A musical called “Something Rotten!” begs to be panned. However, “Something Rotten!” is actually a lot of fun with its over-the-top spoof on Broadway and skewering of the Bard. The musical that opened Tuesday in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson Theatre is a high-spirited romp through the Renaissance about two struggling playwrights living in the aura […]
NBC has announced the second annual Red Nose Day, May 26, 2016. The announcement was made in Los Angeles on March 31, to kick off the event. The promise is that the event will end with the silly star-studded cast for the NBC special that will air live to end the event on May 26, […]
After two weeks off, Saturday Night Live (SNL) is taking April by storm. Hosting SNL for the first time will be Peter Dinklage with musical guest, Gwen Stefani on April 2, 2016. The following week, Russell Crowe will be hosting the comedy sketch show and the musical guest will be Margo Price, followed by Julia […]
Steve Carell is gaining more Oscar buzz for Best Actor after his most recent win at the Santa Barbra International Film Festival. His work in the much-anticipated Oscar-buzzed film Foxcatcher, which also stars Channing Tatum (Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL), is receiving high praise from both critics and the film industry alike. Foxcatcher is […]
British comedy has long been a source of particular amusement and, more often, bemusement to American audiences. It all began, it seems, with the pivotal career of Charlie Chaplin and his tragi-comic clown, his slapstick, and his extraordinary influence on the early film industry. Then, there was Stan Laurel, of Laurel and Hardy fame, Cary […]
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When your life literally goes up before you in flames, sometimes the only thing you can do is shake your head and wonder, “Why me?” That’s what George Frobish, manager of Clearmont, Indiana’s “Hometown Orphanage,” was doing last week. On the previous Tuesday evening, a car had plowed into his orphanage, the building had caught […]
Robin Williams, the comic genius with a tortured soul who entertained countless people over his four decades in show business, succumbed to his angst in August 2014 and committed suicide at the age of 63. The comedian was an undeniable and unique talent, who delighted audiences with his keen observations, rapid-fire wit, and contagious energy. […]