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COMING TO THE STAGE to Launch on Comedy Dynamics, 5/6
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2015


This May it's all about new faces, new stages, and new comedians. Comedy Dynamics is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever original series, Coming To The Stage. The six episode series launches on all Comedy Dynamics platforms Wednesday, May 6 with new episodes premiering weekly thereafter.

Whitney Cummings Plays Comedy Works Landmark Village This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2015


Most recently, Cummings appeared in the summer tour Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival, co-headlining with Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari, Louis C.K. and more. Her second one-hour stand-up special, Whitney Cummings: I Love You debuted on Comedy Central in June 2014. In the special, she shares brutally honest insights about love and relationships, covering everything from what real orgasms look like to her frustration at men calling women “crazy.”

Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman Cancel Indiana Appearance to Protest Religious Freedom Law
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 2, 2015


Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman have joined a growing list of entertainers who are standing up against Indiana's recent religious freedom law by canceling their upcoming appearance.

Comedy Central Presents World Television Premiere of ARI SHAFFIR: PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 13, 2015


Ari Shaffir has been a fixture on Comedy Central in 2015 with the world premieres of one-hour stand-up special Ari Shaffir: Paid Regular and storytelling stand-up series This Is Not Happening.

Bill Hicks' Catalog Of Work to Be Rereleased
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015


Comedy Dynamics is excited to announce its partnership with Bill Hicks' estate and will re-release his entire catalog of stand-up comedy albums and specials beginning April 28; putting the iconic comedian's entire catalog of work in print for the first time in over a decade.

Ridgefield Playhouse to Welcome Whitney Cummings, 5/15
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015


A University of Pennsylvania magna cum laude grad with a degree in communications and film, Whitney Cummings covers topics such as gender differences, sexism, human sexuality and relationships. In the words of someone who recently saw Whitney's stand-up show, 'Whitney is beautiful, quick-witted, and laugh-out-loud funny. Her star is rising. Catch her whenever you can. I will always go to see her whenever she's in town.'

VIDEO: Aziz Ansari Talks 'Parks & Rec', New MSG Special & More
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 9, 2015


Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his time on "Parks & Recreation," and the success of his new special at New York's Madison Square Garden

Aziz Ansari Returns to Netflix with New Stand-Up Special Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 6, 2015


Aziz Ansari will bring his comedic prowess back to Netflix, this time live from the stage at Madison Square Garden, with his brand new Netflix original stand-up comedy special, Aziz Ansari: Live At Madison Square Garden.

Comedy Central to Present World Television Premiere of ARI SHAFFIR: PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, 3/13
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015


Ari Shaffir has been a fixture on Comedy Central in 2015 with the world premieres of one-hour stand-up special Ari Shaffir: Paid Regular and storytelling stand-up series This Is Not Happening.

Comedy Dynamics Partners with Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for Events at SXSW
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015


Comedy Dynamics will be waving its flag in Austin during SXSW 2015 through its involvement in numerous comedy happenings during the festival.

Whitney Cummings to Play Comedy Works Landmark Village, 4/3-4
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 26, 2015


Most recently, Cummings appeared in the summer tour Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival, co-headlining with Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari, Louis C.K. and more. Her second one-hour stand-up special, Whitney Cummings: I Love You debuted on Comedy Central in June 2014. In the special, she shares brutally honest insights about love and relationships, covering everything from what real orgasms look like to her frustration at men calling women “crazy.”

VIDEO: Amy Poehler & Cast of PARKS & REC Celebrate Series Finale on LATE NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2015


The entire cast of NBC's PARKS AND RECREATION stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS to celebrate the ending of the long-running comedy.

NBC's PARKS & RECREATION Cast Celebrates Series Finale on 'Seth Meyers' Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 24, 2015


On the night of their series finale, the entire cast of 'Parks and Recreation' will appear as guests for the full hour on NBC's 'Late Night with Seth Meyers.'

Aziz Ansari Calls the Late Harris Wittels the 'Greatest Comedy Writer Ever' in Tribute
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 21, 2015


Following the death of PARKS AND RECREATION writer Harris Wittels, the comedy community have been expressing their sorrow for the loss. The latest to do so, Aziz Ansari, used a Tumblr post to write his tribute.

Tom McCaffrey's ADVENTURES IN COMEDY Comes to Streaming Platforms Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2015


To quote Shakespeare, “The film Adventures In Comedy ain't your grandma's chronicle of stand-up comedy!' This unique comedy feature film delves deep into the adversities that all comedians face on their roller coaster journey towards fame. Comedy Dynamics will release Adventures In Comedy via most video streaming platforms today, February 20, 2015.

MATT BRAUNGER: BIG, DUMB ANIMAL Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central
by TV News Desk - Feb 6, 2015


Braunger's second one-hour stand-up special, "Big, Dumb Animal," was filmed at The Bell House in Brooklyn. In front of a live audience, Braunger delves into why being 39 is lamer than being 40, the absurdity of a quiet Jagerbomb, why his hometown of Portland is too nice of a place, and what it is to be a big dumb animal with an anger problem. Also, how he got the nickname "Peaches."

All-New Episodes, Season Finales & Special Guest Stars Set for FOX This February
by Danielle DeSisto - Jan 30, 2015


This February, FOX brings the heat with all-new episodes of fan-favorite dramas and comedies, as well as season finales and special guest stars.

Chipotle Adds Three Latino Authors to 'Cultivated Thought' Series
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 28, 2015


Chipotle's “Cultivated Thought” series previously didn't include any Latino authors, but now they have added Julia Alvarez, author of 'How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents,' Paulo Coelho, author of 'The Alchemist,' and 'The Prince of Mist' and novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafrón.

Chipotle Launches New Installment of “Cultivating Thought” Author Series on Cups and Bags
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 27, 2015


Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced the second installment of its 'Cultivating Thought' author series with 10 new and original essays written by influential writers, authors and thought leaders to be featured on its cups and bags. The series began in May 2014, in partnership with New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Safran Foer (Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Eating Animals, Everything is Illuminated), who curated the series from the beginning. The stories published on Chipotle's cups and bags are meant to entertain while exposing readers to some of today's most creative, influential and thought-provoking writers. Each cup and bag will also include unique illustrations commissioned from a range of artists.

Netflix Premieres Comedy Special ILIZA SHLESINGER: FREEZING HOT Today
by TV News Desk - Jan 23, 2015


Netflix ?has announced that it will exclusively premiere Freezing Hot, comedian Iliza Shlesinger's sophomore stand-up special and follow-up to her wildly acclaimed War Paint (currently on Netflix) today, January 23, 2015 ?in all territories where the service is available.

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