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VIDEO: Watch Jason Biggs & Rainn Wilson Team Up at US OPEN
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2013


This year's US OPEN held a 'Battle of the Sexes' doubles match featuring actors Rainn Wilson and Jason Biggs taking on tennis greats Chris Evert and Monica Seles.

Rainn Wilson, Jason Biggs to Take on Tennis Champs at US OPEN; Al Roker to Serve as Chair Ump
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2013


The USTA today announced that it will hold a "Battle of the Sexes" doubles match featuring actors Rainn Wilson and Jason Biggs taking on tennis greats Chris Evert and Monica Seles.

THE OFFICE Season 9 Comes to Blu-ray/DVD Today
by TV News Desk - Sep 3, 2013


Join the Scranton gang for the ninth and final season of the groundbreaking, Primetime Emmy Award-winning hit series, 'The Office' Season Nine, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD today, September 3, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

VIDEO: Watch Seth Rogen and More Audition for THE OFFICE!
by TV News Desk - Aug 6, 2013


THE OFFICE has revealed audition tapes of actors that didn't get the job, including Adam Scott, Seth Rogen, Eric Stonestreet, John Cho, Bob Odenkirk and Kathryn Hahn. Click below to watch them 'interview' for a job with Dunder Mifflin!

THE OFFICE Season 9 Coming to Blu-ray/DVD, 9/3
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 5, 2013


Join the Scranton gang for the ninth and final season of the groundbreaking, Primetime Emmy Award-winning hit series, 'The Office' Season Nine, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD on September 3, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Nominations Open for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2013 Zelda Fichandler Award
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2013


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) is now accepting nominations for The Zelda Fichandler Award. This award presents an unrestricted grant of $5,000 to an outstanding director or choreographer making an exceptional contribution to the national arts landscape through theatre work in a region. In 2013, the award will honor achievement in the Central region, comprised of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Anna Kendrick & More Set for New Season of IFC's COMEDY BANG! BANG!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 9, 2013


Below, get a sneak preview of upcoming character cameos, sketches and guest stars including David Cross, Rashida Jones, Anna Kendrick, Zoe Saldana, Adam Scott, Rainn Wilson plus many more!

YouTube Announces Special COMEDY WEEK Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2013


YouTube ramps up the laughs for its first-ever YouTube Comedy Week with dedicated programming featuring live performances, new episodes from popular YouTube comedy channels and curated top ten lists from over 100 YouTube stars at www.youtube.com/comedyweek.

Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) Speaks at Chapman University Today
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2013


Rainn Wilson, the comedic actor best known for his regular role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's hit series 'The Office,' will be the guest speaker at Chapman University's 2013 Baccalaureate Service, which will be held today, May 17 at 4 p.m. in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel, Fish Interfaith Center on the Chapman campus in Orange. He will also hold a book-signing immediately afterward, with copies of his book 'Soul Pancake' available for purchase.

Dunder Mifflin Closes Up Shop Tonight on THE OFFICE Series Finale
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2013


Dunder Mifflin will close up shop tonight as the long-running NBC sitcom THE OFFICE airs its extended season finale at 9:00 pm/ET.

Cartoon Network Premieres ANNOYING ORANGE Season 2 Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 16, 2013


With one highly-rated season under its refrigerator belt, the multi-platform sensation Annoying Orange is ready to kick-off a second season of antics on Cartoon Network, tonight, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. (ET, PT).

VIDEO: Fischer, Krasinski & More Bid Farewell to NBC's THE OFFICE
by - May 14, 2013


Below, watch as John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson and others offer tears, thanks and farewells to NBC's long-running comedy THE OFFICE.

The Acting Company Announces Upcoming Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 13, 2013


"John Rando (Urinetown, A Christmas Story, Lincoln Centers's Carousel, All in the Timing) will direct Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead for The Acting Company," announced its producer, Margot Harley. Tom Stoppard's TONY-winning play will run off-Broadway in rotating repertory with Hamlet, directed by Ian Belknap,beginning in January 2014. Prior to New York, Hamlet will play a fall tour of western states beginning at Cal State-Northridge. A national tour of both plays, including an extended stay at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, begins in February. This is the 41st season and tour for The Acting Company, the sixth tour in association with the Guthrie.

OWN's SUPER SOUL SUNDAY Features Dr. Maya Angelou Today
by TV News Desk - May 12, 2013


In the first of a special two-part event, Oprah Winfrey sits down with her beloved mentor and internationally acclaimed writer, author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou on the Emmy(R) Award-winning series 'Super Soul Sunday' premiering Mother's Day, today, May 12 from 11 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) Speaks at Chapman University, 5/17
by Christina Mancuso - May 10, 2013


Rainn Wilson, the comedic actor best known for his regular role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's hit series "The Office," will be the guest speaker at Chapman University's 2013 Baccalaureate Service, which will be held on Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m. in the Wallace All Faiths Chapel, Fish Interfaith Center on the Chapman campus in Orange. He will also hold a book-signing immediately afterward, with copies of his book "Soul Pancake" available for purchase.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - THE OFFICE Series Finale
by - May 10, 2013


In the episode, 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. Get a sneak peek below!

NBC to Extend THE OFFICE Finale by 15 Minutes
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2013


NBC is extending the length of the final episode of 'The Office,' with a running time that will now extend from 9-10:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16.

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!

Photo Flash: First Look - This Week's New Episode of THE OFFICE
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2013


'Livin' the Dream' airs Thursday, May 2 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC. Check out a first look below!

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