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Red Tape Theatre Presents Will Eno's TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY, Opens 5/9
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2011


Red Tape Theatre presents the apocalyptic comedy Tragedy: a tragedy by Will Eno, author of the Pulitzer Prize-finalist play THOM PAIN (based on nothing).

Red Tape Theatre Presents Will Eno's TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011


Red Tape Theatre presents the apocalyptic comedy Tragedy: a tragedy by Will Eno, author of the Pulitzer Prize-finalist play THOM PAIN (based on nothing).

Red Tape Theatre Presents Will Eno's TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011


Red Tape Theatre presents the apocalyptic comedy Tragedy: a tragedy by Will Eno, author of the Pulitzer Prize-finalist play THOM PAIN (based on nothing).

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Musical'
by Charlie Piane - May 3, 2011


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

IU Auditorium 2011-2012 Season Features Jon Stewart, Bernadette Peters Etc
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 2, 2011


Indiana University Auditorium has announced its diverse 2011-2012 season. This year's world-class arts and entertainment lineup includes the most in-demand touring Broadway shows, classical and contemporary musical performances, dance, comedy and beloved holiday traditions.

CHAD DEITY, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON & More Win Big at Lortel Awards
by Robert Diamond - May 2, 2011


This evening, the 2011 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out to recipients in 14 categories and 3 special awards. This year's ceremony will benefit The Actors Fund. A full list of recipients follows below.

Kevin Kline, Lily Rabe, et al. to Present at Lortel Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2011


The Lucille Lortel Awards announced today the details for the 26th Annual Lortel Awards Reception & Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony will be held on May 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. EST at NYU Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square. Members of the industry may purchase tickets through the Off-Broadway League, while public tickets are $75.00 and are available via phone (212.352.3101), online (http://skirballcenter.nyu.edu) or in person at the Skirball Center's Shagan Box Office (566 LaGuardia Place, Tuesday-Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).

The Meeting* Pays Tribute to Valley of the Dolls May 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2011


The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, May 12 at 9:30 PM.

The Daily Show Correspondent Wyatt Cenac Goes Solo
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2011


Wyatt Cenac goes from correspondent to center stage in his first-ever one-hour stand-up special, 'Wyatt Cenac: Comedy Person' debuting Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Kevin Kline, Lily Rabe, et al. to Present at Lortel Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2011


The Lucille Lortel Awards announced today the details for the 26th Annual Lortel Awards Reception & Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony will be held on May 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. EST at NYU Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square. Members of the industry may purchase tickets through the Off-Broadway League, while public tickets are $75.00 and are available via phone (212.352.3101), online (http://skirballcenter.nyu.edu) or in person at the Skirball Center's Shagan Box Office (566 LaGuardia Place, Tuesday-Sunday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.).

Red Tape Theatre Presents Will Eno's TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011


Red Tape Theatre presents the apocalyptic comedy Tragedy: a tragedy by Will Eno, author of the Pulitzer Prize-finalist play THOM PAIN (based on nothing).

Upright Citizens Brigade to Perform at The Englert Theatre 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2011


The Englert Theatre and Riverfest are proud to present improv comedy group Upright Citizens Brigade on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm.

Jon Stewart Hosts AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL 5/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 12, 2011


The Story Pirates (Benjamin Salka, CEO; Lee Overtree, Artistic Director), a national arts and literacy organization, will host its Third Annual "After School Special" Fundraiser on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway).

Gasteyer, Oliver, Stewart, et al. Set for Story Pirates Benefit, 5/20
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2011


The story Pirates will hold their third annual AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL benefit on May 20 at Peter Norton Syphony Space. Set to make appearances are Ana Gasteyer, John Oliver, Kristen Schaal and Jon Stewart. In addition to the presentatio of a sketch comedy show, the event will also include a silent auction.

The Comedy Awards to Be Simulcast With Exclusive Content on thecomedyawards.com
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that 'The Comedy Awards,' the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, will be simulcast on the Web at thecomedyawards.com.

Alec Baldwin, Jon Cryer Set For The Comedy Awards, To Air April 10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL's 'The Comedy Awards,' the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, has announced Alec Baldwin, Jon Cryer, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Garry Shandling, 'The Daily Show' correspondents, Samantha Bee, Jason Jones, Olivia Munn and John Oliver, 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' contributor, John Hodgman and The Gregory Brothers as additional presenters and attendees.

Eddie Murphy to Receive Comedy Icon Award at The Comedy Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


'The Comedy Awards,' the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, has announced that, Eddie Murphy will be honored as the recipient of the inaugural 'Comedy Icon Award.'

Cutting Ball Theater Presents SF Premiere Of LADY GREY, Closes 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2011


Cutting Ball Theater welcomes the spring with the Bay Area Premiere of LADY GREY (in ever lower light) and other plays, three short plays by acclaimed contemporary playwright Will Eno. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation,' Eno is the inaugural recipient of the Horton Foote Prize for Promising New American Play.

The Comedy Awards to Be Simulcast With Exclusive Content on thecomedyawards.com
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL, a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that 'The Comedy Awards,' the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, will be simulcast on the Web at thecomedyawards.com.

Alec Baldwin, Jon Cryer Set For The Comedy Awards, To Air April 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 5, 2011


It's comedy's big night out as the first annual 'The Comedy Awards' airs across multiple MTV Networks on Sunday, April 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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