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HBO Comedy Series 'Bored to Death' Kicks Off Its Third Season 10/10
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 22, 2011

Jonathan Ames continues to ply his trade as an unlicensed private detective, getting caught up in increasingly risky jobs and absurd adventures around New York City with George and Ray, his always supportive partners in solving crime. In addition, a shocking revelation drives him to embark on one of his most important cases yet, the quest to find his biological father. As if that wasn't enough, Jonathan's writing career is finally starting to look up with the publication of his long-delayed second book.

WEEDS & THE BIG C Have Season Finales 9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011

It's a night of season finales on WEEDS (10p) and THE BIG C (10:30p) on Monday, September 26th.

Photo Flash: New Photos from DOROTHY OF OZ
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 17, 2011

Upcoming film DOROTHY OF OZ will feature music by Oscar-nominee and 15-time Grammy winner, Bryan Adams, writing original songs for the feature with his writing partner, Jim Vallance. Along with Grammy-Award winning songwriter Tift Merritt and Emmy-winner Jim Dooley. Lyricist Mike Himelstein. Music supervisor is Vicki Hiatt (Ali, Hannibal, Madagascar, Open Season). Check out the newly released photos from the film below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at Laura Benanti on THE BIG C!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2011

Laura Benanti might be soon appearing on NBC's 'THe Playboy Club,' but she will first make an appearance in an upcoming episode of Showtime's 'The Big C,' where she stars as the wife of Alan Alda. Click below to watch a scene featuring Benanti, or tune in on Monday September 12 to catch the full episode!

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Arrives On Blu Ray and DVD
by Movies News Desk - Sep 9, 2011

Before they were superheroes, the fate of humanity depended on an extraordinary group of youngsters who went on to become X-MEN: FIRST CLASS.

Showtime Picks Up Third Season of THE BIG C
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 1, 2011

As the powerful second season of THE BIG C draws to a shocking conclusion on Monday, September 26th, SHOWTIME has picked up a third season of the critically-acclaimed comedy series starring Laura Linney as a reserved, suburban wife/mother/teacher whose terminal cancer diagnosis forces her to shake up her life and find the light side of a dark situation. Ten new episodes will go into production starting early next year for debut in the second quarter of 2012. THE BIG C is created and written by Darlene Hunt, who serves as executive producer, along with showrunner Jenny Bicks, Laura Linney, Neal H. Moritz and Vivian Cannon. It is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Anthony Calf Leads DEATH AND THE MAIDEN At Comedy Theatre, Sept 13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2011

The role of Gerado, the husband of Paulina Salas (Thandie Newton), will be played by Tom Goodman-Hill, and Doctor Roberto Miranda will be played by Anthony Calf in Ariel Dorfman's Olivier award-winning thriller Death and the Maiden.

Hugh Dancy to Star with Nina Arianda in Broadway Premiere of VENUS IN FUR
by Robert Diamond - Aug 15, 2011

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announced that Emmy Award nominee Hugh Dancy (Journey's End, 'The Big C') will star with Tony nominee Nina Arianda in Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of VENUS IN FUR, the acclaimed new play by David Ives, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.

Chip Zien to Host BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES, 8/15
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 19, 2011

Shakespeare & Company Artistic Director Tony Simotes proudly announces the benefit performance of Broadway in the Berkshires Monday, August 15th at 6:00pm, Founders' Theatre, 70 Kemble Street , Lenox , MA . Proceeds will go to Shakespeare & Company's internationally-acclaimed Education and Training Programs. Producer and Company member, Deborah Grausman (actor and founder of Berkshire Musical Theater Workshop) has assembled an all-star cast and first-rate creative team for this spectacular, not to be missed, one-night event. Broadway's Chip Zien (Into the Woods-the original Baker, Les Miserables, The Country Girl, People in The Picture, Falsettos, Grand Hotel, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Boys from Syracuse, etc.) will host. Director Sam Scalamoni (Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Lestat) and Music Director Paul Staroba (A Little Night Music, Next to Normal, Grey Gardens) will head up the creative team.

Weeds & The Big C Return With New Episodes
by TV News Desk - Jun 27, 2011

On Monday, June 27th, Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) and Cathy Jamison (Laura Linney) are back on SHOWTIME with the debut of the new seasons of WEEDS (10pm) and THE BIG C (10:30pm).

Weeds & The Big C Return With New Episodes June 27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2011

On Monday, June 27th, Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) and Cathy Jamison (Laura Linney) are back on SHOWTIME with the debut of the new seasons of WEEDS (10pm) and THE BIG C (10:30pm).

DOROTHY OF OZ Continues Licensing
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 15, 2011

Licensing is full speed ahead for DOROTHY OF OZ as more than a dozen licensees have already agreed to create merchandise for the upcoming feature film. The 3D CG-animated musical starring the voice and musical talents of Lea Michele as the beloved Dorothy Gale is produced by Summertime Entertainment, which is founded by the Carroll Brothers, the multi-media production company set on revitalizing the beloved Oz franchise.

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

5th Avenue Theatre Announces GUYS AND DOLLS, 5/12-6/15
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 21, 2011

Gamblers and gangsters, shysters and low-lifes alike will take over The 5th Avenue Theatre when Guys and Dolls swaggers on to the stage in a swinging reimagining of Frank Loesser's iconic hit (book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.)

The Big C: The Complete First Season Arrives on DVD and Digital Download
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 4, 2011

The Big C: The Complete First Season, Sony Pictures Television's critically acclaimed Showtime original dark comedy series, debuts on DVD and digital download June 7th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

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