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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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Lime-A-Rita Wants You To Meet The Ritas
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 23, 2018


Kicking back in a lawn chair with a juicy Lime-A-Rita in hand are three legendary ladies who have lived, so they know how to live, and are here to tell you their story. Life is tough and sometimes we need a reminder that the coolest thing you can do is not care and drink a margarita in a can. Meet The Ritas. Nothing says "I don't give a flying flamingo floatie" like sipping on a Lime-A-Rita by the pool, which The Ritas invite everyone to do.

BLACK PANTHER Soundtrack On Course For Second Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 21, 2018


BLACK PANTHER Soundtrack On Course For Second Week At No. 1 On Billboard 200

RADIOHEAD July-August North American Dates On Sale Beginning Friday, 2/23
by Macon Prickett - Feb 20, 2018


Radiohead has confirmed a summer 2018 North American tour. The newly announced dates begin July 7in Chicago and conclude August 1 in Philadelphia. The new U.S. and Canada shows extend the world tour in support of the band's latest album A Moon Shaped Pool (XL Recordings), and are the band's first North American appearances since spring 2017.

BLACK PANTHER Dominates The Box Office with $235 Million Holiday Weekend
by Macon Prickett - Feb 19, 2018


According to Variety, Disney-Marvel's BLACK PANTHER is heading for a $235 million debut over the four-day President's Day weekend at 4,020 North American locations, estimates showed Monday.

Dev Patel Cast In Upcoming Film THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 14, 2018


Dev Patel Cast In THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD

Half Of All US Television Households Have Watched The Pyeongchang Olympics On The Networks Of NBCUniversal
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 13, 2018


Half of U.S. television homes and more than one-third of the country's population have watched the PyeongChang Olympics on the television networks of NBCUniversal, according to fast cume data provided by Nielsen. Through Sunday, 109.6 million viewers (in 59 million homes) have watched the Winter Games on NBCUniversal networks NBC, NBCSN, CNBC and USA (does not include digital).

Bette Midler & Sharon Stone Will Lead Big Screen Adaptation of THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2018


According to Variety, Bette Midler will return to the big screen opposite Sharon Stone in a movie adaptation of Charles Busch's play, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife. Andy Fickman will direct the project.

Toni Braxton Announces New Studio Album SEX AND CIGARETTES Out March 23
by Macon Prickett - Feb 12, 2018


Multi-platinum, seven-time Grammy Award®-winning superstar and icon Toni Braxton announces the release of SEX AND CIGARETTES on March 23 via Def Jam Recordings. SEX AND CIGARETTES - the ninth album in Toni's legendary career - is her first studio album since 2014's Grammy-winning collaboration with Babyface, Love, Marriage & Divorce and her first solo album in almost a decade. The album was co-produced by Toni herself and includes the single “Deadwood,” (released September 2017), which recently topped the charts at Urban AC radio. Her brand new single “Long As I Live” is out now, and is one of several tracks Toni co-wrote and produced for the album. The album also includes a duet with Colbie Caillat (on “My Heart”).

BWW Review: Martin McDonagh's Darkly Comic HANGMEN is Enjoyably Discomforting
by Michael Dale - Feb 12, 2018


It might be easier to pity the hardworking gentleman at the core of Martin McDonagh's new darkly comic drama, who loses his job when his employer eliminates his position, if it weren't for the fact that the function of his profession was to kill people.

Rialto Chatter: Is Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN Eyeing A Spring Bow on Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Feb 8, 2018


According to the New York Post's Michael Riedel, the play US premiere of Martin McDonagh's play Hangmen will head to Broadway's Cort Theater this spring, with performances set to begin April 26.

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of HANGMEN
by Walter McBride - Feb 6, 2018


HANGMEN, which is directed by Matthew Dunster, officially opened last night, February 5, and will play a limited engagement through Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20 Street).

