Capital Repertory Theatre Presents DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a lightning-fast, 90-minute gender-bending, quick-change magical romp will open at Capital Repertory Theatre for previews Friday, September 30. The production will run through Sunday, October 23. The show is co-authored by Steve Rosen and theREP Associate Artist Gordon Greenberg, who also directs.
Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing With The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for BYUtv
Family entertainment network BYUtv today announced its 2019 schedule of original holiday programming filled with stars and iconic holiday moments: 'Together for Christmas.' This year's programming includes an exclusive holiday concert starring Emmy®, Grammy®, Oscar® and Tony® award-winning singer John Legend; the 90-minute version of the 16th annual 'Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir' featuring Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth; the long-awaited movie adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel 'Christmas Jars'; an immersive celebration of the longest running American production of 'The Nutcracker'; Christmas specials from several of BYUtv's hit shows, including a guest appearance by Emmy-nominated Will Forte on 'Show Offs' and parodies of classic holiday films on the viral sketch comedy hit 'Studio C'; and others.
BYUtv Renews Viral Sketch Comedy Sensation STUDIO C For 11th Season
Family entertainment network BYUtv announced today at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour that it has renewed its fan-favorite sketch comedy show 'Studio C' for season 11, to debut in 2020. The 10th season, starring an eclectic new cast of comedians, will premiere on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019 at 8 p.m. ET/6 p.m. MT/5 p.m. PT. A viral phenom with nearly two billion views on YouTube and past guest stars including Emmy winner Kenan Thompson, 'Studio C' derives universally-loved humor from everyday life through endlessly watchable and shareable sketches that offer comic perspective on commonplace scenarios and pop culture commentary.
Paramount to Distribute DWIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR Internationally
Paramount Worldwide Television Licensing & Distribution and BYUtv today announced that the studio division has acquired international rights for BYUtv's original scripted adventure comedy series “Dwight In Shining Armor.” It will be available for licensing to international broadcasters beginning at the LA Screenings this month.
Pasadena Playhouse Completes Cast of John C. Reilly Led GATHER
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is pleased to announce that casting is complete for Gather: Surprising Stories & Other Mischief. Academy and Tony Award Nominee John C. Reilly and an amazing ensemble of actors will craft a spirited evening of Story Theater, which Reilly has created with Patrick Murphy, who will also direct. The production will play Friday, May 24 through Saturday, June 22, in the Carrie Hamilton Theatre of the Pasadena Playhouse.
BYUtv To Broadcast Ballet West's THE NUTCRACKER
Ballet West and BYUtv are thrilled to announce they will broadcast Willam Christensen's The Nutcracker in fall/winter of 2019 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of this iconic production, America's first Nutcracker. Supplemental footage during the production will honor this landmark occasion with historical film and interviews from those who know the Christensen legacy on dance in America. Filming was made possible, in part, through the generosity of the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, which awarded $100,000 to the project.
Culinary Superstars Named Judges of BYUtv's Family Competition Cooking Show DINNER TAKES ALL
BYUtv, a network that connects families through positive, uplifting entertainment, today announced the judges for its all-new family cooking competition show, 'Dinner Takes All.' Host and celebrity chef Kelsey Nixon (Food Network, Cooking Channel), will be joined by 'The Queen of Country Southern Cuisine,' Kardea Brown and 'The Yum Yum Foodie,' Eddie Zamora, as they judge the teams' recipes. The 12 episode series from Keller/Noll ('Chopped,' 'Chopped Junior') and BYUtv is set to premiere on March 7, 2019 at 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET.
BYUtv Unveils Three New Original Unscripted Shows
BYUtv, a family entertainment network, today announced three original unscripted shows in production to air in early 2019 - the family cooking competition show 'Dinner Takes All,' the half-hour musical improv comedy show 'Show Offs' and the multi-generational family game show 'Battle of the Ages.'
BYUtv's Hidden-Camera Show, RANDOM ACTS Returns on a New Night, Time with Partner, Reader's Digest
BYUtv announced today that 'Random Acts,' its unscripted half-hour hidden-camera show that highlights the altruistic nature of human beings by featuring real people who are the recipients of random acts of kindness, is returning for a third season on a new night, Tuesday, April 3 at 9pm ET/7pm MT. As news headlines continue to focus on the misfortunes in our world, this original reality show continues to ease burdens and brighten lives for people who are as deserving as they are surprised.
Chicago Theater Works to Welcome Return of Two Chicago Classics This Fall
Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont, has announced its exciting fall production line up, including Flanagan's Wake, which will return to Chicago Today, September 23 through Thursday, November 9, and Tony n' Tina's Wedding, which is returning to Chicago indefinitely. Flanagan's Wake, which has played in the Chicagoland area steadily since 1994, and Tony n Tina's Wedding, having successfully run in Chicago for over 16 years, will run in tandem at Chicago's newest venue.
FLANAGAN'S WAKE Returns To Chicago In New Home
The producers behind Tony n' Tina's Wedding are pleased to announce the long-running improv/comedy, Flanagan's Wake, will return to Chicago Saturday, September 23 through Thursday, November 9.
Chicago Theater Works to Welcome Return of Two Chicago Classics This Fall
Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont, has announced its exciting fall production line up, including Flanagan's Wake, which will return to Chicago Saturday, September 23 through Thursday, November 9, and Tony n' Tina's Wedding, which is returning to Chicago indefinitely. Flanagan's Wake, which has played in the Chicagoland area steadily since 1994, and Tony n Tina's Wedding, having successfully run in Chicago for over 16 years, will run in tandem at Chicago's newest venue.
Wishbone Theatre Collective to Present FAIR at Hollywood Fringe Festival
Wishbone Theatre Collective is proud to present the World Premiere of FAIR, a new historical, comedy and tragedy play about the California murderess Laura D. Fair this June as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038.
NJSO Presents 'Big Carl', 4/9
Concertgoers can see, hear and take photos with “Big Carl,” Carl Fischer Music's historic giant tuba, at a free NJSO Accent event following the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's performance of Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto with NJSO Principal Tuba Derek Fenstermacher on Sunday, April 9, at 3 pm at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Tuba players who bring their own mouthpieces can enter a drawing for a chance to play the nearly 8-foot-tall, 100-pound instrument. College students can also see Big Carl at the College Night party after the 8 pm concert on Friday, April 7.