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Roastmaster General Jeff Ross spends 30 nationally televised minutes every Tuesday night burning a wide array of targets. From politicians to athletes to b-list celebrities making sex tapes to stay relevant, the Comedy Central icon and his friends will take aim at what



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Jeffrey Ross Brings Laughs to Comedy Lovers on Valentine's Day at Carolines
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015

Comedian Jeffrey Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' has a special night in store for comedy lovers when he headlines two very special shows on Valentine's Day, tonight, February 14 at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at Carolines on Broadway....


Steppenwolf Sets FIRST LOOK Lineup of New Plays
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2015

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is proud to announce the lineup for the 10th annual First Look, a program dedicated to new play development, August 11 - 16, 2015 in the Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Providing an early look at works-in-progress from some of the most dynamic playwrights in the fie...


Eve Ensler's THE FRUIT TRILOGY and More Slated for Abingdon's 25th Anniversary Season Photo Eve Ensler's THE FRUIT TRILOGY and More Slated for Abingdon's 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2017

Abingdon Theatre Company announces the initial lineup for its 25th Anniversary Season. With a list of celebrated and promising new artists, Abingdon Theatre Company's 2017 - 2018 season features premiere productions on the main stage, a one-night-only gala event honoring and featuring legendary arti...


Gilbert Gottfried to Headline Comedy Works South This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017

Gilbert Gottfried will headline Comedy Works South at the Landmark, June 22 - 24, 2017....


GREY's ANATOMY, 'She's Leaving Home', 4/30, Recap Updating LIVE!
by Desiree Fantal - April 30, 2015

Last week featured a Thursday that was 'a beautiful day to save lives.' Well, everyone's life but Derek Shepherd's. After nearly a full 11 seasons of scrubbing in, Patrick Dempsey's character was killed off of the hit ABC show, and the internet exploded....


Comedy Central Premieres JEFF ROSS ROASTS CRIMINALS: LIVE AT BRAZOS COUNTY JAIL Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 13, 2015

America's Roastmaster General himself, Jeff Ross, gives the most dangerous - and enlightening - roast of his life from behind the walls of the Brazos County Jail in Bryan, Texas....


Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatche Photo Steppenwolf for Young Adults to Premiere Philip Dawkins's THE BURN Before Storycatchers Tour
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017

Steppenwolf for Young Adults (SYA) is proud to produce the world premiere of The Burn, written by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins and directed by Devon de Mayo. SYA presents this new play as part of their season which asks, 'When does a lie become the truth?'...


Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Photo Philip Dawkins and Daniel Kyri to Headline World AIDS Day Reading of LONELY PLANET in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2017

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the premiere of Lonely Planet by Steven Dietz, a Staged Reading is planned to coincide with World AIDS Day....


GUNS'N'HOSES Police vs. Fire Benefit Soccer Game Set for 9/5 at UNLV
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2015

Police officers and firefighters throughout Southern Nevada are lacing up their kicks and preparing to settle their friendly rivalry on the soccer field. The Guns'n'Hoses benefit soccer game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Peter Johann Soccer Field on the campus of UNLV....


American Heroes Channel Teams with Huffington Post on 2nd Annual 'Red Bandanna Hero Award'
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016

American Heroes Channel (AHC) and the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust proudly announced a partnership with The Huffington Post to launch a nationwide search to find the winner of the second annual Red Bandanna Hero Award, honoring the ultimate, everyday hero who exemplifies the American spirit...


Winner of 2nd Annual RED BANDANNA HERO AWARD Announced
by Caryn Robbins - September 09, 2016

American Heroes Channel (AHC) and The Huffington Post have partnered with the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust, and Boston College (BC) to present the second annual RED BANDANNA HERO AWARD....


Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater Photo Review Roundup: Joshua Harmon's ADMISSIONS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2018

ADMISSIONS just opened last night, March 12 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street). Ben Edelman, Andrew Garman, Jessica Hecht, Ann McDonough, and Sally Murphy star in this new play by Joshua Harmon, directed by Daniel Aukin....


Casey Webb Stars in Travel Channel's Popular Series MAN V. FOOD, 8/7
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2017

Food lover, actor and restaurant business veteran Casey Webb is a new man and he is ready to taste the nation's most epic eats in the reboot of MAN V. FOOD....


BURNS Helps People With Burn Injuries
by Christina Mancuso - June 09, 2015

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Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE Photo Writers Theatre Presents SMART PEOPLE
by Julie Musbach - March 05, 2018

Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents Smart People, written by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Hallie Gordon. Smart People runs March 21 - June 10, 2018 in the Gillian Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe....


Kitchen Theatre Company Announces Campaign to 'Burn the Mortgage'
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2017

The Board of Directors of Ithaca's Kitchen Theatre Company has launched a$188,000 campaign to 'Burn the Mortgage' in honor of Artistic Director Rachel Lampert's retirement and her twenty years of visionary leadership. ...


Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Photo Patti LuPone Joins Seth Rudetsky in Steppenwolf's LookOut Series
by Julie Musbach - January 30, 2018

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series and Mark Cortale are pleased to present Patti LuPone with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. The one-night-only event is Monday, March 5, 2018 with performances at 6:30pm and 9pm in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted)....


Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER Photo Abingdon Theatre Co Announces Cast of THE GENTLEMAN CALLER
by Julie Musbach - April 10, 2018

Abingdon Theatre Company (Tony Speciale, Artistic Director; Denise Dickens, Producing Director) has announced casting for the first production of its 25th Anniversary main stage season, The Gentleman Caller, a new play by Philip Dawkins (Charm, Le Switch, The Homosexuals)....


Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER Photo Rainn Wilson to Lead Cast of Steppenwolf's THE DOPPELGANGER
by Julie Musbach - January 24, 2018

Iconic star of The Office actor and comedian Rainn Wilson will return to the stage in Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production ofThe Doppelg nger (An International Farce). Wilson leads the cast as Thomas Irdley/Jimmy in the world premiere production....


Dad's Garage to Stage New Sketch Show WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by Tyler Peterson - January 18, 2016

This February, Dad's Garage will challenge the portrayal of modern women in society during the scripted comedy show "Woman of the Year." Featuring sketches written by the ladies of Dad's Garage, this show twists all sorts of traditional notions of how women are supposed to act, dress, think, and liv...


NJPAC to Welcome Gilbert Gottfried, 3/11
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2016

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) located at 1 Center Street in Newark, New Jersey presents Gilbert Gottfried. Gilbert Gottfried, the outspoken comedian known equally for voicing animated kids' characters and for testing the boundaries of good taste, presents an evening of standup featuring ...


Kitchen Theatre Company Raises Over $190,000 to 'Burn the Mortgage'
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2017

Kitchen Theatre Company's Board of Directors honored retiring Artistic Director Rachel Lampert with an appropriately theatrical ceremony in which the building's mortgage was 'burned.' In attendance were community members and representatives of organizations who donated to the over $190,000 Burn the ...


Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment Photo Author Pens Christian Fiction Book on Contentment
by Robert Diamond - February 20, 2018

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AXS TV to Premiere Kayla Adams' 'Burn a Little Colder' Music Video 10/23
by Caryn Robbins - October 21, 2015

SSM Entertainment Records announced today that AXS TV will exclusively premiere Kayla Adams' music video for her new single "Burn a Little Colder." The video will begin airing on rotation on AXS TV starting Friday, October 23....


VIDEO: First Look - Comedy Central's NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER, Premiering 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - January 06, 2016

Sex. Everyone has it, but few are willing to talk openly about it. For Nikki Glaser, no topic is off limits when Comedy Central premieres NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER....






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