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At ten years old, Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom, down to the final two contenders for the role of Harry Potter but narrowly missing out. Now an adult, Martin is about to embark on the ultimate adventure – fatherhood. As he navigates this whirlwind of emotions, he is pulled back to that pivotal moment in his past as he struggled to move beyond imagining what his life might have been.

Second Best is a playful yet poignant new comedy about fate, near-misses and the winding paths life takes. It explores the ache of almost touching greatness and the humour and hope that come when dreams remain just out of reach. A story about the tender moments that shape

us, Second Best is for anyone who has ever wondered about the road not taken, and whether the other life would have been as glittering as it looks.

Starring Asa Butterfield (Netflix’s Sex Education) in his stage debut, written by Barney Norris, based on David Foenkinos’ best-selling novel and directed by Michael Longhurst.

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Comedian Rob Auton Comes to Swindon
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2020


Award-winning comedian and poet Rob Auton will embark on his biggest tour to date from 1st February to the 16th May 2020. Rob will play his critically acclaimed Edinburgh comedy/theatre/spoken word show about time, The Time Show, over 50 dates nationwide culminating in two weeks at the Soho Theatre from 4th to 16th May.

MOREoutdoor Events Announced For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2020


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced the first of their 2020 MOREoutdoor events, held on Sunday evenings during the summer.

BWW Review: Kadime Kanyinda Gives a Star Turn in the Carrollwood Players' Hit and Miss Production of Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA
by Peter Nason - Mar 1, 2020


It's fun at times and messy, but the mega-talented Ms. Kanyinda takes it to completely higher level.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company to Host Elizabethan Feast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020


Tennessee Shakespeare Company is swinging open its doors for a new, indoor/outdoor Renaissance party that is immersive, breezy and costumed on Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at TSC's theatre located at 7950 Trinity Road in Memphis.

Second Stage Theater to Host Special Book Signing for GRAND HORIZONS' Maulik Pancholy's THE BEST AT IT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020


Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, President and Artistic Director) will hold a special book signing for the acclaimed children's book The Best At It following the Wednesday, February 26 2pm performance of GRAND HORIZONS at the Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street). The event will be for ticket holders only.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Comes to Majestic Theatre, March 11
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2020


Acclaimed guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela won the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards ceremony yesterday. The award was given for Rodrigo y Gabriela's latest album METTALVOLUTION, (ATO) their fifth studio album and first in five years. It was the duo's first-ever Grammy win. Rodrigo y Gabriela have been traveling the world in support of METTAVOLUTION, and are announcing new tour dates with a performance at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31, at 11:00 AM.

Rodrigo y Gabriela Win a Grammy & Announce Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 27, 2020


Acclaimed guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela won the GRAMMY for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards ceremony yesterday. The award was given for Rodrigo y Gabriela's latest album METTALVOLUTION, (ATO) their fifth studio album and first in five years. It was the duo's first-ever Grammy win.

Acidhead Shares 'Throwaway The Time' (Sweet Joseph Remix)
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 27, 2020


Patrick McGee, aka Acidhead, has enlisted Sweet Joseph for a remix of his single, 'Throw Away the Time.'

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY Announced At The MAC
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020


The Second City returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) Valentine's Day Weekend for a?oeThe Best of the Second Citya?? at 5 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. Some of the company's rising stars of today will perform a sampling of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City's 60-year history. Perfect for date night, attendees will have the chance to enjoy drink specials and free chocolates and, to make the evening extra special, add-on VIP Suite Service, including a private, pre-show cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, with coffee and dessert at intermission.  

RATINGS: TONIGHT & LATE NIGHT Deliver Best Averages for Non-NFL Week Since May
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 24, 2019


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have delivered their top weekly adult 18-49 averages, excluding weeks of high-rated primetime NFL coverage, since May, and, excluding those NFL weeks, “A Little Late with Lily Singh” has generated its top rated week to date.

Magic Thread Cabaret Announces 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019


Klein & Alvarez Productions, LLC has announced a magnetic and diverse lineup, as well as a new partnership and venue, for its third season of Magic Thread Cabaret. The new year will bring performances to the near westside and downtown Indianapolis and The Cat in Carmel, where Magic Thread Cabaret is a resident company.

BWW Interview: Ira David Wood III of Theatre in the Park's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 6, 2019


From December 11th-22nd, Theatre in the Park will be presenting their 45th anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing the show's playwright, Ira David Wood III, who is not only back directing this year, but he'll also be alternating the role of Ebenezer Scrooge with his oldest son, Ira David Wood IV.

