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Art Directors Guild Announces Nominations for 23rd Annual Excellence in Production De Photo Art Directors Guild Announces Nominations for 23rd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2019

 The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) has announced nominations for the 23rd Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features. Winners will be honored at the 2019 Awards, themed "Landscape of the Imagi...


30 Rock Star Jack McBrayer Will Play Ogie In West End WAITRESS Photo 30 Rock Star Jack McBrayer Will Play Ogie In West End WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - December 21, 2018

It is announced today that US film and television star Jack McBrayer will make his West End debut in the role of Ogie in Waitress, which will begin preview performances on 8 February ahead of its official opening night on 7 March at London's Adelphi Theatre....


Joel Dommett Announces Brand New Tour For 2020 Photo Joel Dommett Announces Brand New Tour For 2020
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2019

Off The Kerb Productions have announced a brand new tour for Joel Dommett - Unapologetic (If That's Ok?). The tour will begin in Derby on Wednesday 19th February 2020 and conclude in Hertford on Saturday 30th May 2020, taking in 38 dates across the UK. Tickets are on sale now via www.joeldommett.com...


FOX Gives Straight-to-Series Order for Animated Comedy Starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Photo FOX Gives Straight-to-Series Order for Animated Comedy Starring Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 26, 2018

FOX has given a straight-to-series order to BLESS THE HARTS, a half-hour animated comedy featuring the voices of Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Kristen Wiig ('Bridesmaids,' 'Saturday Night Live'), Emmy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Maya Rudolph ('The Good Place,' 'Bridesmaids')...


30 Rock Star Jack McBrayer Will Play Ogie In West End WAITRESS Photo 30 Rock Star Jack McBrayer Will Play Ogie In West End WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - December 21, 2018

It is announced today that US film and television star Jack McBrayer will make his West End debut in the role of Ogie in Waitress, which will begin preview performances on 8 February ahead of its official opening night on 7 March at London's Adelphi Theatre....


Lloyd Griffith Announces Brand New Tour For 2020 Photo Lloyd Griffith Announces Brand New Tour For 2020
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2019

Comedian, choirboy and (still) 'aspiring' goalkeeper Lloyd Griffith will set off on a brand new tour of the UK in 2020 with new show, Not Just A Pretty Face. The tour will begin at Hull Truck on 13th February and take in an initial total of 31 dates, concluding at the Frazer Theatre, Knaresborough o...


VIDEO: Tony Winner Ali Stroker Gets Sweet Surprise From Her Biggest Fan on TODAY Photo VIDEO: Tony Winner Ali Stroker Gets Sweet Surprise From Her Biggest Fan on TODAY
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019

OKLAHOMA! actress Ali Stroker stops by TODAY to celebrate her history-making win at this year's Tony Awards and to meet a young fan named Henry who sees Stroker as an inspiration....


Single Tickets for the 11th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival Now On Sale Photo Single Tickets for the 11th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival Now On Sale
by Stephi Wild - June 14, 2019

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the onsale of single tickets for its 11th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival. Over the course of two days (July 12 and 13), thousands of people will travel to this destination event to see some of the world's best improvisers from across the United States and as f...


Who Will Win at the 2019 EMMYS? Winners List Updating Live! Photo Who Will Win at the 2019 EMMYS? Winners List Updating Live!
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 22, 2019

Tonight is the 71st Emmy Awards, which is airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on FOX! BroadwayWorld will be updating live as winners are announced tonight, so make sure to check back throughout the night to find out if your favorite nominee won an Emmy!...


Comedy Central Orders Third and Final Season of CORPORATE Photo Comedy Central Orders Third and Final Season of CORPORATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2019

 Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced a greenlight for the third and final season of critically-acclaimed scripted series Corporate, set to premiere in 2020....


Comedy Central Announces Late Night Series with David Spade, Second Season of THE OTH Photo Comedy Central Announces Late Night Series with David Spade, Second Season of THE OTHER TWO, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2019

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced a new late night series with David Spade; the return of Crank Yankers; a second season order for new, hit scripted series The Other Two; the first look at new scripted comedy South Side; and scripted projects in development with Naomi Ekperigin...


Comedy Central Announces New Interview Series GOOD TALK WITH ANTHONY JESLENIK Photo Comedy Central Announces New Interview Series GOOD TALK WITH ANTHONY JESLENIK
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 25, 2019

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced the greenlight of Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik, a comedic interview series that will premiere on September 6 at 11 p.m. ETPT. Each episode will feature an interview with one of Anthony's friends – who happen to be some of the best comedians ...


