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NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME To Play Limited Engagement In Miami
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022


The Roxy Theatre Group, Broadway Factor and Grove House Productions will present 'Not Ready For Prime Time,' a behind-the-scenes look at the original 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) cast and their wild and crazy journey that transformed American pop culture.

THE BLUES BROTHERS Headline St. George Theatre Benefit Concert, May 7!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2022


On Saturday, May 7, 2022 the St. George Theatre will host a special benefit concert with The Blues Brothers starring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi, celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Blues Brothers AND the 92nd anniversary of the St. George Theatre!

THE BEST OF SECOND CIT Comes to The MAC, February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2022


It has been said that a shared sense of humor is key to a happy relationship. That is why the McAninch Arts Center believes there is no better way of celebrating Valentine's Day than with “The Best of Second City” Saturday, Feb. 12, at 5 and 8 p.m. Special Valentine's-themed drink specials will be available.

SF Sketchfest Announces Postponement of 2022 Festival
by Michael Major - Dec 30, 2021


SF Sketchfest, co-founded and directed by David Owen, Cole Stratton and Janet Varney, the longest-running comedy festival in the U.S. The event mixes major comedy stars and up-and-coming comedians from around the world for sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, workshops, and panel discussions.

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME Postpones Engagement in Miami
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2021


The Roxy Theatre Group, Broadway United and Broadway Factor announced today that “Not Ready For Prime Time,” a behind-the-scenes look at the original “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) cast and their wild and crazy journey that transformed American pop culture, has postponed its upcoming engagement.

Blooze Brothers to Return to Raue Center For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2021


Kick off 2022 by rocking the Raue with the Midwest’s #1 Blues Brothers tribute! Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Blooze Brothers back to the stage at 8 p.m. on January 14, 2022.

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME to Play Limited Engagement in Miami
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2021


 The Roxy Theatre Group, Broadway United and Broadway Factor will present “Not Ready For Prime Time,” a behind-the-scenes look at the original “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) cast and their wild and crazy journey that transformed American pop culture.

BWW Interview: Marissa Licata of STRINGS ON FIRE at Birdland Theater September 13th
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 12, 2021


Virtuosa Violinist Marissa Licata is ready to make her solo show debut, and the lucky folks at Birdland are the ones getting prepped for tomorrow night's STRINGS ON FIRE

BWW Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - Aug 14, 2021


Driving Miss Daisy reminds us of the work we still need to do, as a society, when it comes to how we treat those who are different from us. In the hands of Oyster Mill’s production team as well as the cast of Morgan, Payne, and Warner, this play becomes an intimate and highly meaningful experience.

Patchogue Theatre Will Reopen at 100% Capacity in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2021


Patchogue Theatre's grand re-opening will take place on Friday, September 24th preceding The Moondog's performance of The Beatles White Album. The celebration continues on Saturday, September 25th with the SiriusXM comedy tour Kreeps With Kids featuring four dads with a shared philosophy on parenting.

Six Degrees Records Releases BELUSHI, Music From The Showtime Documentary Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 25, 2021


The original score serves as Belushi’s loyal companion as he blazes through the alluring blues, funk, and rock stylings of the decadent ‘70s. Adams, an Emmy-nominated and BMI Award-winning composer, deconstructs these recorded band elements at times, layering them in a distinctly cerebral and psychedelic stew.

Private Equity Group ZMC Buys The Second City
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2021


ZMC said today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-based comedy entertainment and education. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

VenuWorks Theatricals Announces Three Major New Projects on its 5th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2021


5 years ago this week, Steve Peters and Michael Londra embarked on their VenuWorks Theatricals journey. The pair founded the theatrical company in 2016 to produce unique theatrical events for Broadway, national and global touring.

Animated Series THE GREAT NORTH Gets a Special Preview Jan. 3
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 23, 2020


FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader - new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT.

All-New Animated Comedy THE GREAT NORTH To Have Special Preview Sunday, January 3
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2020


FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader – new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT.  The ninth and final season premiere of LAST MAN STANDING will now air at 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, following an all-new episode of THE SIMPSONS at a special time, 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT.  

Jeremy O. Harris Will Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 30, 2020


'Slave Play' playwright Jeremy O. Harris will appear as a guest on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' next Monday, December 7th! 

VIDEO: Dan Aykroyd Talks About Filming BLUES BROTHERS on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 13, 2020


Dan Aykroyd shows off his 'Bluesmobile,' shares a story about losing John Belushi while shooting The Blues Brothers and gives some tips to young people who are interested in breaking into the comedy scene.

Rachel Bloom Will Guest on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 11, 2020


Rachel Bloom will make a guest appearance on 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' next week, in support of the November 17th release of her book, 'I Want To Be Where the Normal People Are.'

Bette Midler, John Legend, John Mulaney and More to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2020


Late Night With Seth Meyers has announced its guests for November 6 through November 13: Friday, November 6: Guests Bette Midler (New York Restoration Project's Hocus Pocus Hulaween) and Bryan Washington (Memorial). (OAD 10/28/20); Monday, November 9: Guests John Legend (The Voice), Sarah Cooper (Everything's Fine) and more.

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