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Game Show WEAKEST LINK Returns To NBC With Jane Lynch As Host
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020 NBC is bringing back hit British import and international game show phenomenon “Weakest Link,” co-produced by BBC Studios' Los Angeles production arm and Universal Television Alternative Studio. ... 
Thomas Sadoski, Fred Armisen, Maura Tierney & More to Celebrate ERS at THE TONIGHT ZOOM WITH JORDAN KLEPPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2021 On June 23, Off-Broadway theater company Elevator Repair Service will present The Tonight Zoom with Jordan Klepper A Celebration of Live Theatre (remotely) (and partially pre-taped), a virtual gala hosted by comedian Jordan Klepper (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, The Daily Show).... 
Amazon Prime Video Says Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020 with YEARLY DEPARTED
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020 Amazon Prime Video will say so long to 2020 with the new comedy special Yearly Departed, a comedic memorial for a year that somehow still isn't over yet.... 
Williamstown Theatre Festival 2020 Gala Will Feature Special Appearances By Laura Benanti, Ashley Park and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2019 Williamstown Theatre Festival (Mandy Greenfield, Artistic Director) announced that the 2020 WTF Gala in New York City honoring Bo & Katherine Peabody will be held at Tao Downtown in New York City on Monday, February 10, 2020, and feature special appearances by Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (My Fai... 
Showtime Orders Comedy Pilot BIG DEAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced a pilot order for the half-hour comedy series BIG DEAL, starring and executive produced by Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live). Bayer co-created the project with Emmy nominee Jeremy Beiler (Saturday Night Live), who will also executive produce. Emmy winner Jessi K... 
Stealing from Work Brings Ensemble Comedy to Middlebury
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2019 Stealing from Work is back with a full show of brand-new sketch comedy written by Angie Albeck and Marianne DiMascio. This year's show, Sketch Victims Unit, plays Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on March 8 at 7pm.... 
Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022 Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre is pleased to welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for five stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ... 
Comedy Central Orders Interview-Based Series from Phoebe Robinson
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019 Comedy Central today ordered a new unscripted, interview-based series from Phoebe Robinson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer and actress. In this half-hour, 10-episode untitled series, Robinson will create experiences with her guests that take us into their w... 
Jim Gaffigan 2022 THE FUN TOUR Adds 3rd Show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2022 Jim Gaffigan 2022 The Fun Tour adds 3rd show to their dates at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Friday, September 23 at 7PM and Saturday, September 24 at 7PM and just added third show at 9:30PM. ... 
J.B. Smoove, Hayley Magnus Join Cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS on Quibi; Andy Samberg, Tina Fey to Guest Star
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019 Quibi has announced the director and star-studded cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS, a comedic murder mystery series created by and starring Paula Pell and John Lutz. The series is executive produced by Pell, Lutz, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Andrew Singer and Mike Shoemaker.... 
A Reading Of END THE CYCLE To Be Presented In The Fertile Ground Festival 2020
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2019 END THE CYCLE a One Act play written by Tiffani Barbour (Law & Order, The Leftovers, Mamma Mia First Nat'l Tour) & Stephanie St. James (Portlandia, The Color Purple First Nat'l Tour, Footloose, Fame) is being presented in the Fertile Ground Festival 2020 in Portland, Oregon.... 
COLD CALL Premieres on Sundance Now on Nov. 19
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020 AMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now features the U.S. and Canadian premiere of the new gripping psychological thriller COLD CALL on Thursday, November 19, 2020.... 
Fred Armisen, Steve Albini, Kelley Deal, and Blasko Interviewed by Feline Lil BUB at CATSBURY PARK CAT CONVENTION
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019 Jack Paar paved the way for Johnny Carson who inspired the great David Letterman, topping the exclusive list of legendary talk show hosts... But get ready for them to get pawed off their pedestals by legendary kitty icon LIL BUB and her feline-tastic talkshow, Lil BUB's Big SHOW on Animalist (Discov... 
Showtime Picks Up Astronaut Comedy Series Moonbase 8 Starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker And John C. Reilly
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2020 SHOWTIME has picked up MOONBASE 8, a new half-hour comedy series from A24 set to debut this fall... 
National Lampoon Taps Evan Shapiro As President, Announces Acquisition Of eshapTV
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2019 National Lampoon's Kevin Frakes and Raj B. Singh announced today that prolific producer and head of eshapTV, Evan Shapiro, has been named the company's President. In the newly created role, Shapiro will oversee all development, acquisitions, and production on television, digital and audio content fo... 
Comedian Patton Oswalt To Play The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019 Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for three performances only August 15 - 16, 2019, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets ($35 general admission, $55 VIP table seating) are currently available at www.thedentheatre.com, in person at ... 
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for MOONBASE 8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 15, 2020 SHOWTIME announced today that the new half-hour comedy series MOONBASE 8 will premiere Sunday, November 8.... 
All Seven MAD MEN Seasons Now Available to Stream on Amc+
by Michael Major - July 15, 2022 Jon Hamm (Don Draper) leads the ensemble cast, which includes January Jones (Betty Francis/Betty Draper), Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell), Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson), Christina Hendricks (Joan Harris/Joan Holloway), John Slattery (Roger Sterling), Aaron Staton (Ken Cosgrove), Rich Sommer (Harry... 
Ron Lynch, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Alyssa Limperis, Jenny Zigrino, Will Weldon & Brooks Wheelan Join Cast Of TOO LATE
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2019 Firemark Media announced today that Ron Lynch (“Bob's Burgers”), Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24”), Alyssa Limperis (“Comedy Bang Bang”), Jenny Zigrino (BAS SANTA TWO),Will Weldon (“This is Not Happening”) and Brooks Wheelan (“Saturday Night Live”) have been cast alongside Fred Armisen in the upcoming horror... 
Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre, November 17 – 19, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2022 Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre will welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for six stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....
Fred Armisen Comes To Boulder Theater
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2019 Fred Armisen brings COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to the Boulder Theater Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday, March 8th HERE... 
St. Vincent Announces Down And Out Downtown; A Special Live Streamed Concert
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021 For one night only, St. Vincent’s moment will be broadcast to various territories around the world including North and South America, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, and the UK, Europe and Africa.... 
Emmy Nominee Fred Armisen To Star In New Horror Comedy TOO LATE
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2019 Firemark Media announced today that Fred Armisen has been set to join the cast of the upcoming horror/comedy TOO LATE, directed by D.W. Thomas. Based on a script by Tom Becker, the film will be produced by Ryan Lacen and Anthony Baldino, and will be executive produced by Lonnie Ramati. Jessica Sher... 
ADOPT A HIGHWAY on Blu-ray and DVD on Dec. 24
by Abigail Charpentier - November 15, 2019 RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, will release ADOPT A HIGHWAY on December 24, 2019 on DVD and Blu-ray. ADOPT A HIGHWAY stars Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Elaine Hendrix (“Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”), Diane Gaeta (Other People's Children), Mo McRae ('Pitch'), Chris Sulliva... 
Shakespeare Reimagining Series THE STRATFORD in the Works at NBC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 Deadline reports that that Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner will produce a new modern-day Shakespeare drama series for NBC. ... |
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