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MAYANS M.C. Renewed for Second Season on FX PhotoMAYANS M.C. Renewed for Second Season on FX
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 01, 2018

Mayans M.C., the hit biker drama created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, has been renewed for a second season on FX, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. The second season will premiere on FX in 2019....


FX Launches Blog With Exclusive Content and Features PhotoFX Launches Blog With Exclusive Content and Features
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2018

FX Networks has augmented its online home with a wide-ranging new blog featuring exclusive editorial content and news from FX, FXX and FXM. The blog – www.fxnetworks.com/news – gives unfiltered access to interviews with talent, in-depth features, special events coverage, and behind-the-scenes lo...


Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91 PhotoLegendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
by Robert Diamond - August 26, 2018

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. ...


The Mayfair Hotel's Grand Opening Draws Capacity Crowd From Los Angeles Art Community PhotoThe Mayfair Hotel's Grand Opening Draws Capacity Crowd From Los Angeles Art Community
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018

The newly re-opened The Mayfair Hotel has become one of the hottest new destinations to Los Angeles downtown after a packed grand opening this past weekend. Among the packed to the capacity crowd were many of the exhibiting artists such as Stephen Vanasco, Chaz, Cryptic, Herbie Fletcher and Risk, as...


Casting Announced For The New Colony's FUN HARMLESS WARMACHINE PhotoCasting Announced For The New Colony's FUN HARMLESS WARMACHINE
by A.A. Cristi - August 17, 2018

The New Colony, under the new artistic leadership of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere of FUN HARMLESS WARMACHINE, a journey down the rabbit hole of online masculinity cults written by Co-Artistic Director Fin Coe* and directed by James Flemin...


The New Colony Announces 2018-19 Season At The Den Theatre PhotoThe New Colony Announces 2018-19 Season At The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2018

The New Colony, under the new artistic direction of Fin Coe* and Stephanie Shum*, is pleased to announce the full line-up for its 2018-19 season, to presented at its resident home, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood....


FX Orders Second Season of Groundbreaking Dance Musical Series POSE PhotoFX Orders Second Season of Groundbreaking Dance Musical Series POSE
by Tori Hartshorn - July 13, 2018

FX has renewed the groundbreaking dance musical series Pose, it was announced today by John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions. The second season of Pose will debut in 2019 on FX....


Warner Bros. Television Group's Comic-Con Class of 2018- Full Schedule Released PhotoWarner Bros. Television Group's Comic-Con Class of 2018- Full Schedule Released
by Tori Hartshorn - June 25, 2018

Summer school has never been so much fun as Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) unveils its Comic-Con Class of 2018! With 15 of the Studio's fan-favorite series making their way to Comic-Con International: San Diego, WBTVG's graduating class this year will be as epic as ever....


AMC's Critically-Acclaimed Scripted Drama HUMANS Returns on Today PhotoAMC's Critically-Acclaimed Scripted Drama HUMANS Returns on Today
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2018

AMC announced today its critically-acclaimed scripted drama 'HUMANS' will return for Season 3 today, June 5th at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT. The network also released a first-look image from the series featuring stars Gemma Chan and Ivanno Jeremiah....


ART's Final RESISTANCE MIC! of the 2017/18 Season to Be Held on May 16 PhotoART's Final RESISTANCE MIC! of the 2017/18 Season to Be Held on May 16
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2018

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and Carr Center for Human Rights Policy will present the final Resistance Mic! of the 2017/18 season on Wednesday, May 16 at 8PM at OBERON, the A.R.T.'s club space for cutting-edge performance. The Resistance Mic! series of five intimate performances co-hosted by ...


Comedians Paul Scheer and Michael Ian Black launch New Podcasts with Midroll Media PhotoComedians Paul Scheer and Michael Ian Black launch New Podcasts with Midroll Media
by Macon Prickett - April 25, 2018

Comedians Paul Scheer and Michael Ian Black are launching new podcasts this spring with podcast industry leader Midroll Media....


Geffen Playhouse Launches The Writers' Room PhotoGeffen Playhouse Launches The Writers' Room
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2018

The Geffen Playhouse today announced the launch of the inaugural cycle of The Writers' Room, a forum for engagement and collaboration between Los Angeles playwrights. The program marks the next step in the Geffen's growth under Artistic Director Matt Shakman, whose vision for the theater emphasizes ...


AMC's Critically-Acclaimed Scripted Drama HUMANS Returns on 6/5 PhotoAMC's Critically-Acclaimed Scripted Drama HUMANS Returns on 6/5
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2018

AMC announced today its critically-acclaimed scripted drama 'HUMANS' will return for Season 3 on Tuesday, June 5th at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT. The network also released a first-look image from the series featuring stars Gemma Chan and Ivanno Jeremiah....


