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MEAN GIRLS Star Daniel Franzese Returns To The Laurie Beechman Theatre Oct. 5
by Julie Musbach - Oct 3, 2018

You know him as the lovable Damian from the movie 'Mean Girls' and from his star turn on HBO's 'Looking.' Now DANIEL FRANZESE & THE HOUSE OF GLEN COCO returns to NYC with a brand new evening of stand up comedy and storytelling -- featuring special guests John Early, Mur and Shane Shane.

Facebook Watch Debuting Two New Adult Animated Comedy Series, “HUMAN KIND OF” and “LIVERSPOTS AND ASTRONOTS”
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 14, 2018

Cartuna, a digital media company focused on animated comedy for adults, will premiere its two adult animated short-form series “Human Kind Of” and “Liverspots and Astronots” on Facebook Watch. Each show will have a 21-episode season and will roll-out three new episodes per week.

Applications Now Open For 2019 Residencies At SPACE On Ryder Farm
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2018

SPACE on Ryder Farm--a nonprofit residency program for artists and activists located on a 223 year-old working organic farm in Brewster, NY--announced that applications for all of its 2019 residency programs are now open for submission. Due to increasing demand, SPACE announced in July that it was changing its submission process to allow the organization sufficient time for review.

EDINBURGH 2018: BWW Q&A- Kate Berlant
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 18, 2018

BWW catches up with Kate Berlant to chat about bringing Communikate to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Scoop: Coming Up On MATCH GAME on ABC - Today, July 12, 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2018

Get all the scoop on Coming Up On MATCH GAME , airing on ABC today, July 12, 2018!

MARIE AND BRUCE Comes to JACK Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2018

Today, Marie decides to leave her husband: 'Let me tell you something. I find my husband so God damned irritating that I'm planning to leave him. And that's a fact.' But in Wallace Shawn's 1978 American masterpiece, facts are slippery things. In this radical re-imagining at JACK, two multi-disciplinary artists play the combative titular couple and head up the design team. Joined by an ensemble of some of Brooklyn's sharpest comedic voices, Gordon Landenberger (Bruce) and trans actress Theda Hammel (Marie) double as the set and sound designers, respectively, for this hilarious and timely new production. 

JACK Presents MARIE AND BRUCE By Wallace Shawn
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2018

Today, Marie decides to leave her husband: 'Let me tell you something. I find my husband so God damned irritating that I'm planning to leave him. And that's a fact.' But in Wallace Shawn's 1978 American masterpiece, facts are slippery things. In this radical re-imagining at JACK, two multi-disciplinary artists play the combative titular couple and head up the design team. Joined by an ensemble of some of Brooklyn's sharpest comedic voices, Gordon Landenberger (Bruce) and trans actress Theda Hammel (Marie) double as the set and sound designers, respectively, for this hilarious and timely new production.

JACK Announces Summer Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018

JACK doesn't go slack in the summer.  From a festival of experimental music to a revival of a Wallace Shawn scorcher to poets and rappers reflecting on reparations, JACK brings action to the steamy months. This season features artists we feel are bringing life to our mission of fueling experiments in art and activism, including theater company Sister Sylvester, poet and writer collective Oye Group, director Knud Adams, playwright Amina Henry and burgeoning theater ensemble TV.

Hyundai Teams Up with Buzzfeed and iHeartMedia to Introduce All-New, 3-Part Music Experience, Kamp Kona
by Macon Prickett - Jun 6, 2018

This month, Hyundai is teaming up with BuzzFeed and iHeartMedia to introduce Kamp Kona, an all-new, three-part music experience that celebrates local creators. Headlined by electronic artist Dan Deacon, Kamp Kona invites all those who appreciate art and music culture to participate in the unique interactive live shows, which will feature special guests, local performers and alternative artists. The program is an extension of Hyundai's ongoing partnership with BuzzFeed and a collaboration to support the launch of the first-ever Kona SUV, a vehicle inspired by creative and adventure-seeking individuals featuring a dynamic style, immersive performance and a fun-to-drive nature.

