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Comedy Central Premieres JIM NORTON: PLEASE BE OFFENDED Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 20, 2013


Stand-Up Month rages on when famed radio funnyman, best-selling author, and TV personality Jim Norton returns to COMEDY CENTRAL in the network television premiere of JIM NORTON: PLEASE BE OFFENDED, debuting tonight, April 20, at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT.

Comedy Central's Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR to Return 5/3
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2013


The second season of "The Half Hour" is here! COMEDY CENTRAL continues to shine a spotlight on some of the best and brightest in comedy today in this stand-up series, premiering Friday, May 3 at Midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT with specials from Dan Soder and Nikki Glaser.

Comedy Central Greenlights New Stand-Up Series ADAM DEVINE'S HOUSE PARTY
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 11, 2013


Adam Devine, co-star of the hit COMEDY CENTRAL series "Workaholics," is taking the party to the next level as the channel has ordered eight episodes of a stand-up series, ADAM DEVINE'S HOUSE PARTY

Jen Kirkman and Greg Behrendt to Headline at Empire Comedy Live, 6/7-8 & 15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2013


Empire Comedy Live kicks summer off with two hilarious headliners, Jen Kirkman and Greg Behrendt on back-to-back weekends at Comedy Bar in June, while the 2013 Toronto Comedy Brawl keeps rolling towards the $1000 grand prize.

Nobodies of Comedy Returns Tonight for Its 11th Year
by Samantha Vega - Apr 9, 2013


For the 11th year, we've scoured the country for the funniest, sidesplitting and most outrageous comics you've NEVER heard of, and we found them! No over-hyped stars, no over-sized ticket prices, just hysterical comics and a great night out. Nobodies of Comedy is a hit year after year! This year's line up include up-and-coming comedy stars Pete Lee, Ross Bennett, Tony Deyo, Gina Brillon and Mark Normand.

Comedy Central to Premiere AL MADRIGAL: WHY IS THE RABBIT CRYING?, 4/26
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2013


Stand-Up Month comes to a hilarious close when Al Madrigal debuts his first COMEDY CENTRAL one-hour stand-up special, AL MADRIGAL: WHY IS THE RABBIT CRYING? premiering on Friday, April 26 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Anthony Jeselnik & More Set for SiriusXM's COMEDY CENTRAL Radio Preview Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 4, 2013


Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and COMEDY CENTRAL, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB), announced today that it will present 'The COMEDY CENTRAL Radio Preview Weekend' beginning today, Thursday, April 4.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Returns to Carnegie Hall, Now thru 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2013


This April, Carnegie Hall presents the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in three performances led by two outstanding maestros, Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos and Daniele Gatti (pictured at right), in its annual visit to Carnegie Hall. The BSO begins its series tonight, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. with Mr. Fruhbeck de Burgos conducting Paul Hindemith's Concert Music for Strings and Brass and Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra. Pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins the orchestra for Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

KRISTEN SCHAAL: LIVE AT THE FILLMORE Airs Tonight on Comedy Central; Gets DVD Release, 4/2
by TV News Desk - Apr 1, 2013


Kristen Schaal unleashes her unique point of view and unconventional delivery upon San Francisco in the world premiere of her first original one-hour stand-up special, Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore, debuting on Comedy Central tonight, April 1 at midnight ET/PT.

FX's TOTALLY BIASED to Go From Weekly to Nightly Series
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2013


FX has gotten decidedly more biased, taking its late night comedy series Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell from weekly to a five-night a week late night strip this Fall with the launch of FXX. It was announced today by Nick Grad, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, FX Networks.

KRISTEN SCHAAL: LIVE AT THE FILLMORE to Air 4/1 on Comedy Central; Gets DVD Release, 4/2
by TV News Desk - Mar 26, 2013


Kristen Schaal unleashes her unique point of view and unconventional delivery upon San Francisco in the world premiere of her first original one-hour stand-up special, Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore, debuting on Comedy Central on Monday, April 1 at midnight ET/PT.

Comedy Central's Anthony Jeselnik Set for Nationwide Stand-Up Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 19, 2013


Fans can personally bear witness to the dark and Twisted comedy styling of Anthony Jeselnik, host of COMEDY CENTRAL's 'The Jeselnik Offensive,' this spring when he hits the road on a nationwide stand-up tour.

Victor Garber and Kelli O'Hara to Host OUR TIME Gala, 4/22
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 5, 2013


Our Time - a non-profit organization that has been helping children who stutter for over a decade - will hold its 11th Annual Benefit Gala, Worth the Wait, celebrating the bravery and achievements of young people who stutter as well as those who inspire their success. This event comes just one year after the organization honored Offensive Lineman Matt Slauson of the New York Jets, and two years after honoring David Seidler, the Academy Award-winning writer of The King's Speech, whose film changed the landscape for people who stutter around the world. The event has become an annual favorite for a number of celebrities, philanthropists, artists, and social advocates including former NEA Chair and award-winning actress Jane Alexander who has said: 'The word has gotten out that this is the best show in town. I go to a lot of galas, but this is the one I always want to go to, bar none.'

Photo Flash: First Look at History Theatre's COURTING HARRY World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2013


History Theatre is producing the world premiere of a new play by Lee Blessing about Harry Blackmun and Warren Burger, who grew up together in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood of St. Paul and both ended up as U. S. Supreme Court Justices, appointed by Richard Nixon. The production opened yesterday, March 2 and runs through March 24, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Our Time Honors Mel Tillis, 4/22
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2013


On April 22nd, Our Time - a non-profit organization that has been helping children who stutter for over a decade - will hold its 11th Annual Benefit Gala, Worth the Wait, celebrating the bravery and achievements of young people who stutter as well as those who inspire their success.

Boston Symphony Orchestra to Return to Carnegie Hall, 4/3-5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2013


This April, Carnegie Hall presents the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in three performances led by two outstanding maestros, Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos and Daniele Gatti (pictured at right), in its annual visit to Carnegie Hall. The BSO begins its series on Wednesday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. with Mr. Fruhbeck de Burgos conducting Paul Hindemith's Concert Music for Strings and Brass and Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra. Pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins the orchestra for Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

Victor Garber & Kelli O'Hara to Host 2013 OUR TIME Benefit Gala, 4/22
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2013


On April 22nd, Our Time - a non-profit organization that has been helping children who stutter for over a decade - will hold its 11th Annual Benefit Gala, Worth the Wait, celebrating the bravery and achievements of young people who stutter as well as those who inspire their success. This event comes just one year after the organization honored Offensive Lineman Matt Slauson of the New York Jets, and two years after honoring David Seidler, the Academy Award-winning writer of The King's Speech, whose film changed the landscape for people who stutter around the world. The event has become an annual favorite for a number of celebrities, philanthropists, artists, and social advocates including former NEA Chair and award-winning actress Jane Alexander who has said: "The word has gotten out that this is the best show in town. I go to a lot of galas, but this is the one I always want to go to, bar none."

2013 TONYS, ZERO DARK THIRTY Among Winners of WGA Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 18, 2013


The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.

'House of Lies' Star Don Cheadle to Guest on FX's TOTALLY BIASED, 5/9
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 15, 2013


W. Kamau Bell welcomes House of Lies star Don Cheadle as his guest Thursday, February 21 @ 11:00pm ET/PT, on the winter finale episode of TOTALLY BIASED with W. Kamau Bell. The series will return with all-new episodes on May 9.

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