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HBO Renews SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE For Season Three

HBO announced that the critically acclaimed comedy series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE has been renewed for a third season. From Mighty Mint, Duplass Brothers Productions, and creators and executive producers Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, the series follows Sam (played by Everett), a true Kansan.
VIDEO: HBO Shares SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE Season Two Trailer

Cast includes Bridget Everett (Sam), Jeff Hiller (Joel), Mary Catherine Garrison (Tricia), Jane Brody (Mary Jo), Murray Hill (Fred Rococo), Mercedes White (Tiffani), Kailey Albus (Shannon), and Meighan Gerachis (Irma). New cast includes Tim Bagley (Brad), Jennifer Mudge (Susan), and Barbara Robertson (Darlene). Watch the video trailer now!
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE at Signature Theatre

Check out photos from opening night of A Bright New Boise at Signature Theatre!
Raúl Castillo, Jessie Buckley & More Nominated For Gotham Awards - Full List on Nominations

The nominations were announced live from Cipriani Wall Street by Emmy-nominated star of Pose and American Horror Story on FX, and now as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, Angelica Ross. Ross was joined by Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham.
Dionne Warwick, Patricia Clarkson, Bridget Everett, Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and More at 92Y in February

92Y's February schedule will feature Dionne Warwick, Patricia Clarkson, Bridget Everett, Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and more.
HBO Renews Comedy Series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE For A Second Season

Season one stars Bridget Everett alongside Jeff Hiller (“Nightcap”), Mary Catherine Garrison (HBO’s “Veep”), Danny McCarthy (“The Ballad of Buster Scroggs”), and Mike Hagerty (HBO's “Lucky Louie”). Recurring cast includes Murray Hill (“Welcome to Flatch”), Jon Hudson Odom (HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”), and Heidi Johanningmeier (“100 Days to Live”).
92Y to Present THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Cast & More

92y will present The marvelous mrs. Maisel’s Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalhoub, Marin Hinkle, Amy Sherman-Palladino and more in person and online.
VIDEO: HBO Releases SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE Series Teaser

The series follows Sam (Bridget Everett), a true Kansan on the surface, but, beneath it all, struggling to fit the hometown mold. Grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam's saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up. Watch the teaser for the new series now!
HBO Orders SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE to Series

HBO has given a series order to SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, a comedy starring and executive produced by Bridget Everett (“Patti Cake$'), it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. 
JACQUELINE NOVAK: GET ON YOUR KNEES Announces Final Extension At The Lucille Lortel Theatre

Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees, written by and starring Jacqueline Novak, has extended its limited run to October 6th, due to overwhelming ticket sales and rave reviews. This will be the final extension and the show must close on that date. The show, 'a standup comedy set that inclines towards theater (New York Times),' plays the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Hudson and Bleecker Streets), having transferred from the Cherry Lane Theatre, where the whole run sold out. Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees is presented by Natasha Lyonne, and executive produced by Mike Birbiglia. Mike Lavoie, Carlee Briglia and Abingdon Theatre Company are producers.
JACQUELINE NOVAK: GET ON YOUR KNEES Extends And Moves To The Lucille Lortel Theatre

Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees, written by and starring Jacqueline Novak, has extended its limited run, due to the current run selling out and rave reviews. The show, 'a standup comedy set that inclines towards theater (New York Times),' plays the Cherry Lane Theatre, (38 Commerce Street) through August 18 and then will move to the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Hudson and Bleecker Streets) beginning on August 28 for a run through September 21. Jacqueline Novak: Get on Your Knees is presented by Natasha Lyonne, and executive produced by Mike Birbiglia. Mike Lavoie, Carlee Briglia and Abingdon Theatre Company are producers.
Tribeca Film Festival 2019 Announces Feature Film Lineup

The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today unveiled its feature film lineup. Continuing its tradition of elevating exceptional storytelling rooted in today's global film communities, the 18th annual Festival will showcase debut works from emerging talent and new works from notable filmmakers. The program includes discoveries, comedies, music-centered, political and social films. The 2019 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 24 - May 5.  
Photo Flash: THE AMATEURS Celebrates Opening Night

The Amateurs opened at the Vineyard last night, check out the photos below!
Coming Up Next Month on HIGH MAINTENANCE on HBO

HIGH MAINTENANCE was created by Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair; executive producers, Katja Blichfeld, Ben Sinclair and Russell Gregory; producers, Willy Friedman, Gwen Bialic and Emi Irikawa; consulting producer, Eric Slovin
HBO Debuts Season Two of Hit Series HIGH MAINTENANCE, Today

Providing a peek into the cramped apartments, grinding routines and urban neuroses of New Yorkers, the hit comedy HIGH MAINTENANCE kicks off its ten-episode second season FRIDAY, JAN. 19 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
HBO Debuts Season Two of Hit Series HIGH MAINTENANCE, 1/19

Providing a peek into the cramped apartments, grinding routines and urban neuroses of New Yorkers, the hit comedy HIGH MAINTENANCE kicks off its ten-episode second season FRIDAY, JAN. 19 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
HBO Comedy Series HIGH MAINTENANCE Returns for Season 2 on 1/19

Providing a peek into the cramped apartments, grinding routines and urban neuroses of New Yorkers, the hit comedy HIGH MAINTENANCE kicks off its ten-episode second season FRIDAY, JAN. 19 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Ben Sinclair returns as The Guy, a bearded, pot-dealing deliveryman whose growing clientele is keeping him busier than ever.
Plays by Eleanor Burgess and More Slated for Keen Company's 'Keen Teens' Series

The Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Keen Company will present the Eleventh Season of Keen Teens. 
Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Just last night, acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons held its annual Spring Gala Benefit. This year called A CELEBRATION OF SONG, it honored three of the company's exceptional alumni writers: Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens, Far From Heaven), Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens, Far From Heaven) and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Grey Gardens). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos below!
Brandon Victor Dixon to Sing at Playwrights Horizons' A CELEBRATION OF SONG Gala

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons will hold its annual Spring Gala on Monday evening, May 8, at the event space 583 Park Avenue. Titled A CELEBRATION OF SONG, the evening will honor three of the company's exceptional alumni writers: Tony Award nominee Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens and Far From Heaven at Playwrights), Tony Award nominee Michael Korie (Grey Gardens and Far From Heaven at Playwrights) and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife and Grey Gardens at Playwrights). The Grey Gardens writing team has returned to Broadway with their new musical, War Paint, now playing at The Nederlander Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Paul Thureen written?

Paul Thureen has written 1 shows including The Light Years (Playwright).

What awards has Paul Thureen been nominated for?

and Performance (Obie Awards) for Blood Play.

What awards has Paul Thureen won?

Paul Thureen has won an Obie Award for Performance for his work in Blood Play.

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