Colin Mochrie News

Tonight, on the July 17th episode of TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE, Mark Cuban is special guest of the first episode (9:00-9:030 p.m., ET) and Ricky Gervais is guest in the second (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET).

On the July 17th episode of TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE, Mark Cuban is special guest of the first episode (9:00-9:030 p.m., ET) and Ricky Gervais is guest in the second (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET).

From the creators of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and 'Mock the Week,' TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE is a brand new studio-based improvisation series that redefines both the chat show and television improv formats. The series premieres tonight, July 10 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m., ET).

Calling all furry four legged stars! Does your friendly, charismatic dog have what it takes to shine on CBC's new live reality competition series, OVER THE RAINBOW? The nationwide auditions for Dorothy are underway and the search for Toto will be held in Toronto today, June 9th at Woofstock, North America's largest festival for dogs. Taking place in the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, registration will be from 9:00 am to noon, followed by live auditions throughout the day.

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) commemorates its 20th anniversary in the 2012-2013 Season. Engelbert Humperdinck, who performed in the CCPAs first season, returns to kick-start the theaters 2012-2013 Season with concerts on August 18 and 19.

Calling all furry four legged stars! Does your friendly, charismatic dog have what it takes to shine on CBC's new live reality competition series, OVER THE RAINBOW? The nationwide auditions for Dorothy are underway and the search for Toto will be held in Toronto on June 9th at Woofstock, North America's largest festival for dogs. Taking place in the St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood, registration will be from 9:00 am to noon, followed by live auditions throughout the day.

Comedian, recording artist, improvisationalist, dancer, and TV personality Wayne Brady will close out the 2010/2011 season at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award was inaugurated in 1996 and is given to a Canadian artist who demonstrates excellence in the performing arts and is dedicated to advocating and being an ambassador for the arts in Canada. The Barbara Hamilton Memorial Award is sponsored by the City of Toronto, and the recipient is awarded with a scroll and a cheque for $1,000 from the City.

The Palace Theatre opened its doors 85 years ago this June 2nd under the direction of Stamford resident Mary Vuono who owned and operated the theater as a vaudeville and motion-picture house in 1927. The essence of vaudeville was variety, and in that spirit, The Palace Theatre will bring a wide assortment of offerings to the Harman Stage for its 85th anniversary season.

The National Theatre of the World is embarking on their second outing of The Script Tease Project all week long at Passe Muraille Backspace. With ten new playwrights, the trio of Matt Baram, Ron Pederson and Naomi Snieckus are ready for a whirlwind week of improvisation and comedy. BWW spoke with Naomi about the challenges of improvisation, the playwrights they're using this year and the supportive nature of the Toronto theatre community.

From the creators of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and 'Mock the Week,' TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE is a brand new studio-based improvisation series that redefines both the chat show and television improv formats. The series premieres Tuesday, July 10 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m., ET).

ABC has unveiled its summer schedule, featuring the return of Rookie Blue as the only scripted show. The second seasons of reality series Secret Millionaire and Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition and another installment of summer staples Wipeout and Bachelorette will also air during the summer months. ABC's new programming offerings this summer include the previously announced singing competition Duets, the improv comedy series Trust Us With Your Life and the mystery docu-series Final Witness.

Following the success of ABC's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, two stars of the Emmy nominated series, have teamed up to present an evening of improvisational comedy. The performance is coming to the The VETS on Friday, March 30 at 8P. Ticketsare available at the PPAC/The VETS Box Office, online at www.thevetsri.com and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Tickets are $52 - $32; all ticket prices include a $2 per ticket restoration charge.

Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today unveiled highlights of its unscripted television programming slate.

As we come to the official beginning of spring, I hope your plans include attending a couple of shows at some of the wonderful theatre and live performance establishments here on the beautiful California Central Coast!

As we come to the middle of March, I trust you will want to include going to at least a show or two at any one of the several live performance and theatre venues that make their home here on the Central Coast of California!

Following the success of ABC's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, two stars of the Emmy nominated series, have teamed up to present an evening of improvisational comedy. The performance is coming to the The VETS on Friday, March 30 at 8P. Ticketsare available at the PPAC/The VETS Box Office, online at www.thevetsri.com and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Tickets are $52 - $32; all ticket prices include a $2 per ticket restoration charge.

After the huge success of last year's 2010 BWW Toronto Theatre Awards, we are pleased to be back again this year with a new category (Best Understudy), better nomination and voting system and more deserving shows than ever! Nominations are open until October 31st and voting will commence in November. Be sure to nominate to ensure your favourites aren't left out.

PPAC's 2011/2012 Broadway Season opens today with ROCK OF AGES. The complete schedule includes PPAC's Contemporary Specials, Family Shows, Music and Dance Specials, and Featured Shows at The VETS.