Catie Lazarus

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces additional programming and talent for The District of Comedy Festival, a three-day festival which brings together acclaimed stars and rising acts for an all-laughs takeover of the nation's cultural center. The festival, with Presenting Sponsor Capital One, is a part of the Center's Comedy at the Kennedy Center initiative, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.

With one week to go ThisMyShow Industries and Existence Media announce even more exciting talent for NYC PodFest, a celebration of live podcasting from around the world, with 3 days of programming on two stages at the Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side from April 6th-8th, 2018. Additional talent added includes, Anthony Atamanuik, Toure', Franchesca Ramsey, Jordan Klepper, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Abbi Crutchfield, and special event An Evening With Alex, Inc.

ThisMyShow Industries and Existence Media present NYC PodFest, a celebration of live podcasting from around the world, with 3 days of programming on two stages at the Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side from April 6th-8th, 2018. This year's festival features shows from Earwolf, Forever Dog, Cadence13, Headgum, Westwood One, Smodcast, and UCB Comedy Podcast Network featuring talent from The State, Kids In The Hall, CNN, AMC, Showtime, Comedy Central, Improv Everywhere, CollegeHumor and more!

Greta Gerwig has become the first woman to receive an Oscar nomination for her directorial debut, with Lady Bird. However, CNBC reports that her life didn't always go the way she had hoped or planned.

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 Buress (30 Rock, Broad City), Tony Award-winning Broadway and (now film) music conductor and director Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Incredibles II); actor Emily Mortimer (The Party, Marry Poppins, Newsroom), musical guest The Resistance Revival Chorus, fresh from The Grammy's with Kesha and the Women's March.

Speak Up, Rise Up, runs until Sunday, August 20 at the historic Connelly Theater in the East Village. The inaugural festival has featured 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows, and 7 community workshop performances over the past week.

Mike Carlsen and Aaron Roman Weiner star in the headliner of the staged reading series: WITHOUT, a new play by Michael Puzzo at Planet Connections.

Speak Up, Rise Up has announced their festival line-up which features 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows over the course of the week. Under the Artistic Direction of Asher Novek, the festival runs August 14 - 20 at the historic Connelly Theater on the Lower East Side.

Mike Carlsen and Aaron Roman Weiner star in the headliner of the staged reading series: WITHOUT, a new play by Michael Puzzo at Planet Connections.

Check out what's happening at Joe's Pub this week!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from May 18-29, 2017. Scroll down for details!

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running February 15-26, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Everyone needs a little love. Good thing Joe's Pub has got a ton of it going on in the next couple of weeks. This weekend - Cathy Cervenka and Corn Mo host their annual Valentine's Day duet bonanza - Love Bites - on the 12th. Afterward, Xavier is back with his Ladies of Soul tribute, featuring Martha Redbone, Bright Light Bright Light, Anastacia McCleskey (of Waitress The Musical on Broadway), Toshi Reagon, Justin Johnston and Abena Koomson!

Joe's Pub at The Public has just announced nightly performances from December 21 - January 3.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from December 14-25, 2016. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 16-27, 2016.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 9-20. Scroll down for details!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances for October 26 - November 6, 2016. Scroll down and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running October 19-30, 2016. Scroll down for details, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its night performances, September 21 - October 2, 2016. Scroll down, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!