Michael Wartella is currently endearing himself to audiences as the doggedly determined detective-to-be, Hugo, in the sweet new musical, Tuck Everlasting. He has had his share of theater experiences across the country–performing at regional theaters and as a Boq in the national tour of Wicked. As one of the few cast members that has been with Tuck since it’s workshop days, Pop Culturalist was excited to chat with him about that process, what he’s learned so far in his career, and why he’d love to play a bully on stage. Tuck
YouTube Red is home to some of the best original content made by top YouTube creators. From Foursome to Scare PewDiePie, the paid membership is providing the ultimate fan streaming experience. And, one show we’re excited for is Bad Internet. Here’s the trailer for your viewing pleasure: The creators of CollegeHumor take on YouTube, BuzzFeed quizzes, Uber, and your search history in Bad Internet. This hysterical sketch comedy will premiere on May 25, 2016. There will be ten episodes in total. And, each week the series will feature a rotating
Podcasts are huge right now! It seems everyone’s chatting about what they’re listening to. And, at the top of my list is The Lady Gang. Yes, I’m probably one of their handful of male listeners (they sometimes joke about having none). But, there’s no denying these ladies make my New York City commute a little more bearable. It’s never a bad week when you’re listening to them. They’re beautiful, funny, often self-deprecating, and never afraid to go there. And, that’s why they’re our #WCW. Every Tuesday, a new episode is
YouTube sensation and New York Times bestselling author, Grace Helbig, is known for creating laugh-out-loud original content. And, for her latest project, she’s collaborating with some of her fans. Her new series, “Writing with Grace” finds the comedian enlisting the help of her Gracists. Together, they’ll pen her new novella, Freak Week. The futuristic work follows Lace Heavensmall, who is trapped at her H.S. during Freak Week—a global warming side effect that makes the weather and everyone crazy! Each week, Grace recaps submissions, reveals the winning chapter, and lets fans