Arts & Entertainment
‘The Big Bang Theory’ is ending because of Jim Parsons
The sitcom will conclude in May 2019 after 12 seasons
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (Screenshot via YouTube)
“The Big Bang Theory” will end in May 2019 after 12 seasons, CBS and Warner Bros announced on Wednesday. The series’ conclusion is due to star Jim Parsons’ decision to leave the show, according to Entertainment Weekly.
CBS was reportedly in negotiations with the cast, including fellow stars Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch and Simon Helberg, for two more seasons. However, Parsons wasn’t interested in continuing work on the show. Although the series features many characters, Parsons role as Sheldon Cooper is the core of many storylines.
Parsons, who won four Emmys and one Golden Globe award for his role as Sheldon, bid farewell to the series in a lengthy Instagram post. He did not mention his involvement in the show’s conclusion.
“It is hard (nearly impossible, actually) to really accepot that this picture of the first of the final 24 episodes we will shoot for The Big Bang Theory,” he wrote accompanying an image of the principle cast,” he writes. “I am so terribly grateful for the cast in this picture and the cast members who aren’t pictured here- whether they were in one scene or many episodes along the way; you are all my playmates that I have fallen in love with.”
Parsons’ co-stars Bialik and Cuoco also expressed their sadness to see the show end.
“Am I happy? Of course not. This has been my job since Melissa Rauch and I joined the cast as regulars in season four,” Bialik wrote on her blog. “This is hard. I love coming to work and pretending to be Amy. She’s a riot. She’s me, and I am her. And soon she will not be mine to create. It’s very sad. I fear it’s going to be very hard to not cry every day for the next 23 episodes! But, as a cast, we love bringing joy to our viewers and we will continue to do that to the best of our collective ability.”
Cuoco penned an emotional Instagram post writing, “This ride has been a dream come true and as life changing as it gets. No matter when it was going to end , my heart would have always been broken in two. Drowning in tears, we promise to bring you the best season yet.”
“The Big Theory” is CBS’ number one comedy. It will also be the longest-running multi-camera series in television history with its conclusion of 12 seasons and 279 episodes.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
Want to dance for a good cause?
Calendar: May 3-9
Brittney Griner considered suicide in Russian prison
HHS reverses Trump-era anti-LGBTQ rule
4th Circuit rules gender identity is a protected characteristic
Pride season has begun
PHOTOS: Capital Pride Pageant
