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The Half Hour is back for a second season, shining the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today. Join Dan St. Germain, Jared Logan, Brody Stevens, Jonah Ray, Mike Lawrence, Erik Griffin, Nikki Glaser and more for their first solo stand-up specials, every Friday night.

Island Symphony Orchestra Will Kick Off Virtual Master Class Series Next Month Photo Island Symphony Orchestra Will Kick Off Virtual Master Class Series Next Month
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2020

The Island Symphony Orchestra will kick off a virtual master class series for amateur musicians starting next month....


OWN Announces Late Night Series THE NIGHTCAP WITH CARLOS KING Photo OWN Announces Late Night Series THE NIGHTCAP WITH CARLOS KING
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced a new series hosted by the renowned reality producer Carlos King, CEO of Kingdom Reign Entertainment, and creator and executive producer of OWN’s first unscripted franchise, “Love & Marriage.” Carlos will welcome guests from OWN’s popular shows to let their hair ...


Video: ALADDIN Understudy Mikayla Renfrow Shares Incredible Story of Getting From a P Photo Video: ALADDIN Understudy Mikayla Renfrow Shares Incredible Story of Getting From a Plane to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2023

Mikayla Renfrow, who is currently in the ensemble of Aladdin and understudying the role of Jasmine, took to TikTok to share a story of how an airline went above and beyond to get her to the theatre on time when she was called last-minute into her understudy track....


VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Apple's SERVANT from M. Night Shyamalan Photo VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Apple's SERVANT from M. Night Shyamalan
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 06, 2019

Apple today unveiled the official trailer for 'Servant,' a new Apple Original series from Academy Award-nominated executive producer M. Night Shyamalan (Glass, Split, The Sixth Sense)....


Coming Soon: New Virtual Lecture Series From Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Photo Coming Soon: New Virtual Lecture Series From Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2021

Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, today announced that next month the nonprofit organization will be launching a new weekly virtual lecture series, Caring for Your Family Collections. The series will be available live on Thursdays at noon, September 9, 16 a...


HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae Photo HBO Orders A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW From Robin Thede and Issa Rae
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 28, 2019

HBO has given a series order to A Black Lady Sketch Show, according to Deadline. The half-hour sketch comedy stars creator Robin Thede, who also executive produces alongside Issa Rae....


Eliza Clark Joins the FX Drama Series Y As Showrunner Photo Eliza Clark Joins the FX Drama Series Y As Showrunner
by Tori Hartshorn - June 18, 2019

Eliza Clark has joined the creative team on the upcoming FX drama series Y as Writer, Showrunner and Executive Producer, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Gina Balian, Presidents, Original Programming, FX Entertainment....


Quibi Greenlights Fire Island Comedy TRIP From Joel Kim Booster Photo Quibi Greenlights Fire Island Comedy TRIP From Joel Kim Booster
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2020

Quibi has given the greenlight to Fire Island Comedy Series TRIP....


HBO Orders Tim Robinson Comedy Series THE CHAIR COMPANY Photo HBO Orders Tim Robinson Comedy Series THE CHAIR COMPANY
by Josh Sharpe - September 12, 2024

HBO has picked up the half-hour comedy, THE CHAIR COMPANY, starring, written and executive produced by Tim Robinson. The series follows a man (Robinson) who, after an embarrassing incident at work finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy....


Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Photo Kristin Chenoweth to Star in Disney+ Comedy From Writer of DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

Kristin Chenoweth is set to star in the half-hour comedy The Biggest Star In Appleton at Disney+, according to Deadline....


Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYD Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

WarnerMedia announced it will air the half-hour special, SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE, simultaneously across HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on TUESDAY, APRIL 14 (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET/PT). The special will also air on PBS KIDS at the same time, and will later air inter...


HGTV Announces the MOM-A-THON Photo HGTV Announces the MOM-A-THON
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 20, 2020

HGTV's Mother's Day lineup on Sunday, May 10, is an all-day, binge-worthy extravaganza from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET/PT that spotlights the network's expert, superstar moms as they demo, reimagine, rehab, rebuild and transform homes to help families. ...


Cheyenne Jackson to Host a DESCENDANTS Remix Dance Party on Disney Channel Photo Cheyenne Jackson to Host a DESCENDANTS Remix Dance Party on Disney Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020

'Descendants' fans can look forward to rocking out to the 'Descendants Remix Dance Party: A Disney Channel Music Event,' a celebration of 'Descendants' music, premiering FRIDAY, MARCH 20 (7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel. Hosted by Cheyenne Jackson as Hades from 'Descendants 3,' the half-hour h...


