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Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: MTC honors Bernadette Peters at its gala tonight, and more!

Jim Gaffigan is back on Comedy Central on Friday, November 23 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT in the network debut of Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape, a special 90 minute event.

Two-time Drama Desk nominated writer and performer Joe Iconis will sit down for a live podcast event and performance with actress and Little Known Facts podcast host Ilana Levine on November 18th at 6:00 pm. Throughout the evening little known facts will be revealed as Joe and Ilana discuss the real side of what it is to pursue a career in the arts. Be More Chill fans can expect to hear first-hand the remarkable journey of the show- from a social media sensation to a new Broadway musical! The evening will also feature a live performance by Joe Iconis and a special guest.

Variety reports that Allison Janney-Laura Dern comedy 'Breaking News in Yuba County' has made deals in several places on the American Film Market.

On Saturday, November 17th, Barefoot Theatre Company celebrates the third annual Vassallo Awards with a Fall Gala beginning at 8pm at the SVA THEATRE in NYC on 333 W 23rd Street in Manhattan. 

Lionsgate is in talks to back the Fox News - Roger Ailes film, according to Variety. The untitled Fox News sexual harassment film stars Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman.

The Office of the City Council will honor Sanford Meisner and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre will be recognized with a Proclamation in honor of their 90th Anniversary. The Proclamation will be presented by NYC Council Member Ben Kallos at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre (340 East 54th Street) on Thursday, October 18th at 2 pm.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that the Grammy-nominated comedian and actor JIM GAFFIGAN is returning to Minneapolis at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) for two performances on Saturday, March 9 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Gaffigan is a three-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor which largely revolves around fatherhood and his observations on life.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that the Grammy-nominated comedian and actor JIM GAFFIGAN is returning to Minneapolis at the historic State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) for two performances on Saturday, March 9 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Gaffigan is a three-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of five. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor which largely revolves around fatherhood and his observations on life.

GRAHAM IS BACK with a jam-packed season premiere! BBC AMERICA has released preview clips for The Graham Norton Show, airing the season's first new episode on Friday, October 5 at 11/10c.

dick clark productions announced today that the 22nd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards,” known as the official launch of the awards season®, will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA on Sunday, November 4, 2018. The ceremony, which honors the most acclaimed films and actors while previewing highly anticipated films and talent for the upcoming year, also acknowledges artists in the categories of Cinematography, Visual Effects, Film Composing, Costume Design, Editing, Production Design, Sound and Makeup & Hairstyling

Tonight is the the 70th Emmy Awards! Hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che, the telecast will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8:00 PM ET on NBC. BroadwayWorld will be updating live as winners are announced tonight, so make sure to check back throughout the night to find out if your favorite nominee won!

The 70th Emmy Awards will telecast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, September 17, (8:00-11:00 PM ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT) on NBC. Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost and Michael Che will serve as co-hosts. The 70th Emmy Awards will be executive produced by Lorne Michaels (Saturday Night Live; The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon).

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) are pleased to announce that the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards will air LIVE on The CW Network on Sunday, January 13, 2019 (7:00-10:00p.m. Live ET/ Delayed PT). The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

Breakout star Elsie Fisher joins the voice case of The Addams Family, in her first role since her critically acclaimed performance in Eighth Grade, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  Fisher will voice Parker Needler, the daughter of Margaux Needler, the Addams Family nemesis.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' acclaimed film series, Talk Cinema, which gives audiences sneak previews of new independent and foreign films from Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and other internationally ranked film festivals, returns to the Virginia G. Piper Theater on Sept. 25.

Michael Angarano has been announced to play Nicky, Jack's brother on THIS IS US season three, according to Deadline. The show will meet Nicky when it goes back in time to Vietnam to chronicle Jack's time during the war. 

Hollywood Bound Actors LIVE! will debut it's immersive workshop for actors on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Atlanta at The Creative located in the Goat Farm Arts Center.

This Wednesday, the world's best athletes and biggest stars will join host Danica Patrick for "The 2018 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" on ABC. The star-studded evening celebrates the best moments from the year in sports and will air live on ABC, July 18 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT, from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

This morning, Samira Wiley (“The Handmaid's Tale,” “Orange Is the New Black”) and Ryan Eggold (“New Amsterdam,” “BlackKklansman”) announced the nominations for the 70TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS from the WOLFTheatre at the Television Academy's Saban Media Center.