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Comedy Central is rolling out the red carpet for the multi-hyphenated jack-of-all-trades James Franco. The Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (#FrancoRoast) will tape in Los Angeles in August and premiere on Labor Day. It will be executive produced by Miles Levy and Joel Gallen from Tenth Planet Productions, who also served as Executive Producer and Director of the Comedy Central Roasts Of Rosanne Barr, Charlie Sheen, and Donald Trump, as well as the Emmy

Natasha Leggero Coming to Comedy Works Landmark Village, 5/28-30
by Tyler Peterson - April 29, 2015

Natasha Leggero is an actress, writer and accomplished stand-up comedian who starred in the Emmy nominated series Burning Love on E! Network.  She just made an unforgettable appearance on The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber and can be seen regularly on NBC's The Tonight Show, E!'s Chelsea Late...


STAGE TUBE: THE RESIDUALS Thank KickStarter Supports with Personalized Eddie Cantor Jokes
by The Residuals - September 18, 2014

If you are a regular reader of BroadwayWorld, you should know that the fantastic comedy webseries THE RESIDUALS is currently in pre-production for their second season exclusively here on BroadwayWorld. As part of their preparations, they are in the middle of a KickStarter campaign, and creators Mich...


Comedy Central Goes Dark for Launch of New Sirius XM Radio Channel
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2013

To kick off the launch of COMEDY CENTRAL Radio, COMEDY CENTRAL will go dark and simulcast the audio feed of the historic launch, which goes live at midnight ET on Sunday, May 19....


Hannibal Buress to Host 19th Annual WEBBY AWARDS, 5/18
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015

The Webby Awards have announced that Hannibal Buress will be hosting The 19th Annual Webby Awards this May 18th in New York City....


Tickets to Lisa Lampanelli's Performance at Ohio Theatre On Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson - November 12, 2014

Lisa Lampanelli returns to PlayhouseSquare, bringing her standup comedy to the Ohio Theatre on Friday, April 10th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 14 at 11am at playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000....


James Franco Talks Recent Roast & More in VICE
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2013

VICE today presents the latest musings from actor James Franco, in 'What We Talk About When We Talk About a Couple of Carver's Short Stories.'...


Lisa Lampanelli to Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour LEANER MEANER to the Colonial Theatre, 6/14; Tickets on Sale 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014

Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Lampanelli has won accolades from many of her peers including the King of all media, Howard Stern, who called her, 'a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.' Known for saying th...


'KEITH ROBINSON BACK OF THE BUS FUNNY' Premieres This Weekend on Comedy Central
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2015

Kevin Hart, recently announced as Roast Master for the “Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber,” knows comedy and wants you to know about his hilarious friend, Keith Robinson. The world premiere of “Kevin Hart Presents: Keith Robinson Back of the Bus Funny” will air on Comedy Central on Saturday, Fe...


'Roast Master' Jeff Ross Comes to the Egyptian Theatre, 2/6
by Christina Mancuso - January 31, 2014

The 'Roast Master General' known for his bawdy comeuppance remarks made at ten Comedy Central Roasts and on his hit series, The Burn....


Bill Hader Among All-Star Line-Up for Comedy Central's ROAST OF JAMES FRANCO
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL unveiled today an all-star roster of Roasters who will join Roast Master Seth Rogen for the "COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of James Franco.'...


Anthony Jeselnik to Play Boulder Theater, 4/27
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2014

All tickets will be priced at $29.50 (plus applicable fees). Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.bouldertheater.com, by phone 303-786-7030, or in person at the Boulder Theater Box Office (2032 14th Street)....


VIDEO: Check Out the Latest Promo for Comedy Central's JUSTIN BIEBER ROAST
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2015

On March 30, the best roasters anywhere will take aim at Justin Bieber on Comedy Central. Check out an all-new promo below!...


Matthew Morrison on Monteith Tribute Shoot: 'Lea...Most Strongest of All'
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2013

At yesterday's Comedy Central roast of James Franco, GLEE star Matthew Morrison spoke to EOnline about shooting the upcoming tribute episode for late co-star Cory Monteith....


Lampanelli Workshops New One-Woman Play SKINNY B*TCH, 8/15
by Pat Cerasaro - August 14, 2013

The self-professed Queen Of Mean herself, outrageous stand-up comedian Lisa Lampanelli, presents the first public workshop of her new one-woman play this weekend, titled SKINNY B*TCH: NOT A STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW....


COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF JUSTIN BIEBER Premieres 3/30
by Caryn Robbins - March 27, 2015

There's no escaping this heat! The "Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber" premieres Monday, March 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central and simultaneously across mobile and online platforms via cc.com and the Comedy Central App....


VIDEO: First Promo for COMEDY CENTRAL'S ROAST OF JUSTIN BIEBER
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015

On March 30, the best roasters anywhere will take aim at Justin Bieber on Comedy Central, and according to the all-promo below, it's going to be f**kin' perfect....


Kevin Hart & More Among Comedy Central's Holiday & Special December Programming
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2013

Comedy Central has a little something for everyone on this year's holiday season gift list. Get ready to unwrap the network's first ever dramatic series, “Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!” on December 1 at Midnight....


VIDEO: Preview Martha Stewart on Comedy Central's ROAST OF JUSTIN BIEBER
by Danielle DeSisto - March 20, 2015

On March 30, the best roasters anywhere will take aim at Justin Bieber on Comedy Central. Watch an all new preview clip below!...


VIDEO: Check Out the Latest Promo for Comedy Central's JUSTIN BIEBER ROAST
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015

On March 30, the best roasters anywhere will take aim at Justin Bieber on Comedy Central. Check out an all-new promo below!...


'Roast Master' Jeff Ross Comes to the Egyptian Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014

The 'Roast Master General' known for his bawdy comeuppance remarks made at ten Comedy Central Roasts and on his hit series, The Burn....


VIDEO: Check Out the Latest Promo for Comedy Central's JUSTIN BIEBER ROAST
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2015

On March 30, the best roasters anywhere will take aim at Justin Bieber on Comedy Central. Check out an all-new promo below!...


Comedy Central to Stage 3 Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013

For the first time since 2007, COMEDY CENTRAL Live is holding three free comedy events to mark its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation. In addition to the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, shows will also be held in Manhattan's East ...


EPIX to Present LISA LAMPANELLI: BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD, 6/26
by Caryn Robbins - May 05, 2015

Premium TV network EPIX showcases the hilariously indelicate stand-up of Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli with the World Television Premiere of Lisa Lampanelli: Back to the Drawing Board on Friday, June 26...


Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park....


Lisa Lampanelli to Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour LEANER MEANER to the Colonial Theatre, 6/14; Tickets on Sale 1/21
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2014

Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Lampanelli has won accolades from many of her peers including the King of all media, Howard Stern, who called her, 'a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.' Known for saying th...






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