Jon Stewart News

Stage and Screen star Ralph Fiennes, who is busy promoting his latest movie 'Coriolanus,' recently visited 'The Daily Show,' where he chatted with Jon Stewart about taking on Shakespeare, working behind the camera, and more!

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2011 season. The winners will be honored at the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.

Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce initial casting for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Robots taking over the world, a critic reviewing difficult life experiences, social networking, a closed-captioner gone wild, a music group trying to get discovered online and reviving a public affairs show from the 80's. These are just a few of the creative concepts coming out of COMEDY CENTRAL's 2011-2012 development slate announced today by Kent Alterman, Head of Original Programming and Production, COMEDY CENTRAL.

On December 5, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., Baby Buggy celebrated its 10th Anniversary during 'A Night of Comedy with Jerry Seinfeld & Friends' at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside has announced its initial line-up of shows for the Winter/Spring of 2012!

The weather may be getting chilly, but things are once again heating up at Comedy Central! The network will premiere hot new series and specials as well as new seasons of network favorites throughout the cool months to come including: Comedy Central's 'Indecision 2012' revs up with the return of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' and 'The Colbert Report' (January 3)

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced today that GATZ, the critically lauded theatrical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, will return to The Public Theater this spring for a limited seven-week engagement. Created by Elevator Repair Service, this award-winning theatrical event, directed by John Collins and featuring Scott Shepherd as Nick, will begin previews on Wednesday, March 14 and run through Sunday, May 6 for 28 performances only in the Newman Theater. Member tickets go on sale on Monday, November 21 with single tickets on sale in early January.

Donald Glover dispenses excess hysterics in his new one-hour World Premiere Stand-Up Special 'Donald Glover: Weirdo,' debuting on Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL.

The all-new, live show MYTHBUSTERS: BEHIND THE MYTHS starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' makes its debut at the Fox Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30pm for one performance only. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.

The all-new, live show 'MythBusters: Behind the Myths,' starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' makes its debut at the Fox Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30pm for one performance only.

Montblanc presented THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY's 10th anniversary production last night, November 14, 2011. An annual benefit event produced by the 24 Hour Company and Freestyle Picture Company for Urban Arts Partnership, THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY attracts some of entertainment's biggest names as they join forces to participate in an extreme rite of theater: writing, directing, and performing 6 original short plays, all in just 24 hours. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party and brings you photo coverage below!

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

Deadline reports that the Writer's Guild of America, East has come to an agreement with Hello Doggies, Inc, the production company behind the cable hits The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and the Stephen Colbert Report.

The all-new, live show 'MythBusters: Behind the Myths,' starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' makes its debutat Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on January 15th 2012 for one performance only. Tickets are on sale beginning Friday, November 11th at 10:00 am through Ticketmaster by calling 866-448-7849or online at ticketmaster.com.

The all-new, live show 'MythBusters: Behind the Myths,' starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' will debut at Aronoff Center for one performance only on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

The extensive nationwide search has ended and the very best young talent on the comedy scene today has been chosen. COMEDY CENTRAL and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the second annual 'Comics To Watch' showcase taking place at Carolines on Broadway on Wednesday, November 9 which is part of the 2011 New York Comedy Festival, running from November 9-13.

COMEDY CENTRAL, a division of Viacom Media Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that the second annual 'The Comedy Awards' will return to New York City. The multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, will be taped at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday, April 28, 2012 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

The all-new, live show 'MythBusters: Behind the Myths,' starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' will debut at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts for one performance only on Sunday, March 25, 2012.

The extensive nationwide search has ended and the very best young talent on the comedy scene today has been chosen.