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Jake Najor and The Moment's New LP Out 3/29

Over the past twenty years, when musicians and producers in Southern California have needed fresh R&B, funk, or hip hop beats, they've called on drummer Jake Najor. A former bandmember of Breakestra, Incredible Moses Leroy, and The Styletones, Najor has performed or recorded with scores of noteworthy artists, including TV on the Radio, Raphael Saadiq, Kelis, Joss Stone, Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, Karl Denson, Rodriguez and Empire of the Sun.
Jake Najor And The Moment Of Truth New Studio Album IN THE CUT Out 3/29

Over the past twenty years, when musicians and producers in Southern California have needed fresh R&B, funk, or hip hop beats, they've called on drummer Jake Najor. A former bandmember of Breakestra, Incredible Moses Leroy, and The Styletones, Najor has performed or recorded with scores of noteworthy artists, including TV on the Radio, Raphael Saadiq, Kelis, Joss Stone, Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, Karl Denson, Rodriguez and Empire of the Sun.
Photo Coverage: Lynn Ahrens, Adam Kantor, and More at the 61st Grammy Nominee Celebration

Some of Broadway's best came out for the 61st Grammy nominee celebration in New York City last night. In attendance were Lynn Ahrens, Adam Kantor, Cody Simpson, Joshua Henry, Etai Benson, Ari'el Stachel, and more!
BWW Interview: THE RESIDUALS Guest Star Michael Torpey Chats Commercial Acting

The second Season 2 episode will debut on Tuesday, June 23rd on BroadwayWorld, and will feature actor and commercial legend Michael Torpey as a few different versions of his real-life self. Torpey is a regular on INSIDE AMY SCHUMER and has had memorable apperances on 30 ROCK (as Gaylord Felcher), VEEP (as Jason), and on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON.
Photo Coverage: THE RESIDUALS Team Celebrates Season 2 Launch!

It's here at last! Season 2 of the hit web-comedy THE RESIDUALS will air exclusively here, on BroadwayWorld throughout the summer. Check back every Tuesday for a new episode, plus tune in on Thursdays for exciting episode extras! More importantly, check back later today to watch the Season 2 premiere, 'Networking'!
Celebrated Webseries THE RESIDUALS to Launch on BroadwayWorld for Second Season

The Residuals, a leading webseries about the complexities of commercial auditions, today announced the debut of their second season of the acclaimed webseries of the same name.
TV Exclusive: Watch Episode 1 Commentary for Webseries, THE RESIDUALS- New Season Airs 6/16!

Leading up to Season 2, THE RESIDUALS will roll out all new content, including Season 1 Commentary, new season teasers, a full trailer, and more, right here on BroadwayWorld. Below, tune in for a cast commentary of Episode 1, Season 1!
BroadwayWorld Web Series THE RESIDUALS to Debut Season 2 on 6/16

Season 2 of the hit web-comedy THE RESIDULAS will debut exclusively on BroadwayWorld on June, 16th. The show, from husband and wife team Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, takes a look at the funny, often times bizarre, world of commercial auditions. In addition to the entire first season cast returning, Season 2 will feature guest stars Horatio Sanz (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Jenna Leigh Green (WICKED, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH), and Michael Torpey (LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, hundreds of commercials). 
BWW's New Webseries THE RESIDUALS Guest on New York Cine Radio

Last week, Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, the co-creators and stars of BroadwayWorld's newest webseries partnership THE RESIDUALS were guests on the popular podcast New York Cine Radio. The husband-and-wife pair talk about the upcoming second season, joining the BWW family, and the new BREAKING BAD prequel, BETTER CALL SAUL!
Photo Flash: BWW Webseries Partner THE RESIDUALS Wrap Season 2 Featuring Jenna Leigh Green, Horatio Sanz, Michael Torpey

After a successful KickStarter campaign, the hit web comedy THE RESIDUALS has wrapped on its second season, which will debut exclusively on BroadwayWorld early in 2015. The series, created by and starring husband and wife Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, focuses on the unusual world of auditioning for commercials. Season Two features all of the kooky characters from the first season, and will feature Broadway's Jenna Leigh Green (WICKED, TV's SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH), SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Horatio Sanz, and commercial icon Michael Torpey.
BroadwayWorld Webseries Partner THE RESIDUALS in Last Week of KickStarter

