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Louis C.K. Releases New Stand-Up Special Online
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2015


Louis C.K. has released another stand-up special for $5 on his website, this one titled LIVE AT THE COMEDY STORE. Click here to check it out!

Louis CK Cancels Tomorrow's Show at Madison Square Garden Due to Inclement Weather
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2015


Please be advised that due to the impending winter storm the Louis CK comedy performance scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 has been cancelled.

Writers Sign Petition Over Upcoming Neil Patrick Harris Variety Show & More
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2015


Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October.

175+ Comedy-Variety Writers Petition ITV - John Oliver, Amy Schumer, Colin Jost and More
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 26, 2015


More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers.

Reduced Shakespeare Company to Present THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (abridged) at Wyvern Theatre SWINDON
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2015


Following a hugely successful, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in Spring 2015. Yes that's right, the bad boys of abridgement will finally tackle the subject they were born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes and Shakespeare to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin.

FX to Air LOUIS C.K. LIVE FROM THE COMEDY STORE; Sets LOUIE Season 5 Premiere Date
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 18, 2015


FX will be airing Emmy award-winner Louis C.K.'s next standup special.

Kevin Hart Hosts SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 17, 2015


Tonight, Jan. 17, actor and comedian Kevin Hart returns to host SNL for the second time. Hart is currently featured in 'Top Five,' directed by Chris Rock, and next stars in 'The Wedding Ringer,' in theaters now.

MSG Network Premieres Season 3 of FOUR COURSES WITH J.B. SMOOVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 19, 2015


MSG Network has announced that its original series 'Four Courses with J.B. Smoove,' starring comedian and actor J.B. Smoove, will return for a third season with 10 all-new episodes premiering tonight, January 19, 2015.

Camille A. Brown & Dancers to Perform at O'Shaughnessy, 2/21
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 16, 2015


New York-based Camille A. Brown & Dancers bring their gutsy moves and virtuosic musicality to The O'Shaughnessy stage for one night only February 21 at 7:30pm. A Women of Substance event, The O'Shaughnessy and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will co-present the acclaimed company, who will perform excerpts from the regional premiere of the Bessie Award-winning 'Mr. TOL E. RAncE,' the Midwest preview of 'Black Girl: Linguistic Play' and 'New Second Line.' The company uses high theatricality and the aesthetics of African, ballet, contemporary, tap and social dances to tell stories that connect history with contemporary American culture.

BIRDMAN and BOYHOOD Top 2015 Critics' Choice Movie Awards; All the Winners!
by Movies News Desk - Jan 15, 2015


The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) announced the winners of the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards tonight, live from the Hollywood Palladium. The show aired on A&E at 9pm ET/6pm PT and was hosted by Michael Strahan. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Nikki Blonsky Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015


Tonight, January 15th, Broadway Sessions welcomes Film and Television star Nikki Blonsky, Laurissa Romain, Kelly Brandeburg and more.

Bobby Collins to Perform at Comedy Works Landmark Village, 2/6-7
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2015


Comedian Bobby Collins has an ability to truthfully translate the human condition. Audiences across the country relate to his comedic characterizations as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up resplendent rants on world events.

Nikki Blonsky Set for Broadway Sessions, 1/15
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 11, 2015


BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano.

AUDIO: Julie Andrews Talks MARY POPPINS, MY FAIR LADY & More with Alec Baldwin on HERE'S THE THING
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 5, 2015


Hailing from across the pond, stage-and-screen star Julie Andrews has made appearances in what are now considered to be classic theater and film pieces. Though she is well-known for her work on movie-musicals (MARY POPPINS, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE) she also starred in numerous hits on Broadway, including MY FAIR LADY and CAMELOT. In the clip below, listen to Andrews' full interview with Alec Baldwin of his podcast- HERE'S THE THING.

Rob Marshall, Steve Carell Among PALM SPRINGS FILM FEST Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2015


On Sunday, January 4, 2015 Variety honored Steve Carell, Rob Marshall, Chris Rock and 10 Directors to Watch at a brunch presented by Mercedes-Benz at the 2015 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

VIDEO: Ben Stiller Reveals Chris Rock is 'Hashtag the Panda' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2014


On Friday's TONIGHT SHOW, Ben Stiller, who used to play Hashtag the Panda on the Tonight Show, revealed that the new Hashtag is none other than Chris Rock.

VIDEO: Chris Rock Believes THE INTERVIEW Will Get Released: 'You Can Buy It On 125th St Right Now'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 19, 2014


Writer, director and star Chris Rock stopped by THE DAILY SHOW last night and described how challenging it was to transition from stand-up comedy to film directing in 'Top Five.'

Chris Rock Has Breakout Role in TOP FIVE
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 15, 2014


Chris Rock, who has only had a small amount of memorable on-screen roles, seems to have broken through with his newest movie, Top Five.

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