THE 24-HOUR PLAYS: Comes to Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 2, 2018
PlayGround, the Bay Area's (and now Los Angeles') leading playwright incubator, will mark the opening of its twenty-fifth season with a special one-night gala celebration and performance, and the launch of a bold new partnership. In collaboration with NYC-based The 24 Hour Plays, PlayGround will present the inaugural The 24 Hour Plays: Bay Area, featuring fully produced and performed (i.e., off-book) performances of six original ten-minute plays by distinguished PlayGround alumni, written and developed over just twenty-four hours, and staged by an all-star cast of leading local directors and actors on Monday, September 17, at
Jimmy Kimmel To Add His Voice To Upcoming ABC Family Comedy MAN OF THE HOUSE
by Macon Prickett
- Apr 30, 2018
According to Deadline, Jimmy Kimmel will be adding his voice to Man of the House, ABC's multi-camera hybrid family comedy pilot from Gail Berman's The Jackal Group, ABC Studios and Scandal star Kerry Washington's studio-based Simpson Street. Kimmel joins previously announced Alyson Hannigan, Leslie Bibb, Jake Short, Jenna Ortega and Reece Caddell.
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Lineup With Narrative, Documentary, & Animated Shorts
by Macon Prickett
- Mar 13, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.
Paramount Network's Original Scripted Comedy NOBODIES Premieres 3/29
by Tori Hartshorn
- Mar 7, 2018
Paramount Network's Original Scripted Comedy 'Nobodies' Starring Hugh Davidson, Larry Dorf, and Rachel Ramras Premieres Thursday, March 29 at 10PM ET/PT
Kristin Wiig, Sia, Leslie Bibb, Cedric The Entertainer, Michael MacDonald, Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy will drop by the second season of the former TV Land series.
2018 MPTF 'Night Before' Host Committee Members Amy Adams, Leonardo Dicaprio, Gal Gadot, Greta Gerwig, Sam Rockwell and More Attend 16th Annual Fundraiser in Support of
by Robert Diamond
- Mar 4, 2018
A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3 rd, 2018 for the 16 th annual 'Night Before' party to benefit MPTF. Funds raised during the legendary evening will be used to support MPTF in providing social services and financial assistance to the entertainment community, as well as it's renowned retirement community and innovative programs for seniors and those who care for them. The organization impacts thousands of people each year who have committed their lives to a career in entertainment. The annual event raised $5 million last night, totaling just over $80 million in the event's history.
Pasek & Paul, Laurie Metcalf & More React to OSCAR Nomination
by Caryn Robbins
- Jan 23, 2018
The nominations for the 90th Annual ACADEMY AWARDS were announced this morning on a global live stream from the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles. As usual theater stars and theater-themed films were well represented in this year's nominations.
VIDEO: New Trailer for Season 2 of RHETT & LINK'S BUDDY SYSTEM ft, Tony Hale, Mayim Bialik & More
by Emily Bruno
- Nov 16, 2017
The acclaimed comedy series Rhett & Link's Buddy System returns to YouTube Red with its second season on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Joining series stars and co-creators Rhett & Link are Tony Hale (HBO's Veep and Arrested Development), Mayim Bialik (Big Bang Theory), Leslie Bibb (Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby), Rob Corddry (HBO's Ballers) and more.
TV Land Renews Sutton Foster-Led YOUNGER for Fifth Season
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 20, 2017
TV Land has renewed its most-watched and critically acclaimed comedies, YOUNGER – which has been named 'one of the juiciest comfort-watches' by BuzzFeed – and TEACHERS, which The Hollywood Reporter called 'a little surprise gem,' it was announced today by Frank Tanki, General Manager of TV Land.
ABC Announces 'Spooktacular' Halloween Programming Throughout October
by Caryn Robbins
- Oct 13, 2016
Halloween is 'spooktacular' as the entire roster of ABC comedies, as well as “The Chew,” “General Hospital” and more, celebrate everyone's favorite scary holiday. Other highlights include the holiday classic “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Starring Jenna Fischer, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 30, 2016
The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star. It will be directed by Gordon Edelstein in a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre, where Edelstein serves as Artistic Director (and no, he is not related to Barry).
THE WAY WE GET BY, Starring Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski, Opens Tonight at Second Stage
by BWW News Desk
- May 19, 2015
Second Stage Theatre welcomes film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, The Way We Get By. Directed by Tony nominee LEIGH SILVERMAN, the production began previews on April 28, 2015 and officially opens tonight, May 19, 2015 at Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street.
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