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Comedian Al Lubel is a prisoner to his past. After 20 plus years as one of the best stand ups working in the U.S. - a career that began by his winning the $100,000 Grand Prize on TV's Star Search (other winners have included Kevin James, Brad Garrett and Sinbad), to being one of the last stand up comics to get the coveted 'OK' sign from star maker Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show, and that continues today with a string of crowd pleasing appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman - Al Lubel is at the height of his comedic powers.

Popular comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan will perform his hilarious stand-up routine at The Mirage for the first time Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. Gaffigan, a true comedic triple threat with major milestones in stand-up, acting and writing, will take the stage at the Terry Fator Theater each night at 10 p.m.

Musical improv group Dumpster Tequila brings their new show 'I Hate Musicals' to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NY on June 24th 2010 at 6PM. How many times has your loved one or gay friend dragged you to a musical against your will?

On Monday, June 28th, Town Without Pity is back by popular demand, for one night only, at the world famous Comedy Store.

The Comix Theatre is an elegant space with comfortable seating, unobstructed stage views and the purest acoustics.

Stars & stripes, Joy Behar, fireworks, and Darrell Hammond... What do they all have in common? Fourth of July weekend fun on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor! Two special performances with comic favorites Joy Behar and Darrell Hammond will kick off Bay Street's 2010 Summer Comedy Club over the holiday weekend.

On September 25th at legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City, The Fab Faux will present ‘A Night In The Life - A John Lennon 70th Birthday Celebration.' The special event will feature two sets of John Lennon's greatest music from The Beatles and his solo career.

Marsha Heydt and the Project of Love have two upcoming performances schedules at the Blue Owl and the Garage.

Judy Tenuta Presents 'Full Frontal Tenudity' At Lovitz Comedy Club 6/19

CBS's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN tied 'The Tonight Show' in adults 18-49 for the first since Jay Leno's return and tied in adults 25-54 for the second time, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending June 11.

During the week of June 7, 2010, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' was up over the prior week in both Total Viewers (1.64 vs. 1.62 million) and Adults 18-49 (783,000 vs. 725,000). Building week to week by 8%, 'JKL' posted its second-highest Adult 18-49 number in 4 months - since w/o 2/1/10. In addition, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' scored its top Adult 18-34 number (356,000) in well over 2 years - since w/o 2/4/08.

In April, it was announced that Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio - two of the original Jersey Boys of The Four Seasons - along with JERSEY BOYS: The Musical writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice filed a law suit against six former JERSEY BOYS: The Musical performers, claiming that their tour, 'The Boys in Concert,' rips off of the Broadway musical in unauthorized ways. The New York Post reported that 'The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer claims 'The Boys in Concert' steals songs, stage elements and copyrighted logos to dupe patrons into thinking it's an 'authorized road company' of the long-running Broadway musical.'

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036. Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com / 1-800-745-3000 or at the B.B. King's Box Office: 10:30am - Midnight ($2 per ticket service charge)

Guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire Raul Midón plays the Blue Note in a benefit for JazzReach on June 14. Midón drew national attention with a jaw-dropping performance of his song 'State of Mind' on the David Letterman show in 2005.

PROMISES, PROMISES Star Sean Hayes appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman last night, June 11.