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Curvy Widow, a new musical comedy with a book by Bobby Goldman, music and lyrics by Drew Brody (Broadway: Oh Hello; Cutman), and directed by Peter Flynn (Rhapsody in Seth; Two Rooms), will play at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The Board of Directors and Artistic Director, David Leidholdt, have announced the addition of special event programming in their summer season. The new initiative will be kicked off this weekend with two very special events; American Idol finalist Aaron Kelly with Flipside and Wise Crackers Comedy.

Hollywood's most recognizable face, Larry Miller headlines Centenary Stage Company's 2017 - 18 season with a special fundraiser stand up performance on Saturday, January 20 at 8 pm in the Lackland Performing Arts Center. 

New York Musical Festival and 4M Productions will present the East Coast premiere of THE FOURTH MESSENGER, a contemporary Western re-imagining of the Buddha legend featuring a flawed, female Buddha figure, as part of the New York Musical Festival.

ELZ today announced original programming for summer and fall 2017 including five new original series, new episodes of three returning viewer favorites and a never-before-seen Elvis special hosted by Natalie Morales.

Comedian Elected to Town Council in New Jersey has heart, reminding us that public service can still be fun and honorable. That is why this reviewer is endorsing comedian Joey Novick.

Combine the typical struggles of childhood with the emotional implications of being above average weight during that formative time, plus the nuances of growing up in an Italian-American family in New York, and mix it with a heaping spoonful of levity and humor: that's comedian Mary Dimino's Scared Skinny in a nutshell.

Some artists are afforded the chance to tell their personal stories as they see fit, at a particular moment when they know the time has come. But for many, there is no choice -the story emerges hardwired to the music and they become forever identified with it no matter how their story may evolve or change. A.J. Croce has been inextricably linked to a version of his own story by virtue of his name. He's experienced a lifetime of comparisons to a father he lost at age two, whose music bares little resemblance to his own output yet still serves as a reference point despite the years that have passed and the many iconic mentors who have stepped in to offer their counsel, creativity, and endorsement throughout his long career.

PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Comedian, actor and New York Times Best Selling author Norm Macdonald returns when JASH brings back brand new episodes of NORM MACDONALD LIVE. The hit show returns for its third season on the Norm Macdonald Live YouTube Channel on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017.

Richmond, VA's J. Roddy Walston & The Business have announced a new fall US tour today, including dates in Columbus, Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. Their upcoming fourth studio album is also slated for fall 2017.

The Hollywood Bowl has announced that Sarah Uriarte Berry, Philip Boykin, and Jonathan Groff will complete the cast for a benefit performance of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, conceived and directed on Broadway by James Lapine.

The full cast and creative team for the New York Premiere of MotherFreakingHood!, the show that celebrates the mother you never thought you should be, has been announced.

Season 1 of the new series BOILING THE FROG with SENATOR AL FRANKEN involves six five-minute episodes. Each episode will be released every week on the Facebook pages of Funny Or Die and Years of Living Dangerously beginning July 10th.

Combine the typical struggles of childhood with the emotional implications of being above average weight during that formative time, plus the nuances of growing up in an Italian-American family in New York, and mix it with a heaping spoonful of levity and humor: that's comedian Mary Dimino's Scared Skinny in a nutshell.

Grammy nominated blue collar comedian, Bill Engvall, will perform 2 stand-up shows at the Morrison Center on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 14th at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices are $36.00 and $56.00 plus fees and can be purchased at the Morrison Center Box Office, by phone at 208-426-1110, or online at MorrisonCenter.com.    

One of America's funniest and most-loved comedians, Sinbad has been doing comedy for over 30 years.  His stage presence is very physical with plenty of movement and interaction while his delivery and phrasing is as good as it comes.

Legendary Mexican electronic/funk/rock band KINKY released their new album 'Nada Vale Más Que Tú' today, on SeitrackUS. It's their first of all new material since 2012

Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Erik Griffin (Workaholics, Blunt Talk) makes his hour-long debut in the new comedy special ERIK GRIFFIN: THE UGLY TRUTH premiering Today, July 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Join fictional Broadway diva Ruby Manger as she makes her long-awaited return to the New York Stage at Feinstein's/ 54 Below! Julia Mattison stars as Ms. Manger, an enigmatic Broadway icon, famous for such roles as Trudy the Blind Ghost in I See You, Not Really, But You Know What I Mean (Tony Award Winner, Best Musical and Best Actress) and as Roberta in the film "Inside Roberta" (Sundance Film Festival rejected submission).