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A History of Three-Handers on Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025

While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.

MID-CENTURY MODERN Canceled at Hulu After One Season
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Hulu has cancelled Mid-Century Modern after one season. The sitcom, which starred Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, premiered in March of this year and ran for ten episodes. 

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, & More Win 2025 Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 14, 2025

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!

Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham Sing CHICAGO in MID-CENTURY MODERN
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

Hulu has shared a clip from Season 1 of Mid-Century Modern, which sees Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham break out in an impromptu rendition of Cell Block Tango from Chicago. Watch it now!

Video: Watch MID-CENTURY MODERN Bloopers with Nathan Lane, Linda Lavin & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

Hulu has shared hilarious bloopers from all ten episodes of Mid-Century Modern Season 1, featuring Broadway alums Nathan Lane, Linda Lavin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nathan Lane, and more. Go behind the scenes and watch them now!

Exclusive: MID-CENTURY MODERN Stars Reveal Their Characters' Favorite Musicals
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham are all starring in the new sitcom Mid-Century Modern. BroadwayWorld recently sat down with the trio to discuss how this show is different from sitcoms of the past and what might be their characters' favorite musicals. Watch the interview now!

Photos: Hulu's MID-CENTURY MODERN Premieres In Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

This week, Hulu rolled out the retro-chic carpet for its new comedy series, 'Mid-Century Modern'. Stars Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, creators Max Mutchnick, David Kohan, director James Burrows and guest stars Billie Lourd, Richard Kind and more attended the series premiere and FYC celebration at DGA in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 25. Check out photos from the event!

Video: Nathan Lane Previews MID-CENTURY MODERN on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

On Tuesday, Tony-winner Nathan Lane visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new show, Mid-Century Modern, or, as it has been called, 'The Gay Golden Girls,' a description which 'sounds redundant,' Lane joked on the show. Watch the interview!

Video: Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, & More Star in MID-CENTURY MODERN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Mid-Century Modern, the new sicom featuring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, and Nathan Lee Graham, has just released its first trailer. All ten episodes of the show drop March 28 on Hulu. Watch the trailer now!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts BROADWAY BOUND Podcast, Hosted By Robert W. Schneider
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

The Broadway Podcast Network (BPN) announces the debut of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came to Broadway, a new podcast, hosted by Broadway historian Robert W. Schneider, about musicals that never came to Broadway. The first episode, discussing ARTHUR, THE MUSICAL is available to listen now on BPN.fm or wherever you get your podcasts.

The James And Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award For Assistant Directors At SDC Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

The James and Deborah Burrows Foundation Establishes $10,000 Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors at SDC Foundation. The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the creation of the Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors, a $10,000 unrestricted award for assistant directors. Applications are now open.

FRASIER Revival to Premiere on Paramount+ & CBS in October
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2023

Starring Kelsey Grammer, who reprises his EmmyⓇ- Award-winning role as Frasier Crane, the series also features Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son Freddy; Nicholas Lyndhurst as Frasier’s old college buddy turned university professor Alan; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia, Alan’s colleague and head of the university’s psychology department; and more.

Bette Midler To Be Honored With The Distinguished Collaborator Award At The 25th CDGA
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2023

Midler is the latest honoree who will be joined by Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett who will be honored with the Spotlight Award, followed by Academy Award® winner Deborah L. Scott who will be recognized with the Career Achievement Award, and Emmy-nominated costume designer Rachael M. Stanley who will receive the Distinguished Service Award.

ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS Reading Announced At Westchester Playhouse, February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2023

Kentwood Players presents a reading of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS, a comedy by Ken Levine, on Sunday, February 5 at 7:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse.

Kentwood Players Presents ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS Reading Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

​​​​​​​Kentwood Players presents a reading of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS, a comedy written and directed by Ken Levine, on Sunday, February 5 at 7:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. 

Colm Meaney, Jonas Armstrong, and More to Star in THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE - Watch a Sneak Peak!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 6, 2022

Film Mode Entertainment (FME) has announced the AFM world market premiere of the new crime heist comedy THREE DAY MILLIONAIRE. The film stars Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space 9, Layer Cake,), Jonas Armstrong (Edge of Tomorrow), Robbie Gee (Snatch, Small Axe), James Burrows (This is England) & Lauren Foster.

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Writers Bloc Present AN EVENING WITH JAMES BURROWS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2022

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Arts and Writers Bloc present “An Evening with James Burrows,” featuring Jason Bateman moderating a conversation with the legendary TV sitcom director whose extensive credits include “Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Taxi,” “Cheers,” “Frasier,” “Friends” and “Will & Grace,” in conjunction with the release of his memoir, Directed by James Burrows, on Monday, June 6, 2022, 7:30 pm, at The Wallis.

Renee Taylor Will Star in TANGO SHALOM at The Bklyn Film Festival This June
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2021

Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Renée Taylor (“The Nanny”) will be seen in the independent film TANGO SHALOM, directed by Gabriel Bologna, which will make its New York City debut as part of the Brklyn Film Festival.

Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers to Receive Distinguished Collaborator Award at 23rd CDGAs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 12, 2021

Executive Produced by JumpLine, and sponsored by Campari®, the annual CDGA gala celebrates excellence in film, television, and short form costume design as voted on by the Guild’s membership.