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Photo Flash: THE OFFICE Closes its Doors; First Look at Series Finale, Airing 5/16
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2013


In the finale episode of THE OFFICE, months after the airing of the documentary, the workers of Dunder Mifflin, past and present, gather for a wedding and a final round of interviews. Mysteries are solved, hatchets are buried, pranks are prunked. In addition, a retrospective special will air at 8:00, prior to the final episode. Check out a first look at the two below!

NBC Reveals Synopsis for THE OFFICE Series Finale; Kaling, Novak to Guest Star
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2013


NBC has released details of the series finale of THE OFFICE airing Thursday, May 16, 2013. The episode will be preceded by an NBC special titled 'The Office Retrospective' from 8:00PM - 09:00PM.

Chris O'Dowd to Star in New HBO Comedy FAMILY TREE, Debuting 5/12
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2013


FAMILY TREE kicks off its eight-episode season SUNDAY, MAY 12 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes subsequent Sundays at the same time.

Ed Begley Jr. to Star in Original Comedy Pilot BETAS
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2013


Amazon Studios, the original film and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced that it will add the comedy pilot BETAS to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video.

VIDEO: First Look - Christopher Guest's New HBO Series FAMILY TREE
by - Mar 18, 2013


Below, get a first look at the new HBO series FAMILY TREE which was picked up straight to series with an eight-episode order. The series, which will air simultaneously on the BBC2 in the U.K., will premiere in May.

Starz's PARTY DOWN Coming to Esquire Network Beginning This April
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2013


Starz Worldwide Distribution, the global licensing and content syndication arm of Starz, announced today that the witty comedy series, PARTY DOWN - named by AFI and Time as one of the top 10 shows on TV in 2009 and 2010 respectively - will be coming to Esquire Network for U.S. broadcast beginning in April 2013

Duran Duran's John Taylor Accepts WIT's Experience, Strength, & Hope Award
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2013


Global musical phenomenon John Taylor, the co-founder and bassist of Duran Duran and today a critically acclaimed author was honored with Writers In Treatment's Experience, Strength and Hope Award on Friday night during a celebratory evening hosted by Writers In Treatment with support from New Directions for Women. Actor Robert Downey, Jr. presented the award to his friend Taylor. Host Ed Begley, Jr., headline performer Bobcat Goldthwait, actress Ione Skye and singer Divina also paid tribute to Taylor during the starry event held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Duran Duran's Co-Founder John Taylor Receives Writers In Treatment's Highest Honor at 'Experience, Strength and Hope' Charity Event Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013


Writers In Treatment and New Directions for Women have joined forces to honor Duran Duran's founding member John Taylor with the Experience, Strength and Hope Award today, February 15, 2013 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Robert Downey Jr. will present Writers In Treatment's highest honor to Mr. Taylor during an unforgettable evening that will be hosted by Ed Begley Jr., feature a special appearance by actor/comedian/director Bobcat Goldthwait, Ione Skye, and many more surprises.

Duran Duran's Co-Founder John Taylor to Receive Writers In Treatment's Highest Honor at the 4th Annual 'Experience, Strength and Hope' Charity Event, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2013


Writers In Treatment and New Directions for Women have joined forces to honor Duran Duran's founding member John Taylor with the Experience, Strength and Hope Awardon Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Robert Downey Jr. will present Writers In Treatment's highest honor to Mr. Taylor during an unforgettable evening that will be hosted by Ed Begley Jr., feature a special appearance by actor/comedian/director Bobcat Goldthwait, Ione Skye, and many more surprises.

L.A. Theatre Works Announces Charity Auctions
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 24, 2013


L.A. Theatre Works brings the most distinguished names of stage and screen to an exciting online auction at Charitybuzz, offering celebrity experiences, TV set tours and compelling, one-of-a-kind opportunities. Comedy sitcoms and crime dramas, talk radio and The Tonight Show-there's something special for everyone. Place your bid starting January 24 for a chance to have lunch with Ed Asner or dinner with four-time Academy Award-nominated actress Marsha Mason.

HBO Comedy Series FAMILY TREE, Starring Chris O'Dowd, to Premiere This Spring
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 4, 2013


Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.

Photo Flash: Patricia Kennedy Hosts Wounded Vets at Joffrey Ballet's NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2012


Thanks to the efforts of philanthropist and veterans activist, Patricia Kennedy, founder of Step Up 4 Vets, a not for profit organization whose mission is to partner in the transition of our returning veterans as they readjust, redirect and rebuild their civilian lives, 55 veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan made up for many missed holidays with an all day family celebration centered around the acclaimed Joffrey Ballet's renowned Nutcracker. 26 years ago, longtime Joffrey Board member & close friend of Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino raised the funds to create the Joffrey's now internationally acclaimed Nutcracker. Scroll below for photos!

VIDEO: Trailer for Adult Swim's New Series NEWSREADERS
by Claire Hannum - Dec 12, 2012


Adult Swim announced today that Newsreaders, a new series from the creative team that brought you the Emmy(R) Award-winning comedy Childrens Hospital, will premiere on Thursday, January 17th at midnight (ET/PT).

Stephen Tobolowsky, Rita Wilson and More Join The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! in LA
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012


A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a TV alien, a silver screen starship pilot, a Tony Award nominee, a Mini-Me and others join the collection of stars from the worlds of stage, screen, radio, politics, music, food, fitness, spirituality and interplanetary transport (both real and imagined) who had already signed on for special cameo performances in the world premiere of The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Photo Flash: ANYTHING GOES Opens in LA!
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 29, 2012


In ANYTHING GOES, when the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set a course to true love...proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.

Celebrity Guests Join CTG/Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 21, 2012


Center Theatre Group and The Second City are assembling an eclectic collection of stars from the worlds of stage, screen, radio, politics, music, food, fitness, spirituality and interplanetary transport who will drop in, one by one, for a special cameo performance in the world premiere of The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!"

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 10/15
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 19, 2012


In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of October 15 so sit back, catch up and enjoy all the latest regional features, reviews, interviews and more!

STAGE TUBE: Felicity Huffman, Ed Begley, Jr. and More Talk Opening Night of NOVEMBER at the Taper
by Stage Tube - Oct 18, 2012


Just in time for the 2012 election, David Mamet's "November" comes to the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The show is currently running through November 4, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at opening night highlights below.

STAGE TUBE: Highlights of Ed Begley Jr, Felicity Huffman and More in Center Theatre/Mark Taper's NOVEMBER
by Stage Tube - Oct 17, 2012


Just in time for the 2012 election, David Mamet's "November" comes to the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The show is currently running through November 4, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below. *Please note there is adult content contained in the footage.

BWW Reviews: Mamet's Blistery NOVEMBER Rocks Mark Taper Forum
by Don Grigware - Oct 9, 2012


It takes a master playwright - who better than David Mamet? - to put an audience smack dab in the middle of the political arena, in the Oval Office no less, where slings and arrows of undeniable speed fly, attack and injure. Yet, victims rise, valiantly or not, to face a continuous onslaught of greed and deception. November, Mamet's 2008 Broadway play, is a great forerunner to election day 2012. Is one candidate more greedy, more downright stupid than the other? Who is the lesser of two evils? The decision is yours, dear voter.

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