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Photo Flash: Gloria Steinem and Cast of GLORIA: A LIFE March in the Women's Unity Rally


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, GLORIA: A Life rescheduled its Saturday, January 19 matinee performance in order for the company to join the Women's March in NYC. Check out photos of the cast attending the march below!

Sisters Of Comedy With Million Hoodies Come to Carolines On Broadway


Writer / producer / activist Agunda Okeyo brings a lineup featuring MC Gina Yashere (Netflix's Standups), Marie Faustin (MTV's Vidiots), Nore Davis (Inside Amy Schumer), Roy Wood, Jr. (The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah), Leighann Lord (HBO's Def Comedy Jam), and special guest Robin Thede (Host of BET's The Rundown with Robin Thede) to Carolines on Broadway in Manhattan on Wednesday, June 6th for "Sisters of Comedy" @ 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 (plus a two-drink minimum) and partial proceeds from the evening will benefit Million Hoodies Movement for Justice (MH) - a human rights membership, chapter-based organization whose mission is to build next generation human rights leaders to end anti-Black racism and systemic violence. For reservations and additional information, call (212) 757-4100 or go to: http://bit.ly/sistersatcarolines

Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In June


Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of June, highlighted by headliners Erik Griffin, from Showtime's I'm Dying Up Here, June 1 and 2;Maz Jobrani, from CBS' Superior Donuts, June 7 - 9; Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, from his Netflix special 'I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry,' one night only, June 8; Melissa Villaseñor, from NBC's Saturday Night Live, June 14 - 16; Jamie Lee, from HBO's Crashing, June 21 - 23; and Ken Jeong, 'Mr. Chow' from The Hangover films, June 28 - July 1.

2018 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Additions Including Patti Smith Documentary with Special Live Performance, and More


Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, is announcing the addition of exciting new film, TV, Tribeca Talks® and Tribeca Immersive programming, rounding out its 2018 slate.

Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In April


Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of April, highlighted by headliners Nate Bargatze, from his Comedy Central special 'Full Time Magic' and his Netflix special 'The Standups,' April 5 - 8; Corey Holcomb, from MTV2's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out, April 13 - 15; Ronny Chieng, from Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, April 20 & 21; An Evening with Kevin Smith, April 22; and Reductress Live, hosted by Marcia Belsky and featuring Catherine Cohen, Friends Who Folk, Janelle James, Jasmine Pierce, Pat Regan and Dulce Sloan, April 26 - 28 .

Artie Lange, Tracy Morgan and Russell Peters to Headline Carolines on Broadway This August


Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August, highlighted by headliners Artie Lange, from HBO's Crashing, August 3 - 5; social media sensation Kountry Wayne, August 10 - 12; Tracy Morgan, from NBC's 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live, August 17 - 20; and international comedy sensation Russell Peters, August 23 - 26.

Artie Lange, Tracy Morgan and Russell Peters to Headline Carolines on Broadway This August


Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August, highlighted by headliners Artie Lange, from HBO's Crashing, August 3 - 5; social media sensation Kountry Wayne, August 10 - 12; Tracy Morgan, from NBC's 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live, August 17 - 20; and international comedy sensation Russell Peters, August 23 - 26.

Comedians Bring the Laughs to Caroline's on Broadway in May


Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of May, highlighted by headliners Hari Kondabolu, from Comedy Central's @midnight, May 4  -7; Kyle Dunnigan, from Comedy Cental's Inside Amy Schumer, May 11 - 14; Tom Green, host of The Tom Green Show podcast, May 18 - 20; and Marlon Wayans, from the upcoming NBC sitcom Marlon, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 28.

Carolines on Broadway Announces November Line-Up, Featuring Eric Andre and Kyle Kinane


Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of November, highlighted by headliners Eric Andre, host of Adult Swim's The Eric Andre Show, November 3 - 6; Kyle Kinane, from his Comedy Central stand-up special Loose in Chicago, November 10 - 13; Sinbad, from his stand-up special Make Me Wanna Holla, November 17 - 19; and Jo Koy, from The Adam Carolla Show podcast, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 23, 25 and 26.

