Peter Grosz News

Below, get a sneak peek at this weekend's episode of VEEP titled 'Tehran.' The epiosde debuts on HBO on SUNDAY, MAY 3 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

HBO announces MAY broadcast times and episode descriptions for VEEP:

'Cop Show,' an eight-episode Web series written by and starring comedian and Saturday Night Live (SNL) alum Colin Quinn, has been ordered by L/Studio (?LStudio.com) for the series debut season tonight, February 18th. The comedy is executive produced by Morris S. Levy of MEGA Films (HBO's 'Seduced and Abandoned'), Brian Stern (Comedy Central's 'Big Time in Hollywood, FL') and Colin Quinn and directed by J.D. Amato ('The Chris Gethard Show'). Shooting began last month in New York City.

'Cop Show,' an eight-episode Web series written by and starring comedian and Saturday Night Live (SNL) alum Colin Quinn, has been ordered by L/Studio (?LStudio.com) for the series debut season on February 18th. The comedy is executive produced by Morris S. Levy of MEGA Films (HBO's 'Seduced and Abandoned'), Brian Stern (Comedy Central's 'Big Time in Hollywood, FL') and Colin Quinn and directed by J.D. Amato ('The Chris Gethard Show'). Shooting began last month in New York City.

Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October.

More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers.

From today, June 4 to June 8, two iconic New York City institutions join to celebrate an ever evolving medium that was born more than 100 years ago-radio. For this five day festival, WNYC takes-up residence at BAM venues to reimagine some of public radio's most treasured programs as live, contemporary theatrical engagements. Passionate WNYC fans and curious newcomers can revel in their 'love' of favorite radio and podcast hosts at this unprecedented event.

From June 4 to June 8, two iconic New York City institutions join to celebrate an ever evolving medium that was born more than 100 years ago-radio.

In 17 days, even the most intrepid theatergoer can only sample a fraction of the nearly 200 offerings at the New York International Fringe Festival. Now in its 9th year, the FringeNYC Encore Series gives theatre lovers another chance at seeing some of the most critically acclaimed and most crowd-pleasing shows from the Festival.

In 17 days, even the most intrepid theatergoer can only sample a fraction of the nearly 200 offerings at the New York International Fringe Festival. Now in its 9th year, the FringeNYC Encore Series gives theatre lovers another chance at seeing some of the most critically acclaimed and most crowd-pleasing shows from the Festival.

LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's world premiere production of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet, and starring Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz and Carla Gugino, closes tonight at The Claire Tow Theater. A KID LIKE JAKE began previews on Sunday, June 2, ahead of an official opening night on Monday, June 17.

BroadwayWorld was fortunate enough to get the chance to chat with Pearle last week - check out what he had to say on the creative process, his admiration for Gugino, and what role he thinks theater should play in social and political discussions below!

Let's see what the critics had to say...

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's 2012-2013 season continued last night, June 17 with the opening of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet, and featuring Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz, and Carla Gugino, at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening and you can check out photos below!

Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz and Carla Gugino will be featured in the cast of the upcoming LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere production of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet. A KID LIKE JAKE opens tonight, June 17 and runs through Sunday, July 14 at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street.

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's 2012-2013 season continues Monday, June 17 at 7pm with the opening of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet, and featuring Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz, and Carla Gugino, at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in action below!

Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz and Carla Gugino will be featured in the cast of the upcoming LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere production of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet. A KID LIKE JAKE begins previews tonight, June 2, opens Monday, June 17 and will run through Sunday, July 14 at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street.

Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz and Carla Gugino will be featured in the cast of the upcoming LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere production of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet. A KID LIKE JAKE begins previews Sunday, June 2, opens Monday, June 17 and will run through Sunday, July 14 at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels are currently in the process of developing a new 'brothers comedy' for NBC.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2011 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, videogame, and new media writing at simultaneous ceremonies at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel-Grand Ballroom in Los Angeles and the AXA Equitable Center in New York City. BroadwayWorld TV was there!