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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 18

NBC Ranks #1 for Sunday Night Among Big 4 in Every Key Ratings Measure
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 9, 2015


NBC currently ranks #1 for Sunday night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key ratings measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- in the fast-affiliate ratings.

Universal Music to Release New James Bond Soundtrack SPECTRE Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015


On November 6, Decca/Universal Music Classics is releasing one of the most anticipated film soundtracks of the year: SPECTRE - the 24th James Bond adventure.

TV: Full Cast Announced in West End's HANGMEN - First Trailer Released!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 30, 2015


Full casting has today been announced for the West End run of the Royal Court Theatre's production of Hangmen. ProducersRobert Fox, Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions and Royal Court Theatre Productions are delighted to announce that Andy Nyman will play Syd, Craig Parkinson will take on the role of Inspector Fry and Tony Hirst will play Bill, completing the cast of the West End production. Directed by Matthew Dunster, Martin McDonagh's Hangmen will transfer to the Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited season, previewing from 1 December.  Check out the new trailer below!

Andy Nyman and Craig Parkinson to Join Royal Court's HANGMEN at Wyndham's
by Jessica Khan - Oct 29, 2015


According to the Daily Mail, Andy Nyman (ASSASSINS, ABIGAIL'S PARTY, GHOST STORIES) and Craig Parkinson (in several shows at Open Air Theatre, MARTIN GUERRE) will take over the roles of 'Syd' and 'Inspector Fry' when Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN transfers to the West End this winter.

NBCSN's TALADEGA Coverage Draws 4.2 Million Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015


NBCSN's live telecast of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama led the network to match its second highest-rated telecast ever on Sunday, registering a 2.6 HH rating and averaging 4.2 million viewers. Viewership peaked from 5:30 – 5:45 p.m. ET with a 3.5 US HH rating and 5.8 million viewers as Joey Logano secured the win and cut the field of drivers battling for the Championship from 12 to eight.

BWW Review: Farcical BAT BOY THE MUSICAL is a Blood-Sucking 'Hoot' at Blank Canvas
by Roy Berko - Oct 22, 2015


In June 23, 1992, if you believed the supermarket tabloid, 'Weekly World News,' you'd have accepted that a 'large-eyed, fanged human child' was found in a southern West Virginia cave.

Joey Lauren Cast as Female Lead in CMT's Upcoming Comedy STILL THE KING
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 22, 2015


CMT today announced that Joey Lauren Adams will join the cast of the forthcoming single camera scripted comedy, “Still The King” starring Billy Ray Cyrus, which kicked off production in Nashville last week and is slated to premiere next year.

Universal Music to Release New James Bond Soundtrack SPECTRE 11/6
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2015


On November 6, Decca/Universal Music Classics is releasing one of the most anticipated film soundtracks of the year: SPECTRE - the 24th James Bond adventure.

NBC's CHICAGO P.D. Ranks #1 in Time Period Among Big 4
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 15, 2015


“Chicago P.D.” (1.5/5 in 18-49, 6.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranks #1 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and most other key demos.

NBC's TONIGHT SHOW Matches 'Colbert', 'Kimmel' Combined
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 15, 2015


Wednesday night in adult 18-49 rating in the Local People Meters Jimmy Fallon equaled the combined ratings of Colbert and Kimmel (1.0 vs. a combined 1.0).

NBC Sports SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Wins the Night in Key Demo
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2015


NBC Sports coverage of last night's San Francisco 49ers-New York Giants “Sunday Night Football” game averaged a 13.1 rating, 22 share in metered-market households from 8:30 to 11:45 p.m. ET

Bette Midler, AnnaSophia Robb, and More Lead Film Adaptation of FREAK SHOW
by Sally Henry - Oct 2, 2015


Good news Midler fans- Bette is back!Good news Midler fans- Bette is back!

Royal Court's HANGMEN, Starring David Morrissey, to Transfer to the West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015


HANGMEN by Martin McDonagh, currently playing the Royal Court Theatre's Jerwood Theatre Downstairs through 10 October, transfers to the West End's Wyndham's Theatre on 1 December 2015. David Morrissey, in the lead role, will travel with the production.

