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Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the all-new family musical special, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, featuring Auliʻi Cravalho as Lulu. Watch it now!

Apple has just released the trailer for Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, the new musical special featuring Broadway alums Auli’i Cravalho, Alex Newell, Dulé Hill, and Utkarsh Ambudkar. Watch it now!

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for its new sports comedy, “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. Watch it now!

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has revealed the cast, creative team, and performance dates for their upcoming production of The Sunshine Boys. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway alums Auli’i Cravalho, Alex Newell, Dulé Hill, and Utkarsh Ambudkar are lending their voices to an all-new family musical special for kids from Apple TV+, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros.

Studio Theatre of Long Island announced a production of Neil Simon's play, THE SUNSHINE BOYS. This classic comedy, originally featuring Jack Albertson and Sam Levene, will be performed at Manes Studio Theatre.

Tickets are now available for THE SUNSHINE BOYS, a classic comedy by Neil Simon at Beck Center for the Arts.

The series returns with three new stories, pulling back the curtain on epic tales from the wide (and wild) world of sports. From the shocking murder of former NFL MVP Steve “Air” McNair to the first ever sit-down with Connor Stalions at the center of the Michigan college football sign-stealing scandal to the story of Hope Solo, a complicated icon of women’s soccer. Watch the trailer!

The critically acclaimed sports series UNTOLD is returning to Netflix with three all-new stories including deep dives into the murder of Steve “Air” McNair, Michigan Football’s alleged sign-stealing scheme, and U.S. Soccer icon Hope Solo. 

What did our critic think of THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Roxy's Downtown?

Roxy’s Downtown is delighted to announce the upcoming production of the classic Neil Simon comedy, The Sunshine Boys, coming to Wichita this June. A heartwarming and hilarious story, The Sunshine Boys follows two former vaudeville partners who reunite for a television special after years of estrangement. With wit, charm, and Simon's signature humor, the play explores the complexities of friendship, the passage of time, and the enduring power of laughter.

Mental illness is no laughing matter, but in the new solo show Clowns Like Me, audience members are encouraged to laugh, cry and enjoy the ride into the unknown. Clowns Like Me will have its New York Off-Broadway Premiere at the DR2 Theatre this summer.

A new comedy from NBC’s The Office adapter Greg Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman has been picked up to series at Peacock. The Untitled Daniels/Koman project is a new mockumentary series set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy Award-winning hit series The Office.  

Experience the emotional journey of mental illness through humor and drama in CLOWNS LIKE ME, premiering Off-Broadway at the DR2 Theatre.

Growing up on the African Savannah has not prepared teenage Cady Heron for the wild and vicious ways of the school in her new suburban Illinois home. Book by Tina Fey, Music by Jeff Richmond, Lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Directed by Elliott Lemberg, Choreography by Broadway Bound Dance Centre, Cast; Dawn Schweitzer / Gretchen Understudy: Kate Armstrong, Marymount Captain: Regan Balistrere, Taylor Wedell: Shelby Bilberry, Marymount 1: Natalie Boyer, Damian Hubbard: Lee Brechter, Sonja Acquino / Janis Understudy: Jaisel Cherry, Mathletes Moderator: Parker Cohn, Mrs. Heron: Samantha Downing. Sarah: Ava Feisel, Lizzie Therman / Karen Understudy: Anna Fishbaugh, Joan the Secretary: Maddie Ford, Janis Sarkisian: Jorie Freedman, Caitlyn Caussin: Brie Funk, Glenn Cocco: Victoria Gonzalez-Zorce, Karen Smith: Pepper Hagan, Mr. Buck: Olivia Horne, Marymount 3: Amanda Ilozurike, Sophie K / Regina Understudy: Regan James, Coach Carr / Damian Understudy: James Jenkins, Regina George: Katelyn Kieninger, Jason W / Aaron Understudy: Ian Kopf, Cady Heron: Gabby Lewis, Teary Girl: Erin Marshall, Christian: Ella Massie, Martin J: Aidan Millerick, Marymount 2: Audrey Muzi, Mr. Duvall: Joseph Quigley, Mrs. George: Mimi Rooney, Tyler K: Aleksander Saken, French Teacher: Caroline Samanich, Karnapriya (Kevin) Ganatra: Sahil Shah, Shane Oman: Ben Silverman, Ms. Norbury: Olivia Smith, Mr. Heron: Jupiter Talbot, Rachel Hamilton: Maria Thiel, Grace A / Cady Understudy: Annie Trybus, Caroline K: Riley Walsh, Aaron Samuels: Drew Wintersteller, Gretchen Wieners: Emma Wintersteller, Michelle T: Janelle Yawson Performances are Nov 16, 17 and 18 @ 7pm & Nov 18 @ 2pm, at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts 100 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 170 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054 Purchase tickets: https://my.cbusarts.com/events/6359

A&E celebrates the art of barbeque this summer with the new unscripted series “Kings of BBQ” following Emmy®-nominated actor, producer and comedian Anthony Anderson (“black-ish”) and renowned actor, producer, and comedian Cedric The Entertainer (“The Neighborhood”) as they embark on a cross country barbeque adventure.

From director Ursula Macfarlane (Untouchable) and producer Alexandra Lacey comes an unflinching and humanizing examination of the life, death and secrets of Vickie Lynn Hogan - better known as model and actress Anna Nicole Smith. ANNA NICOLE SMITH: YOU DON’T KNOW ME reveals new insights into the story of the quintessential blonde bombshell.

SeriesFest, the award-winning international festival and non-profit organization dedicated to championing emerging and underserved voices in storytelling, has announced the line-up for this year's signature series, “Innovation Talks.” 

In his world premiere, one-man show “Clowns Like Me,” Sarasota actor and storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis will be telling his humorous and profound story of living with mental illness to a Sarasota audience this May.

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost, Oz), Mustafa Shakir (Luke Cage) will star and Terry Pheto (Tsotsi, The Bold & the Beautiful) and Lerato Mvelase (Justice Served) will guest star in the highly anticipated new series KING SHAKA, an epic drama centered around one man’s personal journey from stigmatized childhood to legendary king.