Fringe Hit BREXIT Comes To London's King's Head Theatre Photo Fringe Hit BREXIT Comes To London's King's Head Theatre
by Julie Musbach - October 10, 2018

The sold-out smash hit of the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 receives it's London premiere this Autumn.  Brexit, starring The Archer's star Tim Bentinck is set to take The King's Head by storm when it opens at the end of the month...


Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, Aristotle Athiras and Fahim Anwar Star in the Comedy Special Photo Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, Aristotle Athiras and Fahim Anwar Star in the Comedy Special GOATFACE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 23, 2018

This fall, for the first time ever on television, comedy fans can witness Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, Aristotle Athiras and Fahim Anwar form like Voltron to become the incomparable comedy quartet Goatface, in the premiere of the group's first one-hour special! Goatface premieres Tuesday, November 27 at ...


BWW INTERVIEW: Shannon Cain's Interview With Jeanmarie Simpson - Previewing The 2020 Release Of HERETIC - THE MARY DYER STORY
by Herbert Paine - May 10, 2019

The June 2020 release of the filmed production of Jeamarie Simpson's HERETIC, timed for the 350th Anniversary of Mary Dyer's execution, has just been announced. Although the premiere is a year away, it seems fitting that, coinciding with Mother's Day and the abiding relevance of issues related to fr...


Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Announces Casting For Must-See Live Reads Of Cult Photo Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest Announces Casting For Must-See Live Reads Of Cult Classic Films
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2019

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the founders of Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, today announced the Live Read castings for cult hits Clueless and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion at Clusterfest in San Francisco June 21-23. ...


 Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Comes to Soho Playhouse Photo Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Comes to Soho Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - June 27, 2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG arrives in New York for a first-look workshop, hot off the heels of the triumphant five month off-Broadway run of Drew Droege's Bright Colors And Bold Patterns....


Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Comes to Soho Playhouse Photo Drew Droege's HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG Comes to Soho Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG arrives in New York for a first-look workshop, hot off the heels of the triumphant five month off-Broadway run of Drew Droege's Bright Colors And Bold Patterns....


Further Casting Announced For The RSC Productions Of THE PROVOKED WIFE and VENICE PR Photo Further Casting Announced For The RSC Productions Of THE PROVOKED WIFE and VENICE PRESERVED
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 2019

The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced further casting for its forthcoming double-bill of Restoration plays, John Vanbrugh's The Provoked Wife and Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved. The Provoked Wife, directed by Phillip Breen, plays in repertoire from the 2 May 2019 with Venice Preserved, ...


RATINGS: LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE Debuts as #1 New Late Night Talk Show of 2019 Photo RATINGS: LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE Debuts as #1 New Late Night Talk Show of 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2019

The first week of Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central ranks as the #1 new late night talk show debut of 2019, ahead of other entries including Desus & Mero....


BWW Review: S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE at BLK BOX PHX Photo BWW Review: S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE at BLK BOX PHX
by Lee Cooley - December 11, 2018

S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE doth not fall on its countenance, but one cast member per night could indeed given the imbibing that precedes and continues throughout each performance. Drink along or merrily watch...lest ye be called up on stage! Tickets at www.blkboxphx.com thru NYE....


Comedy Central to Premiere New Episodes of DRUNK HISTORY and CORPORATE Photo Comedy Central to Premiere New Episodes of DRUNK HISTORY and CORPORATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

Comedy Central's Drunk History and Corporate are both back with new episodes beginning Tuesday, January 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT respectively....


Comedy Central Renews DRUNK HISTORY and Inks First-Look Deal with Derek Waters Photo Comedy Central Renews DRUNK HISTORY and Inks First-Look Deal with Derek Waters
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 26, 2019

Comedy Central and Derek Waters signed a first look all-media deal, with the #1 brand in comedy also picking up a 16-episode seventh season of Waters' Emmy® Award-winning series Drunk History, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Co-Heads of Original Content, Comedy Central....


RATINGS: THE DAILY SHOW Drives Historic Quarterly Ratings Gains for Comedy Central Photo RATINGS: THE DAILY SHOW Drives Historic Quarterly Ratings Gains for Comedy Central
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah recorded historic growth among men 18-34 for the first quarter of 2019, averaging a .39 rating, which is a +13% increase from the previous quarter. The growth represents the largest jump in the history of the Comedy Central series under Noah. The Daily Show finished t...


Comedian Ron Funches Announces First Australian Tour Photo Comedian Ron Funches Announces First Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2019

Razor-sharp, yet soft and cuddly like a baby's blanket, Ron Funches is a hugely in-demand US comedian who frequently headlines shows across the US, UK and Canada. Frontier Comedy could not be more pleased to announce his Australian debut!...






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