Janeane Garofalo News

After five years of ongoing renovations, the popular Upper West Side performance space the Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street) officially re-launches today as STAGE 72 as a part of the New York Comedy Festival, which will include performances and appearances by Susie Essman, Meredith Vieira, two special editions of Celebrity Autobiography featuring Janeane Garofalo, Tony Danza, Mario Cantone, SNL alum Rachel Dratch, and more.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns for its fourth season at the Triad Theater (158 West 72 Street) with its new edition Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, opening last night, October 22. Check out photos from last night's opening below!

This November, after five years of ongoing renovations, the popular Upper West Side performance space the Triad Theater (158 West 72nd Street) will officially re-launch as STAGE 72 as a part of the New York Comedy Festival, which will include performances and appearances by Susie Essman, David Steinberg, Meredith Vieira, two special editions of Celebrity Autobiography featuring Janeane Garofalo, Tony Danza, Mario Cantone, Oscar-nominee Jennifer Tilly, SNL alum Rachel Dratch, and more.

The Paley Center for Media in New York City has an extensive lineup for the upcoming months - including exclusive premieres, tribute concerts, Q&As, and more! The full, detailed listings are below.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns for its fourth season at the Triad Theater (158 West 72 Street) with its new edition Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, Monday, October 22 at 7pm.

Another Friday, another recap of news making the rounds in the Broadway World! Nominations have been tallied and voting is now open for the 2012 BWW UK Awards so get your vote in today! The 2012 BWW Regional Awards are also underway with nominations being accepted in 30 regions for your favorite stars and productions. October 26 is the deadline for submitting a nomination so have your say on who should win in your region!

The movie BAD PARENTS opened at the Montclair Film Festival. New Jersey filmmaker Caytha Jentis created the movie and New Jersey native Janeane Garofalo stars in the film that focuses on parents who go to great lengths to ensure their childrens success on the soccer field. Check out the interview below!

Montclair, NJ, October 3, 2012: 'Bad Parents,' a feature film starring the comedic talents of Janeane Garofalo, Christopher Titus, Cheri Oteri, Michael Boatman, Ben Bailey and Kristen Johnston will have its red carpet world premiere on October 3rd at the Bellevue Theater in Montclair, NJ in association with the Montclair Film Festival. Janeane Garofalo, who grew up in Madison, NJ and Morristown resident and Emmy award winning comedian Ben Bailey will walk the red carpet as well as writer/director/producer and New Jersey resident Caytha Jentis. Additional guests will be announced as the event approaches.

'Bad Parents,' a feature film starring the comedic talents of Janeane Garofalo, Christopher Titus, Cheri Oteri, Michael Boatman, Ben Bailey and Kristen Johnston will have its red carpet world premiere today, October 3rd at the Bellevue Theater in Montclair, NJ, in association with the Montclair Film Festival. Janeane Garofalo, who grew up in Madison, NJ and Morristown resident and Emmy award winning comedian Ben Bailey will walk the red carpet as well as writer/director/producer and New Jersey resident Caytha Jentis. Additional guests will be announced as the event approaches.

The Second Annual Gold Coast International Film Festival presented by the Great Neck Arts Center, with the Town of North Hempstead as Founding Sponsor, will present seven days and nights of bold, dynamic films, programs, panels, tributes, conversations, awards and festivities on Long Island's North Shore. GCIFF gets underway Monday, October 22 with two pre-festival events followed by its Opening Night Gala on Wednesday, and then runs at the Clearview Cinemas in the communities of Manhasset, Roslyn, Great Neck and Port Washington through Sunday, October 28, 2012.

BAD PARENTS, a feature film starring the comedic talents of Janeane Garofalo, Christopher Titus, Cheri Oteri, Michael Boatman, Ben Bailey and Kristen Johnston will have its red carpet world premiere on October 3rd at the Bellevue Theater in Montclair, NJ in association with the Montclair Film Festival.

Another week, another roundup! Today, we bring you a list of the most-read stories in our regional markets for the week of September 21. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, check out what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

'Bad Parents,' a feature film starring the comedic talents of Janeane Garofalo, Christopher Titus, Cheri Oteri, Michael Boatman, Ben Bailey and Kristen Johnston will have its red carpet world premiere on October 3rd at the Bellevue Theater in Montclair, NJ, in association with the Montclair Film Festival. Janeane Garofalo, who grew up in Madison, NJ and Morristown resident and Emmy award winning comedian Ben Bailey will walk the red carpet as well as writer/director/producer and New Jersey resident Caytha Jentis. Additional guests will be announced as the event approaches.

Robert Klein opens the 2012-13 Centenary Stage Company season with a benefit performance on Saturday, September 22. BWW was lucky that Mr. Klein could take some time to speak to us about his forty plus year career.

This Too Shall Suck, is a merry romp through performance anxiety, professional Scrabble, stand-up comedy and the psych ward, Matt Graham's one-man comedy reveals his transformation from drunken bum into reclusive cat lady/professional gambler. How bad can it suck? This Too Shall Suck, has been extended to the 2012 New York International Fringe Festival's Encore Series after receiving rave reviews and playing to packed houses.

Check out the brand new trailer for GENERAL EDUCATION, an 'American Pie-esque' comedy about growing up and discovering what really matters. Acting veterans Janeane Garofalo and Larry Miller join a talented cast of young performers in fresh, funny college-age romp. The film releases in limited markets beginning today, August 24th with a screening in New York. Watch the trailer below!

The Boston Comedy Arts Festival is set to run September 4-9 at ImprovBoston and the Brattle Theatre.

Check out the brand new trailer for GENERAL EDUCATION, an 'American Pie-esque' comedy about growing up and discovering what really matters. Acting veterans Janeane Garofalo and Larry Miller join a talented cast of young performers in fresh, funny college-age romp. The film releases in limited markets beginning August 24th with a screening in New York. Watch the trailer below!

NPR's "Cabinet of Wonders," a new series for public radio featuring the best of the acclaimed New York variety show which finds leading novelists, musicians and comedians each performing as part of a rare showcase of talent hosted by musician and author John Wesley Harding, is now airing nationally as a six episode radio program