AMC Releases HUMANS Season 3 Premiere Date + First Look Image PhotoAMC Releases HUMANS Season 3 Premiere Date + First Look Image
by Macon Prickett - March 27, 2018

AMC announced today its critically-acclaimed scripted drama 'HUMANS' will return for Season 3 onTuesday, June 5th at 10:00 P.M. ET/PT. The network also released a first-look image from the series featuring stars Gemma Chan and Ivanno Jeremiah....


BWW review: Much LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR at Garry Marshall PhotoBWW review: Much LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR at Garry Marshall
by Don Grigware - March 26, 2018

In 1993 Neil Simon penned his experiences as a young writer for Your Show of Shows on early 50s television in a play entitled Laughter on the 23rd Floor. At that time he was a novice learning from the likes of series star Sid Caesar and fellow-writers Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart, Carl Reiner, and S...


Sideshow Theatre Announces 2018 'The Freshness Initiative Playwrights' and New Compan PhotoSideshow Theatre Announces 2018 'The Freshness Initiative Playwrights' and New Company Members
by Julie Musbach - January 31, 2018

Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to announce the newest playwrights chosen for its annual "The Freshness Initiative," the company's commissioning and new play development program, now in its fourth year. The 2018 Freshness Initiative will feature PRO-AM, written by Brynne Frauenhoffer and d...


Out Of Joint Launches Writers Room, a Free Writing Space For Playwrights PhotoOut Of Joint Launches Writers Room, a Free Writing Space For Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - January 24, 2018

Out of Joint, the touring theatre company best known for new writing, is offering playwrights free writing space at their base in North London....


Theatr Clwyd Announce Applications Are Open For Third Year Of Writer In Residence Sch PhotoTheatr Clwyd Announce Applications Are Open For Third Year Of Writer In Residence Scheme
by Stephi Wild - January 23, 2018

As part of its ongoing commitment to becoming a home for writers in Wales, Theatr Clwyd is for the third year offering playwrights the time and space to write within a community of fellow artists without the pressure of 'showing' or producing work. Residencies connected to the theatre's in-house pr...


Submissions Open for THE 6TH ANNUAL CAPE NEW WRITERS FELLOWSHIP PhotoSubmissions Open for THE 6TH ANNUAL CAPE NEW WRITERS FELLOWSHIP
by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2017

Submissions are now open for CAPE's (The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) sixth annual CAPE New Writers Fellowship (CNWF). Entertainment industry professionals select the Fellows through a rigorous process that includes three rounds of blind script judging and an interview. Each writer ...


Seth Meyers to Host 75th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS Ceremony PhotoSeth Meyers to Host 75th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS Ceremony
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2017

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced that Seth Meyers will serve as host of the 75th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS ceremony. The LATE NIGHT host follows in the footsteps of other SNL alum who have hosted the event, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and most recently Jimmy Fallon....


Crackle Greenlights Third Season of Popular Series STARTUP PhotoCrackle Greenlights Third Season of Popular Series STARTUP
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2017

Crackle, Sony Pictures Television Networks' free, ad supported streaming network, today greenlit a 10-episode third season of the network's popular hour-long original, STARTUP....


BWW Review: Open Fist Theatre Company Gets DELEARIOUS on Stage PhotoBWW Review: Open Fist Theatre Company Gets DELEARIOUS on Stage
by Ellen Dostal - November 13, 2017

Open Fist Theatre Company's revival of Ron West and Phil Swann's musical comedy DELEARIOUS has a lot going on. The production contains three storylines in three different time periods twisted together in a fast-paced, boisterous style that was an award-winning hit for the company in 2008. Nine years...


Dramatists Guild to Host 'The Future of New Play Production in Los Angeles' Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2017

The Dramatists Guild of America and the Dramatists Guild Institute will gather some of the community's most influential theatre makers, artistic directors, literary managers, television writers, educators, lawyers and advocates for a weekend of events in Los Angeles, featuring a Town Hall event titl...


Dramatists Guild to Host 'The Future of New Play Production in Los Angeles' Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2017

The Dramatists Guild of America and the Dramatists Guild Institute will gather some of the community's most influential theatre makers, artistic directors, literary managers, television writers, educators, lawyers and advocates for a weekend of events in Los Angeles, featuring a Town Hall event titl...


Tickets on Sale Now for DTC's 2017-18 Season, Featuring MILLER, MISSISSIPPI, FRANKENSTEIN, THE GREAT SOCIETY and More
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017

Single Tickets on Sale June 19 for DTC's 2017-2018 season including Miller, Mississippi; Hair; A Christmas Carol; Fade; Frankenstein; The Great Society; The Trials of Sam Houston and White Rabbit Red Rabbit. Tickets for Public Works Dallas The Winter's Tale will be available at a later date. Single ...





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