Comedy Central Expands Its Annual Up Next Showcase at Clusterfest This June
by Macon Prickett - May 23, 2018

Comedy Central builds on its success of last year's Up Nextshowcase at Clusterfest, featuring the network's rising stars, by including another stand-up showcase and adding a variety showcase. The weekend will highlight over 20 comedians with two separate and distinct stand-up showcases taking place on Friday, June 1, hosted by Chris Redd with special guest Tim Dillon and Saturday, June 2, hosted by Jullian McCollough with special guest Mark Normand; and a brand new variety showcase taking place on Sunday, June 3, hosted by Matthew Broussard. All shows will be held at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in the 415 Comedy Club room.

ABC's MATCH GAME Returns For Third Season June 21
by Macon Prickett - May 14, 2018

We are bringing back the shag carpet and the skinny microphone for some summertime “Match Game” BLANK!, as Season 3 continues on THURSDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT). “Match Game” will once again be hosted by Emmy®- and Golden Globe® Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin and is produced by FremantleMedia North America (FMNA). The hilarious panel game features two contestants as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-missing-blank. Baldwin received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Host in 2017.

HBO's Animated Series ANIMALS Returns With Third Season August 3
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018

The animated adult television series ANIMALS. returns for its ten-episode third season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. From Duplass Brothers Productions, the show was created by Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano.

#TurnerUpFront to Feature A Powerhouse Lineup of Entertainment, Sports, & News Stars
by Macon Prickett - May 3, 2018

Global entertainment, sports and news content leader Turner will have its brand portfolio on full display at the 2018#TurnerUpfront on May 16, hosted at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Denis O'Hara and More Round Out the Cast of Upcoming Mindy Kaling Comedy LATE NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

Deadline has reported that actors Denis O'Hare, John Early, Max Casella and Megalyn Echikunwoke have joined the cast of the upcoming comedy starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson.

TBS Renews SEARCH PARTY & THE LAST O.G. For New Seasons
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 23, 2018

According to Variety, TBS today has renewed SEARCH PARTY and THE LAST O.G. for new seasons. SEARCH PARTY is currently in its second season on the network, and THE LAST O.G. recently premiered to high critical acclaim. Read more about it from Variety here!

John Mulaney, Ben Schwartz, & More Included in the New Announcement of CLUSTERFEST Appearances
by Macon Prickett - Apr 16, 2018

Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, taking place in San Francisco June 1-3, 2018, announced today that an exciting array of top tier comedians and artists will be joining the festival's heavy hitting lineup. Talent additions include John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Wu-Tang Clan, Jeff Ross, T-Pain, I AM RAPAPORT: Stereo Podcast, Bianca Del Rio, and Thomas Middleditch from the hit HBO show Silicon Valley and Ben Schwartz from Parks and Recreation and House of Lies, who will bring their two-man improv show to the event.

Comedy Central Announces Full Lineup For CLUSTERFEST 2018
by Macon Prickett - Feb 13, 2018

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today the extraordinary lineup for the return of Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival, headlined by Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, The Lonely Island, in their first ever live concert performance, and Trevor Noah. Now in its second year, Clusterfest will once again take place in the heart of San Francisco at Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018. Tickets are on sale now exclusively at www.clusterfest.com.

Jessica Williams & Phoebe Robinson Star in New HBO Series 2 DOPE QUEENS Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 2, 2018

The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, comes to HBO in February as a series of four themed hour-long specials. Directed by Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi'), the show debuts FRIDAY, FEB. 2

Jessica Williams & Phoebe Robinson Star in New HBO Series 2 DOPE QUEENS, 2/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 12, 2018

The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, comes to HBO in February as a series of four themed hour-long specials. Directed by Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi'), the show debuts FRIDAY, FEB. 2

2 DOPE QUEENS Comes to HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 11, 2018

Guests Include Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Sarah Jessica Parker And Jon Stewart; Tig Notaro Directs

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