Vanessa Bayer

Exclusive: MID-CENTURY MODERN Stars Reveal Their Characters' Favorite Broadway Musicals
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham are all starring in the new sitcom Mid-Century Modern. BroadwayWorld recently sat down with the trio to discuss how this show is different from sitcoms of the past and what might be their characters' favorite musicals. Watch the interview now!

Video: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan Star in Teaser for FREAKIER FRIDAY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Disney has dropped the teaser trailer for the eagerly anticipated Freakier Friday, the upcoming sequel to the 2003 fan-favorite film starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The movie will be released exclusively in theaters on August 8, 2025. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,' Lane joked on the show. Watch the interview!

Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Mid-Century Modern, the new sicom featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, has just released its first trailer. All ten episodes of the show drop March 28 on Hulu. Watch the trailer now!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.

Photos: John Mulaney, Martin Short, Nick Jonas & More in SNL50 Special
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2025

Last night, NBC hosted the star-studded SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Numerous stars and SNL alums were present during the ceremony including John Mulaney, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ana Gasteyer, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Bowen Yang, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Exclusive: Watch Episode of PBS KIDS' CITY ISLAND Featuring Ali Stroker
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive episode from the second season of City Island, the hit PBS KIDS animated shorts series. In the clip, Watt and his friends attend a ballet class taught by the legendary Slipper Sisters. Lacey Rollerskate (voiced by Broadway performer Ali Stroker) is unable to perform some of the dance moves because she has wheels. With the help of Ollie Scooter, Lacey learns about all the great wheel-focused dance moves that she can do!

Linda Lavin, Matt Rogers & More Join Netflix's NO GOOD DEED Series
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2024

Netflix has added the additions of five recurring cast members joining No Good Deed, creator and executive producer Liz Feldman’s upcoming dark comedy series. Previously announced cast includes Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu and Dennis Leary.

Review: MATT ROGERS: HAVE YOU HEARD OF CHRISTMAS? ALBUM TOUR at The Fitzgerald Theater
by Jared Fessler - Dec 19, 2023

What did our critic think of MATT ROGERS: HAVE YOU HEARD OF CHRISTMAS? ALBUM TOUR at The Fitzgerald Theater?

Matt Rogers Serves Up Holiday Cheer With 'Have You Heard of Christmas?' Album
by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2023

The 12-track pop pastiche boasts a bounty of holiday mainstay tracks including collabs with Rogers' bestie and Las Culturistas podcast co-host, actor-comedian Bowen Yang, who makes a cameo on 'RockaFellaCenta', and Katie Gavin of the indie-pop band MUNA — a notable addition to his recent single and coinciding video “Everything You Want.” 

Interview: Eden Espinosa Reacts to Her Emmy Nomination For ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

Following her Emmy nomination for voicing the Queen of Hearts, Eden Espinosa is back with more singing, laughing, and baking in new episodes of Alice's Wonderland Bakery! We caught up with Espinosa to discuss her Emmy nomination, going from acting onstage to being alone in the recording booth, and the Broadway future of the musical Lempicka.

BWW Exclusive: Mandy Gonzalez & James Monroe Iglehart Sing in ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY Clip
by Michael Major - Jun 8, 2022

A new episode of Disney Junior's new series, 'Alice's Wonderland Bakery' will feature Broadway favorties James Monroe Iglehart, Mandy Gonzalez, and Christopher Fitzgerald. Watch an exclusive new clip of Gonzalez and Iglehart singing in an upcoming episode of the series, which also features Eden Espinosa, Bobby Moynihan, and more.

Showtime and QVC Announce Collaboration in Support of Comedy Series I LOVE THAT FOR YOU
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022

Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer, who portrays a home-shopping host and avid fan within the fictional series – will co-host a live one-hour multiplatform shopping show today on QVC with QVC host Jane Treacy. The show, titled Vanessa Bayer and Jane Treacy’s Must-Haves, will be broadcast live from QVC studios in West Chester, PA

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival Announces Honorees and More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 23, 2022

The 28th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (April 26-May 1) announced that Dale Dickey (A Love Song) will receive the King Vidor Award at next week’s film festival and Michael Showalter (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) will be this year’s Spotlight Award honoree. Stacy Peralta’s The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez was also announced as the featured film for this year’s Surf Nite at the Drive-in.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases I LOVE THAT FOR YOU Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2022

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, the half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy® nominee Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live), with fellow nominee Molly Shannon (The White Lotus) and Screen Actors Guild® Award nominee Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish) also leading the cast.

Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 15, 2022

Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Host writers are Kristen Bartlett and Mike Drucker.

Showtime Begins Production on I LOVE THAT FOR YOU
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2022

SHOWTIME has officially started production on I Love That For You, the half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer, with Molly Shannon and Jenifer Lewis also leading the cast. Additional series regulars include Paul James, Ayden Mayeri, Matt Rogers and Punam Patel.

Disney Junior Sets ALICE'S WONDERLAND BAKERY Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Jan 5, 2022

The series features Broadway stars Eden Espinosa (Wicked) as Rosa's Mother, Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) as Daisy, Melissa van der Schyff (Bonnie and Clyde) as Jojo, James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin) as Oliver, Mandy Gonzalez (Hamilton) as Mother Rose, Christopher Fitzgerald (Waitress) as Thistle, & George Salazar (Be More Chill) as Dad Hatter.

Showtime Orders I LOVE THIS FOR YOU to Series
by TV News Desk - Jul 12, 2021

I LOVE THIS FOR YOU is executive produced by Vanessa Bayer, Jeremy Beiler, Michael Showalter and Jessi Klein, along with Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle of Annapurna, Jordana Mollick of Semi-Formal and Allyce Ozarski.