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Katie Folger to Premiere One-Woman Show GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2023

Indie-Film darling Katie Folger will present the premiere of her new show, Getting in Bed with the Pizza Man written by and performed by Katie Folger directed by Matrex Kilgore.

Wake Up With BWW 4/14: CAMELOT Reviews, Plus a Message From Jennifer Holliday!
by - Apr 14, 2023

Top stories: Read the reviews for Camelot on Broadway, check out all new clips and photos from the upcoming The Little Mermaid film, plus watch an exclusive video message from Jennifer Holliday!

Photos: Inside Carol Burnett's NBC Special With Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters & More
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2023

New photos from inside the event taping in Los Angeles feature Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth, Sutton Foster and Darren Criss filming musical numbers, plus special guests like Cher, Julie Andrews, Allison Janney, Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bob Mackie, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.

Video: Amy Poehler Narrates THE GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING Trailer on Peacock
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2023

Peacock released the video trailer for Amy Poehler-narrated series, THE GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING. Inspired by Margareta Magnusson’s bestselling book comes a transformational series in which eight people at different stages of their lives are given the chance to sort out their home, life, and relationships before it’s too late.

Ben Schwartz Comes to the State Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer Ben Schwartz will appear for one night only in Minneapolis at the historic State Theatre.

Amanda McBroom Comes to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael welcomes Golden Globe winning singer/songwriter Amanda McBroom for one show only on Friday, April 28, 2023. The show will take place at 7:30 p.m.

Ben Schwartz & Friends Come To Paramount Theatre, June 17
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2023

Comedy Works Entertainment presents the long-form improv of BEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS at Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, June 17th at 7:00pm.

Santino Fontana & Judy Kuhn to Star in I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023

Classic Stage Company has announced complete programming for their 2023-2024 Season. See what shows are in the lineup, who is starring, how to purchase tickets, and more!

The Second City Announced Cast For 111th Mainstage Revue
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City has announced the cast and crew of The Second City Mainstage's 111th Revue.

Cast Announced for The Second City Mainstage's 111th Revue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City has announced the cast and crew of The Second City Mainstage’s 111th Revue.

Netflix is a Joke Fest Sets 2024 Dates
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2023

Netflix is a Joke launched its inaugural festival in April of 2022, selling over 260,000 tickets, making it the biggest comedy festival in the US. The 12-day festival boasted  295 shows and 336 comedians across more than 35 venues in LA, and tied for the longest run of shows at the Hollywood Bowl.

Photos: Julie Andrews, Billy Porter & More Gather to Honor Carol Burnett
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2023

Special guests attending this once-in-a-lifetime party included Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Sutton Foster, Jane Lynch, Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Darren Criss, Kristen Wiig, Marisa Tomei, Sofia Vergara, Susan Lucci, Vicki Lawrence, and many more. Check out photos from the event now!

Busy Philipps Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical as Mrs. George
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2023

She's not like a regular mom, she's a cool mom! Busy Philipps has joined the Mean Girls film adaptation as Mrs. George, Regina George's mother. Phillips joins the previously announced Jenna Fischer, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, and Christopher Briney.

Tina Fey And Amy Poehler To Launch First Live Tour In This Spring!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2023

Comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey will embark on their first-ever live tour together Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour.

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2023 - How to Hear the KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Recording & More
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2023

This February, Broadway fans will be treated with several new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including new classic movie musicals like The Music Man, to new Broadway cast recordings from Kimberly Akimbo and KPOP!

Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews & More to Celebrate Carol Burnett's Birthday in NBC Musical Special
by Michael Major - Jan 26, 2023

“Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” will include musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth and more. Special guests attending party include Aileen Quinn, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Lily Tomlin, and more. Watch a video promo for the upcoming special now!

Everything You Need to Know About the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2022

It's a guide to the Mean Girls movie musical. A Mean Girls remake is officially happening with the adaption of the hit Broadway musical! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen.

Santino Fontana to Step Into the Cast of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2022

Tony Award winner Santino Fontana (Tootsie) will perform in the role of Father Kenny in Classic Stage Company A Man of No Importance, starting tonight, December 7.

Amanda Seyfried Would 'Kill' to Do MEAN GIRLS on Broadway With Lindsay Lohan
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2022

Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she would 'kill' to do Mean Girls on Broadway with Lindsay Lohan and the original film's cast. While they both agreed that a sequel film does not seem likely in the near future, Seyfried offered an alternative plan in which the cast would reunite to play their roles in the musical.

VIDEO: Maya Rudolph & Amy Poehler Team Up For BAKING IT Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler invite a new batch of home baker teams to a second season of their award-winning musical baking competition show. With bigger and batter challenges judged by a panel of grandmothers, one baking team will rise to the occasion and win some serious dough. Watch the new video trailer now!

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