VIDEO: Watch the Cast of TINA Unite to Perform Daniel J. Watts' Poignant Poem, 'The Gatherers'
by Nicole Rosky - February 22, 2021 Days after Broadway theatres went dark and cities shuttered last March, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL’s Tony-nominated Daniel J. Watts (Ike Turner) sat down to write a tribute to those who gather. A year later—amidst a renewed racial reckoning and a pandemic that continues to evolve our public and ...
HBO Writer & Latinx Rapper Chris Gabo to Release Sophomore Mixtape PRICE OF ANARCHY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2021 Ending the year on a high note, rapper and accomplished HBO writer Chris Gabo gears up to release his sophomore mixtape 'Price of Anarchy' on all streaming platforms. ...
Madison McFerrin Comes to TD Music Hall in October
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023 TD Music Hall welcomes genre-bending singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Madison McFerrin who brings her mix of a cappella, electronic pop, jazz and soul to TD Music Hall on October 18, 2023. ...
Video: Watch Brian Cox and Alan Cumming Sing the Spice Girls and More on CARPOOL KARAOKE: THE SERIES
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2023 Brian Cox and Alan Cumming are featured in the latest episode of Carpool Karaoke: the Series! An all new preview has been released for the episode, featuring the Scottish duo performing 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls, and more....
Opus Orange Releases Single & Video 'The Burning Question'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021 Now living in Santa Monica where his parents first met, Bessenbacher’s work as a composer and with Opus Orange has been featured in documentaries in documentaries like Mile, Mile & a Half....
Interactive Comedy Returns Live to Times Square
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2021 After 56 weeks of online production EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH returns live with its interactive musical comedy revue improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. ...
THE EXTINCTION OF FIREFLIES Starring Michael Urie and Tracie Bennett Now in Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2020 The Extinction of Fireflies, James Andrew Walsh's new comedy starring multi-award winner Michael Urie ('Ugly Betty,' Buyer & Cellar, Torch Song) and Olivier Award winner Tracie Bennett (End of the Rainbow, Follies), is now in production on location in the playwright/director's Shelter Island, Rhode ...
AMC Networks Developing Original True Crime Series Offering Bold And Unexpected Perspectives On The Genre
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2020 Continuing its exploration of true crime and building on the success of recent true crime documentary series, AMC Networks has signed talent deals with Mona Chalabi (The Fix, Vagina Dispatches), Naomi Ekperigin (Broad City, Couples Therapy), Cameron Esposito (Queery, Take My Wife) and Jena Friedman ...
Chandler Corley-Essex to Headline Improvised Musical “On The Spot” on July 11th
by Grace Cutler - July 02, 2022 On The Spot, the now 7-year-running improvised musical comedy show, is turning Monday night into an institution at the Broadway Comedy Club, and this month is partnering with Chandler Corley Essex (Swan Lake Rock Opera) to create a night of spontaneous theatre like no other. ...
AND SCENE - A Half-Scripted Comedy Show Set for This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 21, 2023 And Scene is a half-scripted comedy show where actors are paired with improvisers to perform scenes- except the improvisers don't know what play they're even in. It's a night of chaotic fun and classic plays....
NYC Comedy Crosses The Pond To Take Centre Stage At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 With THE TEMP
by Stephi Wild - June 06, 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival is set to host a hilarious satirical solo play, The Temp, at the renowned Gilded Balloon - Patter Hoose - Snug venue from August 2nd to 12th and 14th to 27th at 13:40....
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Set to Return for an Eleventh Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 30, 2020 HBO has renewed the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning comedy series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, starring Larry David, for an eleventh season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming....
The Segal Centre Presents JUDY GOLD: AN EVENING OF COMEDY AND LAUGHTER
by Stephi Wild - January 26, 2021 A hilarious evening of side-splitting comedy live from Judy Gold's home! ...
92Y to Present OH GOD: ALISON LEIBY AND ILANA GLAZER IN CONVERSATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2022 92Y has announced Alison Leiby, the acclaimed comedian and writer (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper) with The Afterparty and Broad City star Ilana Glazer for a frank and funny conversation about no one’s favorite subject — and Leiby’s new one-woman show, Oh God, A Show A...
BWW Interview: Paul Rabenowitz on Starting The Assembly Improv South Africa
by Lindsay Kruger - March 04, 2021 Joining a global community with sister schools in Toronto, Mexico City and Amsterdam, The Assembly Improv South Africa welcomes an international cast of 'improvisers, clowns and performers' to flaunt their comedic skills in this weekend's launch show. Founded by performer and teacher Paul Rabenowitz...
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Peri Gilpin
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - April 12, 2022 Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. Today's episode features Peri Gilpin!...
LISTEN: Hear the Audio Trailer for HIT JOB, Premiering April 22 on Audible
by Sarah Leiber - April 20, 2021 Hit Job premieres with 12 half-hour episodes on Thursday, April 22 exclusively on Audible. ...
PYGMALION FESTIVAL Kicks Off Next Week With Ilana Glazer, Terrance Hayes and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2020 Setting themselves apart from other festivals, and being in the unique position to move forward with this year's event, in lieu of streaming live performances, the organizers of PYGMALION has made a major pivot to a diverse set of discussions, interactions, and activations that intends to delight an...
Aidy Bryant Signs Overall Deal with Universal
by Michael Major - October 14, 2021 Aidy Bryant has signed a new overall deal with Universal TV, which includes her tenth season at Saturday Night Live, which she kicked off earlier this month. Watch Bryant in a recent sketch from SNL with Kim Kardashian now!...
Cast Revealed For Week One of the Blank Theatre's 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 23, 2023 Casting has been announced for week one of The Blank Theatre's 31st Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The first three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented, for the first time since 2019, live on stage July 6–9. ...
BEETLEJUICE The Musical Will Haunt Brazil in 2022
by Alan Henry - February 25, 2021 Beetlejuice the musical is set to haunt brazil next year in its first internationally licensed production next year....
EDINBURGH 2022: Chris Gethard Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 15, 2022 The 'New York comedy institution' (New York Times) and host of the Beautiful/Anonymous podcast makes a much-anticipated return to Edinburgh following a six-year absence....
Comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson Announces Peacock Original Comedy Special LOVE JOY
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021 Shot on her 40th birthday at The Bell House in Brooklyn, New York, Joyelle Nicole Johnson presents her debut comedy special, Love Joy. Addressing relationship issues from the familial to the familiar, Johnson states her case for why everyone needs to get therapy. Watch the new trailer now! ...
Prime Video Renews SMOTHERED For Season Season
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022 The cast for Season 2 is Amanda Bearse (Bros & Married With Children), Jai Rodriguez (Bros & Queer Eye), Bobby Costanza (Friends), Aida Rodriguez (HBOMax Comedy Special: Fighting Words), Armand Fields (Queer As Folk), Debra Wilson (Mad TV & Star Wars Jedi), Krishna Smitha (Morning Show), Bryon Quiro...
VIDEO: Milk & Bone Release New Single 'Bigger Love'
by Michael Major - April 28, 2022 Today, the Montreal-based duo Milk & Bone unveils 'Bigger Love,' their first new song in three years. Written in Los Angeles during a session with producer Micah Jasper (ELIO, Rebecca Black, Slayyyter), 'Bigger Love' is an electro-pop earworm that harkens back to the love stories of Little Mourning ... |