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Fox Comedy TO MY FUTURE ASSISTANT & NBC's ASSISTANCE Announce Casting
by Claire Hannum - Feb 21, 2013


Joe Egender and Melissa Tang have landed leads in Fox's single-camera comedy pilot TO MY FUTURE ASSISTANT. Written by Sherry Bilsing-Graham & Ellen Kreamer, ASSISTANT revolves around the assistants at a big New York law firm who band together as a family to help each other cope with the obnoxious overbearing bosses who test their sanity on a daily basis.

STAGE TUBE: Tina Fey, Judd Apatow and More in Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY
by Stage Tube - Feb 13, 2013


SHOWTIME presents its critically-acclaimed documentary series INSIDE COMEDY, Monday nights at 11 P.M. ET/PT. The ten, half-hour episodes from comedy forces David Steinberg and Steve Carell, will expand on last year's legendary lineup by adding Drew Carey, Robert Klein, Steve Martin, Martin Mull and Robert Schimmel to the star-studded second season. Check out the teaser below!

Drew Carey Among Line Up for Season 2 of Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 11, 2013


SHOWTIME will premiere season two of its critically-acclaimed documentary series INSIDE COMEDY tonight, February 11th at 11 P.M. ET/PT.

Kristen Wiig Joins Cast of ANCHORMAN Sequel
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2013


ANCHORMAN 2 director Adam McKay today shared the news on Twitter that funny lady Kristen Wiig has joined the cast of the upcoming sequel. 'Just found out Kristen Wiig officially on board for Anchorman 2,' tweeted director Adam McKay. 'Cannonball!'

Gabrielle Union, Rev Run to Headline BET's 106 & PARK This Week
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 4, 2013


On Monday's episode of "106 & PARK," Tyrese and Rev Run appear to promote their new book "Manology" and sit with Bow Wow and Shorty Da Prince on Man Cave, "106 & PARK's" male driven hot topics.

Zooey Deschanel's She & Him to Release VOLUME 3, 5/7; Kick Off North American Tour in Nashville, 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2013


According to the duo's website, Zooey Deschanel's She & Him will release their third studio album of original material with Merge Records this spring. Called 'Volume 3', the album will be available in stores and online May 7 (North America) and May 13 (UK / Europe). She & Him's North American Summer 2013 tour will kick off June 13 in Nashville, TN, at the Ryman Auditorium. This tour will see the duo - backed by a full band - playing legendary venues including Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl and New York's Central Park Summerstage.

33 VARIATIONS Plays Festival Stage of Winston-Salem, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2013


Festival Stage of Winston-Salem continues its third season of professional theatre with a production of Moises Kaufman's new drama 33 Variations, presented at Hanesbrands Theatre (209 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem) from tonight, Feb. 1 to Feb. 24.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Scores Season-High Ratings
by Claire Hannum - Jan 31, 2013


The January 26 edition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, hosted by Adam Levine and featuring musical guest Kendrick Lamar, has achieved the show's highest results for the 2012-13 television season to date in both adults 18-49 and total viewers.

LUCKY GUY Box Office Opens Tomorrow, Jan 25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2013


The Broadhurst Theatre box office opens tomorrow, Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM for LUCKY GUY, starring two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, in the final work by three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron and directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. The Broadhurst Theatre is located at 235 West 44th Street. The production will play a strictly limited engagement. Opening night is Monday, April 1. Previews begin Friday, March 1.

Amy Poehler, James Marsden & More Among Presenters at 19th ANNUAL SAG AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2013


Rose Byrne, Bryan Cranston, James Marsden, Alfred Molina, Dev Patel, Amy Poehler and Noah Wyle will be presenters at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

Exclusive 3D Footage Of 'G.I. JOE: RETALIATION' To Play In Advance Of 'HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 23, 2013


Paramount Pictures, MGM and Skydance Productions, in association with Hasbro, will release a 4-minute preview of the highly anticipated 'G.I. JOE: RETALIATION' in IMAX 3D, RealD 3D and digital 3D theaters in advance of Paramount and MGM's 'HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS.'

Greg Daniels Project Among Three New Comedy Pilots Greenlit by NBC
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2013


Deadline reports that NBC has greenlit three new comedy pilots for its upcoming fall season, including projects produced by Greg Daniels and the team of Will Ferrell & Adam McKay.

STAGE TUBE: Josh Gad Talks 1600 PENN With TODAY
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 17, 2013


NBC's new comedy 1600 PENN came to the White House on January 9 as President Obama hosted the cast and crew at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for a screening and reception for the series. Hear what star Josh Gad had to say about the screening, the show and more below!

VIDEO: First Listen - Soundtrack from STAND UP GUYS Featuring Jon Bon Jovi
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2013


Below, check out Jon Bon Jovi's 'Not Running Anymore' from the film as well as a preview of the original 'Stand Up Guys' soundtrack

BWW Reviews: Wilma Theater's ASSISTANCE is Funny and Authentic
by Rebecca Goering - Jan 15, 2013


Everyone's got to start somewhere. Unfortunately for Nick and Nora, that means working as office assistants for a demeaning and demanding boss. Juggling the never-ending phone calls, impossible expectations and nasty insults creates an office full of 20-somethings blinded by ambition and hooked on the need to succeed. Some thrive, while others are burned by the pressure of following their misguided dreams of success.

STG Announces Upcoming Events: Nick Offerman and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 14, 2013


Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

Adele, Swift, Pattinson & More Added to GOLDEN GLOBES Presenters Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2013


Adele, Taylor Swift, Robert Pattinson, Megan Fox, Rosario Dawson, Jeremy Irons, Jessica Alba, Lucy Liu and Dennis Quaid have been added to the roster of presenters for the 70th Golden Globe Awards. They join previously announced George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner , Debra Messing, Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion, Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Kristen Wiig, Jeremy Renner, Amanda Seyfried and Will Ferrell in the all-star group that will grace the stage of the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton.

Josh Gad to Screen 1600 PENN for President Obama Today
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2013


NBC's new comedy 1600 Penn comes to the White House today, January 9 as President Obama will host the cast and crew at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for a screening and reception for the series that premieres on Thursday, January 10 (9:30-10 p.m. ET).

Learned, Nichols Star in Alhambra Theatre's DRIVING MISS DAISY, 2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2013


Winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 and the Oscar for Best Picture in 1989, "Driving Miss Daisy" is opening at the Alhambra Theatre on February 5. Appropriate for a play of such esteem, the Alhambra has brought in not one, as has been its custom of late, but two stars to carry the show: four-time Emmy Award Winner, Michael Learned will star as Daisy Werthan and Lance Nichols, star of the HBO series TREME, as her chauffeur, Hoke Coleburn. This will be the fourth time Learned and Nichols will star together in "Driving Miss Daisy." Rounding out the three-person cast is Michael Edward Hodge, a New York actor who plays Daisy's son, Boolie Werthan.

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