In the tradition of SUBMISSIONS ONLY, BroadwayWorld is proud to announce that Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed comedy webseries THE RESIDUALS will premiere exclusively on BWW in early 2015. THE RESIDUALS' team is now in pre-production for its second season, featuring guest stars Horatio Sanz (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Jenna Leigh Green (SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, Broadway's WICKED), and commercial acting legend Michael Torpey.
BWW Webseries Partner THE RESIDUALS Has Eight Days Left on KickStarter

In the tradition of SUBMISSIONS ONLY, BroadwayWorld is proud to announce that Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed comedy webseries THE RESIDUALS will premiere exclusively on BWW in early 2015. THE RESIDUALS' team is now in pre-production for its second season, featuring guest stars Horatio Sanz (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Jenna Leigh Green (SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, Broadway's WICKED), and commercial acting legend Michael Torpey.
THE RESIDUALS' Pensavalle To Raise KickStarter Awareness by Tending Bar 9/22

BroadwayWorld's newest webseries parternship THE RESIDUALS is in the middle of a month long KickStarter campaign to make their second season the best it can be. To help raise awareness for the campaign, the show's co-creator and star, Gillian Pensavalle, is reprising her old Monday night bar shift at Planet Rose in New York City (219 Avenue A Frnt 2, New York, New York 10009)!
BWW Webseries THE RESIDUALS Announces Guests Sanz, Green, Torpey

In the tradition of SUBMISSIONS ONLY, BroadwayWorld is proud to announce that Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed comedy webseries THE RESIDUALS will premiere exclusively on BWW in early 2015. THE RESIDUALS' team is now in pre-production for its second season, featuring guest stars Horatio Sanz (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Jenna Leigh Green (SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, Broadway's WICKED), and commercial acting legend Michael Torpey.
BroadwayWorld Announces Partnership with Comedy Webseries THE RESIDUALS

In the tradition of SUBMISSIONS ONLY, BroadwayWorld is proud to announce that Season 2 of the critically-acclaimed comedy webseries THE RESIDUALS will premiere exclusively on BWW in early 2015. THE RESIDUALS' team is now in pre-production for its second season, featuring guest stars Horatio Sanz (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), Jenna Leigh Green (SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, Broadway's WICKED), and commercial acting legend Michael Torpey.
THE RESIDUALS Webseries Launches Kickstarter Campaign; Horatio Sanz, Michael Torpey, Jenna Leigh Green Sign on for Season 2 Exclusively on BroadwayWorld!

It's the perfect time to catch up with 'The Residuals,' the hilarious New York City based comedic web series set in the world of television commercials and auditions. Created by and starring husband-and-wife team Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, 'The Residuals' is inspired by their experiences as actors auditioning for commercials in New York City. Season One episodes average about 7 minutes and give viewers an inside view at the bizarre world of auditions, callbacks, costume fittings and commercial shoots. The second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series' is coming soon to BroadwayWorld.com!
BWW Interviews: Nick Costa Talks about THE RESIDUALS, GROCERY GHOST, & Sticking it to the Man

One of the highlights of this spring for me has been stumbling across the hysterical new webseries, THE RESIDUALS, and through social media, connecting with its creators. I have been fortunate enough to talk to many of the show's cast members for BWW articles (I will put links at the end of this one). I recently spoke to Nick Costa, who plays main character Pete's roommate Keith, about his experience with THE RESIDUALS and his own webseries THE COFFEE SHOP SHOW.
BWW Interviews: Kelly Warne Talks THE RESIDUALS, Stand-Up, Sex Therapy, and Bodily Functions

As a general journalistic rule, if you are going to be writing an article, a stand-up comic is a terrible interview subject if you are looking for controlled, measured responses. However, if you are ok with the interview occasionally going off the rails and having to turn the volume up really loud on the interview tape just to hear answers through the laughter, then go for it.
BWW Interviews: Mark Gessner Talks SUBMISSIONS ONLY, THE RESIDUALS, Laying Down Tracks w/ 50 Cent

If you are a BroadwayWorld regular, you will recognize Mark Gessner as Eric Mousse, the quite, crossword playing cast member of JEREMY'S FORT on SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Also, if you have watched TV in the last decade, chance are good that you've seen him in some very popular commercials. Recently, Mark has been a member of the first season of the hit webseries THE RESIDUALS. Recently, Mark spoke to BWW about his experiences on popular webseries, why SUBMISSIONS ONLY star and writer Kate Weatherhead is like Derrick Jeter, and his role on the upcoming Starz series POWER alongside 50 Cent.

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