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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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Second Best - West End Articles Page 14

NBC's THIS IS US Dominates Time Slot; Matches 2nd Best Rating to Date
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 25, 2017


NBC's THIS IS US (2.8/9 in 18-49, 9.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. PT): Matches its 2nd best rating to date (behind only a 3.0 for the Jan. 10 telecast, which received a lead-in in the Eastern U.S. from President Obama's farewell address and added viewers from a West Coast replay).

CBS Celebrates Another Strong Week for THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2017


CBS' THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT delivered another strong week, finishing in its closest competitive position to “The Tonight Show” in viewers since the series premiere in September 2015, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 20.

NBC Sports Network Digital Alliance Delivers 565 Million Minutes in December
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2017


Continuing NFL, NHL, and Premier League coverage contributed to the Yahoo Sports – NBC Sports Network delivering 565 million minutes

Barsuk Records Releases 'Sad!' (a Barsuk Compilation For The ACLU)
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 20, 2017


Today, Barsuk Records released SAD! (A Barsuk Compilation for the ACLU), a collection of previously unreleased tracks by Barsuk artists covering other Barsuk artists.

BWW Review: Theatre In the Round's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE is a Well-Directed, -Acted, and -Designed Production of a Classic American Tragedy
by Jill Schafer - Jan 17, 2017


If you're a fan of American theater classics, get yourself to Theatre in the Round in the West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis. Their excellent production of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge features strong performances from the whole cast (particularly the leads), a really cool set with vintage props, and great staging in their intimate in-the-round setting. This completely engrossing and tragic story of flawed and very real characters navigating hard times and tricky family relations in 1950s working class Brooklyn will get under your skin. It's one of those experiences that makes you feel like you've been on a journey with these characters, one that's hard to shake when you leave the theater. It's probably the second best play I've seen at TRP. Don't let this one fly under your radar.

Donald Glover Signs Overall TV Production Deal with FX Productions
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2017


FX Productions (FXP) has signed Atlanta creator and Golden Globe(R) Award winner Donald Glover to an exclusive overall television production deal

HBO to Premiere BIG LITTLE LIES, Starring Reese Witherspoon & Nicole Kidman, 2/19
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 10, 2017


In the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, nothing is quite as it seems. Doting moms, successful husbands, adorable children, beautiful homes: What lies will be told to keep their perfect worlds from unraveling?

New Encore Lounge Comedy Season Announced At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017


Wolverhampton Grand Theatre today announce a brand new programme of comedy in the upcoming spring season.

NBC's TONIGHT SHOW Dominates Week - Fallon's Most-Watched Week in 11 Months
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 28, 2016


NBC's “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated the Dec. 19-23 late-night ratings week with “Tonight's” most-watched week in 11 months, while at 12:35 a.m., “Late Night with Seth Meyers” ruled with its second most-watched week since January.

Josh Groban Closes Out 2016 with Grammy Nom, New Single & Broadway Debut
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2016


After a whirlwind year and a half following the release of his 2015 album Stages, multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban closes out 2016 with a lot to celebrate, including a No. 1 single on the Adult Contemporary radio chart with 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.'

NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Jumps +31% vs Year-Ago Game
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2016


NBC Sports coverage of the SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL game featuring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Dallas Cowboys averaged a 15.3 rating, 25 share from 8:30-11:30 p.m. ET in household results from the 56 markets metered

NBC's THIS IS US Sets More Series Records; Best-Yet 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2016


The Dec. 6 telecast of THIS IS US has generated series-high results in “live plus three day” results from Nielsen Media Research, scoring a best-yet 4.49 rating in adults 18-49 and 15.4 million viewers overall.

CSO to Integrate and Explore BRAHMS V. RADIOHEAD in January
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2016


Conductor, composer, arranger, producer, and songwriter Steve Hackman conducts his Brahms V. Radio creation that synthesizes all four movements of Brahms' First Symphony (1882) with eight songs from the Radiohead album OK Computer (1997) including "Paranoid Android," "Karma Police," "No Surprises," and "Let Down."

