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Crisis Averted! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Through January 2019

The Play That Goes Wrong, announced today that the Tony Award-winning production has extended its run past its previously announced closing date Sunday, August 26. The show is now on sale until Sunday, January 6, 2019. Tickets will be available starting Friday, July 13 at noon.

Keri Russell to Join J.J. Abrams' STAR WARS: Episode IX

Variety has reported that J.J. Abrams is in early talks with Keri Russell to join “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which Abrams is writing and directing. Russell and Abrams last collaborated on 2006's “Mission: Impossible III.”

The Cell To Premiere Paige Jennifer Barr's DEATH, DATING, & I DO As Part Of Ongoing Residency Series

Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director Kira Simring) in Chelsea, New York City has announced Paige Jennifer Barr's June Residency culminating into a three day run of her autobiographical show Death, Dating, & I Do - Paige's Adventures in Young Widowland in June. After the NY Premiere, the show will receive a run for one week only as a part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The production will be directed by cell Artistic Director Kira Simring (Crackskull Row, Hard Times: An American Musical).

The Cell To Premiere Paige Jennifer Barr's DEATH, DATING, & I DO As Part Of Ongoing Residency Series

Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director Kira Simring) in Chelsea, New York City has announced Paige Jennifer Barr's June Residency culminating into a three day run of her autobiographical show Death, Dating, & I Do - Paige's Adventures in Young Widowland in June. After the NY Premiere, the show will receive a run for one week only as a part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The production will be directed by cell Artistic Director Kira Simring (Crackskull Row, Hard Times: An American Musical).

The Cell To Premiere Paige Jennifer Barr's DEATH, DATING, & I DO As Part Of Ongoing Residency Series

Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director Kira Simring) in Chelsea, New York City has announced Paige Jennifer Barr's June Residency culminating into a three day run of her autobiographical show Death, Dating, & I Do - Paige's Adventures in Young Widowland in June. After the NY Premiere, the show will receive a run for one week only as a part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The production will be directed by cell Artistic Director Kira Simring (Crackskull Row, Hard Times: An American Musical).

CNBC Excerpts: CNBC Live Interviews From Recode's Code Conference

Following are excerpts of CNBC interviews aired across CNBC's business day programming today, Wednesday, May 30th, live from Recode's Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA including: Spencer Rascoff, Zillow CEO; Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO; Randy Freer, Hulu CEO; and Roger Lynch, Pandora CEO. 

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dick Van Dyke Honored at 16th Annual Backstage at the Geffen Fundraiser

Last night's star-studded event, Backstage at the Geffen, at the Geffen Playhouse grossed more than $1 million for the theater's education, outreach and artistic initiatives. The fundraiser, which recognizes leaders in the artistic community, supports the theater's mission to produce original, quality work and raises funds for its education and community engagement programs, honored legendary stage and screen performer Dick Van Dyke and award-winning composer, lyricist and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda. Comedian Jim Carrey presented the Distinction in Theater Award to Van Dyke and EGOT award-winning actress Rita Moreno presented the Education Impact Award to Miranda.

The Hijinks Are Over! THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to End Run on August 26

The producers of Broadway's longest running comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, announced today that the Tony Award-winning production will close on Sunday, August 26, 2018 prior to the launch of the National Tour opening in Pittsburgh, PA in September. Additional tour cities, dates, and casting will be announced at a later date.

The Geffen Playhouse Announces BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN Auction

Backstage at the Geffen, the Geffen Playhouse's annual fundraiser event, has launched its online auction featuring luxury vacations, one-of-a-kind artwork and VIP experiences. Proceeds will benefit the Geffen's mission to produce original, quality work and raises funds for its award-winning education and community engagement programs, which bring live theater to more than 15,000 disadvantaged youth, seniors and veterans annually.

VIDEO: J.J. Abrams and Stephen Colbert Take THE LATE SHOW Audience to See THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

On a recent episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, J.J. Abrams appeared as a guest. When Abrams wouldn't share spoilers about any of his upcoming projects, he offered compensation by inviting Colbert to see The Play That Goes Wrong, which Abrams co-produced. Colbert asked if he could bring someone, then proceeded to invite the entire Ed Sullivan Theater audience of about 400. The crowd cheered and Colbert assured them that after the show, they would all be heading over to see the Broadway play.

Hulu Surges Past 20 Million U.S. Subscribers and Announces Plans to Offer Advertising in Live TV This Quarter

Today, during the Hulu 18 Presentation at the newly-named Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company's rapid growth, announce multiple original programming and exclusive acquisition deals that expand Hulu's content offering, and unveil new product and measurement innovations that will bring the future of television to the advertising business.

Mindy Kaling's FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL Limited Series Coming to HULU

Hulu has expanded its slate of critically-acclaimed original series with new series orders for Four Weddings and a Funeral and Ramy, which join upcoming Hulu Originals Castle Rock, Hulu's second project from J.J. Abrams and Stephen King set to premiere on July 25; Catch-22, from George Clooney and starring Kyle Chandler; The First, from Beau Willimon and starring Sean Penn; and Little Fires Everywhere, from Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, based on the acclaimed novel of the same name.

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