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Today, we are adding yet another exciting title to that list with the announcement of our straight-to-series order for Difficult People

Trans Actress and Activist Shakina Nayfack Returns to NYC After NC Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2016

Trans actress and activist and star of the upcoming second season Hulu's 'Difficult People,' Shakina Nayfack returns to NYC for her 'Welcome Home Show' of Manifest P*ssy! tonight, June 23 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street)....


Megan Hilty to Join Aaron Tveit, Nikki M. James & Beth Malone on CBS' Comic-Thriller BRAINDEAD
by Tyler Peterson - May 12, 2016

Megan Hilty is headed back to the small screen - opposite a slew of fellow Broadway alums!...


SYFY to Adapt & Executive Produce Aldous Huxley's BRAVE NEW WORLD with Amblin Television
by A.A. Cristi - August 11, 2016

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Syfy today announced they have signed Grant Morrison (“Batman,” “The Invisibles”) and Brian Taylor (“Crank,” “Gamer”) to adapt Aldous Huxley's novel “Brave New World” for Syfy with Amblin Television.  Morrison and Taylor will also serve as executive producers, a...


Like DIFFICULT PEOPLE's Tweet About Lin-Manuel and Get Tickets to HAMILTON?
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016

Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda appears in the second season of Hulu original series DIFFICULT PEOPLE, and the TV series just posted this tempting offer via Twitter......


2016 TRU Love Benefit to Celebrate Inclusion in the Arts This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will enter its 25th year as a not-for-profit service organization with its annual gala, the TRU Love Benefit....


Transgender Actress, Activist Shakina Nayfack Launches Campaign for N.C. Show This June
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016

Transgender actress and activist Shakina Nayfack (who can be seen in the upcoming second season of Difficult People on Hulu this July) has launched a crowd funding campaign on YouCaring.com to raise money to bring her #MANIFESTPUSSY Tour to North Carolina this June. This campaign follows Nayfack's s...


Transgender Actress/Activist Shakina Nayfack Featured on NPR's THE TAKEAWAY
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2016

Transgender actress/activist Shakina Nayfack appeared on NPR's The Takeaway with John Hockenberry, in response to Jeffery Tambor's Emmy Award-winning speech for his role of 'Maura Pfefferman' in the Amazon show, 'Transparent....


Rebecca Naomi Jones to Host Musical Theatre Factory's April Salon
by Tyler Peterson - April 22, 2016

Musical Theatre Factory (MTF) will present its monthly Factory Salon with guest host Rebecca Naomi Jones, and featuring the work of Justin Levine (Pepper and Sam), Sukari Jones and Ben Krauss, and Julia Jordan and Lisa DeSpain (Storyville) and performances by Jason Gotay (Spiderman, Bring it On) and...


Alice Ripley, Lilli Cooper & More to Introduce 2016 Jonathan Larson Award Winner at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2016

Introducing 2016 Jonathan Larson Award Winner Sam Salmond with a sneak peek at musicals in development, performed by a cast of Broadway's best including Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley* (NEXT TO NORMAL, AMERICAN PSYCHO), Ato Blankson-Wood (HAIR, THE TOTAL BENT), Lilli Cooper**(SPRING AWAKENING, SPONG...


Universal Cable Productions Inks Development Deal with Alfred Hitchcock Estate
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2016

Master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock once said, 'Always make the audience suffer as much as possible.' In that vein, Universal Cable Productions (UCP) has inked a deal with the Alfred Hitchcock Estate to develop 'Welcome to Hitchcock,' an inspired take on the master filmmaker's unique brand of storytel...


USA's Sci-fi Thirller COLONY: SEASON ONE Arrives on DVD Today
by TV News Desk - July 12, 2016

Co-created by Executive Producers Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Ryan Condal (Hercules), USA Network's hit sci-fi thriller from Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions COLONY: SEASON ONE promises to be 'your newest obsession'...


