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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Becomes No. 1 Documentary Nationwide, Extends After NYC Premiere
by Movies News Desk - November 21, 2016

Atlas Media's Merrily We Roll Along documentary, Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened - a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at the 'then' and 'now' of perhaps Stephen Sondheim's most beloved work - scored in its first weekend of limited release on just two screens in New York City, with st...
IFC Unveils 'Slightly Off' Initiatives, Partnerships and Late-Night Specials Photo IFC Unveils 'Slightly Off' Initiatives, Partnerships and Late-Night Specials
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2018

IFC announced today new 'slightly off' on-air short form programming, digital comedy content and a unique take on the classic game of Bingo. The lineup of unexpected offerings will add to IFC's current roster of original series, including Brockmire, returning for Season 2 on April 25, Stan Against E...
Christopher Titus and Big Jay Oakerson Come to Comedy Works
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2017

Comedian Christopher Titus brings his newest show, 'Amerigeddon,' to the theaters across the country....
Comedy Central Launches The Creators Program, Taps Five Emerging Creators/Writers/Per Photo Comedy Central Launches The Creators Program, Taps Five Emerging Creators/Writers/Performers to Develop Digital Content
by Tori Hartshorn - April 26, 2018

Comedy Central announced today the launch of The Creators Program, a new digital in-house initiative that taps into the #1 brand in comedy's rich history of identifying, developing and launching emerging talent. Spearheaded by Jennifer Danielson, SVP, Digital, Comedy Central, The Creators Program wi...
WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations Photo WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 07, 2018

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!...
AMC Networks Announces Fall And Winter 2020-21 Premiere Dates Photo AMC Networks Announces Fall And Winter 2020-21 Premiere Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 07, 2020

AMC Networks announced today Fall and Winter 2020-21 premiere dates for several new and returning original series and specials...
Jim Gaffigan's Latest Album 'Cinco' to Be Released In Time For Father's Day
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2017

Comedy Dynamics announced it will release Jim Gaffigan's latest stand up album, Cinco, on iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify and all digital audio retailers just in time for Father's Day on June 13th, 2017....
EMMY and GRAMMY Award-Winning Producer Rikki Hughes will Executive Produce 2020 Bounc Photo EMMY and GRAMMY Award-Winning Producer Rikki Hughes will Executive Produce 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2019

Strategic Heights Media has been named the public relations agency of record for Rikki Hughes's entertainment production company, Magic Lemonade. Hughes is a veteran EMMY® and GRAMMY® Award-winning film producer of comedy specials, award and television shows, and independent features. She has secure...
John Mulaney is Bringing Two New SACK LUNCH BUNCH Specials to Comedy Central Photo John Mulaney is Bringing Two New SACK LUNCH BUNCH Specials to Comedy Central
by Stephi Wild - July 07, 2020

John Mulaney will bring two new John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch specials to Comedy Central....
VIDEO: John Mulaney Talks Jake Gyllenhaal & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo VIDEO: John Mulaney Talks Jake Gyllenhaal & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - February 28, 2020

John Mulaney describes how he got Jake Gyllenhaal to play the memorable Mr. Music in his Sack Lunch Bunch Netflix special....
Employee Of The Month To Feature Emily Mortimer, Hannibal Burress And More, Starting Photo Employee Of The Month To Feature Emily Mortimer, Hannibal Burress And More, Starting 3/15
by A.A. Cristi - February 27, 2018

SLATE Live has teamed up with Employee of the Month with Catie Lazarus to celebrate the ninth year anniversary of the talk show, which The New York Times calls as a "beloved downtown institution." On Thursday, March 15th, downtown darling Catie Lazarus will interview and honor comedian Hannibal Bure...
Comedy Central Announces Talent for All-New Slate of Half-Hour Specials Photo Comedy Central Announces Talent for All-New Slate of Half-Hour Specials
by Tori Hartshorn - December 03, 2018

Comedy Central today announced talent and taping information for 12 new half-hour specials, 10 for Season 3 of its Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents... half-hour series and two under the Amy Schumer Presents banner....
It's Official! Seth Meyers to Host 75TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS on NBC Photo It's Official! Seth Meyers to Host 75TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS on NBC
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2017

