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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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Comedian Makes World's Greatest Theme Park at the Edinburgh Fringe
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2017


Award-winning comedian Edy Hurst presents a debut work of comic ingenuity and imagination. Combining lo-fi props with spectacularly daft surprises, Theme Show sees Edy plundering against forces far beyond his reach to create the world's greatest theme park.

Nat Geo WILD Announces All-New Jawsome 'SharkFest' Programming Slate
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 21, 2017


With the help of scientists and shark experts, SharkFest will deliver the facts and raise awareness about these 'jawsome' animals in more than 131 countries and 38 languages.

VIDEO: Bette Midler Keeps Talkin' Backstage with More HELLO, DOLLY Thanks
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 12, 2017


Just last night, Bette Midler won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Hello, Dolly!. After she wrapped up her epic acceptance speech onstage, she continued backstage with the press. Check out what she had to say below!

NBC Sports Digital Hits Streaming Milestone for Stanley Cup Playoffs
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2017


Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins pushed live streaming for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs to 2 million unique devices and more than a half-billion live minutes (507.8 million), both all-time records.

Best of Fringe 2016 Creator Returns to Toronto Fringe with PINEAPPLE CLUB
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017


Robin Henderson, creator of the Best of Fringe hit Dance Animal, will be returning to the Toronto Fringe Festival with Pineapple Club, from July 7th-16th, 2017 at the Factory Theatre Mainspace.

Best of Fringe 2016 Creator Returns to Toronto Fringe with PINEAPPLE CLUB
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017


Robin Henderson, creator of the Best of Fringe hit Dance Animal, is thrilled to be returning to the Toronto Fringe Festival with Pineapple Club, from July 7th-16th, 2017 at the Factory Theatre Mainspace.

Senators-Penguins Game 7 Double-OT Thriller on NBCSN Averages More Than 3 Million Viewers
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2017


Last night's Eastern Conference Final Game 7 double-overtime thriller on NBCSN, in which the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators, 3-2, set major viewership and digital records, and continued the trend of strong results for the entire 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, according to Fast National Data provided by The Nielsen Company and Adobe Analytics.

The World's Most Refreshing Beer Introduces New Sustainability Initiative
by Marina Kennedy - May 24, 2017


Since pioneering the recyclable aluminum can, Coors Brewing has been a leader in sustainable brewing practices. This summer, the World's Most Refreshing Beer is continuing its rich tradition in sustainability by introducing EveryOneCan, a summer-long program that underscores the commitment we all can make to sustainability.

2016-17 Season Becomes Highest Grossing in Broadway History; Passes 13 Million in Attendance for Third Year
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2017


The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2016 - 2017 season, which began week ending May 29, 2016 and ended May 21, 2017. For the 2016 - 2017 season, total attendance reached 13,270,343 and Broadway shows yielded $1,449,321,564.64 in grosses, making it the highest grossing season in Broadway recorded history and second-best attended season on record. All new and continuing productions ran a total of 1,580 playing weeks.

HELLO, DOLLY!'s Bette Midler Wins 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2017


Bette Midler has won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for HELLO, DOLLY!.

A Prince Band Reunion to Rock Salisbury
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2017


The untimely passing of one of music's most innovative and daring performers shook the music industry and the world. On April 21, 2016 Prince passed away in his Paisley Park residence at the age of 57. Now a year later, his friends and bandmates gather to honor his legacy.

HEDWIG Creator's New Show THIS AIN'T NO DISCO to Bring Drifters & Dreamers to Atlantic Theater Company's 2017-18 Season; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2017


Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2017-18 season productions and one Atlantic for Kids production.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Rates #3 in This Week's Primetime, Best Since February
by Julie Musbach - Apr 16, 2017


“Saturday Night Live” has outrated every primetime telecast on the broadcast networks so far this week in adults 18-49 except “The Big Bang Theory” and “Empire,” scoring “SNL's” top results since February and second best since the November edition that immediately followed the Presidential election.

VIDEO: GROUNDHOG DAY Team Gives the Lowdown on Previews Set Issue & More on BUILD
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2017


In the April 7th episode of the BUILD Series, the cast and creators of Groundhog Day: The Musical finally answered the age-old question as to how many days actually passed in Groundhog Day, what happened with the infamous set issue in previews, and Andy Karl's future on Broadway. Watch clips from the interview below!

India Hosts Three Days of Play Competitions
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 29, 2017


Sri Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao Government Music and Dance College presented a play competition spanning three days with five contemporary social awareness plays.

CBS Wins in Viewers Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the Second Consecutive Week
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2017


CBS placed first in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the second consecutive week led by 60 MINUTES, television's #1 program of the week, and NCIS: LOS ANGELES, the #1 scripted program, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending March 26.

Olivia Newton John & John Travolta to Reunite for 40th Anniversary of GREASE
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2017


In a new interview with the Mirror today, Olivia Newton-John revealed that she and GREASE co-star John Travolta will reunite to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary.

BIRDS OF OPULENCE Named Best Appalachian Book For Second Time
by Molly Tracy - Mar 15, 2017


University Press of Kentucky author Crystal Wilkinson's novel The Birds of Opulence has been named the winner of the 2016 Weatherford Award for Fiction and the 2017 Judy Gaines Young Book Award. 

THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW Wins Week in A25-54 Demo; 'Morning Joe' Overtakes CNN
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2017


For the week of March 6, MSNBC's THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW (M-F 9-10 p.m. ET) was the number-one cable news show in the key A25-54 demo in the time period, according to Nielsen. “Morning Joe” (M-F 6-9 a.m. ET) ranked #2 for the week, surpassing CNN in both the A25-54 and total viewer demos.

Celtic Crossings: Featuring Phil Coulter and Andy Cooney Comes to Music Hall Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2017


Music Hall and The Fraternal Order of United Irishmen Charities present an evening of Irish Entertainment. Celtic Crossings is a delightful concert of Celtic tranquility with the great songs of Phil Coulter sung by the magnificent voice of Andy Cooney, with special guest Geraldine Branagan, and the Irish Pops Ensemble, Today March 09, 2017 at 7:30 PM on Music Hall's main stage.

BWW Review: Ensemble and Direction Galvanize EVITA at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Peter Nason - Mar 6, 2017


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's masterpiece is a gorgeous-looking production.

Love Is in the Air! Meet the Cast of SIGNIFICANT OTHER, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Mar 2, 2017


Significant Other, the new American play by playwright Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews) and directed by Trip Cullman (Yen, Six Degrees of Separation), officially opens tonight, March 2, at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.). Scroll down to watch interviews with the cast and learn more about the company!

Meryl Streep, Matt Damon & More Among Final Slate of OSCAR Presenters
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2017


Oscar® producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd announced the final slate of presenters for the 89th Oscars® telecast.

Ryan Gosling, Meryl Streep and More Among Final Wave of Presenters for 89th OSCARS
by Movies News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


Oscar producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd announced the final slate of presenters for the 89th Oscars telecast.

Alec Baldwin-Hosted SNL Delivers the Show's Most-Watched Telecast in Eight Years
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2017


NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has delivered its most-watched telecast in “live plus seven day” Nielsens in more than eight years.

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