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The Planet Earth Farewell Concert Comes to Hollywood Fringe in June
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024


Sacred Fools Theater Company has announced Jonas Oppenheim’s new play, The Planet Earth Farewell Concert, a world premiere musical satire about the climate crisis. 

Derek Klena and Wife Elycia Expecting Second Child
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024


Derek Klena and his wife have revealed that they are expecting their second child! Learn more about the pair at the story here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 6, 2024
by - May 6, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

THE JERSEY CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns June 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024


Art House Productions have announced the return of this year's Jersey City Comedy Festival (JCCF) from June 11th to 15th, 2024, in Jersey City, NJ.

Dave Hill Brings New Stand-up Show CAVEMAN IN A SPACESHIP to London in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


Dave Hill (as seen on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer) is coming to London with his new stand-up show 'Caveman in a Spaceship' in May.

Richard Herring's New Stand-up Show Comes To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.

Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb Perform at MPAC in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Two iconic songwriters will share the stage, trade songs and swap stories when Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb perform together at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 pm.

Stage Right's Season Closes With JERSEY BOYS, Starring Broadway's Russell Fischer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Stage Right's Theatre Company concludes its 2023-2024 season with the multi-Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, featuring Russell Fischer.

DAVID AND KATIE GET RE-MARRIED To Return Off-Broadway at Asylum NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024


Catch the return of the hit musical comedy DAVID AND KATIE GET RE-MARRIED Off-Broadway, featuring performers David Carl and Katie Hartman. Learn where and when you can see the show and learn how to purchase tickets.

John Oliver to Host Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala Honoring LaChanze & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Join John Oliver, Jeremy Shamos, and Nina Hellman as they host the Brooklyn Children's Theatre 20th Anniversary Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Town & The City Festival Reveals Full Schedule For This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024


The line-up is now complete for the 2024 edition of The Town and The City Festival, the two-day music and arts festival in Lowell, MA on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th.  

Russell Howard to Present Final 2 UK Tour Shows at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024


Russell Howard will bring his final two national tour shows at The London Palladium on the 27th and 28th April. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Everything Coming to Max This February
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024


Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns For Its Eleventh Season in February
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024


A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver's hilarious, expertly honed perspective on the pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain.

Max Receives 31 Primetime Emmy Awards, The Most Of Any Network Or Platform, Across 11 HBO Original Series
by Michael Major - Jan 16, 2024


HBO Originals swept the drama categories (Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor/Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress, Guest Actor/Actress, Directing, Writing, Casting, and Picture Editing) with “Succession,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus,” with “Succession” scoring top awards for its final season. 

Find Out Who Won at the 75th Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Jan 15, 2024


Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Elton John, Jennifer Coolidge, RuPaul, Kieran Culkin, The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Walter Hauser, Niecy Nash-Betts, John Oliver, and more took home Emmys tonight. Check out the full list of winners now!

Meet the Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2024


Following the critically acclaimed, sold out run at Atlantic Theater Company, Days of Wine and Roses opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Studio 54. This limited 16-week engagement begins previews tonight, January 6, 2024. Meet the cast of Days of Wine and Roses here!

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Renewed For Three Additional Seasons
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023


A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on the pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain.

DPAC Celebrates 15th Birthday as a Top Theater Venue in Durham
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023


DPAC Celebrates its 15th Birthday as one of the nation's top theaters, hosting over 2,900 events and welcoming six million guests in its first 15 years.

The Brooklyn Comedy Collective to Present KATY AND ADRIAN'S 1976 HOLIDAY VARIETY SPECTACULAR!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023


The Brooklyn Comedy Collective presents 'Katy and Adrian's 1976 Holiday Variety Spectacular!' A retro-inspired, alt-comedy show with sketch, musical improv, and outrageous characters.

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