Michael Showalter News

Felicity Jones has been cast in her next project! According to reports, the actress will star in a holiday comedy from Michael Showalter for Prime Video. The release date of the film has not been announced, but it is likely that it will hit the streamer during the 2024 or 2025 holiday season.

The Idea Of You captures the essence of the acclaimed book of the same name by Robinne Lee published in 2017, bringing Solène and Hayes’ love story to life. ‘Solene’ is played by Anne Hathaway and the Harry Styles-inspired August Moon lead singer ‘Hayes’ is played by Nicholas Galitzine. Watch the video trailer now!

Michael Showalter’s THE IDEA OF YOU is set to premiere as the closing night film at SXSW. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Annie Mumolo, Raymond Cham Jr., Viktor White, Jaiden Anthony, Dakota Adan, Perry Mattfeld, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Jordan Aaron Hall.

Annaleigh Ashford has signed on to lead Happy Face, a new drama series coming to Paramount+. The Tony-winner, who takes her final bow in Sweeny Todd this Sunday, will headline the new series that follows the true-life story of Melissa Moore. At 15, Moore uncovered that her father was known as the notable serial killer 'Happy Face.'

Cat Cohen will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square this month. Learn how to purchase tickets!

 The Den Theatre has announced Cat Cohen: Come For Me Tour, featuring two stand-up performances on Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, at 7:15 p.m. each night on The Heath Mainstage.

Join Broadway veterans Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner as they bring their viral sensation, Advent Carolndar, to life with two live performances at Joe's Pub. Sing along to their hit songs and enjoy a night of holiday cheer. Don't miss out on this festive event! Get your tickets now.

The Den Theatre has announced upcoming appearances by Kyle Dunnigan, Michael Ian Black, Maria Bamford, and René Vaca coming to The Heath Mainstage at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Joe’s Pub, a program of the Public Theater presents the North American premiere of critically acclaimed comedian, author, and actor Catherine Cohen’s new show Come For Me. 

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Saturday, February 25th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The evening recognized influential film producers and entertainment icons with special honors including Tom Cruise with the David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures; Mindy Kaling with the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television; Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy with the Milestone Award; and “Till” with the Stanley Kramer Award.

Tune into our Instagram story today as Joel & Julia of Advent Carolnder give you a taste of their Haunted Holiday Singalong and their live show at Chelsea Music Hall!

Broadway veterans Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner of Advent Carolndar are back to celebrate their greatest hits with a new, one-hour variety special, “Joel and Julia’s Haunted Holiday Singalong!,” to be released at midnight on Tuesday, December 13 and available to rent on Vimeo on Demand following their two live performances at Chelsea Music Hall.

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features Jennifer Westfeldt, who talks about her stage and screen career, current role in The Gett, and more!

Julia Mattison and Joel Waggoner of Advent Carolndar, the viral social media sensation where the duo created one original holiday song for the first 25 days in December for the past three years, are back with their first-ever live shows to get everyone in the holiday spirit at Chelsea Music Hall on Monday, December 12 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM.

Based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir “Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies,” the film stars Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Bill Irwin, Jeffery Self and Sally Field. Check out the new film poster photo now!

The Den Theatre will present comedian Michael Ian Black for three stand-up performances October 21 – 22, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

The Den Theatre has announced comedian Michael Ian Black for three stand-up performances October 21 – 22, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.

Netflix’s pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, is part of a three-way tie with the Hulu comedy, Only Murders in the Building, and the Hulu Limited Series, Dopesick with a total of 9 nominations each. Stranger Things has been the talk of social media ever since its season four debut on May 27th.

Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer, who portrays a home-shopping host and avid fan within the fictional series – will co-host a live one-hour multiplatform shopping show today on QVC with QVC host Jane Treacy. The show, titled Vanessa Bayer and Jane Treacy’s Must-Haves, will be broadcast live from QVC studios in West Chester, PA

The 28th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (April 26-May 1) announced that Dale Dickey (A Love Song) will receive the King Vidor Award at next week’s film festival and Michael Showalter (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) will be this year’s Spotlight Award honoree. Stacy Peralta’s The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez was also announced as the featured film for this year’s Surf Nite at the Drive-in.