Broad Comedy 2017 - Articles Page 8.2

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Opened: April 20, 2017
Closing: March 26, 2018

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Ever wonder what would happen if Kate McKinnon and Samantha Bee had a child and hired Tim Minchin as the manny? We have the answer! Bringing you politically savvy comedy since 2001, Broad Comedy is a nationally touring, award-winning, all-women musical comedy and sketch troupe that is made up of five irreverent, hilarious, and ridiculously talented women to whom nothing is sacred-except an unflinching and uproarious look at our culture. Just when you need them most, the Broads are here-as Gloria Steinem said about them-to "help you laugh at the bastards." ...Though you might think twice before bringing your conservative mother-in-law!

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Vote For The 2018 BWW Montana Awards; Grandstreet Theatre Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW Staff - Dec 3, 2018

There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Montana Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

NOT THAT JEWISH Returns From Off Broadway Triumph To The Braid
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2018

After her Off Broadway triumph, Monica Piper brings her hit comedy NOT THAT JEWISH to Los Angeles where it was originally developed and ran for almost a year. Beginning December 1st, Piper returns to the stage with the same passion that has navigated her career to an EMMY Award win, Golden Globe nomination, American Comedy Award nomination as one of the TOP FIVE female comedians in the country, and secured her as one of Showtime Network's "Comedy All Stars." Piper presents her authentic humor and autobiographical journey to local audiences in Southern California during this holiday season.

Awkwafina Coming To Comedy Central In New Scripted Comedy Series
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 29, 2018

Comedy Central is working with  ascendant multi-hyphenate Awkwafina, as the #1 brand in comedy ordered 10 episodes of her self-titled scripted series, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development for Comedy Central.

Comedy Central Orders Scripted Series ROBBIE from Rory Scovel
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 29, 2018

Comedy Central is bringing Rory Scovel into its scripted lineup, as the #1 brand in comedy ordered eight episodes of Robbie, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development for Comedy Central.

LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineups
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 20, 2018

Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms the guest lineup for its Town Hall residency in New York, throughout December as well as their January 2019 performance in Durham, NC and Chicago, IL. The shows feature special guests Cat Power, St. Vincent, Maggie Rogers,Death Cab for Cutie, Jason Isbell, Tank and the Bangas, Jon Batiste, Vulfpeck and more.

Sherman Theatre Announces its 2019 Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2018

Sherman Theatre's Spring 2019 season is the final season Rachel O'Riordan has programmed as Artistic Director prior to her move to London's Lyric Hammersmith. The season includes three world premieres which together explore issues important to society today. In common with all of the seasons Rachel has programmed for Sherman Theatre, work from established and emerging Welsh and Wales-based actors, creatives and writers is a crucial element of the Spring 2019 season.

BWW Interview: Sandra Tsing Loh Never SUGAR-Coating Her PLUMs Or FAIRYs
by Gil Kaan - Nov 20, 2018

Writer/comedienne/best-selling author Sandra Tsing Loh will be reviving her expanded version of her once one-woman show SUGAR PLUM FAIRY at the Skylight Theatre beginning November 24, 2018; with opening night set for December 1st. I grabbed the chance to delve into Sandra's most witty psyche on her creative processes leading up to her now three-person FAIRY.

Review Roundup: Did Critics Have A Night To Remember At THE PROM?
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2018

Formal attire requested! THE PROM is now in performances at Broadway's Longacre Theatre and officially opens tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, 2018!

Comedy Central to Premiere New Episodes of DRUNK HISTORY and CORPORATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 13, 2018

Comedy Central's Drunk History and Corporate are both back with new episodes beginning Tuesday, January 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT respectively.

Philadelphia Theatre Company Hosts See And Be Scene Preview For 2019-2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Nov 7, 2018

Philadelphia Theatre Company invites theatre lovers to See and Be Scene, a one-night only staged-reading showcase on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:00pm. Producing Artistic Director Paige Price has assembled some of the hottest talent in local theatre for an up-close-and-personal preview of potential work for the company's 2019-2020 season.

FringeArts Announces Two New Annual Festivals
by Julie Musbach - Nov 5, 2018

Today FringeArts President and Producing Director Nick Stuccio and Artistic Producers Katy Dammers and Zach Blackwood announced the programming for two new FringeArts festivals. Blue Heaven presents twelve distinct comedy acts over two days this February 1 and 2. High Pressure Fire Service runs from March through June and features six new productions-five world premieres and one expanded remount-from some of Philadelphia's preeminent performers. These exciting new platforms expand FringeArts' already rich roster of programming-the flagship fall Fringe Festival, contemporary circus festival Hand to Hand, and year-round music, comedy, and cabaret performances-and further its mission to present world-class, contemporary performing arts that challenge convention and inspire new ways of thinking.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Pre-Broadway BEETLEJUICE in DC; Updating Live!
by Alan Henry - Nov 5, 2018

The new musical comedy Beetlejuice will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on April 25, 2019, but first the musical has its world premiere at The National Theatre in Washington D.C., and officially opened yesterday. 