New Series From Lorne Michaels and Fred Armisen LOS ESPOOKYS Debuts In June On HBO Photo New Series From Lorne Michaels and Fred Armisen LOS ESPOOKYS Debuts In June On HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - February 08, 2019

From the minds of fresh, exciting talents Julio Torres and Ana Fabrega, alongside Fred Armisen and Lorne Michaels of 'Saturday Night Live,' comes the primarily Spanish-language comedy series LOS ESPOOKYS, which begins its six-episode season this June on HBO. The half-hour series follows a group of f...


Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special Photo Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

ABC News contributor LZ Granderson will present a one-on-one interview with comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The half-hour special, “A Conversation with Martin Lawrence,” is a wide-ranging discussion that covers the importance of Black culture in storytelling and show business, the evolution of c...


Comedian Erik Griffin Will Bring His Stand-Up Tour to The Den Theatre For Two Perform Photo Comedian Erik Griffin Will Bring His Stand-Up Tour to The Den Theatre For Two Performances in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2020

Comedian Erik Griffin brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for two performances only April 10 - 11, 2020 on The Den's Heath Main Stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets ($20 general admission, $25 - $30 VIP seating) are currently available at www.thedentheatre.com, in person at th...


sjDANCEco Presents Spring DANCE Festival in San Jose Photo sjDANCEco Presents Spring DANCE Festival in San Jose
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2024

Join sjDANCEco at their Spring DANCE Festival on April 27-28 in San Jose. This free event at Eastridge Center celebrates Bay Area Dance Week....


Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYD Photo Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway Among Special Guests on SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020

WarnerMedia announced it will air the half-hour special, SESAME STREET: ELMO'S PLAYDATE, simultaneously across HBO, HBO Latino, TBS, TNT, truTV, Cartoon Network and Boomerang on TUESDAY, APRIL 14 (7:00-7:30 p.m. ET/PT). The special will also air on PBS KIDS at the same time, and will later air inter...


Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Launches Virtual Series On CARING FOR YOUR FAM Photo Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Launches Virtual Series On CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY COLLECTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2021

Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, today announced that the nonprofit organization is launching a new weekly virtual lecture series, Caring for Your Family Collections. The series will be available live on Thursdays at noon, September 9, 16 and 23....


Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai to Star in UNTITLED TRA Photo Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai to Star in UNTITLED TRACY OLIVER PROJECT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 14, 2020

Amazon Studios announced today that Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai will star in Untitled Tracy Oliver Project. The half-hour comedy series from Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Universal Television, and Amy Poehler's Paper Kite Productions will premiere exclusively on Amazon...


Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Launches Virtual Series BOCA HISTORY 102 Photo Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum Launches Virtual Series BOCA HISTORY 102
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2021

Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum today announced that the nonprofit organization is launching a new weekly virtual lecture series, Boca History 102.  ...


Jacqueline Novak Comes To The Den Theatre This Month Photo Jacqueline Novak Comes To The Den Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2023

The Den Theatre announced Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees, appearing on Saturday May 20, 2023 at 7:15 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...


Starz Picks Up Comedy Pilot RUN THE WORLD to Series Photo Starz Picks Up Comedy Pilot RUN THE WORLD to Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 30, 2020

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced it has given an eight-episode series order for 'Run the World.' The half-hour comedy is created and written by Leigh Davenport (The Perfect Find, untitled Wendy Williams biopic) who will executive produce with showrunner Yvette Lee Bow...


Video: Hulu's CHAD POWERS Releases Official Teaser Featuring Glen Powell Photo Video: Hulu's CHAD POWERS Releases Official Teaser Featuring Glen Powell
by Blair Ingenthron - December 28, 2024

Hulu has released a teaser trailer for their new half-hour comedy Chad Powers from co-creators and executive producers Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, set for a Fall 2025 premiere. Watch the teaser in the video here!...


Apple TV's DICKINSON to Premiere at Tribeca TV Fest Photo Apple TV's DICKINSON to Premiere at Tribeca TV Fest
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 27, 2019

Apple's highly anticipated series “Dickinson” will be the centerpiece of Tribeca TV Festival on Saturday, September 14. “Dickinson” will make its festival premiere followed by an all-star panel discussion with Academy Award® nominated star and executive producer Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee, True Gri...






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