Zoe Friedman

“Let's join hands and stand in a circle” isn't just the chorus of this year's holiday song from writers Avery Pearson & Jordan Baum, benefittng the non-profit Comedy Gives Back, but the foundation for a new initiative being activated by the organization. Comedy Gives Back: Taking Care of Our Own benefits stand-up comedians in times of need, whether it's emergency financial relief grants, access to mental health services or substance abuse treatment. Being on-stage alone is the job. Feeling alone offstage is unacceptable, and Comedy Gives Back is changing that.

MADONNATHON, the largest Madonna tribute show and dance party in the world, is entering its 15th landmark year with a very special Halloween celebration performance at the Highline Ballroom on October 31.

In partnership with Cathyland Productions, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater have announced their full line-up for a special post-Valentine's edition of the 14?t?h annual LOVE BITES: BEST DUETS EVER! show on February 20, 2018.

Two animated series caught the attention of the judges at the 2017 Just For Laughs pitch competition, this year composed of two separate programs - the CBC Comedy Originals Pitch Program and Stand Up 'N Pitch. In all, four projects were selected as part of this year's competition.

Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the industry, bringing together top talent and executives for four days of networking and deal-making.

Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the industry, bringing together top talent and executives for four days of networking and deal-making.

The positive power of laughter will be on display today, July 24, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at the JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre thanks to the combined efforts of Australian superstar Adam Hills and Comedy Gives Back, in association with Just for Laughs.

The positive power of laughter will be on display on July 24, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at the JGH Hope & Cope Wellness Centre thanks to the combined efforts of Australian superstar Adam Hills and Comedy Gives Back, in association with Just for Laughs.

Premium entertainment network EPIX, announced today that it has set Today, December 6, at 10 PM ET, as the premiere date for the Original Documentary The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall. In this one-hour special, narrated by Adam Sandler, the biggest names in stand-up comedy reveal the role the storied comedy club, the Improv, played in their road to stardom. At times poignant, insightful and always funny, the special uses comics' personal stories, home movies, photographs, and archival footage to weave a story fifty years in the making.

Premium entertainment network EPIX, announced today that it has set Friday, December 6, at 10 PM ET, as the premiere date for the Original Documentary The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall. In this one-hour special, narrated by Adam Sandler, the biggest names in stand-up comedy reveal the role the storied comedy club, the Improv, played in their road to stardom. At times poignant, insightful and always funny, the special uses comics' personal stories, home movies, photographs, and archival footage to weave a story fifty years in the making.

Premium entertainment network EPIX, announced today that it has set Friday, December 6, at 10 PM ET, as the premiere date for the Original Documentary The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall.

Comedy Gives Back, a 24 hour international digital telethon takes place on Wednesday, November 6th with shows originating from New York City, Los Angeles, London and Sydney, Australia. The whole event will be streamed live to audiences around the world and across all internet-connected devices by way of Dailymotion.com, the leading global video destination.

Comedy Gives Back (http://comedygivesback.com/), a 24 hour international digital telethon takes place on Wednesday, November 6th with shows originating from New York City, Los Angeles, London and Sydney, Australia. The whole event will be streamed live to audiences around the world and across all internet-connected devices by way of Dailymotion.com (www.dailymotion.com), the leading global video destination.

Transforming the World Through Comedy (TWTComedy) announced its partnership with nonprofit Malaria No More for its 2nd annual global interactive 24 hour live streamed stand-up comedy event.

Galt McDermot's new musical Goddess Wheel, based on Lysistrata, will be presented by Cap 21 from November 30th through December 10th