Up on the Marquee: BEETLEJUICE at the National Theatre
by Walter McBride - Nov 4, 2018

The new musical comedy Beetlejuice will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on April 25, 2019, but first the musical will have its world premiere at The National Theatre in Washington D.C., officially opening today, Sunday, November 4, 2018. We've got your first look at the marquee for the show's pre-Broadway run! Check out the photos below!

A.R.T Announces November/December OBERON Programming
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018

American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.) announces November and December 2018 programming at OBERON, its club-style theater space for cutting-edge performance and a thriving incubator for local and emerging artists. Upcoming events include A.R.T.'s Live @ OBERON and Afterglow @ OBERON series, A.R.T. presentations, and independently produced events.

Kimmel Center Hosts First Annual Bill Rouse Symposium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2018

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is proud to host an inaugural Bill Rouse Symposium on Monday, November 19, 2018 in the Center's rooftop Hamilton Garden. Paying homage to the great legacy of the late Philadelphia developer Bill Rouse, this event, entitled Shaping a City, Then and Now will explore themes of leadership, visionary business and civic development, and the future of the City of Brotherly Love.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Alex Brightman and the Cast of BEETLEJUICE in Action
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2018

The new musical comedy Beetlejuice will open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway) on April 25, 2019, but first the musical will have its world premiere at the National Theatre in Washington D.C., officially opening on Sunday, November 4, 2018. We've got your first look at the cast, led by Alex Brightman, in action! Check out the all-new production photos below!

The Cleveland Orchestra's Presents ARIADNE AUF NAXOS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2018

On January 13, 17 and 19 Franz Welser-Most and The Cleveland Orchestra continue an ongoing commitment to present opera at Severance Hall with a made-for-Cleveland production of Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos which is being performed for the first time in the Orchestra's history. In his years as music director, Welser-Most has led The Cleveland Orchestra in performances of many orchestral works by Richard Strauss, as well as presentations of four other Strauss operas: Elektra (2004), Der Rosenkavalier (2007), Salome (2012), and Daphne (2015).

Jerry Seinfeld Returns To The Historic Beacon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2018

The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) announced today that legendary New Yorker and comedian Jerry Seinfeld will return to the Beacon Theatre in 2019. The shows scheduled for 2019 extend Seinfeld's overwhelmingly successful residency at The Beacon, which began in January 2016 and concluded in December 2017 with 36 sold-out performances. The 2019 dates are as follows: January 11, February 8, March 14, March 15, April 4, April 5, May 3, May 4, June 6 and June 7, with performances at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on all ten nights. Tickets will go on-sale on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. (EST).

Jim Carrey, America Ferrera, Rachel Bloom, Join the Vulture Festival LA Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 26, 2018

 Vulture today announced additions to the lineup for its second annual Vulture Festival Los Angeles Presented by AT&T, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site to life, and an expansion of the pop-culture extravaganza that has taken place in New York City for the last five years. Vulture Festival Los Angeles's lineup includes actors in conversation, exclusive screenings, cast reunions, live podcasts, a comedy show, table reads, a private museum tour, and more, taking place November 17–18, primarily at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, with select events at other venues. Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Viacom Announces New Structure for Media Networks Group
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 25, 2018

Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced a new, simplified structure for Viacom Media Networks (VMN). Effective immediately, VMN will consist of four brand groups:

QUACK Opens At The Kirk Douglas Theatre This Sunday
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2018

The world premiere of "Quack" by Eliza Clark will open at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on Sunday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. Directed by Neel Keller, "Quack" is currently in previews and continues through November 18, 2018.

BOBBY'S LAST CRUSADE Begins Performances Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2018

To Seek a Newer World Productions and Lisa Dozier King in association with New Circle Theatre Company to present the World Premiere of Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade written by and starring David Arrow and directed by Eric Nightengale. It will begin performances on November 1; opening Thursday, November 8 and running through December 9, 2018, at the Theatre at the St. Clement's (423 West 46th St). Tickets are $65-$85 ($55 previews) and can be purchased by visiting KennedyBobbysLastCrusade.com or by calling(866) 811-4111.

Stages Repertory Theatre Presents Three Upcoming Holiday Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2018

Stages' holiday season offers comic alternatives to traditional seasonal shows with three productions including the regional premiere of the irreverent yet heartwarming The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged), the world premiere of Panto Star Force, the latest in Stages' series of original Pantos for audiences of all ages, and the regional premiere of Who's Holiday!, an adult-themed How the Grinch Stole Christmas parody told entirely in Seussian rhyme. The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged) and Who's Holiday! will be offered in true repertory style, playing in the same theatre at different performance times. Who's Holiday! will also include late-night performances at 9:30pm on select dates.

New Album 'Lost West End Revues' Celebrates London's Forgotten Revues
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2018

Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library to Open in Miami
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2018

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library is coming to Miami. The hugely successful, critically-acclaimed Presidential Twitter Library will open in Miami just ahead of The Daily Show's week of shows at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. The Presidential Twitter Library will be open from Friday, October 26 through Sunday, October 28 at the Emanuel Luxury Venue at 1723 Washington Avenue, directly across from the Fillmore. On opening day only, Friday, October 26, the event hours are 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. ET. For the rest of the weekend (10/27-10/28) hours are 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. ET. Admission is free and open to the public. It will be so tremendous that those who miss it will be SAD!

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