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SHARK WEEK, the only television event that takes your summer to fincredible oceans around the globe begins Sunday, July 28 and continues through Sunday, August 4 on Discovery Channel. This year, the pop culture phenomenon takes viewers on the ultimate 'Shark Trip' as actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle packs his bags and dives back into the water for a shark-filled adventure with some of his celebrity friends. SHARK TRIP: EAT. PREY. CHUM. is produced for Discovery Channel by record-breaking producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media, Anomaly Entertainment, and Haunted Steel Mill in association with Hazmat Productions. In addition, Riggle will do double duty as host of SHARK WEEK's late-night talk show SHARK AFTER DARK.

Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) are proud to present Saving The World, a science fiction tap dance story show set to all-original music composed and performed live by Diana Lawrence, directed by Raphael Schwartzman, written by Slam Poetry Creator Marc Kelly Smith and choreographed by Yonally, June 8 - June 30, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced it has ordered new episodes of its popular unscripted series on the network's successful Saturday night lineup: “Ready to Love” and “Love & Marriage: Huntsville.” The announcement was made today by Tina Perry, president, OWN.

Discovery Channel announced today that it has ordered ROB RIGGLE: GLOBAL INVESTIGATOR (w/t), an all-new series that follows actor, comedian and retired Marine, Rob Riggle as he takes his passion for adventure across the globe in hopes of solving some of the world's greatest mysteries. Inspired by his grandfather, Riggle developed an explorer's spirit at an early age, captivated by incredible myths and legends from far off places he could only imagine. Now, Riggle will embark on heart-pounding journeys, seeing everything the world has to offer one mystery at a time. ROB RIGGLE: GLOBAL INVESTIGATOR (w/t) is produced for Discovery Channel by record-breaking producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media, Anomaly Entertainment, and Haunted Steel Mill in association with Hazmat Productions.

In 1982, Extremities, by playwright William Mastrosimone, premiered at Westside Arts in New York starring Susan Sarandon, and later the play was adapted into a movie starring Farrah Fawcett, the final actress to play the role of Marjorie in the Broadway production.

THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS captivated more than 1.45 million viewers on average for Investigation Discovery, America's leading true crime network. From Executive Producer Will Packer and Jupiter Entertainment, the three-hour premiere (9p-12a) grew in viewership every hour, making ID the #2 ranked network in ad-supported cable for delivery of W25-54 and #3 for P25-54 during the time period for Saturday, March 23rd. The special reached over 3.5 million unique viewers P2+ across its Prime and Late encores.

Boston-based indie theatre company Also Known As Theatre is proud to announce its third production, Extremities by William Mastrosimone, which will run March 28-April 13, 2019 in Margaret Jewett Hall at First Church Harvard Square, 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA.

The 8th ANNUAL BOSTON ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns for its eighth year, in partnership with Boston Playwrights' Theatre. The marathon evening of one-minute plays by 60 established and emerging Boston area playwrights and directors plays three performances only. Today, January 5th at 8pm, Sunday, January 6th at 8pm, & Monday, January 7th at 8pm.

The 8th ANNUAL BOSTON ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns for its eighth year, in partnership with Boston Playwrights' Theatre. The marathon evening of one-minute plays by 60 established and emerging Boston area playwrights and directors plays three performances only. Saturday, January 5th at 8pm, Sunday, January 6th at 8pm, & Monday, January 7th at 8pm.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network's hit dating series 'Ready to Love' keeps Atlanta ablaze with a sizzling reunion special to premiere on Saturday, December 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Host Thomas 'Nephew Tommy' Miles returns with cast members to reflect on a tumultuous season in which the sexy singles navigated a challenging Atlanta dating scene to find real relationship and find out if they are truly ready to love.

Boston indie theatre company Also Known As Theatre is proud to announce its second production, In the Forest, She Grew Fangs by Stephen Spotswood, which will run November 16 - December 2 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, located at 527 Tremont Street in Boston's South End.

Boston indie theatre company Also Known As Theatre is proud to announce its second production, In the Forest, She Grew Fangs by Stephen Spotswood, which will run November 16 - December 2 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, located at 527 Tremont Street in Boston's South End.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network revealed today the official trailer for its new dating series “Ready to Love,” from hitmaking producer Will Packer (“Night School,” “Girls Trip”). The series, hosted by Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles, is set for a two-night premiere on OWN Tuesday, October 23 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) and Saturday, October 27 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) and will air Saturdays at 10 p.m. for the remainder of its series run.

OWN announced today new unscripted series that will join the network's successful Saturday night lineup: “Chad Loves Michelle,” “Family or Fiancé” and “Rocket City Revival” (working title). “Chad Loves Michelle” featuring Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and Pastor Chad Johnson navigating the road from engagement to marriage will premiere Saturday, November 3 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT). 

OWN Announces Two New Series from Prolific Producer Will Packer

The Boston One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF) returns for The 7th Annual Boston One-Minute Play Festival!

The Boston One-Minute Play Festival (#1MPF) returns for The 7th Annual Boston One-Minute Play Festival!

Hub Theatre Company of Boston will complete its highly acclaimed fifth season with the East Coast premiere of Michael Elyanow's dark comedy Robyn is Happy Friday, October 27- Saturday, November 11 at First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough Street in Boston's Back Bay.

Hub Theatre Company of Boston will complete its highly acclaimed fifth season with the East Coast premiere of Michael Elyanow's dark comedy Robyn is Happy Today, October 27- Saturday, November 11 at First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough Street in Boston's Back Bay.

Performance Art sensation Naked Girls Reading will present QUEERLY BELOVED at the Alexander Upstairs Theatre as a part of the Cape Town Fringe. Directed by Kelly Smith, the 75-minute show will feature Charlie French, Cherry Lesque, Lyricnotic and Velvet Ni delivering queer-themed readings in a production dedicated to queer authors and LGBTQI stories.