Michaela Watkins

Review: THE JANEIAD at Old Globe Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Jul 8, 2025

In the 100-minute, decades-spanning duration we spend with this woman who feels so very recognizable, Ziegler, director Maggie Burrows and actors Nadine Malouf, Ryan Vasquez and Michaela Watkins leave us affected, contemplative and more than a little bit heartbroken.

Review: THE JANEIAD at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 6, 2025

In “The Janeiad,' at The Old Globe through July 13th, playwright Anna Ziegler blends myth, memory, and modern grief into a lyrical meditation on loss and the fragile myths we build to survive it.

Photos: THE JANEIAD World Premiere Opens at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

First look at The Janeiad by Anna Ziegler and directed by Maggie Burrows. The world premiere production opens tonight at The Old Globe and runs through July 13, 2025. Check out photos from the production.

Cast and Creative Team Set for THE JANEIAD at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Janeiad by returning playwright Anna Ziegler. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Video: HACKS Sets Season 4 Premiere; Watch the First Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

Season four of the Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award-winning Max Original comedy series Hacks debuts Thursday, April 10 at 6:00 P.M. on Max. Watch the new trailer now!

Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, & More Join Season Four of HACKS
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

The Max Original comedy series HACKS has added Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, and Eric Balfour as guest stars to the highly anticipated fourth season, debuting this spring.

'The American Society of Magical Negroes' is Available This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024

Justice Smith and David Alan Grier invite you to explore the secret magical society in Focus Features’ compelling and hilarious satire, THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGICAL NEGROES available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, April 2, 2024, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

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

Photos: Josh Gad, Mel Brooks & More Attend Hulu's 'History of the World, Part II' Premiere Event
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2023

Talent on the red carpet included Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Josh Gad, Dove Cameron, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Jason Mantzoukas, Poppy Liu, Nick Robinson, Atsuko Okatsuka, others. Filmmakers in attendance included executive producers David Stassen, Kevin Salter, director Alice Mathias & many more. Check out photos!

Interview: Funny Lady Allison Dunbar's Planting The Flag for SISTER GROUNDLING: MY COMEDY, MY CHOICE
by Gil Kaan - Aug 13, 2022

When funny ladies Allison Dunbar and Emily Pendergrast decided to produce a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood September 16th, they simply picked up their phones and called their Sister Groundlings to participate. The roster for September 16th includes current main company members, as well as Groundlings alumni. Deanna Oliver directs Lauren Burns, Patty Guggenheim, Rachel Harris, Phyllis Katz, Lyric Lewis, Karen Maruyama, Laraine Newman, Cheri Oteri, Jessica Pohly, Ariane Price, Lisa Schurga, Annie Sertich, Cathy Shambley, Mindy Sterling, Christen Sussin and Michaela Watkins. I had the chance to catch the very busy Allison to respond to a few questions between her recent nuptials and the fundraiser.

VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Talks THE DROPOUT, MEAN GIRLS, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022

Amanda Seyfried stopped by THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON last night to talk about her performance in the new miniseries drama, The Dropout, which is now available to watch on Hulu.

VIDEO: Hulu Releases First Look at Amanda Seyfried in THE DROPOUT
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2022

“The Dropout” stars Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes and Naveen Andrews as Sunny Balwani. The limited series also includes guest stars Utkarsh Ambudkar, Kate Burton, Michel Gill, LisaGay Hamilton, William H. Macy, Elizabeth Marvel, Laurie Metcalf, Dylan Minnette, Alan Ruck, Sam Waterston, Michaela Watkins and more. Watch the new trailer now!

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To Comedy Festival, January 7-23
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2021

SF Sketchfest announces additions to the 20th Anniversary comedy festival taking place January 7-23 in venues across San Francisco.

Musical Podcast IN STRANGE WOODS Cast Album Released
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2021

The original cast album of In Strange Woods, the critically acclaimed docu-musical fiction podcast by Atypical Artists, one of The New York Times “Best Winter Podcasts”, and #1 on Apple's fiction podcast chart during the show's rollout, is now available wherever you stream your music.

IFC FILMS Nabs Modern-Day Whodunnit WEREWOLVES WITHIN
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 25, 2021

The ensemble cast includes Sam Richardson (VEEP, DETROITERS), Milana Vayntrub (THIS IS US), George Basil (CRASHING), Sarah Burns (BARRY), Michael Chernus (TOMMY/CBS), Catherine Curtin (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), and Wayne Duvall (THE HUNT).

Listen to a Sneak Peek of Beth Leavel's Fiction Podcast Debut on IN STRANGE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020

Beth Leavel makes her fiction podcast debut as the focus of next Monday’s episode of In Strange Woods. Known primarily for her comedic roles, here Leavel makes a fierce dramatic turn with her tour-de-force performance as Sandra Howland-Pierce, estranged cousin to Howl, played by Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SEARCH PARTY Season Four
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 15, 2020

In SEARCH PARTY season four, Dory (Alia Shawkat) is held prisoner by her psychotic stalker Chip (Cole Escola), who is determined to make Dory believe that they are best friends.

Online Theatre Company Raises $16,000 Supporting Color Of Change and YWCA Covid-19 Relief Fund
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2020

Playdate Theatre, the first-ever online theatre company, streamed their virtual play festival fundraiser at the end of July.

Kit Yan, Ken-Matt Martin, Elizabeth Sharpe-Levine and More to Join Virtual Emerging Playwrights Summit Speaker Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2020

Playdate Theatre is an online theatre company exploring the space between theatre and film that was founded by Talia Light Rake. Playdate is currently hosting Find A Way Or Make One: A Virtual Play Festival with actors Mark Fuerstein, Michaela Watkins, Marcus Scribner, and more!