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TBS has given a greenlight to Search Party, a dark comedy about a group of four self-absorbed 20-somethings who come together when a former college acquaintance mysteriously disappears.

One Glass Video, a producer of video and branded content, announced today that it is seeking distribution partners for a new comedy web series, Janice Gunter, Ghost Hunter.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running tonight, August 5 - August 16, 2015.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running August 5 - August 16, 2015.

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming performances, tonight, July 29 - August 9, 2015. Scroll down for details!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its upcoming performances, July 29 - August 9, 2015. Scroll down for details!

Funny People coming to Joe's Pub at the Public from Summer-Fall 2015 include Jane Lynch, Daniel Koren and more. Check out the full list below!

Orion will release FORT TILDEN theaterically and on VOD on August 14th. Watch the trailer

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: After Friday's landmark Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage, the Broadway community -- and supporters across the country -- exploded with love and celebration. Today is the day for NYC to go even wilder in support of LGBTQ rights, so scroll down for BWW's list of Pride-related events, parties and more!

Aaron Jackson (UCB) and Josh Sharp (Vulture's 'Comics You Should Know', IFC.com) celebrate a year of hosting a gay show for all people filled with songs and laughs from comics and queers and mostly people who are both. Always featuring handsome hunk Henry Koperski on the keys.

Michael Feinstein, Molly Pope, John Early and Jonah Verdon will join the previously announced headliners Melissa Errico, Liz Callaway, The Skivvies, Michael McElroy, Lauren Worsham, Cyrille Aimee, Rachel  York, Adam Kantor, Randy Graff, Kim David Smith, Danielle Grabianowski, Julie Hill, Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson to headline the fifth annual "Night Of A Thousand Judys" - presented by The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - on Monday, June 1. The Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center will take place at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center (129 West 67th Street in Manhattan). Called "a rambunctious, uproarious, unpredictable all-star concert" by The Wall Street Journal, "Night Of A Thousand Judys" will honor the iconic Judy Garland with special skits, tributes and songs from her legendary career as movie star, recording artist and stage performer. There will be a pre-show VIP reception at 6:30 PM and the performance at 8:00 PM.

 Ars Nova has announced the lineup for its 8th Annual ANT Fest, running June 1 - 26.  This year's festival of all new talent features four nonstop weeks of comedy, music & theater mash-ups, and invites audiences on a nightly adventure with the next wave of breakthrough artists at Ars Nova.  A complete lineup is listed below.

Aaron Jackson (UCB) and Josh Sharp (Vulture's 'Comics You Should Know') celebrate a year of hosting a gay show for all people filled with songs and laughs from comics and queers and mostly people who are both.

Ars Nova has announced the lineup for Bridget Everett Gets F*cked by Ars Nova, a one-night-only blow-out concert celebrating everyone's favorite badass b*tch, alt-cabaret priestess and Ars Nova All Star, Bridget Everett. In addition to Everett herself, the benefit concert, directed by Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Rock Bottom), will feature tributes, roasts and send-up performances from Grammy and Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone and actor, comedian and Emmy-nominee Billy Eichner. Comedians, drag queens and entertainers aplenty round out the lineup, including Jim Andralis, DJ Jonjon Battles, Justin Vivian Bond, John Early, Cole Escola, Dan Finnerty, Murray Hill, Champagne Jerry, DJ Sammy Jo, Larry Krone, Erin Markey, Molly Pope, Marc Shaiman, Sweetie, The Tender Moments (Matt Ray, Mike Jackson, Carmine Covelli and Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz), Chris Tyler, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad (VIDS); plus a few fun surprises.

Ars Nova has announced the lineup for Bridget Everett Gets F*cked by Ars Nova, a one-night-only blow-out concert celebrating everyone's favorite badass b*tch, alt-cabaret priestess and Ars Nova All Star, Bridget Everett. In addition to Everett herself, the benefit concert, directed by Scott Wittman (Hairspray, Rock Bottom), will feature tributes, roasts and send-up performances from Grammy and Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone and actor, comedian and Emmy-nominee Billy Eichner. Comedians, drag queens and entertainers aplenty round out the lineup, including Jim Andralis, DJ Jonjon Battles, Justin Vivian Bond, John Early, Cole Escola, Dan Finnerty, Murray Hill, Champagne Jerry, DJ Sammy Jo, Larry Krone, Erin Markey, Molly Pope, Marc Shaiman, Sweetie, The Tender Moments (Matt Ray, Mike Jackson, Carmine Covelli and Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz), Chris Tyler, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad (VIDS); plus a few fun surprises.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch composer/lyricist/co-creator Stephen Trask is set to take part in the next Dead Darlings at the historic Judson Memorial Church on December 10. Also featured will be Doug Wright (playwright, I Am My Own Wife, Grey Gardens), Oliver Butler (director, Jacuzzi, Tick, Tick... BOOM) and Duncan Pflaster (creator, The Naughty Jewish Boys Calendar). Please see below for event details.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances through the rest of November 2014. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows and scroll down for more!

Tony-nominated downtown fixture Justin Vivian Bond will headline the next Dead Darlings at the Judson Loft at 8p tonight, Nov 12. Also featured are designer Todd Oldham, Marie Claire Senior Editor Whitney Joiner, and comedian Julio Torres.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its performances, November 12-23, 2014. Details below!

Tony-nominated downtown fixture Justin Vivian Bond will headline the next Dead Darlings at the Judson Loft at 8p on Nov 12. Also featured are designer Todd Oldham, Marie Claire Senior Editor Whitney Joiner, and comedian Julio Torres.