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Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris was not the first choice to host the upcoming 2015 ACADEMY AWARDS.

Robin Thede has been named Head Writer of Comedy Central's next great late-night franchise "The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore," it was announced today by Wilmore, Executive Producer, Writer and Host of "The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore."

Jim Carrey will host SNL for the third time on Oct. 25. The Golden Globe Award-winning actor will reprise his iconic role as Lloyd in "Dumb and Dumber To," in theaters Nov. 14.

'Saturday Night Live,' NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, enters its 40th season in September for another year of laughs, surprises and great performances.

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York premiere co-production of The Country House, the new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan, is currently playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner, Kate Jennings Grant (The Lyons, Proof), Eric Lange (FX's 'The Bridge,' 'Weeds'), David Rasche (Regrets Only, Speed-the-Plow), Sarah Steele (Slowgirl, Speech and Debate), and Tony nominee Daniel Sunjata (TNT's 'Graceland,' Take Me Out). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Sunjata in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

BET Networks will dominate Tuesday night primetime television this fall with a gigantic premiere night of stars featuring Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey, Uncle Snoop, T.I., Queen Latifah and many more tonight, October 14, 2014.

Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions and New York Collaborates for Autism for its sixth biennial special event, 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' Taping on Saturday, February 28 from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the benefit for Autism programs will feature Stewart hosting an evening filled with live performances, sketches and short films from a roster of comedy all-stars. 'Night of Too Many Stars' will premiere on Comedy Central on Sunday, March 8.

While Spinning On Earth's Axis, Comedy in Connecticut on October 25th, 2014 Will Explode ....With Laughter. The comedy Gods will be looking down and laughing their @$$'S Off. And, here's why. On October 25th, 2014 one the grandest Stand-up Comedy Competitions in the Country will peak in Uncasville, Connecticut.

United Solo Theatre has added another performance of CHILDREN ARE FOREVER today, October 4, 2014 at 2pm.

United Solo presents Big Dummy, me and my old man written by and starring MAC Award winning performerMary Dimino opening tonight, October 4th at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (42nd Street) as part of the 5th Annual United Solo Festival.

Considered “one of the funniest stand up comics' by her peers and ranked among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America, Wanda Sykes will perform at Treasure Island Theatre tonight, October 3 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend.

RUSH HOUR has found its home.

The bubble celebration continues at New World Stages, as the Off- Broadway hit, GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, celebrates a major milestone with its 3000th performance in New York City on October 11, 2014. A family affair, the GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, began with scientist and bubble artist Fan Yang, over 20 years ago. Over the years, the entire Yang family has stepped into the bubble spotlight entertaining audiences around the world.

BET "Hip Hop Awards" 2014 hosted by Uncle Snoop at 8 p.m./ET and concludes with the season three premiere of Kevin Hart's hit comedy "REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD" featuring two hilarious back-to-back episodes at 10 p.m./ET.

Writer, actress and comedienne Mary Dimino is a FringeNYC Outstanding Solo Show Award Winner for her critically acclaimed solo hit Scared Skinny. Tonight, September 30th, United Solo presents Mary Dimino in her follow up hit one woman show Big Dummy, me and my old man written by and starring MAC Award winning comedian Mary Dimino at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (42nd Street) as part of the 5th Annual United Solo Festival. Christine Renee Miller directs.

Comedian Brian Regan announces spring tour dates in his 10-year, non-stop theater tour with tickets going on sale Friday, October 3, 2014. The spring 2015 leg will visit 39 cities bringing Regan and his fans to some of the most beautiful theaters in North America. Since 2005, Regan's tour has visited close to 100 cities each year.

United Solo Theatre has added another performance of CHILDREN ARE FOREVER on October 4, 2014 at 2pm. In CHILDREN ARE FOREVER, Julia never bought a baby before. Okay, she's adopting, but the agency sure makes her feel like she's buying a baby. Couples competing in the free market of love. Bad ovaries but good credit? Step right up! Did you know some kids are discounted? A black baby--which is what Julia and her wife are seeking?costs 1/2 of a white baby. Almost makes Julia and Amy want to run out and start a chapter of the Black Panthers - and Amy's white!

Writer, actress and comedienne Mary Dimino is a FringeNYC Outstanding Solo Show Award Winner for her critically acclaimed solo hit Scared Skinny. This September 30th, United Solo presents Mary Dimino in her follow up hit one woman show Big Dummy, me and my old man written by and starring MAC Award winning comedian Mary Dimino at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row (42nd Street) as part of the 5th Annual United Solo Festival. Christine Renee Miller directs.

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company's new production of Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed This is Our Youth, just opened on Broadway last night at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street). In this production, Michael Cera makes his New York stage debut opposite Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson, which premiered at Steppenwolf in Chicago this past summer, and is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. The limited engagement of This is Our Youth runs through Sunday, January 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with all of the opening night guests before the curtain went up. Click below to check out interviews with Marin Ireland, Bobby Cannavale, Chris Rock and more!

The Steppenwolf Theatre Company's new production of Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed This is Our Youth, just opened on Broadway last night at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48 Street). In this production, Michael Cera makes his New York stage debut opposite Kieran Culkin and Tavi Gevinson, which premiered at Steppenwolf in Chicago this past summer, and is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. The limited engagement of This is Our Youth runs through Sunday, January 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the opening night red carpet below!