Barry Katz News

Wisecrackin, a virtual livestreaming weekly comedy game show, is being developed into a pilot. Comedy manager Barry Katz is consulting on the project.

With a unique story, rising country artist and comedian Nick Leidl releases his debut single titled Friend Zone. The song was produced by Cooper Walker, who also co-wrote the track with Leidl. The song is a relatable song about what it's like to be stuck in the friend zone with someone you really have feelings for.

On Election Eve, Nov. 2nd, many of America's biggest stars will join together for the second-ever Telethon for America.

ESPN has entered into a multiyear agreement to occupy a 19,000-square-foot space within The Howard Hughes Corporation's development at Pier 17, in Lower Manhattan.

Barry Katz Entertainment in association with KAOS Connect and Screenvision Media have teamed to release a one night only, special documentary event, focused on the world's greatest unsolved murder case entitled I KILLED JFK. T

The beloved tale of the penny-pinching miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the awakening of his long-forgotten festive spirit is a seasonal tradition for many.

The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, continues to roll out the biggest names in comedy as they add even more star power to the 80-plus shows already announced for Montreal this summer.

The award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company has announced that their hit production of A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen one-acts by Thornton Wilder, will extend its limited engagement through January 10th at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46 Street (between Ninth & Tenth Aves.) A WILDER CHRISTMAS (comprised of Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA) opened on December 8th to unanimous rave reviews. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

Tribeca Film announced today that it has acquired the North American rights to Kevin Pollak's directorial debut documentary MISERY LOVES COMPANY, which will have its world premiere today at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

The Pearl Theatre Company presents Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, running through October 12. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

After 6 years of variety showcases, Conundrum Stages will present its first ever production at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre at 8 pm tonight, August 8th. The production will feature a wide variety of exciting talent from across the tri-county spectrum.

Actor, comedian and multi-faceted entertainer Bill Bellamyhas been named the new host ofLet's Ask America,the daily, half-hour television game showfrom The E.W. Scripps Co

After 6 years of variety showcases, Conundrum Stages will present its first ever production at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre at 8 pm on August 8th. The production will feature a wide variety of exciting talent from across the tri-county spectrum.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic romantic romp, The Rivals, returns to The Pearl for the hilarious story of Lydia Languish who is... languishing. She can imagine nothing more romantic than eloping with the impoverished Captain Beverly. Little does she know that 'Beverly' is really Jack Absolute, a wealthy aristocrat who fears the truth of his identity isn't nearly romantic enough for Miss Languish's taste. How will he win her-from himself?

The Pearl Theatre Company presents Away We Go, by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, who has crafted a play in celebration of classics, acting companies, and The Pearl. The world premiere will play through December 15, and you can check out photos from last night's opening below!

Following the breaking news that NBC had booted its Broadway-themed series SMASH to Saturday nights, the network has announced a slew of switch-ups to its primetime schedule. Read on for for the full listing of updates, but keep in mind: things don't look good for Ryan Murphy's freshman comedy THE NEW NORMAL

The 41st annual Heida Hermanns International Voice Competition, a two-day event presented by the Connecticut Alliance for Music (CAM) with the support of the Westport Arts Center, will bring together young musicians from around the world at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, today and Sunday, December 1 and 2. The bi-annual competition is named for the late Heida Hermanns, a world-class concert pianist and music lover, who lived in Westport for more than 40 years.

The 41st annual Heida Hermanns International Voice Competition, a two-day event presented by the Connecticut Alliance for Music (CAM) with the support of the Westport Arts Center, will bring together young musicians from around the world at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2. The bi-annual competition is named for the late Heida Hermanns, a world-class concert pianist and music lover, who lived in Westport for more than 40 years.

NBC announced that its second-year comedy series WHITNEY will return to its primetime lineup on Wednesday, November 14 (8-8:30 p.m. ET) replacing 'Animal Practice.'

Deadline.com reports that Wil Calhoun has been tapped to become the new showrunner for NBC's comedy series WHITNEY. He will also serve as executive producer of the show which is headed into its sophomore season.