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Better Things is a semi-autobiographical vehicle for Pamela Adlon similar to the way "Louie" is for CK. It centers on Sam, a working actor with no filter trying to earn a living, navigate her daughters' lives, have fun with a friend or two and also

DOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast PhotoDOG DAY AFTERNOON Adds John Ortiz, Jessica Hecht, and Spencer Garrett To Cast
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026

Drama Desk Award nominee John Ortiz (Jesus Hopped the A Train), three-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Eureka Day) and SAG Award nominee Spencer Garrett (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will join Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach in DOG...


Photos: MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour First Look Images PhotoPhotos: MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour First Look Images
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2025

You can now get a first look at the new production of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. Miss Saigon is currently playing at Manchester’s Palace Theatre....


Photos: Inside Rehearsals for MISS SAIGON UK Tour PhotoPhotos: Inside Rehearsals for MISS SAIGON UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 26, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the UK Tour of MISS SAIGON, which sees Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical reborn. See photos here and learn more! ...


Megan Mullally With Judy Gold Return To Ptown For Halloween Weekend PhotoMegan Mullally With Judy Gold Return To Ptown For Halloween Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2025

Tony Nominated Producer Mark Cortale will present a Spooky Bear return engagement of Megan Mullally and Judy Gold at Provincetown Town Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Full Cast and Additional Venues Set for MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour PhotoFull Cast and Additional Venues Set for MISS SAIGON UK and Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for a major UK and Ireland tour of MISS SAIGON. See who is starring and learn more about where you can see the tour here!...


EMILY GOGLIA PRESENTS THE LIMELIGHT CLUB Comes to Bar Lubitsch PhotoEMILY GOGLIA PRESENTS THE LIMELIGHT CLUB Comes to Bar Lubitsch
by Stephi Wild - June 18, 2025

Following a two-month hiatus, Emily Goglia Presents The Limelight Club returns to Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Learn more here!...


Cast Set For the WAM Theatre's Reading of ROOTED PhotoCast Set For the WAM Theatre's Reading of ROOTED
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2025

WAM Theatre has announced casting for the June reading in their 2025 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series: Rooted written by Deborah Zoe Laufer. Learn more here!...


 East Coast Premiere of GLITTER IN THE GLASS Comes to Theatre Exile Photo East Coast Premiere of GLITTER IN THE GLASS Comes to Theatre Exile
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

South Philadelphia-based theatre company Theatre Exile wilconclude its 2024–25 season with the East Coast premiere of Glitter in the Glass, a wildly funny and thought-provoking new play by award-winning writer R. Eric Thomas....


Interview: Chiara Sparkes and Ross Baxter On Showcasing Scotland's Talent With DRIVE  PhotoInterview: Chiara Sparkes and Ross Baxter On Showcasing Scotland's Talent With DRIVE OFFICIAL
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 16, 2025

Chiara Sparkes and Ross Baxter chat to BroadwayWorld about their Glasgow-based production company Drive Official....


WAM Theatre Reveals Cast of Next Fresh Takes Reading ROOTED PhotoWAM Theatre Reveals Cast of Next Fresh Takes Reading ROOTED
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

WAM Theatre has announced casting for the June reading in their 2025 Fresh Takes Play Reading Series: Rooted written by Deborah Zoe Laufer (Be Here Now, The Last Yiddish Speaker), directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo (Far, Far Better Things, Sueño and Marisol), and features Jayne Atkinson, Jennie Jadow,...


Comedian Judy Gold to Perform at Bell Theater at Bell Works PhotoComedian Judy Gold to Perform at Bell Theater at Bell Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2025

Two-time Emmy Award winner Judy Gold will perform at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Student Blog: Facing Rejection as an Actor PhotoStudent Blog: Facing Rejection as an Actor
by Student Blogger:Elizabeth Lienhardt - March 31, 2025

Every actor, at some point in their career, has faced rejection, whether from an audition, a workshop, or a prescreen. While we all dream of booking our dream roles and becoming a star on the first attempt, very few people ever get to experience that, unfortunate as it is. Growing up in the theatre...


New York Drama Film A COMEDY OF ERRORS Announced PhotoNew York Drama Film A COMEDY OF ERRORS Announced
by Josh Sharpe - March 18, 2025

Noel Leon and Mickey Gooch, Jr. have announced their new film A Comedy of Errors. The gritty New York story features an award-winning ensemble cast including Siobhan Hogan Fallon, Brian O’Halloran, Luke Null, Andy Dick, and more....


YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory PhotoYOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - March 18, 2025

South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green....


Norm Lewis Will Lead CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN Off-Broadway PhotoNorm Lewis Will Lead CEREMONIES IN DARK OLD MEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2025

Norm Lewis will return to the stage in a new production of Lonnie Elder III's Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, directed by Clinton Turner Davis. Learn more about the show here!...


Norm Lewis Comes to The Wick Theatre in March PhotoNorm Lewis Comes to The Wick Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - February 20, 2025

The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton will bring the baritone voice of Norm Lewis to their stage. In his one-man show, Lewis will present a revue of songs hand-picked from his impressive resumé of leading man roles....


Dolly Parton Reveals Vocalists for 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony' Performances PhotoDolly Parton Reveals Vocalists for 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony' Performances
by Josh Sharpe - February 10, 2025

Music Icon Dolly Parton has announced the seven powerhouse vocalists who will bring her newly orchestrated songs to life at the world premiere of her new symphonic concert, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony. ...


Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts PhotoJoe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - January 26, 2025

The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84....


Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse PhotoFull Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - January 06, 2025

The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich....


 PhotoReview: “YOUR LOCAL THEATER PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BY CHARLES DICKENS, AGAIN” at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - November 26, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse offers a new perspective on a holiday classic in “Your Local Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, Again,” which plays through December 15th....


Judy Gold Set for THE BIG GAY CABARET in November PhotoJudy Gold Set for THE BIG GAY CABARET in November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024

The Big Gay Cabaret Series presented by Ginger Minj has announced its final performer of the season, Judy Gold. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 8 & 9 at 8PM, and Sunday, November 10 at 5PM at Venus Cabaret Theater....


IAMA Theatre Company Kicks Off Season With World Premiere Of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE PhotoIAMA Theatre Company Kicks Off Season With World Premiere Of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will begin its 17th season with the world premiere of The Very Best People by Drama Desk Award winner and IAMA Theatre Company Ensemble Member John Lavelle, directed by Melissa Coleman-Reed. ...


Review: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center PhotoReview: ECHOES OF AMERICA at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - September 16, 2024

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) began their classical season this past Saturday evening in a very satisfying manner. The program was entitled Echoes of America and was conducted by the Artistic Director of The Washington Chorus Eugene Rogers....


Broadway's Norm Lewis Will Kick Off MPAC's 30th Anniversary PhotoBroadway's Norm Lewis Will Kick Off MPAC's 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2024

Three decades in the making, Mayo Performing Arts Center’s 30th anniversary season will officially kick off on Friday, September 20 at 8 pm with a performance by Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis....


IAMA Theatre Company Kicks Off 24/25 Season With World Premiere of THE VERY BEST PEOP PhotoIAMA Theatre Company Kicks Off 24/25 Season With World Premiere of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - September 04, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will begin its 17th season with the world premiere of The Very Best People by Drama Desk Award winner and IAMA Theatre Company Ensemble Member John Lavelle, directed by Melissa Coleman-Reed....





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