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Standing Ovations Live and Broadway Utica Will Present TWISTER Screening and Live Conversation with Helen Hunt
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

Join Helen Hunt for a special screening of TWISTER at the Broadway Theatre League of Utica on October 30, 2024. Enjoy an evening of cinematic excitement and behind-the-scenes insights.

SF SKETCHFEST ​​​​​​​Kicks Off Tonight In San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024

SF SKETCHFEST is kicking off tonight in San Francisco! With 18 days, 17 venues, and over 200 shows featuring 600+ artists, this event is not to be missed.

SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

Video: Watch AMERICAN DAD Parody CATS In New Clip As Roger Tries to Fulfill His West End Dreams
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2023

TBS' hit comedy American Dad parodied Cats in a recent episode. Watch a video clip from the episode now, which features Roger as he fulfills his dream of starring in Cats as the fifth understudy for Rumpleteazer and sixteenth for Grizabella.

AMERICAN DAD! Returns For Season 18 in September
by Michael Major - Jul 21, 2023

New episodes of the 18th season feature the voices of Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Jeff Fischer, Dee Bradley Baker, and Patrick Stewart, along with special guests Shaggy, Eliza Coupe, Mark McKinney, Debra Wilson, John Cho, Jane Lynch, Breckin Meyer and many more. Watch a video preview!

OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE Podcast Debuts With Tony-Winner Bob Martin And Actor Mark McKinney
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023

The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) announces the new podcast, “Outrageous Fortune,” inspired by the beloved Canadian show “Slings and Arrows.”  Hosted by Jessica Moss and Ebony Vines, the podcast makes its series debut on the network with Tony Award winner Bob Martin and series creator, writer and actor Mark McKinney.

Review Roundup: EUREKA DAY, Starring Helen Hunt
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2022

The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions just celebrated opening night of Eureka Day, the European premiere production of Jonathan Spector's multi award-winning play at The Old Vic, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried).

THEATRESPORTS40 Returns to The Bad Dog Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

The Bad Dog Theatre Company will celebrate over 40 years of unscripted comedy and improvised performance in Toronto by bringing back its flagship show Theatresports every Friday for 40 weeks at Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St W) starting October 7th.

Review: EUREKA DAY, Old Vic
by Franco Milazzo - Sep 26, 2022

Jonathan Spector’s much-anticipated comedy Eureka Day starring Helen Hunt explores how a group of people with the same overt goals can diverge so wildly in their approaches to meeting them. By making its lead an opponent of vaccination, though, it treads a dangerous path.

Photos: First Look at Helen Hunt in EUREKA DAY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2022

The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions have released a first look at Eureka Day, the European premiere production of Jonathan Spector’s multi award-winning play at The Old Vic, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried). 

Cast Announced To Join Helen Hunt in EUREKA DAY at the Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2022

The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions have announced the cast and creative team for Jonathan Spector's multi award-winning Eureka Day, which has its European premiere at The Old Vic this September, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried).

NBC Shifts Premiere Dates for SUPERSTORE & CONNECTING...
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 24, 2020

The premiere dates for NBC comedies 'Connecting ... ' and 'Superstore' will be shifting to Oct. 8 and Oct. 29, respectively.

MONKEY TOAST Moves Online To Book Guests From Across North America
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2020

Like all other live entertainment, six-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, Monkey Toast: The Improvised Talk Show, had to cancel all their upcoming shows once the country went into lockdown.

Sundance Now Announces September Slate
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2020

Sundance Now has announced its September slate.

SLINGS & ARROWS On April 7 From Acorn TV
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2020

One of Acorn TV's most universally adored series, Canadian dramedy SLINGS & ARROWS: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION returns to DVD on April 7, 2020 in a new collection. Called “outrageously entertaining” (NPR) and on Robert Lloyd's “list of best television shows ever,” this dark comedy follows the fortunes of a dysfunctional Shakespearean theatre troupe, exposing the high drama, scorching battles, and electrifying thrills that happen behind the scenes.

KIDS IN THE HALL Returns to Amazon
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 5, 2020

Amazon today announced that the critically-acclaimed sketch comedy series, The Kids in the Hall, will be making a comeback on Prime Video. With the return of all of the original 'Kids,' the 8-episode Amazon Original series, which will be a continuation of the original show, will be available to Prime members in Canada and around the world in more than 200 countries and territories.

NBC Orders Four More Episodes of This Season of SUPERSTORE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2019

So far in its fifth season, “Superstore” is averaging a 1.2 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.9 million viewers overall in “live plus seven day” Nielsens. The season premiere has surged to a 2.8 rating in 18-49 and 6.7 million viewers to date when viewing on all platforms is counted, easily tripling the episode's next-day “live plus same day” 0.8 rating in 18-49.

VIDEO: Watch a First Look at Season 5 of SUPERSTORE!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 8, 2019

America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Mark McKinney, Lauren Ash and more share a sneak peek at Season 5, which picks up where Season 4 left off just after Mateo is taken away by ICE. Watch the season premiere of Superstore, Thursday, September 26 at 8/7c on NBC.

18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Adds Busy Philipps, Ron Funches, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 28, 2018

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces additions to the lineup for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019.  The 17-day festival of more than 200 shows features major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world performing in venues across the city bringing non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all previously announced shows now on sale at sfsketchfest.com. Round Two shows go on sale this Friday at 10am PT / 1pm ET at sfsketchfest.com.

Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 19, 2018

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.