RATINGS: THE MASKED SINGER Cruises to Demo Victory on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2020 FOX (6.034 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) cruised to another demo victory on Wednesday with fresh installments of 'The Masked Singer' (7.484 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) and 'The Masked Singer: After the Mask' (4.584 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 1.2, #3)....
Casting Announced for Congo Square Theatre Company's DAY OF ABSENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2020 Congo Square Theatre Company, well known for its powerful portrayal of African American classics and gripping new works, commemorates its 20th Anniversary season with a rare production of the 1965 satirical fantasy Day of Absence at the Richard Christiansen Theatre (housed inside Victory Gardens Bio...
Andhy Mendez to Replace Robert M. Jimenez in Arena Stage's CELIA AND FIDEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020 The first four preview performances of the world-premiere Celia and Fidel have been cancelled due to the departure of actor Robert M. Jimenez. Mr. Jimenez has withdrawn from the production due to personal matters. He will be replaced by Andhy Mendez and preview performances will now begin on Tuesday...
RATINGS: CHICAGO Dramas Top Charts for NBC on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 NBC (7.752 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) claimed top honors on Wednesday thanks to its trio of 'Chicago Med' (8.369 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T1), 'Chicago Fire' (8.125 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T1) and 'Chicago PD' (6.762 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49...
Greenhouse And Proxy Theatre Present MIDSUMMER (A Play With Songs)
by Julie Musbach - August 05, 2019 Greenhouse Theater Center and Proxy Theatre present the Midwest premiere of MIDSUMMER (A Play with Songs), written by Scottish playwright David Greig, with music by indie-favorite Gordon McIntyre and direction by Randy White....
Porchlight Announces Angela Ingersoll As Host And The Cast For New Faces Sing Broadway 1956
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2019 Porchlight Music Theatre announces the next production in its 25th Anniversary season: the New Faces Sing Broadway series. New Faces Sing Broadway 1956, hosted by Angela Ingersoll, directed by Brianna Borger and music directed by Chuck Larkin, returns to Evanston at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave. Tuesday,...
A Reading Of END THE CYCLE To Be Presented In The Fertile Ground Festival 2020
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2019 END THE CYCLE a One Act play written by Tiffani Barbour (Law & Order, The Leftovers, Mamma Mia First Nat'l Tour) & Stephanie St. James (Portlandia, The Color Purple First Nat'l Tour, Footloose, Fame) is being presented in the Fertile Ground Festival 2020 in Portland, Oregon....
RATINGS: FOX Tops Demos with THE MASKED SINGER on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2020 FOX (5.784 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) once again scored the demo crown with fresh installments from 'The Masked Singer' (7.821 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 2.1, #1) and 'LEGO Masters' (3.748 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 1.2, #T5)....
RATINGS: SURVIVOR Finale Helps CBS Snap FOX's Win Streak on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2020 CBS (7.947 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1) pulled in front on Wednesday thanks to the full night season finale of 'Survivor: Winners at War' (7.947 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2)....
RATINGS: THE MASKED SINGER Rises in FOX Demo Victory on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019 FOX (4.759 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) held onto the demo crown on Wednesday with originals from 'The Masked Singer' (6.923 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) and 'Almost Family' (2.595 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.8, #8)....
RATINGS: FOX, THE MASKED SINGER Hold Onto Demo Honors on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2019 FOX (4.852 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) was still the network to beat among adults 18-49 on Wednesday with week two of 'The Masked Singer' (6.753 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.9, #1) and the premiere of 'Almost Family' (2.951 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T8)....
RATINGS: CHICAGO Crossover Puts NBC on Top on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019 NBC (8.508 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T1) was the top draw on Wednesday thanks to its crossover editions of 'Chicago Fire' (8.065 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 1.3, #5), 'Chicago Med' (8.832 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #T2) and 'Chicago PD' (8.628 million viewers, #2; ...
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Presents World Premiere of THE TASTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 17, 2019 Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, presents the world premiere of The Tasters by Meghan Brown, directed by RTE member Devon de Mayo. The Tasters runs January 10 a?" February 16, 2020 at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5...
