On tomorrow's season finale of THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'The Big Day,' The wedding is finally here and despite all of the challenges that pop up throughout the day, Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are dead set on getting married before the arrival of their baby, but their son has other plans. 'The Big Day' airs April 2 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC.
On next week's new episode of NBC's THE NEW NORMAL, titled 'Finding Name-O,' Bryan (Andrew Rannells) and David (Justin Bartha) are facing the hardest decision of their relationship, what to name their baby. The conflict prompts Goldie (Georgia King) to reveal the origin of Shania's (Bebe Wood) name leading to brief identity crises for both of them. Later, While breezing through their wedding planning, David suggests that Bryan invite his mother Colleen (guest star Mary Kay Place), but her added opinion leads to more conflict and an unusual resolution. Meanwhile, Clay (Jayson Blair) decides it's time to let Goldie know how he feels, after receiving some unsolicited advice from Brice (guest star John Stamos). NeNe Leaks also stars. 'Finding Name-O' airs Tuesday, April 2 at 9:00 p.m. on NBC.
As shows from Berkeley Repertory Theatre crisscross the globe - from Hong Kong to London to New York - local teenagers are getting in on the act with Berkeley Rep's 11th annual Teen One-Acts Festival. This year, two winning teens will premiere their plays at the nonprofit's new Osher Studio in productions directed, designed, and performed entirely by local high-school students.
The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its 2013-14 season. Music Director Franz Welser-Most will introduce a Fall Festival, pairing symphonies by Beethoven and Shostakovich, and an all-Brahms weekend with two programs featuring Brahms's Violin Concerto and his Second and Fourth Symphonies. Mr. Welser-Most brings opera back to Severance Hall, with a semi-staged production of Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen. Guest artists returning to Severance Hall include Leon Fleisher, Mitsuko Uchida, Radu Lupu, and conductors Christoph von Dohnanyi, Pierre Boulez, and Herbert Blomstedt. The Orchestra celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten with performances of his Spring Symphony, Violin Concerto, and Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings.
On the next episode of the ABC comedy SUBURGATORY entitled "Blowtox and Bowel Chips", when Tessa convinces Ryan to attend an art house movie with her on Valentine's Day, their reactions to the movie surprise her. Get a sneak peek below!
As shows from Berkeley Repertory Theatre crisscross the globe - from Hong Kong to London to New York - local teenagers are getting in on the act with Berkeley Rep's 11th annual Teen One-Acts Festival. This year, two winning teens will premiere their plays at the nonprofit's new Osher Studio in productions directed, designed, and performed entirely by local high-school students.
On SUBURGATORY's upcoming episode, 'Blowtox and Burlap,' when Tessa convinces Ryan to attend an art house movie with her on Valentine's Day, their reactions to the movie surprise her.
Muse Entertainment, in association with ABC Family, will begin production this week on the new original Thanksgiving movie "Home Again" (working title). Jennie Garth ("Beverly Hills, 90210," "What I Like About You") and Cameron Mathison ("Dancing with the Stars," "All My Children," "Good Morning America") will star in the movie, which is set to premiere as part of the network's annual "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas" programming event in November, 2013. Also cast in the movie is Mary Kay Place ("The Big Chill," "The West Wing," "Big Love").
Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) has announced the 12 sites and sculptures selected for ARTsites 2013, its second public art initiative in Howard County, MD. The sculptures will be installed in April 2013 and will remain in place for one year.
SMASHED, the powerful and gripping drama starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) and two-time Emmy Award-winner Aaron Paul (TV's "Breaking Bad," Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, 2012; 2010), arrives on Blu-ray and DVD March 12th from Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The star-studded supporting cast includes Nick Offerman (TV's "Parks & Recreation"), Emmy winner Megan Mullally (TV's "Will & Grace," Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, 1998 and TV's "Parks and Recreation"), Emmy winner Mary Kay Place (TV's "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress, Comedy Series, 1977) and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer (The Help, Best Supporting Actress, 2012).
Country Dance*New York will present the Fall Fling contra dance today, November 17, 2012 from 9:00 pm to 11:45 pm at the Chinatown YMCA's Houston Street Center (273 Bowery, near Houston Street, Manhattan). No previous experience is required. From 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm there is a beginner's contra workshop, and the caller walks everyone through the patterns of each dance. There is also a contra dance for experienced dancers from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm.
Country Dance*New York will present the Fall Fling contra dance on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 9:00 pm to 11:45 pm at the Chinatown YMCA's Houston Street Center (273 Bowery, near Houston Street, Manhattan). No previous experience is required. From 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm there is a beginner's contra workshop, and the caller walks everyone through the patterns of each dance. There is also a contra dance for experienced dancers from 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm.
The California Womens Conference has announced the additions of Oscar De La Hoya, Marianne Williamson, Deepak's daughter Mallika Chopra as well as Chris and Heidi Powell to an already impressive, record breaking roster of speakers and panelists on September 23rd & 24th at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Grosse Pointe Theatre presents "Oklahoma!" opening Sunday, September 16 with a 2:00 PM matinee at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Continuing performances are September 20-22 and 27-29 at 8:00 PM, plus Sunday shows on Sept 23 and 30 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $24. Group rates are available. For tickets and information, call 313-881-4004 or visit www.gpt.org.
Victoria Theatre Association (VTA) and the Arts Center Foundation (ACF) presented its 2011-2012 Community Report at today's annual meeting, held in the Mathile Theatre at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.