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VIDEO: Ben Schwartz & Samantha Newman Spoof Morning TV Fare in THE EARLIEST SHOW
by - Oct 27, 2016


Below, check out Ben Schwartz and Samantha Newman's morning talk show spoof THE EARLIEST SHOW, co-produced by Funny or Die.

VIDEO: Will Ferrell Reprises George W. Bush Impersonation on @MIDNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 26, 2016


In the segment, the former president opened up to Chris about his feelings on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the 2016 election.

Fox Makes Pilot Commitment for New Comedy Series Inspired by Real Life Experiences of Dwayne Johnson
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2016


Fox Television announced today that it has made a put pilot commitment forThe Untitled Dwayne Johnson/Brian Gewirtz/Andrew Gurland Wrestling Project, acomedy series inspired by the real life experiences of Dwayne Johnson and former WWE head writer, Brian Gewirtz.

DSI Comedy Theater Heats Up Late Fall and Early Winter With Line-Up of Touring Comedians
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2016


DSI Comedy Theater heats up the late Fall and early winter with a line-up of touring comics that is sure to appeal to every comedy fan. Friday, November 4, the comedy spot welcomes back North Carolina native Jane Borden for an evening of stand-up comedy. 

Kam Franklin Presents ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY for MFAH's Movies Houstonians Love Film Series
by Katricia Lang - Oct 17, 2016


As part of the popular Movies Houstonians Love film series at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, (MFAH), Kam Franklin, lead vocalist for The Suffers presents ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY, director Adam McKay's 2014 cult comedy classic, on Monday, October 24, 2016, at 7 p.m.

VIDEO: STRANGER THINGS' David Harbour Reveals He Originally Wanted Role of Eleven
by - Oct 10, 2016


Before he was Chief Jim Hopper, actor David Harbour was first interested in a very different role on the hit TV series 'Stranger Things'. Now for the first time ever, watch his audition tape for the role of Eleven, the mysterious girl with psychic powers!

SCHACHNER VS. SCHACHNER - Abby Schachner Presents her One Woman Show of Divorce Gone Wrong
by Liz Cearns - Sep 29, 2016


Writer and performer Abby Schachner presents her true-life tale about a divorce gone wrong in Schachner Vs. Schachner, as part of Beyond The Encores-a hand picked selection of Hollywood Fringe favorites.

truTV Greenlights Andrea Savage-Helmed Comedy Series I'M SORRY
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 15, 2016


Created by and starring Savage (Veep, Episodes, Sleeping with Other People), the half-hour series follows seemingly confident, together comedy writer, wife and mom Andrea (played by Savage), who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses through unexpected life situations.

Carly J Bauer Productions Releases Trailer for New Revival of Leslye Headland's BACHELORETTE
by Ashlee Latimer - Sep 4, 2016


Carly J. Bauer Productions and Mark Brystowski, in association with the Untitled Theatre Collective, will stage a revival of Leslye Headland's pitch-black comedy BACHELORETTE - and in doing so, transform elements of Walkerspace into a hedonistic hotel. BACHELORETTE made its world premiere at Second Stage Uptown and subsequently inspired the hit film produced by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay. It will run Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 17 at Walkerspace, 46 Walker St. in Manhattan. Hannah T. Wolff will direct. www.bacheloretteplay.com.

Funny Or Die to Present 2016 ODDBALL COMEDY & CURIOUSITY FESTIVAL Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2016


For the fourth consecutive year, Live Nation and Funny Or Die announce the return of the world's biggest comedy tour.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - HAMILTON & More Parodied on New Season of DRUNK HISTORY
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2016


Booze, puking, nudity -- Drunk History is back September 27 with more soused lessons on the past. Season 4 premieres Tuesday, September 27 at 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central.

New Revival of Leslye Headland's BACHELORETTE To Transform Walkerspace
by Nora Dominick - Aug 15, 2016


Carly J. Bauer Productions and Mark Brystowski in association with the Untitled Theatre Collective has announced that it will stage a revival of Leslye Headland's pitch-black comedy BACHELORETTE - and in doing so, transform elements of Walkerspace into a hedonistic hotel. BACHELORETTE made its world premiere at Second Stage Uptown and subsequently inspired the hit film produced by Will Ferrell & Adam McKay. It will run Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 17 at Walkerspace, 46 Walker St. in Manhattan. Hannah T. Wolff will direct. www.bacheloretteplay.com

Hulu to Present TRIUMPH'S SUMMER ELECTION SPECIAL 2016, Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2016


Hulu will debut a new, follow-up one-hour special hosted by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog titled TRIUMPH'S SUMMER ELECTION SPECIAL 2016.

Child's Play Touring Theatre to Host 'FriendRaiser' Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2016


Child's Play Touring Theatre is holding a fun networking event at the Underground Wonder Bar on August 8 at 6:00 pm.

Hulu to Present TRIUMPH'S SUMMER ELECTION SPECIAL 2016, 8/11
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 26, 2016


Hulu will debut a new, follow-up one-hour special hosted by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog titled TRIUMPH'S SUMMER ELECTION SPECIAL 2016.

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Narrate Story of 'Hamilton' on Season 4 of Comedy Central's DRUNK HISTORY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 22, 2016


This season, "Drunk History" transports viewers back in time to hang with the founding fathers as the multi-talented Lin-Manuel Miranda narrates the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

Funny Or Die to Present 2016 ODDBALL COMEDY & CURIOUSITY FESTIVAL Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016


For the fourth consecutive year, Live Nation and Funny Or Die announce the return of the world's biggest comedy tour.

VIDEO: Julie Benz & Elizabeth Gillies Star in Funny or Die's FACE SWAP: THE MOVIE
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 20, 2016


Julie Benz and Elizabeth Gillies star in this upcoming summer blockbuster FACE SWAP: THE MOVIE that revives the classic body-swap movie trope and replaces it with a popular selfie app!

SEESO Expands Partnership with Uprights Citizens Brigade with THE UCB SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2016


In an expansion of its partnership with The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), Seeso, the premium comedy streaming channel, today announced that it has renewed its popular Original Series THE UCB SHOW

Seeso Expands Deal with The Upright Citizens Brigade
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 24, 2016


 In an expansion of its partnership with The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), Seeso, the premium comedy streaming channel, today announced that it has renewed its popular Original Series “The UCB Show,” from hosts, creators, and Upright Citizen's Brigade founders Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts and Matt Besser, and will begin shooting season two today at The 18th Annual Del Close Improv Comedy Marathon in NYC.

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