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Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters is returning to television in “High Desert,” Apple's latest comedy series. BroadwayWorld sat down with Peters to discuss taking on taking on two characters in the series, also diving into working with Patricia Arquette, playing an actress on the show, exploring the its complicated tone, and more.

Video: Watch Bernadette Peters in Apple TV's HIGH DESERT Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2023

Apple TV+ has unveiled the video trailer for “High Desert,” the new eight-episode dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, who also serves as executive producer, and featuring Tony winner Bernadette Peters. The series also includes Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell.

HIGH DESERT Series Featuring Bernadette Peters to Premiere on Apple TV+ in May
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2023

The new eight-episode dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, who also serves as executive producer, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell. Check out the first look photo now!

CMNW's POETRY IN MUSIC 2023 Summer Festival Set For This June and July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) has announced its 53rd consecutive annual summer festival spanning the Portland metro region for five weeks from June 24 to July 29. Themed Poetry in Music, Artistic Directors Gloria Chien and Soovin Kim have created a festival celebrating the confluence of these art forms, with artists and repertoire carefully curated with an eye toward the poetry in chamber music.

Patricia Arquette Joins HIGH DESERT With Ben Stiller
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 22, 2020

Patricia Arquette has joined the cast of 'High Desert,' created and written by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hope.

Debbie Gibson Releases Songs from Musical SKIRTS to Celebrate World Theatre Day
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2020

In honor of World Theatre Day, pop icon and Broadway visit, Debbie Gibson has released two original songs from the musical SKIRTS.

THE ANCHORESS to Get World Premiere At the Kimmel Center
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2018

The Anchoress, a new monodrama by composer David Ludwig, "a composer with something urgent to say" (Philadelphia Inquirer), will have its world premiere today, October 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia under the auspices of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. The next evening, Thursday, October 18, the New York premiere will take place at DiMenna Center for Classical Music. Set to texts by Katie Ford, whose poetry "possess[es] the veiled brilliance of stained glass windows seen at night" (The New York Times Book Review), The Anchoress is based on the medieval mystic tradition called anchorism and its relationship to contemporary society. It will be performed by soprano Hyunah Yu, the early music ensemble Piffaro: The Renaissance Wind Band, and all-saxophone PRISM Quartet.

THE ANCHORESS to Get World Premiere At the Kimmel Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018

The Anchoress, a new monodrama by composer David Ludwig, "a composer with something urgent to say" (Philadelphia Inquirer), will have its world premiere on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia under the auspices of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. The next evening, Thursday, October 18, the New York premiere will take place at DiMenna Center for Classical Music. Set to texts by Katie Ford, whose poetry "possess[es] the veiled brilliance of stained glass windows seen at night" (The New York Times Book Review), The Anchoress is based on the medieval mystic tradition called anchorism and its relationship to contemporary society. It will be performed by soprano Hyunah Yu, the early music ensemble Piffaro: The Renaissance Wind Band, and all-saxophone PRISM Quartet.

Meet the Cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 25!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2017

DANCING WITH THE STARS is gearing up to celebrate its 25th season, and the new celebrity cast are sparkling up their wardrobe, breaking in their dancing shoes and readying themselves for their first dance on the ballroom floor, as the season kicks off on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

THE RETURN OF SUPERLADY Cancels Run at RED Sandcastle Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017

Super Lady United regrets to announce that the 5-day run of The Return of Superlady by Katie Ford, originally slated for March 29-April 2 at the RED Sandcastle Theatre, has been CANCELLED due to circumstances beyond their control.

Soulo Theatre and Katie Ford present THE RETURN OF SUPERLADY!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2017

It's 2017 and the world is going to hell in a pussy hat. And the super hero that came here to save us from ourselves is giving up.

Photo Flash: Mad Cow Theatre Presents PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for Steve Martin's uproariously offbeat comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile, which will take the Harriett stage Jan. 20, 2017 as the fourth production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 20.

Photo Flash: Mad Cow Theatre Presents PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2017

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for Steve Martin's uproariously offbeat comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile, which will take the Harriett stage Jan. 20, 2017 as the fourth production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 20.

Mad Cow Theatre Presents PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017

Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for Steve Martin's uproariously offbeat comedy Picasso at the Lapin Agile, which will take the Harriett stage Jan. 20, 2017 as the fourth production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 20.

NBC Cancels Andrea Martin Comedy WORKING THE ENGELS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 20, 2014

NBC has cancelled the freshman comedy WORKING THE ENGELS, starring Andrea Martin and Kacey Rohl.

Tony Winner Andrea Martin to Return to Provincetown, 6/28-29
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2014

Andrea Martin is a two-time Emmy Award winner for the critically acclaimed sketch comedy series SCTV, and is also a two-time Tony Award winner. She won her second and most recent Tony Award last June of 2013 for her performance as Berthe in the Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Diane Paulus and her first award was for the musical 'My Favorite Year.' She is currently starring on Broadway at Lincoln Center in "Act One" by James Lapine opposite Tony Shalhoub. She is also filming a new television sitcom "Working The Engels" written by Katie Ford ("Miss Congeniality," "Desperate Housewives") which is now filming in Toronto. On June 28 and 29, this comic star of stage and screen returns to Broadway@ The Art House for the first time since its inaugural season in 2011. SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky joins her as pianist and host for an evening of music and hilarity. For tickets please visit www.markcortalepresents.com/the-art-house or call 508-487-9222.

Tony Winner Andrea Martin to Return to Provincetown, 6/28-29
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014

Andrea Martin is a two-time Emmy Award winner for the critically acclaimed sketch comedy series SCTV, and is also a two-time Tony Award winner. She won her second and most recent Tony Award last June of 2013 for her performance as Berthe in the Broadway revival of "Pippin" directed by Diane Paulus and her first award was for the musical 'My Favorite Year.' She is currently starring on Broadway at Lincoln Center in "Act One" by James Lapine opposite Tony Shalhoub. She is also filming a new television sitcom "Working The Engels" written by Katie Ford ("Miss Congeniality," "Desperate Housewives") which is now filming in Toronto. On June 28 and 29, this comic star of stage and screen returns to Broadway@ The Art House for the first time since its inaugural season in 2011. SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky joins her as pianist and host for an evening of music and hilarity. For tickets please visit www.markcortalepresents.com/the-art-house or call 508-487-9222.

Photo: First Look - Tony Winner Andrea Martin Stars in NBC's WORKING THE ENGELS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 4, 2014

Tony Award winning actress Andrea Martin (Pippin, Young Frankenstein, My Favorite Year) will star in NBC's midseason family comedy WORKING THE ENGELS.

NBC Sets Summer Slate: AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, TAXI BROOKLYN, WORKING THE ENGELS & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 26, 2014

Continuing NBC's summer dominance, which for the past three years has been led by 'America's Got Talent,' the network spreads its wings to bring a content-rich summer schedule to build off strong anchor shows that also include the emerging hit 'American Ninja Warrior' and returning favorite 'Last Comic Standing.'

Martin Short, Eugene Levy Join Andrea Martin Comedy WORKING THE ENGELS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2013

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin Short and Eugene Levy are set to appear in Andrea Martin's new series 'Working the Engels'.