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Form Theatricals (Anthony Francavilla and Zachary Laks) in association with Judson Arts presents the World-Premiere of HANDBOOK FOR AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY- an explosive and hilarious study of America's modern-day Davids and Goliaths- written and performed by Matthew-Lee Erlbach ('Eager to Lose') and directed by Drama Desk nominee Tony Speciale ('Unnatural Acts'), with preview performances beginning July 19 prior to an official opening on July 22 at The Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street, @ Washington Square South) in Manhattan.

'The Daily Show's' John Oliver is pulling double duty this summer when he once again brings together some of his favorite stand-up comedians for the fourth season of 'John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show,' premiering on COMEDY CENTRAL on Friday, July 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The most anticipated comedy tour of the year, the Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival featuring Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords, announced the addition of two new dates to the tour, which has already sold out in multiple markets across the country.

COMEDY CENTRAL today announces the launch of CC:Stand-Up Direct, a new distribution platform that delivers unlimited streams and downloads of uncut, uncensored stand-up specials, further expanding the multiplatform footprint of the #1 brand in comedy.

COMEDY CENTRAL has just launched CC:Stand-Up Direct, a new site that delivers unlimited streams and downloads of uncut, uncensored stand-up specials.

According to Deadline, New Line Cinema has hired Beth McCarthy-Miller to direct MEAN MOMS, a movie mirroring the idea of 2004's Mean Girls. When a mother of two moves from a small town to the suburbs, she is faced with 'the cutthroat world of competitive parenting'.

Following the sold-out reading and discussion at 92YTribeca, comes the fully staged, Off-Broadway production and world premiere of HANDBOOK FOR AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY.

Dan Mintz will appear at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, July 25 - 27 for a live CD recording for Comedy Central!

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani are delivering the "best stand-up comedy show in Los Angeles" directly to you as COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered a new stand-up series, THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL, it was announced today

Live Nation unveiled today a comedy tour too big to be contained by four walls: Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival featuring Dave Chappelle, Flight of the Conchords, with Al Madrigal, Brody Steven, Chris D'Elia, Demetri Martin, Hannibal Buress, Jim Jefferies, John Mulaney, Kristen Schaal, and many more, will hit U.S. venues beginning on August 23rd at austin360 Amphitheatre in Austin, Texas, and will culminate with a show in Phoenix, Arizona, at Desert Sky Pavilionon September 22nd.* The 13 city trek is the largest outdoor comedy tour ever promoted by Live Nation, and is billed as a full festival experience featuring two stages, street performers, vendors, psychics, freaks, tasty treats and more.

Comedian, writer, and actor John Oliver brings his stand up performance to Bass Concert Hall on Friday, October 25 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for John Oliver go on sale Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m., at the following authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall ticket office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.livenation.com or www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

Comedian and New York Times Bestseller Demetri Martin presents 'Point Your Face At This Tour' featuring a mix of stand-up and material from his new book, 'POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS' at UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley) for a special one night event.

The Los Angeles Times today announced the program schedule for the 18th annual Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in North America. The free-to-the-public weekend of activities has become an L.A. institution, evolving to encompass more than 400 award-winning and celebrity authors and chefs, local musicians, political experts and entertainers engaging in stimulating debates, the exploration of entrepreneurial ideas and revelry under the California sun.

Demetri Martin is a multitalented man! He is a comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humorist. Nonetheless, Martin has a lengthy resume starting with a writing job for Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which led into a correspondent position on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up, sketch shows, and newly added special engagements including the Chicago Improv Festival's 30 Rock show (April 7), Greg Proops podcast show (April 10), and CHIRP Radio's First Time: First Crime show (April 17). Also added by popular demand two shows of Team StarKid: Airport for Birds and Other Great Ideas (March 24 & 31) and an encore one-weekend return engagement of Four Girls (And A Guy): A One Night Stand with The Second City (April 11-13). Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, March 11 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Demetri Martin is a multitalented man! He is a comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humorist. Nonetheless, Martin has a lengthy resume starting with a writing job for Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which led into a correspondent position on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up and sketch comedy shows running now through June 1 including recently added stand-up comics Jeff Garlin (April 5-6), Ben Bailey (May 10-11), and the Sklar Brothers (May 30 – June 1). Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago. For schedule updates and the latest news about shows at UP Comedy Club visit UPComedyClub.com.

Below, catch a first look at Comedy Central's new series NATHAN FOR YOU, premiering on Thursday, February 28 at 10:30 P.M. ET/PT!