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Freeform to Present Holiday Shorts FUNNY OR DIE PRESENTS SANTA'S SHORTS
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2016


It's the most wonderful time of the year and in honor of their 20 years of Christmas cheer, Freeform is making this year's '25 Days of Christmas' the merriest one yet.

HBO to Debut New Stand-Up Special PETE HOLMES: FACES AND SOUNDS, Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2016


A red-hot comedy star headlines his first HBO stand-up special when PETE HOLMES: FACES AND SOUNDS debuts SATURDAY, DEC. 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Taped at the Vic Theatre in Chicago this past April, the exclusive presentation features his insights into life's most absurd moments.

Freeform Promises Bigger & Better '25 Days of Christmas' Programming Event
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 2, 2016


It's the most wonderful time of the year and in honor of their 20 years of Christmas cheer, Freeform is making this year's “25 Days of Christmas” the merriest one yet.

Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016


The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.

Vancouver's Comedy Festival, JFL NorthWest, In Association with SiriusXM, Returns For Ten Glorious Days of Laughter
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2016


Vancouver's comedy festival, JFL NorthWest, presented in association with SiriusXM, returns for a second year of mid-winter laughs from Thursday, February 16 to Saturday, February 25, 2017 at multiple venues across Vancouver. Announced today, the 2017 JFL NorthWest lineup includes: 

Justin Sayre Celebrates New Comedy CD THE GAY AGENDA at UnCabaret in L.A.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016


The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the monthly gathering of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda - will celebrate Sayre's debut comed album "The Gay Agenda" with a  special night at UNCABARET at Au Lac (710 West First Street, LA 90012) on Sunday, December 4 at 8:00 PM.

VIDEO: First Look - HBO Shares Official Trailer for GIRLS Season 6
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 22, 2016


GIRLS returns for its sixth and final season on SUNDAY, FEB. 12 (10:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT). Created by and starring Lena Dunham, the Emmy®-winning comedy series is a comic look at the assorted humiliations and rare triumphs of a group of girls in their 20s.

Nick Guerra Available in Studio this Week
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2016


Nick Guerra is one of the most exciting young Hispanic comedians quickly making an impact in the clubs and on television.

Santa Barbara Film Fest to Honor LA LA LAND's Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2016


The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced today that Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling will be presented with the 2017 Outstanding Performers of the Year award

HBO Announces February Debut Dates for GIRLS, JOHN OLIVER & More
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2016


HBO has confirmed the February debut dates for new seasons of GIRLS and LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, and the new comedy series CRASHING.

VIDEO: Chris Gethard Performs Scene from Off-Broadway's CAREER SUICIDE on 'Late Show'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2016


On last night's LATE SHOW, Comedian Chris Gethard returns to The Late Show to perform a harrowing scene from his new Off-Broadway one-man show CAREER SUICIDE.

AMC Network Acquires Minority Ownership Stake in FUNNY OR DIE
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2016


AMC Networks Inc., which owns and operates the comedy network IFC, today announced that it has acquired a minority ownership stake in FUNNY OR DIE, which will allow two strong, leading comedy brands to expand their collaboration and create smart, culturally relevant comedy across television, digital and social platforms.

HBO's GIRLS: The Complete Fifth Season Coming to Blu-ray/DVD 1/3
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 15, 2016


Before the highly-anticipated final season kicks off this winter, check out the “spectacular” (Vulture) fifth season of the Emmy®- and Golden Globe-winning HBO comedy GIRLS.

HBO to Debut New Stand-Up Special PETE HOLMES: FACES AND SOUNDS, 12/3
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2016


A red-hot comedy star headlines his first HBO stand-up special when PETE HOLMES: FACES AND SOUNDS debuts SATURDAY, DEC. 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Taped at the Vic Theatre in Chicago this past April, the exclusive presentation features his insights into life's most absurd moments.

20th Annual HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS Launches Awards Season With Star-Studded Evening
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 7, 2016


'The 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards' Presented by Virginia Black brought together Hollywood's elite to honor and preview the year's most talked about and highly anticipated actors, actresses, films and those who help bring them to life.

Stage Rights Acquires GIGANTIC Licensing
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2016


Steele Spring Stage Rights, the licensing company that represents The Marvelous Wonderettes, has just acquired the theatrical performance rights to the hit off-Broadway musical comedy Gigantic, featuring a book by Randy Blair & Tim Drucker, music by Matthew Roi Berger, and lyrics by Randy Blair. Prior to being acquired by Stage Rights, Gigantic kicked off the 2015-16 season at the Vineyard Theatre in New York City, and won Best of Fest at the New York Musical Festival under the name Fat Camp.

VIDEO: Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More Team for Funny or Die's 'Holy Sh*t You've Got to Vote!
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 4, 2016


In the new Funny Or Die video below, Rachel Bloom, Moby, Elizabeth Banks and more perform OLY SH*T (You've Got To Vote).

Rubin Museum of Art Announces December Events
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 3, 2016


The Rubin Museum of Art is an arts and cultural hub in New York City's vibrant Chelsea neighborhood that inspires visitors to make connections between contemporary life and the art and ideas of the Himalayas and neighboring regions including India. With a diverse array of thought-provoking exhibitions and programs—including films, concerts, and on-stage conversations—the Rubin provides immersive experiences that encourage personal discoveries and spark new ways of seeing the world. Emphasizing cross-cultural connections, the Rubin is a space to contemplate ideas that extend across history and span human cultures.

EPIX Original Dark Comedy Series GET SHORTY, Starring Ray Romano, to Start Production
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 2, 2016


Premium cable network EPIX announced today that production will begin on the original series GET SHORTY, produced by MGM Television, on November 8, 2016 with shooting to take place in Los Angeles, CA

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and More to Perform at 10th Anniversary STAND UP FOR HEROES
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2016


Few events have created more of a lasting impact on the lives of our nation's injured veterans and their families than Stand Up for Heroes (SUFH), returning for its 10th anniversary to the Theater at Madison Square Garden today, November 1. 

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