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Miriam Margolyes and Dame Judi Dench to Appear on Gyles Brandreth's New Podcast, ROSEBUD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 16, 2023


Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth launches his new podcast Rosebud on September 1 – St Giles’s Day. In this new series, Gyles will talk to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences.

James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Will Lead SPAMALOT; Ethan Slater & Christopher Fitzgerald Join Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2023


The court of the St. James Theatre has assembled! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT has just announced its cast and we have the full list!

Kennedy Center's SPAMALOT Is Coming to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2023


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway this fall at the St. James Theatre. We have all the details!

Character Breakdown: THE COTTAGE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2023


What is The Cottage all about? In this video, we are chatting with the cast to find out!

Comedy Legend John Cleese Comes To Proctors October 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023


(Barely) living comedy legend, JOHN CLEESE, is heading in your general direction for a live and truly memorable evening of comedy and conversation. The comedy world's icon brings his unparalleled wit and comic genius to Schenectady for an unforgettable night for 'An Evening with the Late John Cleese.'

Interview: 'We Couldn't Do It Without Each Other': Rolan Bell and Ross Virgo on Corpsing, Instant Chemistry and Love for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 11, 2023


BroadwayWorld UK spoke with Rolan Bell and Ross Virgo about what it’s been like to be a part of The Play That Goes Wrong since their first performances several months ago. We discussed what it's been like to be in a play within a play, what audience reactions have been like, and even which character they would love to perform as!

FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE Celebrates Fifteen Years in The UK; Plus New Tickets Released in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023


Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, the critically acclaimed international immersive phenomenon, celebrates its fifteen year in the UK in 2023, as the show once again extends in the West End, with tickets at the President now currently on sale until April 2024.

Review: Encore Performing Arts Found Its Grail with MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Dr. Phillips Center
by Albert Gutierrez - Jul 9, 2023


Encore Performing Arts has a long and varied history of selecting projects for their appeal to the audience, both within the immediacy of the moment, as well as in the endurance it will hold in the memory for years to come.

Richard Kind & James Pickens, Jr. to Star in A TAILOR NEAR ME at The New Jersey Repertory Company This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023


The New Jersey Repertory Company will present the world premiere of Michael Tucker's comedy A Tailor Near Me, directed by James Glossman. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

MPAC Reveals 2023-2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2023


MPAC’s 2023-2024 season – its 29th -- will feature over 100 events in a wide range of genres, from classical music to classic rock, Broadway to the blues, smooth jazz to stunning dance, and so much more.

Summer Sundays and New Cocktail Menu Launched at FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2023


Artistic Director Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Producer Jared Harford, and the whole team at Interactive Theatre International have announced that Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, the critically acclaimed international immersive phenomenon about to celebrate its fifteenth year in the UK in August, is celebrating summer with a new menu, new cocktails, a new show and stay package available at The President Hotel and 'Summer Sundays' with 10% off all Sunday tickets until 10 September.

Review: MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT at Eisenhower Theatre At The Kennedy Center
by Ken Kemp - May 18, 2023


This riotously funny production takes the beloved, hilarious Monty Python musical comedy to a whole new level.

Review: Jem Rolls' MAXIMUM CRUSOE at the 7th Annual TAMPA FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Peter Nason - May 13, 2023


Maximum entertainment in the hands of a master storyteller.

FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE Will Perform New UK Residencies In Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leicester
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023


Artistic Director Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Producer Jared Harford, and the whole team at Interactive Theatre International are proud to announce that – due to popular demand - new dates have been released for the Hotel Brooklyn residencies for Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, the critically acclaimed international immersive phenomenon currently celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary.

Comedy Legend John Cleese Will Embark On Australian Tour In July 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023


One of the most influential and important comedians in entertainment history, John Cleese is a founding member of Monty Python and responsible for some of the most iconic films and television comedies ever made, including The Life of Brian, Meaning of Life and Fawlty Towers.  John also starred in such major Hollywood hits as A Fish Called Wanda and Fierce Creatures.

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

SUPERGIRLY Returns to London's Museum Of Comedy
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023


SuperGirly: Back to the Noughty 90's is ready to hit you baby one more time. In an all-out assault on the world of pop, that will have you screaming, laughing and wincing simultaneously. SuperGirly pushes the boundaries – PPush it real good and will change the way you listen to pop music forever!  

Jamie Lissow Comes to Comedy Works Landmark Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023


Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series Real Rob, alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm Macdonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced.

Review Roundups: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023


Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, opens tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for a limited engagement.Read reviews for the production!

Review Roundup: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2023


Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the international sensation from Mischief, opens tonight at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway for a limited engagement.Read reviews for the production!

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