

Sir Cameron Mackintosh Awarded Freedom of the City of London
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 1, 2023

The world’s most prolific producer of musicals in theatre history has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today (June 1), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to musical theatre.

Review: JON BENNETT: AMERICAN'T Is a Triumph at the TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Peter Nason - May 13, 2023

The Aussie comedian packs quite a punch with his latest!

Alanna Ubach Joins Seth McFarlane's TED Peacock Series
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022

MacFarlane (The Orville, Ted & Ted 2, Family Guy) is set to reprise the voice of the iconic and loveable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted, and will also direct, write, co-showrun and executive produce all episodes alongside co-showrunners, writers and executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family).  

Peacock Announces Cast for TED Comedy Series
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2022

Peacock announced today the main casting for TED, the highly-anticipated live-action comedy series based on the blockbuster film franchise, with Seth MacFarlane (The Orville, Ted & Ted 2, Family Guy) set to reprise the voice of the iconic and loveable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted.   

Rubicon Theatre Company Opens Its 2022-2023 Season With Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY, Ventura's non-profit professional theatre company, opens the company's 2022-2023 Season on April 29 with an exclusive engagement of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 by Anna Deveare Smith.

South Street Seaport Museum To Participate In 9/11 Tribute In Light
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2021

South Street Seaport Museum will be a part of in the Tribute in Light, a commemorative public art installation first presented six months after 9/11 and then every year thereafter, from dusk to dawn on the night of September 11.

AN ANDY & BING CHRISTMAS: A HOLIDAY FAMILY GATHERING Aims to Bring Comfort to Those Separated for the Holidays
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2020

It's the next best thing to having the popular Andy Williams and Bing Crosby Christmas television specials of yore playing as family and friends are gathered around the Yule tube to share the joys of the season! 

AN ANDY & BING CHRISTMAS: A HOLIDAY FAMILY GATHERING to Stream Live on Christmas Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

Make the magic of the season happen again by watching either the pre-recorded stream over the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Facebook page and YouTube channel on Christmas Day at 4:00 p.m. Or – if you’re in the Twin Cities metro area – tune in to CW23 on Christmas Day at the same time to watch “An Andy & Bing Christmas: A Holiday Family Gathering.

It's Christmas in July at the Omaha Community Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2020

TNT Announces April Fools' Day Programming
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 30, 2020

Join TNT all day on Wednesday, April 1st, for a stack of some of the zaniest, goofiest comedies that will be sure to make you laugh your head off! And follow the conversation with us at @tntdrama.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Announces 16th Anniversary Pride Performances At Avenel Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2019

My Big Gay Italian Wedding, created by Anthony J. Wilkinson, is celebrating its 16-year anniversary with a special pride week of seven performances at the brand-new Avenel Performing Arts Center. Wilkinson is currently the Executive and Artistic Director of the venue in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. 

National Folk Festival Celebrating Indigenous Music Announces Participating Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2018

Legendary singer/songwriter, musician and pioneer of contemporary Aboriginal music, Joe Geia, will perform with his band at the National Folk Festival in Canberra at Easter.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to St. Louis Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is delighted to announce that the U.S. National tour of the hit musical A CHRISTMAS CAROL, will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre from Today, December 14 to Sunday, December 17.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to St. Louis Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2017

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is delighted to announce that the U.S. National tour of the hit musical A CHRISTMAS CAROL, will play the Fabulous Fox Theatre from Thursday, December 14 to Sunday, December 17.

Rubicon Theatre to Present SONGS FROM THE WEST AND BEYOND Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2016

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced a benefit concert this Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. called SONGS FROM THE WEST AND BEYOND, which will feature Nashville based singer/songwriters SYLVIE DAVIDSON and TREVOR WHEETMAN (currently appearing in the cast of Rubicon's acclaimed American premiere production of THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE).

Salty Brine to Debut New Cabaret Inspired by Prince
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2016

?Salty Brine proudly announces the premiere of a new cabaret, Thank U 4 a Funky Time, as the latest installment in his series, Salty Brine's Spectacular Living Record Collection Cabaret. Salty Brine's Spectacular Living Record Collection Cabaret, which performs every Wednesday as part of Brine's residency at The Red Room (85 E. 4th St.), explores a different iconic album each month in a live cabaret setting.  Thank U 4 a Funky Time, inspired by Prince's iconic album Purple Rain, will run on March 9, 16, 23, and 30, with an additional performance on Friday, March 25. On Wednesdays (March 9, 16, 23, and 30) doors open at 7:30pm and shows begin at 8:00pm. On Friday, March 25, doors open at 7:00pm with the show beginning at 7:30pm.