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The Second City, Chicago's legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, returns to The Cape Playhouse for a special fall engagement with a new show, The Best of The Second City. This must-see show features the best sketches and songs from The Second City's 55-year history made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more-- as well as their trademark improvisation. Come see where it all began during this special 5- performance engagement, playing September 5-9.

The debut of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: WEEKEND UPDATE from 9-9:30 p.m. is currently building on its lead-in by +42% in 18-49 (with a 1.7 rating vs. a 1.2 from 8-9 p.m. for “The Wall”), pending updates. Is the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49, behind only the 2.2 of “Big Brother.

On last night's LATE SHOW, as a homeowner and inhabitant of the planet, Stephen Colbert is really hoping Earth continues to be following Trump's latest press conference.

On last night's LATE SHOW, Zeshan B, a talented singer from Chicago led his band through a soulful rendition of the George Perkins classic 'Cryin' In The Streets.' Watch the appearance below!

The Purple Rose Theatre Company's (PRTC) 5th Annual Backyard BBQ raised nearly $250,000, double its previous record, to support the theatre's 26th season and its apprentice program. DTE Energy Foundation was the presenting sponsor.

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, and political icon Michael Moore makes his Broadway debut in The Terms of My Surrender. The limited 12-week engagement opens tonight at Broadway's Belasco Theatre. 

An encore recap “Road to the Finals” episode of “America's Got Talent” (1.4/6 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) Is currently the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, pending updates

Anthony 'The Mooch' Scaramucci, who was fired from his job as White House Communications Director after only 10 days on the job, will be interviewed by George Stephanopoulos on ABC's THIS WEEK on Sunday, August 13th. The following day, he will stop by THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT on CBS.

On last night's LATE SHOW, of the fifteen countries to sign sanctions against North Korea, Stephen is suspicious about why the hermit nation singled out the United States as the lone target for retaliation.

The Season 1 finale of WORLD OF DANCE (2.0/8 in 18-49, 8.3 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) scores the show's highest rating since its series premiere on May 30 (2.4). Delivers the show's most-watched episode since June 6 (8.4 million).

Civilized, The Second City and the historic Montalban Theatre will present the first of a series of comedy events on September 28 and 29, with live shows featuring iconic material from The Second City archives, original sketches about modern cannabis culture, and The Second City's world-famous improvisation.

TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of July 31-Aug. 4 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 (including a tie in men 18-34)

THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT won the week by +900,000 viewers, its largest margin of victory ever, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending August 4.

In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Basin Street Records has announced forthcoming the collaborative album between its two most recorded artists, Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield, A Beautiful World, out September 22.

On last night's LATE SHOW, 'Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath' creator Leah Remini described what differentiates Scientology from religions.

On last night's LATE SHOW,Trombone Shorty, accompanied by Jon Batiste, lit up the Ed Sullivan Theater with Allen Toussaint's 'Here Come the Girls' from his new album 'Parking Lot Symphony.'

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts announces over 20 newly booked events to accompany the already-announced 2017-18 season. Highlights include internationally-acclaimed stars of rock, comedy, dance, and even politics as well as Tony Award-nominated Broadway titles. Tickets for these shows are on sale now to Kimmel Center members and will be available to the general public on September 9. Membership starts at $75 and guarantees access to the best seats.  The below shows are in addition to the previously announced lineup including over 40 shows.

BroadwayWorld has just officially learned that Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER will be coming to Broadway's Booth Theatre this fall starring Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian Amy Schumer, Tony-winner Laura Benanti, another Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Keegan-Michael Key, and Alan Tudyk.

On last night's LATE SHOW, Stephen 'condemns' whichever White House employee leaked Trump's embarrassing phone calls with Mexico's President and Australia's Prime Minister.

On last night's LATE SHOW, music guest Arcade Fire performed 'Everything Now' for the live studio audience. Watch the appearance below!