Comedy Fans Learn From The Pros At The 10th Anniversary Sarasota Improv Festival
by Julie Musbach - June 13, 2018 The 10th Anniversary Sarasota Improv Festival (July 12, 13, 14) will bring together over 75 of the best improvisers from all over the country, and as far as France and Spain, for three consecutive days this summer....
30 Rock Star Jack McBrayer Will Play Ogie In West End WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - December 21, 2018 It is announced today that US film and television star Jack McBrayer will make his West End debut in the role of Ogie in Waitress, which will begin preview performances on 8 February ahead of its official opening night on 7 March at London's Adelphi Theatre....
LIVE FROM HERE with Chris Thile Announces Additions To Ensemble, Third Season Premieres 10/6
by Tori Hartshorn - September 18, 2018 Some well-known names–new to public radio–will join Chris Thile on stage for the upcoming season of Live from Here. Over the past two years, Thile has brought his eclectic mix of music and guests to the show, appealing to curious music fans. As the creative force, Thile continues to retool and shape...
Comedy Central Announces Late Night Series with David Spade, Second Season of THE OTHER TWO, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2019 Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced a new late night series with David Spade; the return of Crank Yankers; a second season order for new, hit scripted series The Other Two; the first look at new scripted comedy South Side; and scripted projects in development with Naomi Ekperigin...
Fringe Hit BREXIT Comes To London's King's Head Theatre
by Julie Musbach - October 10, 2018 The sold-out smash hit of the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 receives it's London premiere this Autumn. Brexit, starring The Archer's star Tim Bentinck is set to take The King's Head by storm when it opens at the end of the month...
Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, Aristotle Athiras and Fahim Anwar Star in the Comedy Special GOATFACE
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 23, 2018 This fall, for the first time ever on television, comedy fans can witness Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, Aristotle Athiras and Fahim Anwar form like Voltron to become the incomparable comedy quartet Goatface, in the premiere of the group's first one-hour special! Goatface premieres Tuesday, November 27 at ...
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2018 Juries
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018 The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced the members of ten juries, which reflect the tone and texture of the annual cultural showcase, which celebrates storytelling in film, television, virtual reality, music and games. The jurors will be tasked with honoring the new works of e...
Storyhouse Stages Its First Ever Comedy Weekend
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2018 Prepare to laugh your way through autumn at Storyhouse Chester as the leading city arts venue stages its first ever Comedy Weekend....
Further Casting Announced For The RSC Productions Of THE PROVOKED WIFE and VENICE PRESERVED
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 2019 The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced further casting for its forthcoming double-bill of Restoration plays, John Vanbrugh's The Provoked Wife and Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved. The Provoked Wife, directed by Phillip Breen, plays in repertoire from the 2 May 2019 with Venice Preserved, ...
Star Studded Comedy Gala Comes To The Epstein Theatre As Part Of Liverpool Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2018 Some of the best names in live stand-up take to the stage at The Epstein Theatre this September when the hilarious Our RITA's Comedy Festival Gala comes to the venue on Sunday 16 September....
I, TONYA, BAYWATCH, & More Coming to Hulu This May
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018 Hulu has released an extensive list of titles coming to the streaming giant this May including I, Tonya, Baywatch, & more! Here's what is coming to Hulu for May:...
BWW Review: S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE at BLK BOX PHX
by Lee Cooley - December 11, 2018 S#!TFACED SHAKESPEARE doth not fall on its countenance, but one cast member per night could indeed given the imbibing that precedes and continues throughout each performance. Drink along or merrily watch...lest ye be called up on stage! Tickets at www.blkboxphx.com thru NYE....
Comedian Ron Funches Announces First Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2019 Razor-sharp, yet soft and cuddly like a baby's blanket, Ron Funches is a hugely in-demand US comedian who frequently headlines shows across the US, UK and Canada. Frontier Comedy could not be more pleased to announce his Australian debut!...
DRUNK HISTORY Returns to Comedy Central with New Episodes on June 18
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019 Pour a shot and learn a lot! The Emmy(R) Award-winning Comedy Central series Drunk History returns with eight all-new episodes premiering Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, leading off with the highly innovative and spellbinding Derek Waters' Believe It or Not and followed by the series premiere ...
Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae Join CLUELESS Live-Read at CLUSTERFEST
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2019 Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the founders of Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, today announced the Live Read castings for cult hits Clueless and Romy & Michele's High School Reunion at Clusterfest in San Francisco June 21-23. Wildly popular, t...
Isaac Mizrahi Returns To Café Carlyle For Three Special Performances With Ana Gasteyer, Andrew Rannells, and Justin Vivian Bond
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2019 Isaac Mizrahi returns to Cafe Carlyle for three special performances titled Isaac & on June 10, June 17, and June 24. Isaac's previous three residencies in the room were sellouts, receiving widespread critical acclaim. He'll be joined by his band of jazz musicians, led by Ben Waltzer, for an evening...
Comedy Central UK to Premiere RUSSELL HOWARD AND MUM: GLOBETROTTERS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019 Following 2016 and 2018's incredible adventures in the USA, Russell Howard and his mum Ninette Howard return to our screens with a trip to the world's largest continent for a taste of Asia. The highly anticipated 6 x 60 minute series (twice the length of series one and two's 30-minutes episodes) pre...
Josh Charles Joins Cast of Showtime's THE LOUDEST VOICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 21, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced that Emmy and Golden Globe® nominated actor Josh Charles (The Good Wife) will play a recurring role in the network's upcoming limited series THE LOUDEST VOICE about Fox News founder Roger Ailes. The series, led by Academy Award® and Golden Globe winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator...
Comedy Central Orders Scripted Series ROBBIE from Rory Scovel
by Tori Hartshorn - November 29, 2018 Comedy Central is bringing Rory Scovel into its scripted lineup, as the #1 brand in comedy ordered eight episodes of Robbie, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development for Comedy Central....
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks MARY POPPINS RETURNS, DUCK TALES, & Puerto Rico on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Macon Prickett - May 07, 2018 Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda chat several upcoming projects, parenthood, and Puerto Rico on Good Morning America!...
The Paley Center for Media Announces the Schedule for PaleyFest NY
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2018 The Paley Center for Media today announced the schedule for PALEYFEST NY 2018, which will take place October 5-18, 2018. This two-week celebration of television brings together the cast and creative teams of today's most acclaimed and popular TV shows for screenings and interactive panel discussions...
Tonys TV: Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Ali Stroker
by Nicole Rosky - June 09, 2019 Ali Stroker has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Oklahoma!....
Comedy Central Announces SOUTH PARK Activation and DRUNK HISTORY Panel At New York Comic Con
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 05, 2018 Comedy Central is bringing the laughs to the New York Comic Con at the Javits Center. Comedy Central franchises South Park and Drunk History will take part in the festivities at 2018 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center, located at 655 West 34 Street in Manhattan. Comedy Central will present the...
Comedian Ron Funches Announces First Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2019 Razor-sharp, yet soft and cuddly like a baby's blanket, Ron Funches is a hugely in-demand US comedian who frequently headlines shows across the US, UK and Canada. Frontier Comedy could not be more pleased to announce his Australian debut!...
VIDEO: Kyra Sedgwick is Mrs. Cowboy in the Season Two Trailer for CORPORATE
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 04, 2019 Comedy Central has released the season two trailer for 'Corporate,' which features Kyra Sedgwick as Mrs. Cowboy.... |