Julia Sweeney

Joy Behar’s MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND to Launch National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

Joy Behar’s My First Ex-Husband, has entered its final weeks of performances Off-Broadway at the new MMAC Theater. The production will launch a national tour

Jill Sobule to Release F*CK7thGRADE Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has announced the cast recording of her New York Times Critic’s Pick, Drama Desk-nominated autobiographical musical F*ck 7th Grade, to be released on June 6.

Whoopi Goldberg Will Join Joy Behar in MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2025

On April 30 (2pm), Whoopi Goldberg will join her The View co-host Joy Behar for one performance only in MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND, at MMAC Theater. Goldberg was most recently seen onstage in Annie at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.

Joy Behar Will Return to MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND; Julia Sweeney, Marsha Mason, and More Join
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Joy Behar will return to the show that she created, MY FIRST EX-HUSBAND, at Off-Broadway’s newest venue, MMAC Theater. Learn more about the show and cast here!

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To 2025 Comedy Festival In San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2024

SF Sketchfest has announced additions to the 2025 festival taking place January 16-February 2 in venues across San Francisco.

Singer Songwriter Jill Sobule Will Play Club Passim in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Jill Sobule will play at Club Passim on September 8th at 7 pm. Learn more about the performance here!

L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Reveals Hosts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!

Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY 
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023

The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.

The Second City Announced Cast For 111th Mainstage Revue
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City has announced the cast and crew of The Second City Mainstage's 111th Revue.

Cast Announced for The Second City Mainstage's 111th Revue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2023

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City has announced the cast and crew of The Second City Mainstage’s 111th Revue.

Jill Sobule's F*CK7THGRADE Extends at Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022

wild project's F*ck7thGrade, with music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf, has extended through November 19. F*ck7thGrade began performances on Wednesday, October 12.

Jill Sobule's F*CK7THGRADE to be Presented at Wild Project in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

wild project will present F*ck7thGrade, music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf. F*ck7thGrade begins performances on Wednesday, October 12 for a limited engagement through Saturday, November 5.

The Second City Announces Casting For Its 110th Mainstage Revue
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022

Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City is proud to announce the cast and crew of The Second City’s 110th Mainstage Revue. Resident stage and Second City Touring Company director Jen Ellison (Apes of Wrath) will make her Mainstage directorial debut with an ensemble that includes Together at Last returning members Evan Mills and Musical Director Jeff Bouthiette.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Presents Awards to Chita Rivera, Olympia Dukakis and More, March 24
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022

The 29th Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will honor five women for their exceptional career and life achievements in the Opening Night Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony on March 24, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in a virtual presentation.

WORK IN PROGRESS Returns to Showtime August 22
by TV News Desk - Jun 29, 2021

McEnany was nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series and won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor in a Breakthrough Role.

BWW Feature: Stephen Mosher's Pandemic Playlist Number Fourteen - The April Fool's Edition
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 2, 2020

Spoken word cabaret is a real thing, and a lot of the

WORK IN PROGRESS Renewed for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 13, 2020

SHOWTIME has picked up a second season of the critically acclaimed comedy series WORK IN PROGRESS. Created and written by Chicago improv mainstays Abby McEnany and Tim Mason and co-written by Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix), the series stars McEnany as a fictionalized version of herself whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. The ten-episode second season will be entirely written, shot and produced in Chicago this year. Season one currently airs on Sundays at 11 p.m. ET/PT, with its season finale set to air January 26. The announcement was made today by Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc., at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour.

Photo Flash: Inside the Premiere For Showtime's WORK IN PROGRESS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2019

On Friday, December 6, SHOWTIME hosted the premiere for the new comedy series WORK IN PROGRESS. The screening was held at the AMC River East 21 in Chicago and was followed by a reception at the Beacon Tavern.

BWW Review: JULIA SWEENEY'S OLDER & WIDER, The SNL Alum Bares Her Comedy Chops and Shows They Are as Sharp as Ever
by Bobby Patrick - Nov 4, 2019

We are certain this next chapter will yield even more hilarity for our generations' Erma Bombeck and we can't wait Sweeney has added another show at Joe's Pub next Sunday, November 10 (see link in the review) And you should definitely put on your pumps and take the ride downtown my dearlings because Bobby gives Julia Sweeney a most solid 4 out of 5 Rainbows.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for New Comedy Series WORK IN PROGRESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2019

SHOWTIME has released the official poster and trailer for its new half-hour comedy series WORK IN PROGRESS, created by Chicago improv mainstays Abby McEnany and Tim Mason and co-written by Lilly Wachowski (The Matrix, Sense8), premiering on Sunday, December 8 at 11 p.m. ET/PT. A funny and uniquely human comedy, the series  features McEnany as a 45-year-old self-identified fat, queer dyke from Chicago whose misfortune and despair unexpectedly lead her to a vibrantly transformative relationship. Chicago-based performer Karin Anglin co-stars alongside Celeste Pechous, with Julia Sweeney (Saturday Night Live, Shrill) appearing in a crucial role as herself. Theo Germaine (The Politician) will also appear as a special guest star.