Shawn Wayans, Gary Owen, Artie Lange, David Alan Grier and More To Bring the Laughs To Carolines on Broadway This Fall


Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of September, highlighted by headliners Shawn Wayans, from FOX's In Living Color and the movie White Chicks, Labor Day Weekend, September 1 - 4; Gary Owen, from the Think Like a Man films and his new BET series The Gary Owen Show, September 8 - 11; Artie Lange, from his Comedy Central special The Stench of Failure and 'Artie Lange's Uncensored Podcast,' September 15 - 17; David Alan Grier, from NBC's The Carmichael Show and FOX's In Living Color, September 22 - 24; Iliza Shlesinger, from ABC.com's Forever 31, on September 27; Gilbert Gottfried, from the film The Aristocrats, on September 29; and Donnell Rawlings, 'Ashy Larry' from Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show, September 29 - October 2.

THE BOUDICA SERIES Women's Voices Festival to Kick Off This Month


THE BOUDICA SERIES will feature talks, readings, performances and workshops by bold and brilliant women including Jamia Wilson, Agunda Okeyo, founding editors of Ms. Magazine. The event will also raise funds, food and clothing for Henry Street Settlement: Third Street Women's Residence and Antonio Olivier Center. Artists and speakers listed below.

Photo Flash: Sunda Croonquist Headlines SISTERS OF COMEDY Benefit at Carolines on Broadway


Comedian, television personality and 'Kosher Soul Food' cookbook co-author Sunda Croonquist (second from right) headlined the July 7th Sisters Of Comedy (SOC) /Black Lives Matter benefit event at Carolines on Broadway in Manhattan. Scroll down for photos!

Sunda Croonquist Set for Sisters of Comedy Benefit at Carolines on Broadway Tomorrow


Actress / comedian / television personality Sunda Croonquist will be among the featured performers   at the upcoming Sisters Of Comedy /Black Lives Matter benefit event  at Carolines on Broadway in  Manhattan on Thursday, July 7, 2016.   Showtime is 9:30pm, admission is $20. plus a two-beverage minimum with part of the proceeds going to Jasmine Abdullah Richards  of Black Lives Matter of Pasadena,CA.   For reservations & additional information, call (212) 757-4100  or go to: www. carolines.com

Iliza Shlesinger, Deon Cole, Greg Proops and Donnell Rawlings Head to Carolines on Broadway This May


Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of May 2016, highlighted by headliners Iliza Shlesinger, co-host of TBS' Separation Anxiety and from her Netflix stand-up special "Freezing Hot," Mothers Day Weekend, May 5 - 7; Deon Cole, from the film Barbershop:  The Next Cut and TBS' Angie Tribeca, May 12 - 15; Greg Proops, host of 'The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast,' May 19 - 21; and Donnell Rawlings, from MTV2's Guy Code and Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 29.

Iliza Shlesinger, Deon Cole, Greg Proops and Donnell Rawlings Head to Carolines on Broadway This May


Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of May 2016, highlighted by headliners Iliza Shlesinger, co-host of TBS' Separation Anxiety and from her Netflix stand-up special "Freezing Hot," Mothers Day Weekend, May 5 - 7; Deon Cole, from the film Barbershop:  The Next Cut and TBS' Angie Tribeca, May 12 - 15; Greg Proops, host of 'The Smartest Man in the World Proopcast,' May 19 - 21; and Donnell Rawlings, from MTV2's Guy Code and Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 29.

Sunda Croonquist Headlines SISTERS OF COMEDY at Gotham Comedy Club Tonight


Actress / comedian / television personality Sunda Croonquist headlines a talented lineup of female performers at the upcoming Sisters Of Comedy showcase in the Vintage Lounge of Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan tonight, July 22, 2015.

Sunda Croonquist to Headline SISTERS OF COMEDY at Gotham Comedy Club, 7/22


Actress / comedian / television personality Sunda Croonquist headlines a talented lineup of female performers at the upcoming Sisters Of Comedy showcase in the Vintage Lounge of Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan on Wednesday, July 22, 2015.

Sunda Croonquist, Leighann Lord, Abbi Crutchfield Set for Sisters Of Comedy Event at Gotham Comedy Club, 11/2


Actress comedian / television personality Sunda Croonquist headlines a talented lineup of female performers at the upcoming Sisters Of Comedy showcase at Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Showtime is 8:00pm, admission is $20. plus a two-drink minimum with part of the proceeds going to NYC based non-profit Black Women's Blueprint who work on behalf of women and community in Brooklyn and nationally. . For reservations & additional information, call (212) 367-9000 or go to: www.GothamComedyClub.com

Photo Flash: Comic Sunda Croonquist Performs at 'Sisters Of Comedy' Showcase in Manhattan


Returning to the East coast for a rare visit, comedian / television personality Sunda Croonquist joined a talented lineup of performers at the recent Sisters Of Comedy showcase in the Vintage Lounge at the Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan on August 12, 2014.

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