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Richard Kline Takes Over the Diner as Joe in WAITRESS on Tour
by Julie Musbach - Dec 11, 2018


Joe's Pie Diner will be Opening Up with Richard Kline in the role of 'Joe' on December 14th when the tour is in Spokane, WA at First Interstate Center for the Arts. Waitress is the hit Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelly's 2007 motion picture.

Florence Kosky's ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Selected for Raindance Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 19, 2018


Director Florence Kosky All The World's A Stage is a film that aims to break down the stigmas surrounding suicide and mental health after the director experienced the loss of one of her friends. Since it's festival run, this wonderful film screened at the Oscar qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival and will be screening at Raindance Film Festival and Norwich Film Festival. The cast includes Olivia Colman (Broadchurch, Murder on the Orient Express), Jonathan Forbes (Fearless, Catastrophe) and Amber Anderson (CB Strike: The Cuckoo Calling, Black Mirror).

Shakespeare's Globe To Host Andrew Logan's Fourteenth Alternative Miss World
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2018


Following a sell-out show in 2014, Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce the return of Andrew Logan's Alternative Miss World on Saturday 20 October. Joining Andrew as co-host will be actor Sara Kestelman.

Nordic International Film Festival to be Hosted by Comedian Al Pitcher
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2018


The Nordic International Film Festival is now in its 4th year. Due to popular demand and a higher number of film submissions, this year the festival has been expanded to 5 Days, making it the biggest Nordic festival outside of Europe.  The 4th Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) will be held from October 31st – November 4th at Scandinavia House in New York.

Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE to Play Final Performance At SoHo Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018


The final off-Broadway performances of Hannah Gadsby's critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show, Nanette, are scheduled for June 20 - 30 at SoHo Playhouse.  Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, SoHo Playhouse, Barrow Street Productions and Token Events, tickets are on sale now for all performances. 

Melbourne's Cabaret Darling Tash York And The After Hours Cabaret Club Head To Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2018


The After Hours Cabaret Club and Tash York's 'Adulting' are packing the whisky and wine, loading up the weirdos and chicken nuggets, and heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! To help them get there they are hosting the hottest fundraiser in town at none other than the Toff in Town.

Photo Flash: Inside Press Night for MONOGAMY at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018


Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY. Janie Dee plays Caroline Mortimer.  They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme. 

Third Extension Announced for Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Off-Broadway at SoHo Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - May 17, 2018


Hannah Gadsby's critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show, Nanette, has been extended for the third time running off-Broadway at The SoHo Playhouse. The new set of NYC performances will run June 20 through June 30 following two Los Angeles performances at Largo on June 6 and 7, 2018. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, SoHo Playhouse, Barrow Street Productions and Token Events, tickets are on sale now for all performances.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour Production of Torben Betts's MONOGAMY
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2018


Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart will play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY, joining the previously announced Janie Dee as Caroline Mortimer. They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme.

Hannah Gadsby's NANETTE Extends Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018


Hannah Gadsby's critically acclaimed and multi-award winning show, Nanette, has been extended for the second time running off-Broadway at The SoHo Playhouse. The final NYC performance is set for Saturday, May 26, 2018, followed by two Los Angeles performances at Largo on June 6 and 7, 2018. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, SoHo Playhouse, Barrow Street Productions and Token Events, tickets are on sale now for the additional performances.

Romance Is in the Air in Freeform's Wedding Programming Extravaganza
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 27, 2018


It's time to get out your fascinators as Freeform becomes the home of royal and magical weddings! Kicking off the wedding season in style, Freeform will be airing a 'Happily Ever After' themed Funday movie marathon (airing MAY 12 - 13) featuring some of your favorite Disney Princesses, followed by Freeform's first ever 'Royal Wedding Slumber Party' on FRIDAY, MAY 18 to get you ready for the most highly anticipated event of the year. The next morning, SATURDAY, MAY 19, Freeform will simulcast a 'Good Morning America' extended edition coverage of the royal nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle starting at 5:00 a.m. EDT/2:00 a.m. PDT.

Romance is in the Air in Freeform's Wedding Programming Extravaganza This May
by Macon Prickett - Apr 27, 2018


It's time to get out your fascinators as Freeform becomes the home of royal and magical weddings! Kicking off the wedding season in style, Freeform will be airing a “Happily Ever After” themed Funday movie marathon (airing MAY 12 – 13) featuring some of your favorite Disney Princesses, followed by Freeform's first ever “Royal Wedding Slumber Party” on FRIDAY, MAY 18 to get you ready for the most highly anticipated event of the year. The next morning, SATURDAY, MAY 19, Freeform will simulcast a “Good Morning America” extended edition coverage of the royal nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle starting at 5:00 a.m. EDT/2:00 a.m. PDT.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for MONOGAMY Starring Janie Dee and Charlie Brooks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2018


Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart will play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY, joining the previously announced Janie Dee as Caroline Mortimer. They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme.

BWW Review: QUARTET, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Fiona Scott - Mar 27, 2018


What happens to musicians when they are old and grey? Where do famous singers retire when their voices are an echo of what they once were? Ronald Harwood's Quartet follows the antics of four elderly former opera stars as they live out their days in a specialist musician's retirement home in an expansive country residence in Kent.

Simon Amstell Brings Month Long Run of WHAT IS THIS? to New York
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2018


Award-winning British comedian, Simon Amstell, announces a month-long New York City run of his critically acclaimed new show, What Is This?, running June 1st through June 30th at Theatre 80 in the East Village. Following each performance, copies of Simon's new book, Help, will be on sale and Simon will sign copies. This is the only opportunity to purchase the book in North America. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, tickets are on sale now available at www.SimonAmstell.com

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart Join Janie Dee In New Torben Betts Play Monogamy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2018


Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart will play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY, joining the previously announced Janie Dee as Caroline Mortimer. They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme.

Stuart Reid Book Tour to Bring Bums, Boogers, Books And Big Bottom Burps to the UK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018


With arguably his most exciting, enthusiastic and inspirational author events ever, children's writer Stuart Reid's world book tour heads to Hong Kong and Australia, as he brings his books about butts, boogers and big bottom burps to the Adelaide Festival.

Scots Author Ready to Rock Down Under
by Julie Musbach - Jan 30, 2018


With arguably his most exciting, enthusiastic and inspirational author events ever, children's writer Stuart Reid's world book tour heads to Hong Kong and Australia, as he brings his books about butts, boogers and big bottom burps to the Adelaide Festival.

Hannah Gadsby Makes New York Debut with NANETTE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 24, 2018


Australian comedian, Hannah Gadsby, will make her New York City debut with her multi-award winning and critically acclaimed show, Nanette,opening Friday, March 9 at SoHo Playhouse and running for five weeks only. Presented by WestBeth Entertainment, SoHo Playhouse, Barrow Street Productions and Token Events, tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 25 at 10:00 AM.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts presents EDDIE IZZARD: BELIEVE ME TOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2017


Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes comedian Eddie Izzard in his ne w show Eddie Izzard: Believe Me Tour on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7: 30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall.

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