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Judd Apatow is producing a new documentary about the making of the star-studded original Toronto production of Godspell. The documentary will follow the original cast, which includes Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, Andrea Martin and Dave Thomas.

According to NPR, The Second City has opened its first New York Location, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Learn more here!

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

Pompano Beach Arts, in conjunction with FATVillage Arts District, will present the acclaimed works of the late Florida artist Purvis Young. The exhibition entitled The Onliest Thing I Could Mostly Do celebrates the life and work of the renowned self-taught artist.

The beloved ‘80s sci-fi comedy, Ghostbusters, will join the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert programme to celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary.

'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.

Celebrate Halloween at the Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH with a festival of events, including movies and special activities. Join the Halloweenie Weekend from October 27 to October 31.

On August 17, 2023, the public will get their first access to single event tickets for the Lied Center's 2023-2024 season featuring more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

The Spire Center for the Arts in Plymouth, MA announced four new shows including a Comedy Night featuring Boston native Tony V on Friday, October 6, singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman on Friday, November 17,  blues musician James Montgomery on Saturday, November 25, and the iconic Celtic group Cherish the Ladies: performing A Celtic Christmas on Friday, December 15.

The Blues Brothers come to the Lied Center For the Performing Arts next month. The performance is set for Friday, September 22, 2023 at 7:30PM.

BWW caught up with Bilal Musa Huka to chat about The Black Blues Brothers returning to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The Lied Center’s 2023-2024 season will feature more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

After a hugely successful first year, The Stoller Hall has announced that the Manchester Guitar Festival will return for a second year from 19-21 May 2023. With a stellar line up across the three day event, this year's festival is also packed full of performances, workshops and master-classes with some of the world's finest guitar stars from the worlds of acoustic,  jazz, flamenco  and blues.

With their 50th Anniversary Tour now finally in the books, The Legendary Downchild Blues Band are excited to begin their next adventure – and what better way to start than a special hometown performance in Toronto's iconic Massey Hall on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 8:00 pm.

The Second City has announced that its first-ever physical location in New York City will open in Summer 2023. 

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has will present a special anniversary screening of A Passion for Giving on Friday, September 23 at 7 p.m. The 2009 feature documentary will be introduced by Robin Baker Leacock, the film’s director and producer.

Paper Mill has announced the return of its popular Brookside Cabaret starting Wednesday, June 29. The outdoor series features world-class performers and fine dining under the stars at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House Restaurant. 

Rock into summer at  Raue Center with the Midwest's #1 Blues Brothers tribute! Raue Center For The Arts will welcome the Blooze Brothers back to the stage at 8 p.m. on May 6, 2022. This performance was rescheduled from its original January 14, 2022 date.