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Primary Stages, Daryl Roth, and Ted Snowdon in association with Jamie deRoy present The Tribute Artist, a new world premiere comedy written by and starring Tony-nominee Charles Busch (The Divine Sister, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Olive and the Bitter Herbs). Now playing through March 16 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters, opening night is Sunday, February 9 at 6pm. Directed by Busch's long-time collaborator Carl Andress (The Divine Sister, The Third Story), the cast will also feature Mary Bacon (Harrison, TX...; Giant), Cynthia Harris (Lost in Yonkers, 'Mad About You'), Julie Halston (Olive and the Bitter Herbs, Anything Goes) Keira Keeley (Angels in America, The Glass Menagerie), and Jonathan Walker (The Assembled Parties, The Divine Sister).

NY's obsession with the GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW began in February 2007, where its initial nine performance run turned into seven years (this month) at NY's New World Stages. A fun-filled family affair, the GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW amazes audiences with mind blowing bubble magic, music and a laser light show, making it the most 'unbubblievable' show in the world for the past seven years! Come join the celebration on Saturday, February 15 at the 4:30PM performance, where all seven year olds can get one FREE* ticket to see the Gazillion Bubble Show. Seven year old youngsters must claim their FREE* ticket in person at the New World Stages Box Office on that day only, while supplies last. Bubble Fans who aren't able to make it to the 4:30 pm performance on February 15th can visit the show's Facebook page to find out how they can receive a special invite to a later performance.

Artists Rep will present the Northwest premiere of The Motherf**ker With the Hat by Stephen Aldy Guirgis, from February 25 through March 30. This hard-hitting, comedic play premiered on Broadway in 2011 starring Chris Rock, making his Broadway debut as Ralph D. and was directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Kevin Jones will direct Artists Rep's production starring Victor Mack as Ralph D. The Broadway production was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Play, and is currently one of the Top 10 most produced plays in the country.

On the heels of 'Wale: I am From' and 'The Year of Pharrell,' REVOLT is proud to present the documentary 'Brooklyn Boheme' in honor of Black History Month.

The cold, dark month of January is winding down, which can only mean one thing: it's time for another pretty cold, dark month.

The cold, dark month of January is winding down, which can only mean one thing: it's time for another pretty cold, dark month. But Comedy Central is here to liven things up in the dead of winter with all-new stand-up and original content!

For the first time since its move to the 11:35 p.m./10:35 p.m., CT time slot, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live will hit the road -- traveling to Austin, Texas. The show's week-long trip to the state's capital is timed with the 28th annual South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Festival -- a unique convergence of original music, independent films and emerging technologies.

The Sundance Institute welcomes the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, today, January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Short Film Awards will be announced at a ceremony on January 21 at Park City's Jupiter Bowl. Feature film awards will be announced at a separate ceremony on January 25 in Park City, hosted by husband-and-wife duo Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally and livestreamed at www.sundance.org/live. Offerman headlines the film Nick Offerman: American Ham in the Festival's Premieres section. Mullally voices a character in the English-language version of Ernest and Celestine, which will have its world premiere in the Festival's new Sundance Kids section.

Season 3 of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee starring Jerry Seinfeld premieres today on Crackle.com and all Crackle platforms. Below, watch episode 1 featuring Louis CK!

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the popular web series starring Jerry Seinfeld, returns today with 6 new episodes exclusively on Crackle and comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com today, January 2nd.

Crackle, the multi-platform entertainment network, is proud to announce the guest line-up for the third season of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee starring Jerry Seinfeld. Season 3 premieres at noon ET on January 2nd

Sommore has been referred to as 'The Diva of Contemporary Comedy.' Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Sommore is becoming known as one of America's top comediennes. Sommore has appeared on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, and BET's Live from L.A. She was also the first female host of BET's Comicview. During her Standing Ovation Tour, Sommore will be accompanied by four other comedy acts: Bill Bellamy, Tommy Davidson, Mark Curry and Tony Rock.

By the early 1990s, New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station, was producing and filling public television screens across the country with award-winning programming such as Charlie Rose, Nature, American Masters, and Great Performances. As the cable and satellite revolution gave way to the digital and internet revolution, THIRTEEN embraced 21st century technology and continued to innovate, proving that public television has ever more value in today's changing media landscape.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Broadway and big screen star Bobby Cannavale talked about working with Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx on Will Gluck's ANNIE movie remake, in which he plays an advisor to Daddy Warbucks (Foxx) -- a part that will be unfamiliar to fans of the stage musical or the 1982 film.

Jimmy Tingle's "Making Comic Sense of 2013,' an ImprovBoston Holiday Benefit is set for December 19th, 6:30pm at IMPROVBOSTON in CAMBRIDGE, MA. $10 tickets and available online at www.improvboston.com. In person sales available at ImprovBoston. For more information, call the box office at 617-576-1253.

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the popular web series starring Jerry Seinfeld, will return with 6 new episodes exclusively on Crackle and comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com on January 2nd.

By the early 1990s, New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station, was producing and filling public television screens across the country with award-winning programming such as Charlie Rose, Nature, American Masters, and Great Performances. As the cable and satellite revolution gave way to the digital and internet revolution, THIRTEEN embraced 21st century technology and continued to innovate, proving that public television has ever more value in today's changing media landscape.

Comedy Central announces Best Bets for week of December 8