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Photos: Inside The 84th Annual Peabody Awards With Mel Brooks, Billy Crystal & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

On June 9th, the entertainment industry came together to celebrate the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. Winners were chosen by a unanimous vote from over 1,100 entries in television, podcasts/radio, and the web/digital in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service, and interactive programming. See photos from the event!

Photos: THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Takes The Stage In LA With Rachel Bloom, Sasheer Zamata, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. The event featured distinguished artists from the Los Angeles entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays. See photos from the show!

Lindsey Kraft, Mark Feuerstein & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles, which will return on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. Learn more bout The 24 Hour Plays!

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.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

MARIE AND ROSETTA Extended at Northlight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Join us at Northlight Theatre for the extended production of Marie and Rosetta - a powerful and soulful musical that tells the inspiring story of two iconic women in the world of gospel music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce Additional 2023 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2023

After wrapping the first leg of the tour in New Haven, CT on March 11th, the tour will resume with appearances at the Golden Road Music Festival, Mill Valley Music Festival, and Riverbend Music Festival in May, as well as a run of performances with Cool Cool Cool, featuring former members of Turkuaz.

ONCE to be Presented at Writers Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023

Writers Theatre will continue its 2022/23 Season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once, based on the 2007 film written and directed by John Carney. 

Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 'Remain In Light' Tour
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2022

Kicking off in Denver on February 16th before winding its way through the Midwest and east coast, the 19-date tour will find Harrison and Belew performing songs from this monumental period of the band’s history alongside a powerhouse band, including former members of Turkuaz, Julie Slick on bass, and Yahuba Garcia-Torres on percussion.

Issa Rae, Porsha Williams & More Will Guest Star on SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE Season Two
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022

The new season will feature Ace Vane, Emmy-nominee Demi Adejuyigbe, Desi Banks, Jerome Benton, Michael Blackson, Heidy De La Rosa, Emmy-winner Chris Hardwick, Emily Kinney, Ted Lange, Laci Mosley, Rashida Olayiwola “Sheedz,” Emmy-nominee Dewayne Perkins, Jay Pharoah, Emmy-nominee Issa Rae, Chance The Rapper, Amanda Seales, and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases SPACE FORCE Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2022

Season 2 of Space Force picks up with General Naird and his underdog team having to prove their worth to a new administration while dealing with interpersonal challenges. The cast includes Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Tawny Newsome, Diana Silvers, Jimmy O. Yang and Don Lake. Watch the new trailer now!

Netflix Sets SPACE FORCE Season Two Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2022

Space Force picks up with General Naird and his underdog team having to prove their worth to a new administration while dealing with interpersonal challenges. Will the group come together or fall apart under the pressure? The series features Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Ben Schwartz, Tawny Newsome, Diana Silvers, Jimmy O. Yang and Don Lake.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares TRUE STORY WITH ED AND RANDALL Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021

Hosted by Ed Helms (“The Office”) and Randall Park (“WandaVision”), the comedic and heartwarming series highlights Americans as they share their most extraordinary true stories with surprising twists along the way. As each story unfolds, the events are brought to life by a cast of notable guest stars and comedians in dramatized re-enactments. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer fo Netflix's TRUE STORY
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021

A tour stop in Kid’s (Kevin Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world's most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Wesley Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built. Watch the trailer now!

TRUE STORY Series Starring Kevin Hart & Wesley Snipes to Premiere on Netflix
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2021

A tour stop in Kid’s (Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world's most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built.

Northlight Theatre To Produce SONGS FOR NOBODIES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2021

Northlight Theatre opens its 2021–2022 season with Songs for Nobodies, written by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Rob Lindley, with music direction by Andra Velis Simon, and featuring Bethany Thomas.

American Blues To Produce Reading Of Kristoffer Diaz's New Play
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2021

American Blues Theater presents a live, online reading of Football Football Football Football (or I Love Lave Dash) by Kristoffer Diaz, as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Friday, February 5 at 7pm. The reading will be followed by a group discussion with Kristoffer Diaz.

Tawny Newsome & Bethany Thomas Share New Track From 'Material Flats'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2020

“You're Still Up” is the latest track from Tawny Newsome and Bethany Thomas' debut(ish) album Material Flats. Due this Friday, October 9, their self-described 'windy, Black girl desert-punk record' is the first release on Tawny's imprint Fine Alpinist Records--a completely DIY project, written this summer amidst protest, fire and unrest.

PYGMALION 2020 to Kick Off Thursday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

PYGMALION 2020 will kick off this Thursday, September 24 at 4PM CST and run through Saturday September 26 at midnight. All programming will take place in the virtual space.

Adam Kantor, Shaina Taub & More Set For 2020 PYGMALION FEST
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 22, 2020

PYGMALION 2020 will kick off this Thursday, September 24 at 4PM CST and run through Saturday September 26 at midnight.