'Spike Island " The Resurrection' Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of The Stone Roses Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 5, 2019


In honour of the 30th Anniversary of The Stone Roses' era-defining gig at Spike Island, get ready for a celebration like no other.

Frozen 2 is Set to Break Thanksgiving 5-Day Record Of $129M+
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2019


Deadline reports that Frozen 2 is set to do a record amount of business for the 5-day holiday with now $129.7M, beating Hunger Games: Catching Fire Thanksgiving run record of $109.9M

RATINGS: THE TONIGHT SHOW Scores Its Most-Watched Non-NFL Week Since June
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 26, 2019


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has averaged a 0.35 rating in adults 18-49 and 1.897 million viewers overall for the late-night ratings week of Nov. 18-22, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, generating “Tonight's” most-watched week, excluding weeks boosted by primetime NFL lead-ins, since June 24-28 (2.102 million).

ABC to Broadcast the 2019 MLS CUP, Presented by Audi
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 6, 2019


ABC will broadcast the “2019 MLS Cup Presented by Audi” on SUNDAY, NOV. 10 (3:00-5:30 p.m. EST), when Seattle Sounders FC host Toronto FC at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The match will also be streamed live on both the ESPN and ABC apps.

RATINGS: NBC Ratings For The Late-Night Week Of Oct. 28-Nov. 1
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 5, 2019


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has averaged a 0.36 rating in adults 18-49 and 1.691 million viewers overall for the late-night ratings week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

National Philharmonic Relives the 1970s ABBA Tribute Concert
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2019


The National Philharmonic 2019-2020 concert season takes a walk down memory lane with a?oeARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBAa?? on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore.

BWW Review: Gloria Reuben Touches Hearts in FROM BALLADS TO BOSSA at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 28, 2019


The star of Mr Robot and ER is releasing a new CD called FOR ALL WE KNOW and brings her grown up, adult, sophisticated, swinging, sexy night of intimate vocals and guitar to 54 Below with FROM BALLADS TO BOSS

Jessica Chastain To Make West End Debut In A DOLL'S HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2019


Academy Award-nominated actress, Jessica Chastain, is set to make her West End acting debut in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House.

Renee Zellweger, Al Pacino, Antonio Banderas, & Laura Dern To Be Honored At HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 22, 2019


 The Hollywood Film Awards announced today that highly-acclaimed artists Antonio Banderas, Renée Zellweger, Al Pacino and Laura Dern will be honored at the 23rd Annual “Hollywood Film Awards.”  Banderas will receive the “Hollywood Actor Award” for his poignant turn in Pedro Almodóvar's 21st film, “Pain and Glory” and Zellweger will receive the “Hollywood Actress Award” for her powerful portrayal of the iconic Judy Garland in Rupert Goold's “Judy.”  Pacino will receive the “Hollywood Supporting Actor Award” for his brilliant depiction of the infamous Jimmy Hoffa in Martin Scorsese's mob masterpiece “The Irishman,” and Dern will receive the “Hollywood Supporting Actress Award” for her commanding performance as a hard-hitting divorce attorney in Noah Baumbach's “Marriage Story.”  Actor and comedian Rob Riggle will host the ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.

RATINGS: TONIGHT SHOW Delivers Its Best 18-49 Rating For A Non-NFL Week Since June
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 15, 2019


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Oct. 7-11 in adults 18-49 with the show's highest 18-49 and total-viewers weekly averages, excluding weeks of high-rated NFL lead-ins, since June.

RATINGS: THE TONIGHT SHOW Takes Late-Night Week Of Sept. 30-Oct. 4 In Adults 18-49
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 8, 2019


“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in adults 18-49 and most other key ratings demographics, according to “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research.

Quantum Theatre Explores The Universe Of One Woman With SHAKESPEARE'S WILL
by Julie Musbach - Oct 7, 2019


Quantum Theatre presents Canadian writer Vern Thiessen's poetic and modern play that gives voice to Anne Hathaway, the enigmatic wife of William Shakespeare.

'More To Be Said' by Debbie Anthony Out Now!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 4, 2019


Adult-contemporary country singer, and Minnesota-native Debbie Anthony has released her sophomore album, More To Be Said. Produced by fast-rising studio ace Gena Johnson (Ben Folds, Dave Cobb: Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, John Prine), who also provides backing vocals on many of the tracks, More To Be Said is available at Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, and via her YouTube channel.

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