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NBC will air a star-studded, three-hour live special today, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise 'Saturday Night Live.' It appears that just about every single comic actor who has performed in America will take the stage for the event, and BroadwayWorld brings you a list of confirmed stars below!

Comedian Jeffrey Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' has a special night in store for comedy lovers when he headlines two very special shows on Valentine's Day, tonight, February 14 at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at Carolines on Broadway.

Celebrate the Oscars® when ABC premieres the Academy Award®-nominated animated feature “Wreck-It Ralph” during its February “Funday” extravaganza on Saturday, February 21st

It's going to be a hot ticket! Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has just announced that film star Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia!, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan) will make her off- Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom, Wild, upcoming in NBC's The Slap) in the upcoming world premiere production of NEIL LaBUTE's drama, THE WAY WE GET BY. Directed by Tony nominee LEIGH SILVERMAN, the production will begin previews on April 28, 2015 and officially open on May 20, 2015 at Second Stage Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street.

Comedian Jeffrey Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' has a special night in store for comedy lovers when he headlines two very special shows on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at Carolines on Broadway.

New York's treasured radio and TV host Joe Franklin died on Saturday, Jan. 24, from prostate cancer. He was 88.

Sundance Institute presents its U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, running today, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

Tig Notaro will star in her first HBO comedy special, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. To be taped later this year, the exclusive presentation will feature the Grammy nominee in an all-new standup performance before a live audience.

Hollywood's leading ladies were out on Wednesday morning, December 10th to celebrate The Hollywood Reporter's Women In Entertainment: Power 100 with a breakfast in Los Angeles, California. This year jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, sponsored the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award which was received by Shonda Rhimes. The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which recognizes a woman in the entertainment industry who is a pioneer and leader in the industry, was presented to Shonda by Tony Goldwyn.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Ellyn Marie Marsh in INAPPROPRIATE on January 3rd, 2015 at 11:30 p.m. In INAPPROPRIATE, Ellyn shares her sharp comedic wit and high belting, offering an evening of popular songs, musical theater songs, and of course, medleys - accompanied by stories of performing on Broadway and persuading her daughter to be a doctor.

Queen Bey is now the official queen of the Grammy Awards. The iconic 'Single Ladies' singer has just surpassed country music legend Dolly Parton's Grammy Award nominations record.

Nominations for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by The Academy's voting members. The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on 'GRAMMY Sunday,' Feb. 8, 2015, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 to 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2014.

Sundance Institute announced today the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The Festival is the centerpiece of the year-round public programs for the Institute, which also hosts 24 residency labs and grants more than $2.5 million to independent artists each year.

The Laurie Beechman Theater has announced its 2014 alternative holiday show lineup, November 28 through December 21, 2014, featuring Mink Stole, Jackie Beat and the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race (now with special brunch for some shows). Details below!

The completely reimagined revival of Side Show officially opens tonight, November 17, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full cast, and watch interviews with the company below!

The weather outside may be frightful, but FOX's programming sure will be delightful with this year's new and returning Thanksgiving and holiday favorites.

The curfew has been extended for the Emmy-Award winning, fan-favorite animated family comedy series BOB'S BURGERS.

Presented by the New York Comedy Festival, the 8th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, a night of comedy and music, returned last night to a sold-out crowd at the Theater at Madison Square Garden to raise more than $6 million in support of post-9/11 injured service members, veterans and their families through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

After concluding a nationwide search, this year's 'Comics to Watch' features 11 comedians performing in the showcase reflecting an ever-expanding scope of the very best young talent on the comedy scene today. Comedy Central and The New York Comedy Festival have teamed up again for the fifth annual 'Comics to Watch' showcase which is taking place at Carolines on Broadway tonight, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the 2014 New York Comedy Festival.