Seth Meyers, one of late night's most important comedy voices, has been named host of the 75TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS. The telecast is set to air live coast to coast from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 7 from 8-11 p.m. ET (5-8 p.m. PT) on NBC....
Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons Performs At The Den Theatre Saturday, May 4 Photo Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons Performs At The Den Theatre Saturday, May 4
by Julie Musbach - February 14, 2019

Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons brings his stand-up act to The Den Theatre for one night only on Saturday, May 4 at 7 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago....
Original Star Jason Alexander Set for Q&A at MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Documentary Screening in L.A. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016

Tony and SAG Award winner Jason Alexander, who starred in the original Broadway cast of Merrily We Roll Along, will participate in a Q&A at one of the first Los Angeles public screenings of the new documentary, Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened - a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into...
DAVID CROSS: OH COME ON Tickets On Sale Today, Today Photo DAVID CROSS: OH COME ON Tickets On Sale Today, Today
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2018

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced that Award winning comedian, DAVID CROSS will bring his new "OH COME ON" tour to Minneapolis at the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Wednesday, July 11 at 8 p.m. His 46-city North American theatre tour kicks off June 1 in Chicago with add...
David Cross Comes To Boulder Theater In The High Plains Comedy Festival Photo David Cross Comes To Boulder Theater In The High Plains Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2018

High Plains Comedy Festival and Comedy Works Entertainment present David Cross: Oh Come On. David Cross is coming to Boulder Theater in Boulder on Thursday, August 23rd at 8:00pm. All tickets go on sale Friday, April 27th at 10am. Boulder Theater reserved seat tickets are $39.50 and available online...
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Becomes No. 1 Documentary Nationwide, Extends After NYC Premiere
by Movies News Desk - November 21, 2016

Atlas Media's Merrily We Roll Along documentary, Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened - a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at the 'then' and 'now' of perhaps Stephen Sondheim's most beloved work - scored in its first weekend of limited release on just two screens in New York City, with st...
HANDMAID'S TALE, GLOW Among Nominees for 2018 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List Photo HANDMAID'S TALE, GLOW Among Nominees for 2018 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2017

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2017. Winners will be honored at the 2018 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, Februar...
Comedy Central to Premiere BIG QUESTIONS, HUGE ANSWERS WITH JON DORE Photo Comedy Central to Premiere BIG QUESTIONS, HUGE ANSWERS WITH JON DORE
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2018

The news is filled with reports on the problems facing America, but it's short on solutions. Enter Jon Dore, a Canadian comedian and self-described outsider who fancies himself the man with the plan in Big Questions, Huge Answers with Jon Dore, a one-hour comedy special premiering Monday, December 3...
The Bell House Releases Upcoming Schedule Photo The Bell House Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2019

The Bell House has released its upcoming schedule. Take a look below!...
Andy Kindler Brings THE UGLY AMERICA TOUR To Soho Theatre Photo Andy Kindler Brings THE UGLY AMERICA TOUR To Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018

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Comedy Central's STAND-UP PRESENTS Kicks Off Slate of New Half-Hour Specials Photo Comedy Central's STAND-UP PRESENTS Kicks Off Slate of New Half-Hour Specials
by Caryn Robbins - August 29, 2017

Formerly known as The Half Hour, Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… kicks off its slate of all-new half-hour specials with back-to-back episodes on Friday, September 15 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT....
SESAME STREET, THE VIEW, and More Are Nominated for DAYTIME EMMYS - Full List! Photo SESAME STREET, THE VIEW, and More Are Nominated for DAYTIME EMMYS - Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2020

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards, which will be presented in a two-hour special on Friday, June 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
Comedy Central Orders Interview-Based Series from Phoebe Robinson Photo Comedy Central Orders Interview-Based Series from Phoebe Robinson
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019

 Comedy Central today ordered a new unscripted, interview-based series from Phoebe Robinson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer and actress. In this half-hour, 10-episode untitled series, Robinson will create experiences with her guests that take us into their w...




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