Second Best

Details have been announced for the creative programme at Riverside Studios for this Christmas season, which includes five theatre productions, festive events and cinema.

Burning Coal Theatre Company announced its production of THE RAINMAKER, offering audiences a compelling theatrical experience. Discover the story and performances that bring this classic to life.

The Second City’s latest e.t.c. revue BEST KEPT SECRET: TELL EVERYONE wants to remind audiences that life is a cabaret, old chum. While some Second City revue themes hang together better than others, BEST KEPT SECRET slyly pays homage to the classic Kander and Ebb musical CABARET and the general idea of cabaret shows.

You don’t want to miss this one.

Following a smash hit debut hour at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which earned her an ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Newcomer, Berks Nest have announced that star of QI and House Of Games, Kemah Bob will embark upon her first ever tour across the UK with critically acclaimed show Miss Fortunate.

Nickelback has officially announced their new ‘Live From Nashville’ album releasing November 15th. Kicking off with lead single “San Quentin (Live from Nashville),” Nickelback: Live From Nashville will feature electrifying live recordings from the band’s legendary, sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on their 2023 Get Rollin’ Tour.

Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter. 

This past Monday the theatre world lost someone who was arguably one of the finest performers of all time. Most people knew James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies or from the film Field of Dreams but for those of us who live and breathe theatre, we will always remember his performances onstage.

Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black Eyed Peas have announced their arrival to the iconic Las Vegas Strip with Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, opening Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. 

 Due to illness, Brett Goldstein’s The Second Best Night of Your Life shows scheduled for this Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) have been postponed; the new performance date is Friday, August 23 with two performances that evening, at 7P and 10P.

Stage and screen star Bette Midler is gearing up for the release of her latest project, a film called The Fabulous Four. However, in a recent interview, Midler revealed that she is hoping to return to Broadway, and she has a specific role in mind.

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh will make its Australian Premiere next month. Performances run 13 August - 14 September 2024.

Smash Mouth has released their cover of “Sunshine Day,” the Brady Bunch classic hit featuring Barry Williams. The remake of the song (featuring the original Greg Brady) was a natural choice for Smash Mouth, the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated pop icons who have been a force in the international rock n’ roll scene for over three decades.

Mesa Arts Center has added four new shows to its 20th Anniversary Performing Live Season. The celebratory season will now include illusionist Michael Carbonaro (Aug. 16), Country entertainers Home Free (Oct. 10), comedian Vir Das (Nov. 8) and guitarist Jesse Cook (Jan. 31).

Bette Midler has released a new Trump parody video. Watch now.

The confirmed guest list has notably expanded with the likes of Bubba Watson, CC Sabathia, Fat Joe, Jimmy Butler, Marcus Jordan, Michael Block, Odell Beckham Jr., Ozuna, Quavo, Terrell Owens, Tua Tagovailoa and Victor Cruz, to name a few.

Bette Midler has released another parody song, this time focusing on Donald Trump's new cologne line. Watch here!

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

Santa Paula Theater Center has announced the second Main Stage show of Season 2024, Martin McDonagh’s HANGMEN, from April 12th - May 12th, 2024 with performances on Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM.

Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, The Second City, will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with The Best of The Second City. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Discover the new single 'Goldy' by critically acclaimed rock group EELS from their upcoming 15th studio album EELS TIME! Imagining his dear dog Bundy as a goldfish, EELS frontperson and singer/songwriter E (aka Mark Oliver Everett) sings in the chorus.

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Join Chicago's HOT CLOWN SEX as they return to the Newport Theater with a 'Breast Of' show. Expect an evening of debauchery, delight, and explosive physical comedy from this ensemble of erotic clowns. Shows run every Friday from April 12th-May 10th.

Discover the latest music video from EELS for their new single 'Time'. Directed by Gus Black, the new video depicts the passage of time and circle of life through a series of intimate images depicting three generations of Everetts: E's father, parallel universe theory author Hugh Everett III, E and E's son Archie.

The Clone Roses are returning to one of their favourite venues for the ‘ultimate Manchester night out'. Learn more about the performance here!