Karen Ziemba And Patrick Page Lead TheatreWorks' SHAKESPEARE IN VEGAS Online Reading
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2020 Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba (Broadway's Contact, Curtains, Prince of Broadway and many more) and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page (Hades in Broadway's Hadestown) lead the cast of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's benefit online reading of Shakespeare in Vegas, by Suzanne Bradbeer....
Adam Rippon, Annie Murphy and More to Appear on First Episode of HUMPDAY WITH HAMPSHIRE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2020 The Actors Fund has teamed up with Emily Hampshire for a new weekly live-streamed talk-show 'Humpday With Hampshire' and has announced the guest stars for the first show of this series. Appearing with Emily on Wednesday, April 1st will be: Bobby Berk, Sophia Bush, Annie Murphy, and Adam Rippon....
Dylan Baker Joins Cast Of Simon Stone's MEDEA At BAM
by Stephi Wild - September 16, 2019 Tony and Emmy nominee Dylan Baker (La Bête, Happiness, The Good Wife) has joined the cast of Medea, Simon Stone's contemporary rewrite of Euripides' tragedy. The production makes its US premiere at the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong. Previews begin on January 12 with opening set for Jan 30....
RATINGS: FOX, World Series Continue Reign on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 24, 2019 FOX (11.776 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1) was still the network to beat on Wednesday with its telecast of the 'World Series, Game 2' (11.776 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.9, #1)....
Rubicon Theatre Company Announces Extension Of BIG RIVER: THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2019 Rubicon Theatre Company has just extended the company's acclaimed, sold-out production of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which now continues through November 17, 2019. Directed by Kirby Ward, with a company of 24, the production runs Wednesdays through Sundays in Ventura's Downtown C...
Richard Kind, John Pankow Will Reprise Their Roles in MAD ABOUT YOU Revival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2019 According to The Hollywood Reporter, John Pankow and Richard Kind have joined the cast of the upcoming 'Mad About You' revival, alongside Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt. They will reprise their roles from the original series. ...
Hit Fiction Podcast ENCOUNTER PARTY! Starring Theatre And Improv Veterans Releases Second Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 04, 2020 Play+1 and Charging Moose Media are have announced the release of the second season of their hit podcast, Encounter Party! The first season has over 21,000 total downloads to date and spent over 7 weeks on Apple Podcasts' New & Noteworthy Charts for the Games & Hobbies category....
A Red Orchid Theatre Announces New Members To Its Artistic Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2019 A Red Orchid Theatre announces the addition of eight new members to the Artistic Ensemble: Karen Aldridge, Myron Elliott-Cisneros, Levi Holloway, Travis A. Knight, Jess McLeod, Sadieh Rifai, Grant Sabin, and Steve Schine. A Red Orchid also welcomes two Resident Stage Managers Stephanie Heller and Ch...
RATINGS: NBC Repeats Top Viewers; Share Demo Crown on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 02, 2020 NBC (3.566 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T1) led a low key Wednesday with its repeat lineup of 'Chicago Med' (3.700 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), 'Chicago Fire' (3.535 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3) and 'Chicago PD' (3.464 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0...
RATINGS: CMA AWARDS Put ABC in Front on Wednesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2019 ABC (11.267 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1) was sparked into the top spot on Wednesday thanks to 'The 53rd Annual CMA Awards' (11.267 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.0, #1)....
Game Show Network Announces GET A CLUE Hosted by Actor Rob Belushi
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2019 Game Show Network has greenlit GET A CLUE, its new word-guessing game show hosted by actor Rob Belushi (“How I Met Your Mother”). The new half-hour series will premiere in early 2020 and will air Monday through Friday....
Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Tracy Spiridakos
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - May 28, 2019 In this episode, Ilana chats with Tracy Spiridakos. Tracy Spiridakos was born in Canada and spent a portion of her childhood in her native Greece. Her family returned to Winnipeg but Tracy knew she wouldn't stay there long, eventually leaving solid employment at her parents Greek restaurant to move ... |