Beverley Schottenstein Trial Limited Series in the Works at HBO Max
A limited series about Beverley Schottenstein’s legal case against her grandsons is in the works at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.
‘Hell or High Water’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Fox From SK Global
A series adaptation of the film “Hell or High Water” is in the works at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.
Digital Publisher Tapas Media Launches Original Content Division
Digital publisher Tapas Media is making a concentrated shift into original content by launching Studio Tapas, a new division dedicated to producing and publishing original webcomics and novels.
Alex Newell, John Behlmann, Andrew Durand, More to Bring New Musical Shucked to Broadway This Season
The corn-themed comedy is directed by Jack O'Brien, written by Robert Horn, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally.
‘The Old Man & the Pool’ Review: Wading Into Mike Birbiglia’s Comfort Zone
The comedian once again proves his virtuosity as a narrator, weaving a new harrowing tale in his latest Broadway show.
Mike Birbiglia Does Not Have Time for “the Golden Age of TV”
With his latest Broadway show, 'The Old Man and the Pool,' comedy’s erudite goofball explains the difference between stand-up and theater and why he’ll always reject sitcom offers…
‘Come as You Are’ Podcast Set From Madison Wells, Pushkin
Come As You Are — the New York Times best-seller from Emily Nagoski — is being adapted as a podcast via Madison Wells and Pushkin Industries.
Mike Birbiglia Can't Get 'Hadestown Out of His Head
The comedian, 44, discussed his one-man Broadway show that opens this month, his love for Taylor Swift and why he doesn't actually hate the Y.M.C.A.
Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man & The Pool Extends Broadway Run; Get a First Look at the Production
Master comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia has returned to Broadway with his new solo show The Old Man & the Pool.
THE OLD MAN & THE POOL Broadway Engagement Extended Through January 2023
The acclaimed new solo play is written and performed by Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lortel Award winner Mike Birbiglia.
How Jamie Forshaw of Madison Wells Live is Helping to Make the Entertainment Industry More Diverse and Representative
As a part of my series about leaders helping to make the entertainment industry more diverse and representative, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Jamie Forshaw.
‘Genius: MLK/X’ at Disney+ Casts Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aaron Pierre, Weruche Opia, Jayme Lawson in Lead Roles
“Genius: MLK/X” will explore the formative years, pioneering accomplishments, dueling philosophies and key personal relationships of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
Madison Wells Live Unveils Slate With New Projects From Trio of Buzzy Theater Directors
Madison Wells Live, the stage entertainment division of Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), has emerged from theater’s lockdown phase with a lineup of brewing theater projects…
Lillias White Finds Her Goddess for 'Hadestown’
The Tony Award-winning actress will step into the role of the musical's narrator, now known as Missus Hermes.
Producer Jamie Forshaw on Working with Andrew Lloyd Webber
Kicking off this episode with my chat with JAMIE FORSHAW, the current Executive Producer. Jamie is a producer with years of experience working alongside some of the best in the business!
Lemonada Media Podcast Network Raises $8M in Series A Funding
The latest fundraising round was led by BDMI, a subsidiary of Bertelsmann.