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Dan Bakkedahl and Ed Furman to Return for TRAINWRECK at The Second City, 2/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2014


After an eight year hiatus, The Second City is excited to present a one night special performance of 'Trainwreck,' featuring Second City alumni Dan Bakkedahl and Ed Furman on Tuesday, February 25, at 8:00pm in The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (2nd floor of Piper's Alley). 'Trainwreck' is a completely improvised play created from a single audience suggestion.

HBO to Debut New Comedy Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, 4/27
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 12, 2014


LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER will debut SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other weekly editions debuting subsequent Sundays at the same time on HBO.

Ben & Jerry's Celebrates STEPHEN COLBERT's AmeriCone Dream Flavor Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014


On Valentine's Day 2007 a love of Romeo and Juliet proportions was unveiled in the United States. This love followed the quickest way to one's heart: via the stomach. February 14, 2007 was the official launch date of Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream ice cream

Michael Pennington to Star in KING LEAR at Theatre for a New Audience, Begin. 3/14
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014


Michael Pennington, two-time Olivier Award nominee, an artist of international stature and one of England's greatest classical actors, will play the title role in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear directed by Arin Arbus. For the second production in Theatre for a New Audience's inaugural season at its first permanent home, the new Polonsky Shakespeare Center, 262 Ashland Place in Brooklyn, Mr. Pennington leads a company of 22 actors. King Lear begins previews March 14 for an opening March 27 and a run through May 4.

Comix At Foxwoods Presents Mick Foley and His TALES FROM WRESTLING PAST National Tour, 3/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2014


On Sunday, March 23rd COMIX at Foxwoods Comedy Club in Mashantucket, CT welcomes WWE's Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley. His multi-faceted career has seen Foley turn from 3-time WWE champion to 2-time New York Times #1 best-selling author to his present incarnation as stand-up comic/spoken-word performer. Foley's nationwide tour "Tales from Wresting Past" showcases his unique style of surreal story-telling and his trademark blend of wildness and warmth that promises to take both wrestling and comedy fans on a memorable and entertaining ride. His shows have already garnered a collection of stellar reviews from around the globe.Chortle, the UK's most respected comedy source said, "onstage, Foley is charm personified: eloquent, self-effacing and funny." Best-selling author Paul O'Brien, writing for The Layfield Report raved, "He always leaves them laughing. Laughing, standing at the end and always wanting more." Even the decidedly non-wrestling publication Broadway Babies mused "If you're interested at all in wrestling, you'll love it; if you're not, you'll like it."

VIDEO: Watch Rosie O'Donnell's Return Visit to ABC's THE VIEW
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 7, 2014


Emmy Award-winner Rosie O'Donnell returned to ABC's The View, today, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET). The appearance marks the first time O'Donnell appeared on the talk show since moderating Season 10

Mick Foley Brings 'Tales From Wrestling Past' National Tour to Comix At Foxwoods
by Robert Diamond - Feb 6, 2014


On Sunday, March 23rd COMIX at Foxwoods Comedy Club in Mashantucket, CT welcomes WWE's Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's WORKAHOLICS, BROAD CITY on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2014


Tonight on Comedy Central, watch all-new episodes of 'Workaholics,' 'Broad City,' 'The Daily Show,' 'The Colbert Report,' and '@midnight'. Below, check out sneak peeks of Workaholics and Broad City!

NAKE AND AFRAID Returns to Discovery with All-New Super-Sized Episodes, 3/16
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 5, 2014


This spring, the hit series is back and ready to bare even more when supersized episodes of NAKED AND AFRAID premiere on Sunday, March 16th

Discovery's NAKED AND AFRAID to Return with New Episodes, 3/16
by TV News Desk - Feb 4, 2014


Last summer, Discovery's NAKED AND AFRAID bared all with its brand new take on the survival genre. This spring, the hit series is back and ready to bare even more when supersized episodes of NAKED AND AFRAID premiere on Sunday, March 16th at 9:00pm ET/PT. Following the premiere of NAKED AND AFRAID is Discovery's all-new talk show, DISCOVERY AFTER DARK (w/t) at 10:15pm ET/PT. DISCOVERY AFTER DARK follows in the footsteps of Discovery's first ever live talk show, Shark After Dark, which premiered after Shark Week 2013. DISCOVERY AFTER DARK will be hosted by Joe Bereta, who will also be joined by Shark After Dark's Bob (the shark) Oschack and social correspondent, Taryn Southern.

AMERICAN HUSTLE, HER, BREAKING BAD & More Among Today's Writers Guild of America Nominees
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2014


The winners of the Writers Guild of America awards will be revealed in dual ceremonies today, Feb. 1, in Los Angeles and New York City. Today, the nominees for television, film, video games, and more were announced. Check them out below!

NY Mayor Bill de Blasio Visits THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 3, 2014


Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City will make his first late night appearance as a guest on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' tonight, February 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Adult Swim Begins Production of NEWSREADERS - Season 2
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2014


Newsreaders, Adult Swim's absurd take on the television news magazine, is currently in production on season two in Los Angeles.

NY Mayor Bill de Blasio to Visit THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, 2/3
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2014


Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City will make his first late night appearance as a guest on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' this Monday, February 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Tony Hale Cast as Marcus' Dad in New NBC Series ABOUT A BOY
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 31, 2014


'Veep' actor Tony Hale, who recently took home an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, has been cast in NBC's new comedy series ABOUT A BOY

VIDEO: NASHVILLE's Clare Bowen Performs on 'The View'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2014


Clare Bowen from ABC's Nashville, stopped by 'The View' to perform 'This Town,' from the show's 3rd album,The Music Of Nashville, Season 2, Vol. 1.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's BROAD CITY on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 29, 2014


Tonight on Comedy Central, watch all new episodes of 'Workaholics,' 'Broad City,' 'The Daily Show,' 'The Colbert Report,' and '@midnight'. Below, get a sneak peek at tonight's Broad City!

North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival to Screen THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING, 2/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2014


n Partnership with the UNC Center for the Study of the American South, Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations, UNC's Department of American Studies, and Muslim Life at Duke, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is presenting a screening of the new comedy documentary, The Muslims Are Coming, at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7. The screening will be at the FedEx Global Education Center Nelson Mandela Auditorium on the campus of UNC. Tickets are free. Tickets and more information can be found at www.nccomedyarts.com

DAILY SHOW, COLBERT REPORT Announce Staff Promotions
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2014


Steve Bodow, Jen Flanz and Adam Lowitt have been promoted to Executive Producers, Tim Greenberg and Hillary Kun to Co-Executive Producers, Justin Melkmann to Supervising Producer and Elliott Kalan as Head Writer

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