Amy Schumer is quickly becoming the hottest star in the world of comedy, with her blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy. Amy is the creator, star and writer of "Inside Amy Schumer," her new Comedy Central television show. Amy is coming off her one-hour stand-up special, "Mostly Sex Stuff," which became Comedy Central's second-highest rated special of 2012. She was one of the featured comedians on Comedy Central's "Roast of Roseanne," following her breakout performance on the "Roast of Charlie Sheen." Amy was most recently on "Louie" and Season 2 of HBO's "Girls."
Amy has appeared on "The Howard Stern Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Conan" and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Amy was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and as Variety's "Top 10 Comics to Watch." She's also written articles for Cosmo Magazine to enormous reader response.
Amy recurred on Season 3 of Adult Swim's "Delocated" and guest starred in the latest season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She recently filmed the feature "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley and "Price Check," an independent feature opposite Parker Posey which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Her album "Cutting" placed in the top 5 of the Billboard Charts and has been included on multiple Best Comedy Albums of the Year awards' lists.
Amy made her network debut on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and soon after co-starred on "30 Rock" and had her own "Comedy Central Presents" special. She co-hosted "Hoppus on Music" with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 on Fuse and recently made her fourth appearance at the Montreal Comedy Festival.
Amy has appeared on "The Howard Stern Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Conan" and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Amy was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and as Variety's "Top 10 Comics to Watch." She's also written articles for Cosmo Magazine to enormous reader response.
Amy recurred on Season 3 of Adult Swim's "Delocated" and guest starred in the latest season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She recently filmed the feature "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley and "Price Check," an independent feature opposite Parker Posey which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Her album "Cutting" placed in the top 5 of the Billboard Charts and has been included on multiple Best Comedy Albums of the Year awards' lists.
Amy made her network debut on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and soon after co-starred on "30 Rock" and had her own "Comedy Central Presents" special. She co-hosted "Hoppus on Music" with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 on Fuse and recently made her fourth appearance at the Montreal Comedy Festival.
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by Courtnie Mele - July 03, 2014
The How I Learned Series Presents HOW I LEARNED TO LIVE IN NEW YORK....
by Courtnie Mele - July 03, 2014
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by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2014
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s second stage and club theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, announces the return of cabaret performer Bridget Everett on Wednesday, August 27th at 8pm, as well as other exciting and original programming during the month of July and August....
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2014
OBERON, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.)'s second stage and club theater venue on the fringe of Harvard Square, announces the return of cabaret performer Bridget Everett on Wednesday, August 27th at 8pm, as well as other exciting and original programming during the month of July and August....
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by Courtnie Mele - July 01, 2014
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by Courtnie Mele - July 01, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - July 01, 2014
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by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming world premiere production of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. The cast will include Robert Fairchild as Jerry Mulligan, Leanne Cope as Lise Dassin, Veanne Cox as Madame Baurel, Jill Paice as Milo Davenport, Brandon Uranowitz as Adam Hochberg, and Max Von Es...
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Principal casting has been announced for the upcoming world premiere production of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. The cast will include Robert Fairchild as Jerry Mulligan, Leanne Cope as Lise Dassin, Veanne Cox as Madame Baurel, Jill Paice as Milo Davenport, Brandon Uranowitz as Adam Hochberg, and Max Von Es...
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by Tyler Peterson - June 26, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - June 26, 2014
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KINKY BOOTS Comes to Seattle, Tickets on Sale August 1
by Courtnie Mele - June 25, 2014
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by Courtnie Mele - June 25, 2014
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by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2014
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), returns to Chicago for a limited two-week engage...
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2014
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Comedy Central to Debut KURT METZGER: WHITE PRECIOUS, 7/11
by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - June 24, 2014
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by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014
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by Courtnie Mele - June 23, 2014
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by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014
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by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014
Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), opens at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Sept. 4-14. The 11-day run marks the ...
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by TV News Desk - June 20, 2014
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by TV News Desk - June 20, 2014
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) presents the 4th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, which are being broadcast live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel tonight, June 19, 2014 (8:00pm ET/8:00pm PT) and hosted by actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer. Cedric is curren...
Kyle Taylor Parker, Steven Booth & Lindsay Nicole Chambers to Lead KINKY BOOTS National Tour; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2014
Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, lead producers of Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony Award-winner for Best Score for Kinky Boots), have announced casting for the upcoming first n...
Comedy Central Orders Two New Series, Renews INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, REVIEW & More
by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - June 09, 2014
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HBO's NORMAL HEART Tops CTA Award Nominees; Full List Announced
by BWW Special Coverage - May 28, 2014
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by BWW Special Coverage - May 28, 2014
The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced nominations for the 4th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, which will be broadcast live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel...
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by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2014
Cinefugitivo's award-winning indie, Tiger Lily Road will play its second New York festival in as many months - the 2014 Manhattan Film Festival on June 26th....
Mississippi Mud Productions Presents and This American Blonde Actress Announce Cast of Tennessee Williams' VIEUX CARRE
by Louisa Brady - May 27, 2014
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by Louisa Brady - May 27, 2014
Mississippi Mud Productions and This American Blonde Actress announce full cast and talkbacks with director Jen Danby and cast of Tennessee Williams' Vieux Carre in Hell's Kitchen. Tickets on sale online at http://mudvieuxcarre.brownpapertickets.com - $18 General Admission, $15 Student/Senior....
Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer & More Set for New Season of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING, Premiering 5/22
by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - May 19, 2014
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Mississippi Mud to Present VIEUX CARRE, 6/6-28
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2014
NYC based theatre company Mississippi Mud Productions announces an environmental space staging of Tennessee Williams' Vieux Carre in Hell's Kitchen. Tickets on sale online @ http://mudvieuxcarre.brownpapertickets.com - $18 General Admission, $15 Student/Senior....
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2014
NYC based theatre company Mississippi Mud Productions announces an environmental space staging of Tennessee Williams' Vieux Carre in Hell's Kitchen. Tickets on sale online @ http://mudvieuxcarre.brownpapertickets.com - $18 General Admission, $15 Student/Senior....
Will Ferrell & More Among Winners of AMERICAN COMEDY AWARDS; Full List Announced
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2014
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TNT Greenlights Edward Burns' Police Drama PUBLIC MORALS
by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014
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by Tyler Peterson - May 07, 2014
TNT has greenlit Public Morals, the highly buzzed-about police drama from writer, director, executive producer and star Edward Burns (Saving Private Ryan, The Brothers McMullen, TNT's Mob City). Set in New York in the 1960s, Public Morals also stars Michael Rapaport (Justified, Prison Break) and Eli...
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by BWW Special Coverage - May 02, 2014
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by BWW Special Coverage - May 02, 2014
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by TV News Desk - April 09, 2014
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by TV News Desk - April 09, 2014
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Comedy Central Launches TV Everywhere App
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2014
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by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2014
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