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Gilbert Gottfried to Headline Comedy Works South This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017

Gilbert Gottfried will headline Comedy Works South at the Landmark, June 22 - 24, 2017....


Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatche Photo Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatchers Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere of The Burn, written by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. SYA presents this new play as part of their season which asks, 'When does a lie become the truth?'...


GUNS'N'HOSES Police vs. Fire Benefit Soccer Game Set for 9/5 at UNLV
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015

Police officers and firefighters throughout Southern Nevada are lacing up their kicks and preparing to settle their friendly rivalry on the soccer field. The Guns'n'Hoses benefit soccer game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Peter Johann Soccer Field on the campus of UNLV....


American Heroes Channel Teams with Huffington Post on 2nd Annual 'Red Bandanna Hero Award'
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016

American Heroes Channel (AHC) and the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust proudly announced a partnership with The Huffington Post to launch a nationwide search to find the winner of the second annual Red Bandanna Hero Award, honoring the ultimate, everyday hero who exemplifies the American spirit...


Winner of 2nd Annual RED BANDANNA HERO AWARD Announced
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2016

American Heroes Channel (AHC) and The Huffington Post have partnered with the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust, and Boston College (BC) to present the second annual RED BANDANNA HERO AWARD....


Casey Webb Stars in Travel Channel's Popular Series MAN V. FOOD, 8/7
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2017

Food lover, actor and restaurant business veteran Casey Webb is a new man and he is ready to taste the nation's most epic eats in the reboot of MAN V. FOOD....


Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE Photo Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents Smart People, written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Hallie Gordon. Smart People runs March 21 - June 10, 2018 in the Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe....


Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Photo Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series and Mark Cortale are pleased to present Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The one-night-only event is Monday, March 5, 2018 with performances at 6:30pm and 9pm in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted)....


Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Photo Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018

Iconic star of The Office actor and comedian Rainn Wilson will return to the stage in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production ofThe Doppelg nger (An International Farce). Wilson leads the cast as Thomas Irdley/Jimmy in the world premiere production....


NJPAC to Welcome Gilbert Gottfried, 3/11
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2016

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey presents Gilbert Gottfried. Gilbert Gottfried, the outspoken comedian known equally for voicing animated kids' characters and for testing the boundaries of good taste, presents an evening of standup featuring ...


Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment Photo Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment
by Robert Diamond - February 20, 2018

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VIDEO: First Look - Comedy Central's NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER, Premiering 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

Sex. Everyone has it, but few are willing to talk openly about it. For Nikki Glaser, no topic is off limits when Comedy Central premieres NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER....


In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day, BWW Ranks Our Fave Moments from the Film! Photo In Honor of MEAN GIRLS Day, BWW Ranks Our Fave Moments from the Film!
by Emily Bruno - October 03, 2017

On October 3rd, Cady Heron may have asked Aaron Samuels what day it was, but BWW is taking the day to remember our fave moments from the classic comedy. Plus, we are so excited for MEAN GIRLS to hit Broadway next year and we are hoping these moments make it into the show!...


AXS TV to Premiere Kayla Adams' 'Burn a Little Colder' Music Video Today
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015

SSM Entertainment Records announced today that AXS TV will exclusively premiere Kayla Adams' music video for her new single "Burn a Little Colder." The video will begin airing on rotation on AXS TV starting Today, October 23....


LITTLE BOOTS Releases New Single SHADOWS, New EP Coming April 6 Photo LITTLE BOOTS Releases New Single SHADOWS, New EP Coming April 6
by Macon Prickett - February 23, 2018

British artist, musician and DJ Little Boots (aka Victoria Hesketh) has unveiled “Shadows,” the lead single off her forthcoming “Burn” EP (out on April 6), which premiered on V Magazine who hailed the track for its “shimmering synths” and “undeniable beat made for runway struts.” Listen to “Shadows”...


Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Photo Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series and Mark Cortale are pleased to present Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The one-night-only event is Monday, March 5, 2018 with performances at 6:30pm and 9pm in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted)....


Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Starring Rainn Wilson Begins Rehearsals Today Photo Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Starring Rainn Wilson Begins Rehearsals Today
by Julie Musbach - March 06, 2018

Rehearsals kicked off today for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's highly anticipated world premiere comedy, The Doppelganger (an international farce) written by Chicagoland native Matthew-Lee Erlbach (Showtime's Masters of Sex, Off-Broadway's Handbook for an American Revolutionary)....


Comedy Central Announces Talent Line-Up for Upcoming Stand-Up Specials Photo Comedy Central Announces Talent Line-Up for Upcoming Stand-Up Specials
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2017

Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents is returning to New Orleans to tape an all-new slate of half-hour specials featuring nine of the most exciting and dynamic comedians performing today....


Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Photo Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....


Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Photo Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....


Salt Lake Acting Company to Host Free Panel Discussion, 2/15
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2015

On Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC) will host a free panel discussion entitled Living/Losing the American Dream featuring the views of Rep. Angela Romero, Safi Safiullah, Elaine Jarvik, and Tim Chambless with moderation by Terry Gildea....


Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Photo Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018

Iconic star of The Office actor and comedian Rainn Wilson will return to the stage in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production ofThe Doppelg nger (An International Farce). Wilson leads the cast as Thomas Irdley/Jimmy in the world premiere production....


AXS TV to Premiere Kayla Adams' 'Burn a Little Colder' Music Video Today
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2015

SSM Entertainment Records announced today that AXS TV will exclusively premiere Kayla Adams' music video for her new single "Burn a Little Colder." The video will begin airing on rotation on AXS TV starting Today, October 23....


Steve Rannazzisi And Sarah Tiana Come to ComedyWorks This Week Photo Steve Rannazzisi And Sarah Tiana Come to ComedyWorks This Week
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2018

For over 13 years, from the stage to the silver screen, Steve Rannazzisi has made audiences laugh. Rannazzisi is best known for his seven seasons staring as Kevin McArthur and writing on the critically acclaimed FX Network comedy series, The League....


Philip Dawkins' THE BURN to Debut with Steppenwolf for Young Adults in 2017-18; Lineup Announced!
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2017

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) has announced its 2017/18 season: The Crucible, the Tony Award-winning American classic by Arthur Miller directed by Steppenwolf Artistic Producer Jonathan Berry, and the world premiere of The Burn by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins directed by Devon de Mayo. SYA...






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