Averaging 3.5 Million Viewers for the Week of 11/28-12/2, Jimmy Fallon Delivers His Biggest Audience in Nine Months
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2016


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated the late-night ratings week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, hitting a season-high in total viewers.

NBC's TONIGHT SHOW Dominates With Most-Watched Week of the Season
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2016


THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON has dominated the late-night ratings week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, hitting a season-high in total viewers.

STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler Talks DOLLY, HOCUS POCUS, and More on NBC's TODAY!
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 4, 2016


Rehearsals may not start until January, but Bette Midler is already hard at work preparing for her return to Broadway. 'I'm excited, I'm unnerved, I'm utterly game. I love the character, I know the score, I'm learning the dances,' the icon told NBC Today on Sunday morning.

NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Ranks No. 1 for Night in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2016


NBC Sports coverage of the SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs at the Denver Broncos averaged an 11.8 rating, 20 share from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET in household results from the 56 markets metered by Nielsen Media Research

Benzel-Busch Concert Series Presents Melissa Etheridge's Holiday Trio
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016


Benzel-Busch Concerts Series brought to you by Benzel-Busch Motor Car, is proud to present one of rock music's great female icons, Melissa Etheridge! 

Tribute Acts to Take to Parr Hall Stage for THAT MANCHESTER NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


The best tribute acts to some of the biggest bands of all time are coming together for That Manchester Night at Parr Hall.

Bergen Performing Arts Center Presents MELISSA ETHERIDGE'S HOLIDAY TRIO
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2016


Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Melissa Etheridge's Holiday Trio, a part of the Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp Concert Series, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8PM; Purchase tickets atwww.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

BWW Review: First Stage GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL World Premieres TYA Chills and Thrills
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Oct 28, 2016


In a world premiere commissioned by First Stage and Oregon Children's Theatre, R.L. Stein's famous 'Goosebumps' series comes to stage life in Milwaukee at the Todd Wehr Theater. First Stage Associate Artistic Director John Maclay and the award winning Danny Abosch wrote the original book, lyrics and music to Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium from one of more than his 62 books Stein wrote between 1992-1997. Stein's youthful horror fiction, often believed to be the second best selling children's series of all time, was created as he says so 'Children could use their own wit and imagination to escape the scary circumstances.'

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Ari Roth
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 27, 2016


Today's subject is living his theatre life to the fullest. Ari Roth might be one of the most passionate and outspoken figures working in DC theatre. One thing is clear, he follows his passion and the result is always something extraordinary.

Lineup Announced for BENZEL-BUSCH CONCERT SERIES 2016/17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2016


Benzel-Busch Motor Car is proud to announce the 2016/17 Benzel-Busch Concerts Series at Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. The series allows all patrons to engage with the latest 2017 vehicles experiencing some of the most class-leading automotive technology. This season's new series kicks off with one of the most outstanding voices of this generation-TONI BRAXTON will perform Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 8pm. With over 67 million in sales worldwide and seven GRAMMY Awards, Braxton's distinctive sultry vocal blend of R&B, pop, jazz and gospel became an instantaneous international sensation.

Second City to Present BARAM AND SNIECKUS: THE BEST...SO FAR!
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 14, 2016


Award Winning and real life married Comedy Couple Matt Baram (Suicide Squad, The Second City's Guide to the Symphony) & Naomi Snieckus (Mr. D) have more to say and are offering a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of what they consider their best material… so far. It's a show they aptly call - wait for it… "Baram and Snieckus: The Best… So Far!"

NBC's SUV and CHICAGO P.D. Grow Vs. Last Week's Fast-Affil Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 13, 2016


NBC's “Chicago P.D.” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET): Grows +8% versus last week's 1.3 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings in 18-49 and retains 100% of last week's 1.4 in official nationals.

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