AMERICA'S GAME OF THE WEEK Delivers Second-Best Start Ever for NFL on FOX
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2015


Powered by Sunday's edition of AMERICA'S GAME OF THE WEEK, television's No. 1 show for six consecutive years, the NFL ON FOX is off to its second-best start ever.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Wins the Night for NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 21, 2015


In metered-market results, which are time zone-adjusted, NBC Sports coverage of last night's Seattle Seahawks-Green Bay Packers “Sunday Night Football” game averaged a 16.3 rating, 27 share in metered-market households

NBC Deporters Airs Coverage of Leon vs Tijuana Today
by TV News Desk - Sep 19, 2015


NBC DEPORTES presents Week 9 of the Liga MX Torneo Apertura 2015 with León vs. Tijuana, tonight, September 19 at 9PM/8C/6P, airing simultaneously on TELEMUNDO and NBC UNIVERSO.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for September 16th, 2015
by Paul W. Thompson - Sep 16, 2015


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Excitement grows for 'La Revolution Francaise!' Also, Black Ensemble Theater and Raven Theatre take on more recent history, and 'Spamalot' opens northwest and southeast. 'Triassic Parq' and 'Goblin Market' play the city, 'Shrek' and 'Avenue Q' play the 'burbs, and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' and 'My Little Red/Green Coat' sing from small screens!

Toni Braxton to Star in Lifetime Original Movie Based on Memoir UN-BREAK MY HEART
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2015


Lifetime has green lit the original movie UN-BREAK MY HEART, based on Grammy(R) Award-winning singer Toni Braxton's popular memoir

NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Up +11% in Metered Markets
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2015


NBC is currently #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key ratings measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- in the fast-affiliate ratings.

BWW Reviews: THE OTHER MOZART, St James Theatre Studio, September 10 2015
by Gary Naylor - Sep 11, 2015


Gary Naylor sees a one-woman show that tracks the life of Maria Anna Mozart, the sister, not the brother, the one forever referred to as The Other Mozart.

Telemundo Grows Season-to-Season in Key Demos
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2015


TELEMUNDO announced today it is on pace to deliver a solid performance among adults 18-49 during Monday-Friday primetime, averaging 757,000 viewers, a nine percent increase from last season (697,000), and 332,000 adults 18-34, up five percent versus last season (317,000). Based on these results, TELEMUNDO is ranking as the fastest growing Spanish-language broadcast network in absolute numbers among both key demos in Monday-Friday primetime.  Its Monday-Friday programming at 10pm is set to deliver the network's highest- rated season ever in that day part, with 1.19 million adults 18-49.  Since the season three premiere of “El Señor de los Cielos” on April 21, TELEMUNDO ranks as the number one network in the 10pm time slot, regardless of language, among adults 18-34 on Monday-Friday with 712,000 viewers. 

ESPN's U.S. OPEN Coverage of Serena vs Venus Earns 4.8 Rating
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 9, 2015


Last night's US Open quarterfinal on ESPN –the much-anticipated 27th meeting between top-seeded Serena Williams and No. 23 Venus Williams –earned a 4.8 rating, peaking at a 5.6 from 10-10:15 p.m.

ESPN's Coverage of U.S. OPEN Up 58% Year-to-Year in Viewers
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 4, 2015


After three days of the first all-ESPN US Open, ESPN's TV audience is up 58% from a year ago, averaging 853,000 viewers (P2+), up from 540,000 in 2014. The corresponding household rating is up 50%, from 0.4 to 0.6.

Ryan Silverman Returns to Broadway's CHICAGO Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 2, 2015


The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago will welcome back Drama Desk Award nominee Ryan Silverman in the role of Billy Flynn beginning tonight, Wednesday, September 2 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St., NYC).

Yanni Returns to the Segerstrom Center for U.S. Tour, 3/20
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 2, 2015


Yanni's World Tour continues with an all new show for 2016. Yanni and his worldrenowned orchestra will perform audience favorites from throughout his career as well as newly reworked arrangements of the classics. The legendary artist and his orchestra will perform live for one night only in Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Sunday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Single tickets, starting at $59, will go on sale Friday, September 4 at 10 a.m. PT and will be available online at www.SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746.

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