Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.
Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.
Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.
Nicolle Galyon Honored as 2023 CMA Triple Play Award Winner
by Michael Major - March 02, 2023
Nicolle Galyon was honored with her second CMA Triple Play Award at last night's Nashville ceremony at Saint Elle. The coveted recognition, given to songwriters for writing three No.1 songs in a 12-month period, was given to Galyon for writing hit songs “Gone” (Dierks Bentley) and “half of my...
FAMILY TREE Cast Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 13, 2023
Aminita Francis (Red Riding Hood, Liverpool EVERYMAN), Keziah Joseph (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, NATIONAL THEATRE), Mofetoluwa Akande (A Christmas Carol, BRISTOL OLD VIC), Aimée Powell (Nothello, BELGRADE THEATRE) and Alistair Hall (Safe, NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL) are cast in the World Premiere and ...
Cast Announced For the UK Tour of FAMILY TREE
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2023
Casting has been announced for the World Premiere and National Tour of Mojisola Adebayo’s award-winning play Family Tree, presented by Actors Touring Company (ATC) and Belgrade Theatre Coventry in association with Brixton House Theatre. ...
Caylee Hammack Drops New Song 'All Or Nothing'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023
Capitol Records Nashville’s Caylee Hammack is back with a fiery ultimatum with her new song “All or Nothing” available now. Hammack co-wrote (Tofer Brown and Thomas Finchum) and co-produced (Dann Huff) the track that showcases Hammack’s bold vocals as she serves up a take it or leave it mess...
Belgrade Theatre Coventry Announce Further Details Of Their 2023 Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2023
Laura Elliot and Corey Campbell, the new leadership team of the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, have revealed further details of the spring 2023 season, which will include a series of high quality, co-created dramas, co-produced with nationally and internationally renowned companies and theatres; as the...
Arts Garage in Delray Beach To Present Two Thought-Provoking Plays in December
by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2022
Arts Garage is presenting two thought-provoking plays in December. Learn more about Family Tree and Tap Dancing Through Auschwitz here!...
VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts Trailer for BOSS BABY Christmas Special
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022
The special features JP Karliak as Theodore ‘Boss Baby’ Templeton, Pierce Gagnon as Tim Templeton, George Lopez as Santa, Hope Levy as Mom Templeton, David Collins as Dad Templeton, Kevin Michael Richardson as Jimbo, Justin Felbinger as Danny Petrosky, Alex Cazares as Staci, Jodi Benson as LaLa...
Charlotte Spiral Share New Single 'Roots'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022
“Roots” is the new single from London duo Charlotte Spiral and the second track to be revealed from their upcoming third EP All This Time, Asleep, produced by Mercury Prize nominated artist and celebrated producer Dave Okumu (Jessie Ware, Nilufer Yanya, Lianne La Havas, Joan As Police Woman)....
VIDEO: Nicolle Galyon Debuts 'boy.' Music Video
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022
The official music video for award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon’s new song, “boy.,” is out now. Written by Galyon and Jon Nite and featuring background vocals from Galyon’s husband, Rodney Clawson, “boy.” is from Galyon’s long-awaited debut album, firstborn, which was recently rel...
Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns To The Stage For Festive Seasons In London, Coventry And Leeds
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2022
Stick Man will leave the family tree this Autumn/Winter and return to the stage for festive seasons in London, Coventry and Leeds!...
Actors Touring Company Announces New 2023 Co-pro and National Tour of FAMILY TREE
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2022
Actors Touring Company (ATC), the UK's leading theatre producer of international plays, has announced a major Co-Production and National Tour with Belgrade Theatre Coventry, in association with Brixton House of a new stage production of Mojisola's Adebayo's play Family Tree....
Arts Garage Announces 2022-2023 Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2022
Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, has announced the nonprofit organization's 2022-2023 theater season—four thought-provoking productions, three of them by South Florida playwrights....
ROSIE'S RULES Animated Series to Premiere on PBS in October
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022
ROSIE’S RULES stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn about how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring social studies curriculum, a cast of characters, music, and hilarious stories, the new series a...
Nicolle Galyon Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Nashville With Grand Ole Opry Debut as an Artist
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022
Nicolle Galyon made her Grand Ole Opry debut as an artist this past Friday, a performance that coincided with the 20th anniversary of her move to Nashville. Across the past two decades, Galyon has written nine #1 singles, won numerous awards, founded the female-focused label and publishing house, So...
Andrew Santino Comes to Paramount Theatre in September For Special Live Taping Shows
by Stephi Wild - August 10, 2022
Comedian Andrew Santino will perform two special live taping shows at the Paramount Theatre in Denver on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. ...
Nicolle Galyon Selected as Siriusxm the Highway's Latest 'Highway Find' Artist
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022
Nicolle Galyon has been selected as SiriusXM The Highway’s latest “Highway Find” artist. Additionally, Galyon’s new song, “self care.,” will be added to The Highway’s rotation. Past “Highway Find” artists include Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, Ashley McBryde and more....
Edinburgh 2022: Ignacio Lopez Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 28, 2022
BWW catches up with Ignacio Lopez to chat about bringing El Cómico to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....
Zero Announces 'Naught Again' High-Fidelity Double Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022
Released on CD and digital earlier this year, the record consists of performances newly mixed by Emmy-nominated producer/engineer Brian Risner from the original multi-track tapes recorded by Dan Healy (Grateful Dead) in 1992 at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Plus, check out upcoming...
Nicolle Galyon Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Firstborn'
by Michael Major - July 22, 2022
Award-winning songwriter Nicolle Galyon’s long-awaited debut album, firstborn, is out now on her own label, Songs & Daughters. In celebration of the release, the official music video for “tendencies.,” directed by Claire Schaper, is out now. Watch the new music video and listen to the new albu...
Nicolle Galyon Debuts New Song 'Self Care.'
Exclusive: Billy Porter Uncovers Family History on WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
by Michael Major - July 01, 2022
Billy Porter enlists the help of a family historian and genealogist to learn the truth behind the murder of his great-grandfather. Billy’s research takes him through conflicting accounts of what happened, before he discovers a local African-American newspaper that reveals the shocking truth of his...
JoDee Neathery Releases Literary Mystery A KIND OF HUSH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2022
A Kind of Hush is one of five finalists in the 16th annual National Indie Excellence Awards contest in the highly competitive mystery category. A Kind of Hush explores whether there is a gray area between right and wrong. ...
Nicolle Galyon Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Firstborn'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022
firstborn, the debut album from Nicolle Galyon, has been announced with the lead single, 'winner.' Produced by King Henry and Jimmy Robbins, the eleven-track album features songwriting collaborations with Robbins, Camila Cabello, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Sasha Sloan, Kelsea Ballerini, Hillary L...
Possum Point Players Opens HAY FEVER This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022
With a play set on a lazy weekend in June, Possum Point Players production of 'Noel Coward's Hay Fever' follows suit as they open the classic British comedy on Friday, June 3. However, those attending any of the performances June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 will find that a lazy weekend at the country h...
New PBS KIDS Series ROSIE'S RULES Sets Premiere
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022
ROSIE’S RULES stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn about how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring an engaging social studies curriculum, a dynamic cast of characters, catchy music, and hilariou...
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