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Cast Announced For TONY [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022

Comedian and singer Charlie Baker has been announced as the titular role in Tony [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]. Learn more about the full cast!

New Craig Ferguson-Hosted Game Show, ABC's THE HUSTLER, Challenges Viewers to Hone Their Detective Skills
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 14, 2019

ABC announced today the network has picked up the mind-bending, new game show series, 'The Hustler.' Hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning game show host, actor, writer, comedian and ABC alum Craig Ferguson, 'The Hustler' breaks the game show mold by featuring one player who secretly already knows the answers. Don't be fooled. Just because they have a leg up doesn't mean they'll be taking home the prize. 'The Hustler' is set to begin production later this fall, with an airdate to be announced at a later date.

ABC Announces New Game Show THE HUSTLER Hosted by Craig Ferguson
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 14, 2019

ABC announced today the network has picked up the mind-bending, new game show series, “The Hustler.” Hosted by Emmy® Award-winning game show host, actor, writer, comedian and ABC alum Craig Ferguson, “The Hustler” breaks the game show mold by featuring one player who secretly already knows the answers. Don't be fooled. Just because they have a leg up doesn't mean they'll be taking home the prize. “The Hustler” is set to begin production later this fall, with an airdate to be announced at a later date. 

Critically Acclaimed Series EXPLORER Returns to Nat Geo Channel, 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2016

National Geographic Channel's long-running, critically-acclaimed series EXPLORER, which has long represented the best of the network for more than three decades, will return in a newly reimagined format on November 14, 2016 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

National Geographic Announces Extensive Global Rebrand Across Worldwide Media Platforms
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2016

From the top of One World Trade Center, National Geographic announced today an extensive global rebrand across the company's world-class media platforms, experiences and nonprofit organization.

Critically Acclaimed Series EXPLORER Returns to Nat Geo Channel, 11/14
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2016

National Geographic Channel's long-running, critically-acclaimed series EXPLORER, which has long represented the best of the network for more than three decades, will return in a newly reimagined format on November 14, 2016 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

National Geographic Channel Announces 2016-17 Newfronts Slate
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2016

National Geographic (@NatGeo) revealed today its 2016-2017 NewFronts slate, bringing consumers closer to the adventure than ever before.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Announces 2013 Season
by Christina Mancuso - May 30, 2013

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is back for 2013. Bigger, better and brighter than ever before with an emotional rollercoaster of a programme. Get carried away, be inspired, have a blast, cry your eyes out; all of these experiences and more are awaiting audiences this year at the world's largest arts festival. With so much to see and do, time is precious, so enjoy every second.

BBC Radio 5 Live’s OCTOBERFEST To Take The Sheffield Theatres from October 11 - 13
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 4, 2012

BBC Radio 5 Live's Octoberfest, the station's FREE three-day festival, is coming to Sheffield Theatres from Thursday, October 11th - Saturday, the 13th. Audiences have the opportunity to hear from stars including Jarvis Cocker and enjoy performances from artists including CBeebies' Mr Bloom.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Heads to the West End in October?
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 24, 2010

British stage vet Rhydian Roberts has revealed on BBC Radio that SONDHEIM ON SONDEHIM, which concluded its limited engagement on Broadway on June 27, 2010, will be playing the West End beginning in October. While visiting Richard Bacon's program last week to promote the new stage production of WAR OF THE WORLDS in which he will be appearing, Roberts explained: 'I'm due to go into a Sondheim show in the West End in October...SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM. It's coming over from Broadway so I'll be going in there for a short stint.' Click here to hear the clip (begin at the 59min mark)! This news is allegedly confirmed by Maria Friedman, according to the official Stephen Sondheim Society website.

Piano Bar Presents Show Off! at Cafe Koha, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2010

The next four dates for Show Off! will be Friday 28 May 2010, Friday 11 June 2010, Friday 25 June 2010 and Friday 9 July 2010. All will take place at Cafe Koha in Covent Garden.

Piano Bar Announces Spring And Summer Dates, 6/25 and 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010

The next four dates for Show Off! will be Friday 28 May 2010, Friday 11 June 2010, Friday 25 June 2010 and Friday 9 July 2010. All will take place at Cafe Koha in Covent Garden.

Piano Bar Announces Spring And Summer Dates 6/11, 6/25 and 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2010

The next four dates for Show Off! will be Friday 11 June 2010, Friday 25 June 2010 and Friday 9 July 2010. All will take place at Cafe Koha in Covent Garden.

Piano Bar Announces Spring And Summer Dates 5/28, 6/11, 6/25 and 7/9
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2010

The next four dates for Show Off! will be Friday 28 May 2010, Friday 11 June 2010, Friday 25 June 2010 and Friday 9 July 2010. All will take place at Cafe Koha in Covent Garden.

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