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At ten years old, Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom, down to the final two contenders for the role of Harry Potter but narrowly missing out. Now an adult, Martin is about to embark on the ultimate adventure – fatherhood. As he navigates this whirlwind of emotions, he is pulled back to that pivotal moment in his past as he struggled to move beyond imagining what his life might have been.



Second Best is a playful yet poignant new comedy about fate, near-misses and the winding paths life takes. It explores the ache of almost touching greatness and the humour and hope that come when dreams remain just out of reach. A story about the tender moments that shape

us, Second Best is for anyone who has ever wondered about the road not taken, and whether the other life would have been as glittering as it looks.



Starring Asa Butterfield (Netflix’s Sex Education) in his stage debut, written by Barney Norris, based on David Foenkinos’ best-selling novel and directed by Michael Longhurst.



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Student Interview: Award-Winning Director and Writer Kara-Lynn Vaeni on “In Search of The Sublime”
by Student Blogger: Macy Mae Cowart - Feb 17, 2021


To get a better idea of Kara-Lynn’s thought process behind “In Search of The Sublime,” we hopped on a Zoom call. 

VIDEO: Bette Midler Talks About Her Johnny Carson Audition
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 17, 2021


Bette talks about getting vaccinated, keeping busy during quarantine, her daughter getting married, being married by an Elvis impersonator in Vegas in 1984, her new children’s book “The Tale of the Mandarin Duck,” being on the cover of Rolling Stone 48 years ago, and auditioning to be on Johnny Carson.

VIDEO: Bette Midler Sings 'Goodbye, Donnie!' to Send Trump off on Inauguration Day
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2021


Bette Midler has a message for Donald Trump, who leaves office today when president-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated. Midler sings 'Goodbye, Donnie!' to the tune of 'Hello, Dolly!' in an all new parody video from MeidasTouch.

RATINGS: College Football Catapults Viewership Across ESPN Networks to Register Record Thanksgiving Weekend
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 2, 2020


ESPN viewers feasted on college football throughout Thanksgiving, with six of the top seven games and eight of the top 10 matchups airing on ESPN networks over the holiday weekend.

Foo Fighters Will Perform Live from the Roxy Nov. 14
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 10, 2020


Foo Fighters are taking literally no time to bask in the ecstatic reception to their November 7 Saturday Night Live debut performance of “Shame Shame.”

SPITTING IMAGE U.S. Election Special Will Be Exclusively Available on YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 28, 2020


It was announced today that the Spitting Image: US Election Special, also starring Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, will be made available on the show’s official YouTube channel to US audiences.

GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Series Moves to Paramount Plus
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2020


Paramount Plus has picked up the upcoming 'Grease' spinoff series from HBO Max.

TISM's THE RIGHT WING GUIDE TO PLEASURING Out December 4
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2020


TISM see sex less in terms of penetration, especially now they can't achieve it. As award-winning author of The Slap, Christos Tsiolkas, said so wisely after TISM explained to him their theories of the intertwined nature of patriarchal hierarchy and the reluctance of cis-gendered males to grasp a less phallocentric conception of pleasure: “Who are you guys? Piss off.”

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of PEANUTS With 'Great Pumpkin Waltz' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 2, 2020


Today marks the 70th anniversary of Peanuts, the beloved comic strip created by Charles Schulz.

Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Stephen Bogardus
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Sep 28, 2020


Today's episode features Broadway veteran Stephen Bogardus, who chats about how he's coping with life in the pandemic, how theatre has changed since March, and how he expects changes to continue in the future.

Dash Berlin Releases Debut Single on Protocol Recordings 'Keep Me Close' with Timmo Hendriks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020


Shortly after remixing Nicky Romero's 'Stay,' Dash Berlin makes a triumphant return to Protocol Recordings with his very first single on the label 'Keep Me Close.' The veteran producer teamed up with fellow Dutchman and Protocol's very own artist Timmo Hendriks for their first euphoric progressive collaboration.

VIDEO: See Bette Midler in a Clip from COASTAL ELITES on HBO
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 3, 2020


HBO's special presentation COASTAL ELITES explores our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection, spotlighting five distinct and impassioned points-of-view across the United States. When the shutdown forces these characters to cope in isolation, they react with frustration, hilarity and introspection.