STAGE TUBE: An Audrey & Seymour for the Ages- Megan Hilty & Matthew Morrison Take on 'Suddenly Seymour'!
by Nicole Rosky - July 08, 2016

What's the only thing better than LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS' most beloved song, 'Suddenly Seymour'? How about LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS' most beloved song, 'Suddenly Seymour,' as performed by Megan Hilty at Matthew Morrison? Watch the duo belt their faces off with the New York Pops below!...


Tony & Emmy Winner Andrea Martin Joins Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
by Caryn Robbins - August 18, 2016

Andrea Martin (PIPPIN, NOISES OFF) has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE! The Tony Award winner will portray 'unhinged helicopter mother Prudy Pingleton,' mother of Penny Pingleton, who will be played by Ariana Grande....


Hulu Announces Cross-Country 'Summer Road Trip' featuring Free Fan Screenings
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2016

Hulu announced today that it will embark on a cross-country 'Hulu Summer Road Trip,' offering local fans the opportunity to attend free outdoor screenings of iconic television and movies, currently offered on the Hulu platform....


Showtime Names Brendan Countee as Vice President, Original Programming
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2016

Today, Showtime Networks Inc. announced that creative executive Brendan Countee has joined the company as Vice President, Original Programming....


Transgender Actress, Activist Shakina Nayfack Launches Campaign for N.C. Show This June
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016

Transgender actress and activist Shakina Nayfack (who can be seen in the upcoming second season of Difficult People on Hulu this July) has launched a crowd funding campaign on YouCaring.com to raise money to bring her #MANIFESTPUSSY Tour to North Carolina this June. This campaign follows Nayfack's s...


Josh Sharp Returning to Union Hall, 6/10
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016

Josh Sharp (Vulture's 'Comics You Should Know', TimeOutNY 'Comic to Watch') returns to Union Hall for 'Josh Sharp Sings! Live! (A Comedy Show)', where he will do a half hour stand up set all inside of one long D'Angelo song. It's a comedy show with a live soundtrack, but also pretty much a one-man d...


Hulu Acquires Streaming Right to First 5 Seasons of truTV's BILLY ON THE STREET
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2016

Hulu has acquired the streaming rights for the first five seasons of truTV's comedy series BILLY ON THE STREET....


CARRIE Alumni Set for THE RAGE: CARRIE 2 Parody at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents The Rage: Carrie 2, An Unathorized Musical Parody in Concert on October 28th at 11:30pm....


Musical Video Game PETER PANIC, Starring Emily Skeggs & Gideon Glick, Out Now
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016

Adult Swim Games released Tuesday the second act of Peter Panic, a musical video game starring Emily Skeggs (Fun Home) and Gideon Glick (Significant Other). The musical theater app, out now for iOS and Android, follows aspiring director Peter (Remy Germinario) as he attempts to save his local theatr...


Judy Gold and More to Bring A NIGHT OF COMEDY GOLD to Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 27, 2016

The Ridgefield Playhouse and Bart's Tree Service Comedy Series bring A Night of Comedy Gold with Judy Gold and Friends to the stage on Friday, November 4 at 8 p.m. and is hosted by Connecticut Funny Lady Christine O'Leary!...


BOYS WHO TRICKED ME at Dixon PLace's Hot! Festival Announces Cast
by Nora Dominick - July 28, 2016

Dixon Place's annual HOT! Festival will feature a one-night-only concert reading of Ben Bonnema's Boys Who Tricked Me on July 29th at 7:30pm. Called 'heart-healing musical theatre' by Joshua Barone of The New York Times, the show is a song-cycle, party-game, sleepover-style musical. It was previousl...


Outfest Announces Lineup for 2016 Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2016

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Photo Flash: Lena Hall, Nikki M. James, Adam Kantor & More Lead RENT Sing-a-Long at Vulture Festival
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016

Lena Hall, Adam Kantor, Nikki M. James, Gideon Glick, Paige Davis and Ben Cameron joined forces yesterday morning to lead a Rent sing-a-long for more than 300 fans at the 3rd-annual Vulture Festival....


Hulu to Present TRIUMPH'S SUMMER ELECTION SPECIAL 2016, Today
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2016

Hulu will debut a new, follow-up one-hour special hosted by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog titled TRIUMPH'S SUMMER ELECTION SPECIAL 2016....






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