Theater review: With "The Foreigner," Phamaly goes fishing for laughs, catches plenty

Theater review: With "The Foreigner," Phamaly goes fishing for laughs, catches plenty

Theater review: With "The Foreigner," Phamaly goes fishing for laughs, catches plenty

In 2012, the Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League changed its name from the slightly unwieldy but sweet acronym PHAMALy to the Phamaly Theatre Company.

'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Argo' look for SAG boost - CNN

San Francisco Chronicle'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Argo' look for SAG boostCNN"Les Miserables," a big-screen adaptation of the smash Broadway musical, was given the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical movie, although "Lincoln" lost to "Argo" in the Globe's best drama film competition. If "Argo" upsets again this weekend, it ...Will SAG TV Comedy winners repeat for third year in a row?GoldDerbySAGs bring awards season to fever pitchLong Beach Press-TelegramJames Marsden, Rose Byrne, Bryan Cranston and more to present at Sunday's ...NewsOK.com (blog)The Futon Criticall 43 news articles »

Congress takes potshots at 'fragmented' BJP leadership

Congress mocked BJP's presidential election as a farce, slamming the overdrive over home minister's comments on terrorism as an attempt to divert attention from the infighting that led to Nitin Gadkari make way for Rajnath Singh as the party chief.

HBO's 'Girls' To Become A Reality Show? - Vibe

VibeHBO's 'Girls' To Become A Reality Show?VibeThe show, which recently nabbed two Golden Globes for best comedy series and for best comedy actress, starring its creator Dunham and friends, who play resemblances of themselves on-camera, may not be real enough to suffice. Though it has come under ...and more »

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Cast of 'Unnecessary Farce' from left to right: Turner Crumbly (as Eric), Bill Carmichael (as Mayor Meekly), Christian Kohn (as Todd the Scot), Sarah Carleton (as Mary Meekly), Amanda Ryan Paige (as Billie), Craig Wells (as Agent Frank), and Abby Lee (as Karen).

Scharpling & Wurster pick their favorite Best Show Gems - A.V. Club

A.V. ClubScharpling & Wurster pick their favorite Best Show GemsA.V. ClubWhat listeners could not have known, however, was that they were listening to the birth of one of the all-time great comedy duos. Clontle was in fact musician and writer Jon Wurster, the drummer for Superchunk and The Mountain Goats, and the book ...

The GOP's 'No Budget, No Pay' Plan Is A Farce: Congress Will Get Paid No Matter How A Budget Standoff Ends

It's just a matter of when. 

Wakefield Repertory Theater auditions

Wakefield Repertory Theatre (WRT) will hold auditions for “Lucky Stiff,” a musical farce, on Monday, Jan. 28 and Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 7-10 p.m.

TV show Hebburn wins two British Comedy Guide Awards - ChronicleLive

TV show Hebburn wins two British Comedy Guide AwardsChronicleLiveThe six-part series won Best New Sitcom in the British Comedy Guide Awards and Best Comedy Series in the SP Entertainment Awards. “It's lovely to be noticed,” said Jason, who grew up in Hebburn, South Tyneside. “The British Comedy Guide has been ...

Ann Arbor Civic Theater to present sex comedy 'Bedroom Farce'

When LSA junior Molly Logue walked into the auditions for “Bedroom Farce,” the last person she expected to see was Assistant Mathematics Professor Morgan Brown. Logue had been a grader for Professor Brown’s Honors Calculus I class during fall semester 2012, Brown’s first semester at the university. read more

Civic production makes 'Farce' necessary viewing

Early in “Unnecessary Farce,” the character of Mayor Meekly says, “People running in and out of rooms taking off their clothes barely passes for a plot.”

All-party meet a farce: Mayor

"Why should there be an all-party meeting to declare that there are plans to set up three more treatment plants in addition to the proposed facility at Chala?" says Mayor K. Chandrika

Match abandoned on day of farce

MATCH abandoned due to rain at the SCG on day of farce that also featured two shocking umpiring decisions. SEE THE HOWLERS

ELA comedy series is really a bad joke - The Chronicle Journal

ELA comedy series is really a bad jokeThe Chronicle JournalThe joke turned into an episodic comedy series as staff received layoff notices, researchers made other plans and the whole facility was thrown into disarray. What a Dilbert-worthy way to begin “searching diligently” for another operator! Apparently ...

Director believes 'Farce' necessary

Richard Baxter believes “Unnecessary Farce” is, well, necessary.

Electus Announces Coogan Auto, a New Scripted Comedy Series from its Pop ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Electus Announces Coogan Auto, a New Scripted Comedy Series from its Pop ...MarketWatch (press release)He later was a recipient of the 2007 Writers Guild award for Best Comedy/Variety Series for his work on the show. In the standup and acting worlds, Smoove has been featured on Tough Crowd, Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza, Saturday Night Live ...and more »

Golden Globes TV: 'Girls' 'Homeland' And 'Game Change' Lead Pay Cable's ... - Deadline.com

Toronto StarGolden Globes TV: 'Girls' 'Homeland' And 'Game Change' Lead Pay Cable's ...Deadline.comBut overall, the night was dominated completely by HBO and Showtime which won all but two TV awards, led by Showtime's drama Homeland with three, including best drama series; HBO's Girls with two, including best comedy series; and HBO's Game ...Golden Globes 2013: Argo wins best dramaToronto StarBig night for Ben: 'Argo' named best drama, as Affleck earns best director at ...Altoona MirrorLawrence, Hathaway, Waltz win acting GlobesPress HeraldReutersall 1,807 news articles »

Golden Globes - Best TV Comedy Series - Girls - PolicyMic

Golden Globes - Best TV Comedy Series - GirlsPolicyMicI'm trying not to be bitter, but shouldn't the best comedy be funny? Episodes and Modern Family are more relatable, believable, and funnier. And they're both smarter shows. I guess this show has been selected by the gods of Hollywood and somehow can ...and more »

'Girls' Wins Golden Globe For Best Comedy Or Musical TV Series In 2013 - Huffington Post

AceShowbiz'Girls' Wins Golden Globe For Best Comedy Or Musical TV Series In 2013Huffington Post"Girls" won the Golden Globe for Best Comedy or Musical at the 2013 award ceremony on Sunday, January 13. The other nominees included "The Big Bang Theory," "Episodes," "Modern Family," and "Smash." The controversial series was nominated for its ...Golden Globes 2013: Lena Dunham Is Best Comedy Series ActressAceShowbiz'Girls' Wins Golden Globe For Best Comedy SeriesHollywood.comHBO's 'Girls' wins Globe for best TV comedy seriesU-T San Diegoall 288 news articles »

Best Of 2012: 30 Great Shows, 15 Crappy Ones - Hollywood Reporter

Best Of 2012: 30 Great Shows, 15 Crappy OnesHollywood ReporterThere are too many great television series to hold them to a list of 10 just because of some outdated meme. In fact, it took a little discipline to keep my Best of 2012 television series to 15 dramas and 15 comedies. In addition, there's so much woeful ...and more »