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Taking a page from the NCAA College Basketball Tournament's 'March Madness,' famed comedy venue Carolines on Broadway will present its tenth annual 'Carolines Comedy Madness,' a five-round comedy competition in which 64 comedians will go head to head with audience members deciding who advances to the next rounds and who will be crowned the tournament champion.

Seeso, the new streaming comedy channel from NBCUniversal's Digital Enterprises, today announced that the newest original series, 'Bajillion Dollar Propertie$,' 'Big Jay Oakerson's What's Your F@%king Deal?!' and 'New York's Funniest' premiere March 17.

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of February 2016, highlighted by headliners Joel McHale, star of Community, February 4; Tony Hinchcliffe, from his Netflix stand-up special One Shot, February 5 and 6; Papa CJ, star of the live show Papa CJ Naked, February 10 and 11; Marlon Wayans, star of the new film Fifty Shades of Black, Presidents Day Weekend and Valentine's Day, February 12 -14; Al Madrigal, from Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, February 18 - 21; and Corey Holcomb, from Adult Swim's Black Jesus, February 25 - 27.

Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced the dates for the 2016 Vulture Festival, a pop-culture extravaganza celebrating the best of today's television, music, film, comedy, and more. The festival will take place May 21-22, 2016, at Milk Studios in New York City, with a weekend-long series of high-profile events to be announced in the spring, where more than 10,000 guests are expected.

Distinguished comedians and musicians will unite for the ninth annual Stand Up for Heroes event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, tonight, Nov. 10. Chris Botti, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Ray Romano, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, and other surprise guests will take the stage to perform for an audience that includes some of the brave military men and women who have served this country, to raise awareness and funds to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF).

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of November 2015, highlighted by headliners Jim Florentine, from VH-1's "That Metal Show" and SiriusXM Radio's "Opie Radio," on November 1; Justin Willman, from his Comedy Central's "@midnight" and his stand-up special "Sleight of Mouth," November 5 - 8; and MANY more!

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of October 2015, highlighted by Marlon Wayans, from the sitcom “The Wayans Bros.” and the films “White Chicks” and “Scary Movie,” who will headline Halloween Weekend, from Thursday, October 29 - Sunday, November 1.

Comedy Central, in association with The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), announced today the addition of more than 50 shows to its 2015 line-up, which includes compelling and engaging panel discussions, classic stand-up, musical comedy and podcasts.

New York (September 15, 2015) — Distinguished comedians and musicians will unite for the ninth annual Stand Up for Heroes event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Tuesday, Nov. 10. Chris Botti, Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Ray Romano, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, and other surprise guests will take the stage to perform for an audience that includes some of the brave military men and women who have served this country, to raise awareness and funds to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF).

Marking its 12th year, the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central, announced its 2015 line-up today.

Marking its 12th year, the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central, announced its 2015 line-up today.  Expanding to six days and running from November 10 -15, the festival will feature some of comedy's biggest stars performing in New York City's most prestigious venues, including the Beacon Theatre, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Carnegie Hall, Carolines on Broadway, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at MSG, Town Hall and the 92nd Street Y.

?Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of July 2015, highlighted by headliners Rob Stapleton; celebrating 4th of July Weekend with John Laster and Smokey Suarez, July 2 - 5; 'The Luis Jimenez Show Live,' hosted by Luis Jimenez from 93.1 FM, on July 3; Ron Funches, from NBC's 'Undateable,' July 9 - 12; D.L. Hughley, one of 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and host of Radio 103.9 FM's 'The D.L. Hughley Show,' July 16 - 19; Gary Owen, from his Showtime stand-up special 'I Agree with Myself' and the 'Think Like a Man' films, July 23 - 26; and Damon Wayans, Jr., from FOX's 'New Girl' and the film 'Let's Be Cops,' July 30 - August 1.

?Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of July 2015, highlighted by headliners Rob Stapleton; celebrating 4th of July Weekend with John Laster and Smokey Suarez, July 2 - 5; "The Luis Jimenez Show Live," hosted by Luis Jimenez from 93.1 FM, on July 3; Ron Funches, from NBC's "Undateable," July 9 - 12; D.L. Hughley, one of "The Original Kings of Comedy" and host of Radio 103.9 FM's "The D.L. Hughley Show," July 16 - 19; Gary Owen, from his Showtime stand-up special "I Agree with Myself" and the "Think Like a Man" films, July 23 - 26; and Damon Wayans, Jr., from FOX's "New Girl" and the film "Let's Be Cops," July 30 - August 1.

NYC & Company, New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, today announced the return of NYC Comedy Week, April 6–19. The fourth NYC Comedy Week, presented in partnership with Carolines on Broadway, is a two-week celebration highlighting New York City's famous comedy scene, with two-for-one tickets to more than 60 performances on sale beginning today. For a full list of NYC Comedy Week shows and to purchase tickets, visit nycgo.com/comedyweek.

Times Square comedy hotspot Carolines on Broadway shows that you don't need to march in a parade to have a gay ol' time on St. Patrick's Day by presenting 'A Very Gay St. Paddy's Day' show tonight, March 17 at 7:30 PM, 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.

Times Square comedy hotspot Carolines on Broadway shows that you don't need to march in a parade to have a gay ol' time on St. Patrick's Day by presenting "A Very Gay St. Paddy's Day" show on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 PM, 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.

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.

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, Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM, at Carolines on Broadway.

Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of January 2015, highlighted by headliners Joe Machi, a finalist from NBC's 'Last Comic Standing,' today, January 1 - 3; Michael Che, co-host of 'Weekend Update' on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live,' January 8 - 10; Marlon and Shawn Wayans, from the films White Chicks' and 'Scary Movie,' January 16 - 18; Lavell Crawford, 'Huell' from AMC's 'Breaking Bad,' January 22 - 25; and Whitney Cummings, from her Comedy Central special 'Whitney Cummings: I Love You' and the sitcom 'Whitney,' January 29 - 31.

?Carolines on Broadway is inviting revelers to laugh in the New Year in the heart of Times Square when the comedy hotspot presents its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular today, December 31, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.