Matt Thompson News

As excitement builds for the season four premiere of FX's hit original animated comedy series Archer on Thursday, January 17 at 10 PM ET/PT, today FX announced a four-city live tour featuring the all-star cast and producers that is a must-see for every Archer fan.

The series premiere of FX's newest drama, THE AMERICANS, has been set for Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT.

FX has ordered 13 additional episodes of both of its late night comedy series, BRANDX with Russell Brand and TOTALLY BIASED with W. Kamau Bell, announced Nick Grad, Executive Vice President of Original Programming, FX.

FX has ordered the second cycle of its first year late night comedy series Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell for seven half-hour installments, announced Nick Grad, Executive Vice President of Original Programming, FX.

FX Productions has entered into an agreement with Paul Giamatti, Dan Carey and their production company, Touchy Feely Films, for a first-look production deal with FXP, announced Eric Schrier, Executive Vice President of FX Productions and Head of Series Development for FX.

FX has ordered the second cycle of its first year late night comedy series Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell for seven half-hour installments, announced Nick Grad, Executive Vice President of Original Programming, FX.

FX's acclaimed hit drama series Sons of Anarchy set new ratings benchmarks last night as the 90-minute Season 5 premiere episode became the most-watched episode in its history (Live+SameDay), and it is likely to be the most-watched single telecast ever on FX when Live+7 data is made available from The Nielsen Company.

FX has placed a 13-episode order for its next drama series THE AMERICANS, announced John Landgraf, President and General Manager, FX Networks. The series begins production in October and is scheduled to premiere in early 2013.

FX Productions has entered into an agreement with mega-producer Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and their production company, Color Force, for a first-look production deal with FXP exclusively for cable television.

Tokyo International Players have announced information about upcoming 2012-13 productions, youth opportunities, auditions, how to apply to produce a show on TIP's second stage, and more. See full details below.

North Coast REP mines the heart and humanity in Melissa James Gibson's candid examination of middle age in THIS, on stage through tonight, April 29. THIS by Melissa James Gibson, is directed by Kirsten Brandt in its San Diego premiere, featuring Andrew Ableson, Richard Baird, Courtney Corey, Judith Scott and Matt Thompson. For tickets call 858-481-2155 or go online here.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents special rehearsed reading event, free (suggested donation: $5) and open to the public, RELATVIVELY CLOSE tonight, April 23 at 7:30 PM. This play is written by James Sherman and directed by Matt Thompson.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents special rehearsed reading event, free (suggested donation: $5) and open to the public, RELATVIVELY CLOSE on Monday April 23 at 7:30 PM. This play is written by James Sherman and directed by Matt Thompson.

North Coast REP mines the heart and humanity in Melissa James Gibson's candid examination of middle age in THIS, on stage now through April 29. THIS by Melissa James Gibson, is directed by Kirsten Brandt in its San Diego premiere, featuring Andrew Ableson, Richard Baird, Courtney Corey, Judith Scott and Matt Thompson. For tickets call 858-481-2155 or go online here.

FX has ordered season four of its Emmy(R) and Annie Award nominated animated series ARCHER, and FX Productions closed an overall production deal with the series' Executive Producers.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is celebrating the holidays with a bounty of shows to spread the cheer, along with an eye-catching display of artwork by its resident scenic artist, John Finkbiner, who has been on staff for four years.

More than 100 local and national theatre artists representing more than 40 San Diego theatrical productions at a dozen local theaters will compete for the 2011 Craig Noel Awards on Feb. 6, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announced today.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is celebrating the holidays with a bounty of shows to spread the cheer, along with an eye-catching display of artwork by its resident scenic artist, John Finkbiner, who has been on staff for four years.

This one-person tour de force performance encompasses the life of one of baseball's legendary greats: The Boston Red Sox's Ted Williams. Through the art of performance and visual imagery, we follow Ted's life from his humble beginnings in San Diego to his shinning accomplishments on the diamond.