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NBC to Bid THE OFFICE Farewell with Retrospective Special, 5/16
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2013


NBC has announced an hour-long primetime special dedicated to the seminal comedy 'The Office.' It will air Thursday, May 16 (8-9 p.m. ET) as a prelude to the one-hour series finale of 'The Office,' which will immediately follow.

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.

Seth Rogen & More Set for YouTube's First-Ever Comedy Week
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2013


YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.

Seth Rogan & More Set for YouTube's First-Ever Comedy Week
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2013


YouTube announced today the first-ever YouTube Comedy Week, a special event from May 19 through May 25, that will showcase the best of comedy with live events, video premieres and creative collaborations from the world's funniest people.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Roy's Wedding' on This Week's THE OFFICE on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2013


On this week's episode of NBC's THE OFFICE titled 'Roy's Wedding,' the wedding toast of Pam's ex-fiance Roy causes Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) to examine their relationship for buried secrets. Get a sneak peek below!

Cartoon Network to Premiere ANNOYING ORANGE Season 2, 5/16
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 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, Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. (ET, PT).

The Acting Company Kicks Off OF MICE AND MEN and AS YOU LIKE IT National Tour Shows in VA Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2013


The Acting Company presents a national tour of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and Shakespeare's As You Like It, running now through April 2013. Performances began in Santa Fe in October before the show left on a cross country tour to 44 cities in 30 states. Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of The Acting Company has direcTed Steinbeck's Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning tale, which is one of the most widely read stories in America.

The Acting Company to Kick Off OF MICE AND MEN and AS YOU LIKE IT National Tour Shows in VA, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013


The Acting Company presents a national tour of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and Shakespeare's As You Like It, running now through April 2013. Performances began in Santa Fe in October before the show left on a cross country tour to 44 cities in 30 states. Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of The Acting Company has direcTed Steinbeck's Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning tale, which is one of the most widely read stories in America.

Photo Flash: THE OFFICE's 'Paper Plane,' Airing 4/25
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 12, 2013


'Paper Plane' airs April 25 at 9:00 p.m. on NBC. Check out a first look below!

VIDEO: Will Ferrell & Cast of THE OFFICE Bid Viewers Farewell in New Web Series
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 10, 2013


NBC and John Krasinski have partnered to produce a farewell web series to THE OFFICE, featuring cast members and guest stars, including Will Ferrell. Entertainwent Weekly has just debuted the first installment - check it out below!

Photo Flash: First Look - Roseanne Guest Stars on THE OFFICE, 4/11
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2013


On THE OFFICE's upcoming episode, titled 'Stairmageddon,' Stairmaggedon' strikes The Office when the elevator goes out and everyone is forced to take the stairs. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) forces Stanley (Leslie David Baker) to do an important sales call. Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Jim (John Krasinski) find comfort in talking with Nellie (Catherine Tate) and Toby (Paul Lieberstein) about marital troubles. Meanwhile, Angela (Angela Kinsey) stands by her man. Ed Helms, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Clark Dukeand Jake Lacy also star.

Photo Flash: First Look - THE OFFICE's 'Promos,' Airing 4/4
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2013


On THE OFFICE's upcoming episode, titled 'Promos,' everyone in The Office is excited when promos start running on TV for the documentary. Dwight (Rainn Wilson) makes Angela (Angela Kinsey) jealous when he starts dating a brussel sprout farmer. Meanwhile Jim (John Krasinski) has a big meeting with Major League baseball player, Ryan Howard (guest star Ryan Howard). Jenna Fischer, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Catherine Tate, Clark Duke and Jake Lacy also star. 'Promos' airs April 4 at 9:00 p.m. on NBC.

Mamie Gummer to Star in CBS Drama Pilot BACKSTROM
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2013


Deadline reports that Mamie Gummer has signed on to star in the CBS adaptation of the best selling Swedish book series BACKSTROM. The actress joins previously announced cast members Rainn Wilson, Dennis Haysbert and Kristoffer Polaha.

Photo Flash: THE OFFICE Cast Hits the Red Carpet for Series Wrap Party
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2013


In anticipation of THE OFFICE's series finale, set to air on NBC on May 16, the beloved cast of the workplace comedy hit the red carpet for the show's wrap party last night at Unici Casa in Los Angeles, CA. Check out photos from the event below!

Rainn Wilson to Lead CBS Adaptation of Best-Selling Book Series BACKSTROM
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 18, 2013


According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rainn Wilson has signed on to lead the CBS adaptation of the best selling Swedish book series BACKSTROM.

Kristine Nielsen, Merwin Goldsmith & More Set for STAGE DOOR Benefit Reading Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013


The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman at 7 pm tonight, March 18 at the Ailey Studios Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street (Ninth Avenue).

Dr. Brené Brown Set for OWN's SUPER SOUL SUNDAY Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 17, 2013


Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Brene Brown, internationally-acclaimed speaker and New York Times bestselling author of 'Daring Greatly,' discuss how what we often consider our greatest weaknesses may actually be our greatest strengths, in an all-new episode of 'Super Soul Today.'

Kristine Nielsen, Merwin Goldsmith & More Set for STAGE DOOR Benefit Reading, 3/18
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2013


The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Stage Door by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman at 7 pm on Monday, March 18 at the Ailey Studios Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 West 55th Street (Ninth Avenue). The performance, starring Kristine Nielsen (Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Merwin Goldsmith (Grand Hotel, Me and My Gal), Heidi Armbruster (Disgraced, Time Stands Still), Zoe Winters (4,000 Miles, Gossip Girl) will be followed by a reception with the cast and director, Irene Lewis, former Artistic Director of Baltimore's Centerstage. A dozen Acting Company Alumni Members-Beth Bartley, Kaliswa Brewster, Georgia Cohen, Susan Finch, Adam Green, Julie Jesneck, Jonathan Kaplan (Tony nom. Falsettos), Lisa McCormick, Kevin Orton, Kathleen Wise, Bjorn Dupaty, Ray Virta-will also perform. Tickets @ $35 and $60 (Patron) are available from 212-258-3111.

Dr. Brené Brown Set for OWN's SUPER SOUL SUNDAY, 3/17
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 13, 2013


Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Brene Brown, internationally-acclaimed speaker and New York Times bestselling author of 'Daring Greatly,' discuss how what we often consider our greatest weaknesses may actually be our greatest strengths, in an all-new episode of 'Super Soul Sunday.'

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