MTV Announces First-Ever Performances From Black Eyed Peas and DaBaby for 2020 VMAs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2020


For the first time ever, DaBaby and Black Eyed Peas will be both taking the stage at the MTV “VMAs” and will join the previously announced star studded lineup including Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, J Balvin, Doja Cat and more. Da Baby is also up for three nominations this year. 

Perspectives Ensemble Presents Cellist Wendy Sutter Performing The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2020


Perspectives Ensemble, in cooperation with the Judson Memorial Church, presents The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter, cellist, on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Suites 1-3 will be performed at 3pm EDT and Suites 4-6 will be performed at 6pm EDT.

Perspectives Ensemble Presents Wendy Sutter, Cellist, Performing The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2020


Perspectives Ensemble, in cooperation with the Judson Memorial Church, presents The Six Bach Solo Cello Suites performed by Wendy Sutter, cellist, on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Rodrigo y Gabriela Announce New Double Live Album; Share Live Version Of Pink Floyd's 'Echoes'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 23, 2020


GRAMMY®-Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have announced the upcoming release of METTAVOLUTION LIVE, an all-new double album recorded during last year's METTAVOLUTION World Tour.

HBO Sports and NFL Films Announces Premiere Date for HARD KNOCKS: LOS ANGELES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2020


HBO Sports, NFL Films and the two Los Angeles-based NFL franchises are teaming up for an unprecedented and unfiltered all-access look at what it takes to make it in the National Football League when HARD KNOCKS: LOS ANGELES kicks off its five-episode season this summer

BWW Interview: David Greig Talks ADVENTURES WITH THE PAINTED PEOPLE
by Jonathan Marshall - Jun 4, 2020


Prolific playwright David Greig has a varied catalogue of work ranging from the recently revived Europe to West End hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and his acclaimed adaptation of Touching the Void. He is also Artistic Director of Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre. Greig's first original play in 7 years Adventures with the Painted People was due to begin its run in Edinburgh this summer but has since been adapted for radio due to the pandemic. The writer spoke with BroadwayWorld about his creative process, the future of theatre and his latest work. 

Opera San Jose Announces Free Live Stream Of Mozart April 18-May 18
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2020


While it will not be opening The Magic Flute in April due to COVID-19 restrictions, Opera San José has announced something all opera patrons can enjoy at home instead: the FREE live stream viewing of its breathtaking 2011 production of Mozart's first dramatic masterpiece, the rarely produced Idomeneo: ré di Creta.

Comedian Rob Auton Comes to Swindon
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2020


Award-winning comedian and poet Rob Auton will embark on his biggest tour to date from 1st February to the 16th May 2020. Rob will play his critically acclaimed Edinburgh comedy/theatre/spoken word show about time, The Time Show, over 50 dates nationwide culminating in two weeks at the Soho Theatre from 4th to 16th May.

MOREoutdoor Events Announced For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2020


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced the first of their 2020 MOREoutdoor events, held on Sunday evenings during the summer.

BWW Review: Kadime Kanyinda Gives a Star Turn in the Carrollwood Players' Hit and Miss Production of Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA
by Peter Nason - Mar 1, 2020


It's fun at times and messy, but the mega-talented Ms. Kanyinda takes it to completely higher level.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company to Host Elizabethan Feast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020


Tennessee Shakespeare Company is swinging open its doors for a new, indoor/outdoor Renaissance party that is immersive, breezy and costumed on Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at TSC's theatre located at 7950 Trinity Road in Memphis.

Second Stage Theater to Host Special Book Signing for GRAND HORIZONS' Maulik Pancholy's THE BEST AT IT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020


Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director) will hold a special book signing for the acclaimed children's book The Best At It following the Wednesday, February 26 2pm performance of GRAND HORIZONS at the Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street). The event will be for ticket holders only.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Comes to Majestic Theatre, March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2020


Acclaimed guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela won the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards ceremony yesterday. The award was given for Rodrigo y Gabriela's latest album METTALVOLUTION, (ATO) their fifth studio album and first in five years. It was the duo's first-ever Grammy win. Rodrigo y Gabriela have been traveling the world in support of METTAVOLUTION, and are announcing new tour dates with a performance at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31, at 11:00 AM.

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