Garth Brooks Performs Intimate Nashville Concert Featuring Greatest Hits
by Macon Prickett - Feb 6, 2018


According to Billboard, last night country music superstar Garth Brooks performed his greatest hits at an intimate concert in Nashville. The venue, a small honky tonk on Broadway in Nashville, is the smallest the legend has played in years. Brooks was dressed casually in a t shirt and jeans as he performed some of his most famous songs to the small crowd. Fans started to shout out requests after he finished his 21 song set (found below) and he happily obliged. 

Photo Flash: First Look at Atlantic Theater Co's HANGMEN
by Julie Musbach - Jan 31, 2018


HANGMEN, which is directed by Matthew Dunster, officially opens on Monday, February 5, and will play a limited engagement through Wednesday, March 7, 2018, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20 Street).

HANGMEN Adds Four Performances To Sold-Out Run At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) announces an extension of the US premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production of Hangmen through March 7th, 2018, adding the following four performances to the playing schedule:

Royal Court's HANGMEN Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018


Atlantic Theater Company's Hangmen begins previews tonight, January 18th and will open Monday, February 5th for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 4th, 2018 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

Steve Aoki + Lauren Jauregui Release 'All Night' Video w/ Buzzfeed
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2018


Today, 2x Grammy- nominated DJ/Producer Steve Aoki and Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui release the official music video for their hit single 'All Night,' which premiered exclusively on Buzzfeed this morning.

Yanni Celebrates 25 Years with Anniversary Concert Tour
by Julie Musbach - Jan 5, 2018


Legendary performer and composer Yanni returns to Popejoy Hall on June 13, 2018 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Live at the Acropolis. Live at the Acropolis was released in 1994 and is the first ever live album and concert video from the maestro. The maestro will kick off the Yanni 25 Live At The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour on April 23, 2018at the King Center in Melbourne, FL. The tour will keep him on the road through the summer, hitting cities across North America including Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, Los Angeles and more. Additional concerts will be added shortly.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/2
by BWW Special - Jan 2, 2018


Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS! Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 12/31/2017.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Atlantic Theater Co's HANGMEN
by Julie Musbach - Dec 22, 2017


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the US premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production of Hangmen, written by Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh and directed by Olivier Award nominee Matthew Dunster.

Food Network Orders Second Season of BEST BAKER IN AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2017


Food Network announced the pick-up today of a second season of primetime competition series BEST BAKER IN AMERICA.

YANNI Returns To Dr. Phillips Center In April 2018
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2017


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents announce the return of the world-renowned performer and composer Yanni to Orlando and the Dr. Phillips Center. Yanni 25 - Live at the Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour comes to the Walt Disney Theater on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $49.50 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844.513.2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. Online and phone ticket purchases are subject to handling fees.

PUDDLES PITY PARTY And Yanni Just Added to King Center Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2017


The 'Sad Clown with the Golden Voice' is here with his heartfelt anthems and a suitcase full of Kleenex! This Pity Party is not all sadness and longing. The show is peppered with a brilliant sense of the absurd, mixing lots of humor with the awkward, tender moments.

Yanni to Bring Tour to the Fox Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Legendary performer and composer Yanni will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Live At The Acropolis' with a world tour 'Yanni 25 - Live At The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour.' The tour will take the stage on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Atlanta's legendary Fox Theatre.

Yanni To Celebrate The 25th Anniversary of LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS Concert with Expansive Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2017


Legendary performer and composer Yanni has announced that he will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Live At The Acropolis with a world tour that will launch this spring in the United States. The maestro will bring the Yanni 25 Live At The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour to the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, RI on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 8P.

Yanni to Bring 25th Anniversary 'Live at the Acropolis' Tour to the Majestic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017


Legendary performer and composer Yanni has announced the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Live at the Acropolis with a world tour that will launch this spring with a stop in San Antonio, TX at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) on June 20, 2018 at 8PM! Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 15 at 11AM.

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