Amy Poehler News

Keep Memory Alive, the fundraising arm of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and Bill Edwards Presents will host Power of Love Gala, an all-star tribute, Saturday, April 13 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine's 80th birthdays at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (Studio A & B in the Studio Walk 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South).

On PARKS AND RECREATION's upcoming episode, titled 'Animal Control,' Leslie (Amy Poehler) decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann (Rashida Jones) tries to get Ron (Nick Offerman) the medical attention he needs, while Ben (Adam Scott), Tom (AZIZ ANSARI) and Andy (Chris Pratt) recruit donors for their charity foundation. Aubrey Plaza, Rob Lowe, Jim O'Heir, and Retta also star. 'Animal Control' airs April 11 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC.

Annapurna, by award-winning playwright Sharr White, is a funny and surprising exploration of love and loss. Emma and Ulysses haven't laid eyes on each other in twenty years. Now she's back, lugging her matching suitcases into his squalid Colorado motor home for a final reckoning that neither of them saw coming. Annapurnabrings husband-and-wife stars Megan Mullally ('Will & Grace') and Nick Offerman ('Parks and Recreation') to the Odyssey Theatre under the guidance of director Bart DeLorenzo, winner of the 2012 TCG Alan Schneider Award.

On the next episode of Fox's NEW GIRL titled "First Date", Nick (Jake Johnson) prepares to go on a date with Jess. The episode airs on a special night, Thursday, April 4th at 9PM on FOX. Below, check out a promo and photos from the upcoming episode!

Robert Bills will present Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (female version) performing Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, April 5 - June 1, 2013 (no performances Saturday, 4/27 or 5/25) - at Gorilla Tango's Skokie Theatre (7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, Il). Tickets are $20; to purchase tickets call 847.677.7761 or visit www.gorillatango.com.

Keep Memory Alive's 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jonesand Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas.

On PARKS AND RECREATION's upcoming episode, titled 'Partridge,' Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) travel back to his hometown of Partridge, MN to accept the key to the city. Ron (Nick Offerman) gets served a lawsuit from councilman Jamm (guest star Jon Glaser), while Ann (Rashida Jones) and Chris (Rob Lowe) take a compatible parenting quiz. AZIZ ANSARI, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star. 'Partridge' airs April 4 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC.

Live Nation and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts welcomes back comedian Aziz Ansari to the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Bravo Media's INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO, hosted by James Lipton, kicked off its 19th season with comedy star Tina Fey last night. Before the actress even began to discuss her career in film and television, the host had a special request. 'Would you allow me to interview Sarah Palin, please?' Check out what followed below!

Bravo Media's INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO, hosted by James Lipton, kicks off its 19th season with television and film comedy star Tina Fey tonight, March 19 at 8pm ET/PT.

Bravo Media's INSIDE THE ACTOR'S STUDIO, hosted by James Lipton, kicks off its 19th season with television and film comedy star Tina Fey on Tuesday, March 19 at 8pm ET/PT.

The “Broad City” girls of New York are headed to the all comedy network! The critically acclaimed digital series is transitioning from the web to a weekly, half-hour scripted series on COMEDY CENTRAL.

According to Deadline.com, The Office's Jenna Fischer will be starring in Neil LaBute's Reasons To Be Happy off-Broadway at MCC Theater's Lucille Lortel Theater, beginning May 16, the same night The Office finale will air on NBC. The show will open on June 11, 2013. This will be Fischer's stage debut.

The Upright Citizens Brigade, the theatre company that started the careers of comic greats Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz, Ed Helms and Rob Corddry, has extended its reach beyond its two theatres in New York City and Los Angeles with its touring company. The Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Co. will perform for one night at The Alden in McLean at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Tickets are $30, $20 for McLean tax district residents. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.

On tonight's all new episode of PARKS AND RECREATION, titled 'Bailout,' Leslie (Amy Poehler) tries to help a local video store stay in business after the owner (guest star Jason Schwartzman) is hit by the bad economy. Chris (Rob Lowe) tries to give Tom (AZIZ ANSARI) some fatherly advice in dealing with a difficult employee (guest star Jenny Slate), while Ann (Rashida Jones) blackmails April (Aubrey Plaza) into being her friend. Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star. 'Bailout' airs tonight, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. on NBC.

Tina Fey stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS to promote her new movie Admission. After the host complimented her performance as co-host of the Golden Globe Awards, he asked if she and Amy Poehler might consider reteaming for the Academy Awards as well.

On tonight's episode of PARKS AND RECREATION, Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) have two hours to complete a years-long project. Meanwhile, Ron (Nick Offerman) gets in trouble when his temper gets the best of him. Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Retta, Jim O'Heir and Rob Lowe also star. 'Leslie and Ben' airs tonight, Feb. 21, at 8:30 p.m. on NBC.

Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Justin Timberlake returns to SNL on March 9 pulling double-duty as host and musical guest.

BWW TV World is thrilled to present our weekly Critic's Cut: slicing the best (and the worst) moments of pop culture into ten little digestible pieces. In honor of Valentine's Day last week, this week's edition presents the most beloved modern TV couples who are, well, in love. You've experienced the innumerous setbacks, moments of upward emotional mobility, and more as writers have ripped couples a part, and forced them together, along their (occassionally) hokey journeys to love-making.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.