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Written by James Schamus and based on the book by Elliot Tiber with Tom Monte, Taking Woodstock also stars Tony Award winner Dan Fogler; two-time Olivier Award winner Henry Goodman; two-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton; Tony Award winner Liev Schreiber; Skylar Astin (Spring Awakening); two-time Tony Award nominee Kevin Chamberlin; Paul Dano (Things We Want); Kelli Garner (Dog Sees God); Mamie Gummer (Dangerous Liaisons); and Richard Thomas (A Naked Girl on the Appian Way).

Stephen Lynch is king of the mocking lyric wrapped in a sweet, angelic voice. His unique blend of musical-based comedy has earned him fiercely loyal fans around the world who live to experience his sold-out live shows. 'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Stephen Lynch: The 3 Balloons Tour' kicks off February 27 at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston and travels to more than 25 markets nationwide and, in a first for COMEDY CENTRAL, will continue internationally to London, Ireland, Sweden, Holland with additional shows to be announced (see list at the end of this release). The tour is repped by the Agency For The Performing Arts (APA) and sponsored domestically by Kia Motors America (KMA). For tour info and links to purchase tickets, viewers can log onto www.comedycentral.com and www.stephenlynch.com. Tickets for 'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Stephen Lynch: The 3 Balloons Tour' will go on sale Friday, January 16. COMEDY CENTRAL recently signed a multi-platform deal with Lynch that encompasses a major-market U.S. stand-up tour and COMEDY CENTRAL Live's first international stand-up tour. The deal also includes a one-hour stand-up special with Lynch that will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL before being released, unedited, on DVD via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment.

Robert Morton will executive produce the 30-minute 'Oscar's Red Carpet 2009' show for the 81st Academy Awards?, producer Laurence Mark and executive producer Bill Condon announced today. The show will air on the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PT, immediately preceding the Oscar? telecast. This will be Morton's first stint as executive producer for the Oscar pre-show.

Resonance Ensemble rep series run of, 23 KNIVES, by Christopher Boal (Crazy for the Dog), directed by Eric Parness and Bernard Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA adapted by Eric Overmyer and directed by Kent Paul, complete their runs February 7th.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the full cast for the upcoming New York premiere of Distracted, by Lisa Loomer, directed by Mark Brokaw. Distracted will begin previews on Saturday, February 7th and open officially on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Will Ferrell's new one-man show You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W Bush opened on Broadway last night, Thursday February 5th, 2009. BroadwayWorld was there as the big screen comic made his mark on the Great White Way!

Talk Show Listings Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009.

Robert Morton will executive produce the 30-minute 'Oscar's Red Carpet 2009' show for the 81st Academy Awards?, producer Laurence Mark and executive producer Bill Condon announced today. The show will air on the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PT, immediately preceding the Oscar? telecast. This will be Morton's first stint as executive producer for the Oscar pre-show.

Stephen Lynch is king of the mocking lyric wrapped in a sweet, angelic voice. His unique blend of musical-based comedy has earned him fiercely loyal fans around the world who live to experience his sold-out live shows. 'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Stephen Lynch: The 3 Balloons Tour' kicks off February 27 at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston and travels to more than 25 markets nationwide and, in a first for COMEDY CENTRAL, will continue internationally to London, Ireland, Sweden, Holland with additional shows to be announced (see list at the end of this release). The tour is repped by the Agency For The Performing Arts (APA) and sponsored domestically by Kia Motors America (KMA). For tour info and links to purchase tickets, viewers can log onto www.comedycentral.com and www.stephenlynch.com. Tickets for 'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Stephen Lynch: The 3 Balloons Tour' will go on sale Friday, January 16. COMEDY CENTRAL recently signed a multi-platform deal with Lynch that encompasses a major-market U.S. stand-up tour and COMEDY CENTRAL Live's first international stand-up tour. The deal also includes a one-hour stand-up special with Lynch that will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL before being released, unedited, on DVD via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Caf? (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's third, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (MAC & Bistro Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (XL Star) with RAY FELLMAN (Captain Louie) at the piano for this weekly party in the theatre district. There is no cover charge for this event. Come and sing yourself as the mic is always open, or sit back and enjoy a cocktail with friends. Located just blocks from the Great White Way, you never know who might drop in.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre, located within The West Bank Caf? (407 West 42nd St.), is pleased to continue our Friday night soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Now going strong it's third, THE AFTER PARTY is billed as 'a weekly schmoozefest for the theatrically inclined.' Every Friday from 10:30 pm until the wee hours, pros from Broadway and aspiring stars alike belt it out on the stage of The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Join hosts BRANDON CUTRELL (MAC & Bistro Award winner) and ALYSHA UMPHRESS (XL Star) with RAY FELLMAN (Captain Louie) at the piano for this weekly party in the theatre district. There is no cover charge for this event. Come and sing yourself as the mic is always open, or sit back and enjoy a cocktail with friends. Located just blocks from the Great White Way, you never know who might drop in.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the full cast for the upcoming New York premiere of Distracted, by Lisa Loomer, directed by Mark Brokaw. Distracted will begin previews on Saturday, February 7th and open officially on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Resonance Ensemble proudly announces the cast for both shows in rep, 23 KNIVES, by Christopher Boal (Crazy for the Dog), directed by Eric Parness and Bernard Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA adapted by Eric Overmyer and directed by Kent Paul.

COMEDY CENTRAL Records releases songs from 'A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!' as a digital album exclusively on iTunes on Tuesday, November 25. A portion of the proceeds from the digital album will benefit the charity Feeding America (formerly knows as America's Second Harvest). The digital release features guest artists Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and Jon Stewart. The release contains 9 songs featured in the one-hour special, plus the bonus track 'Cold Cold Christmas' that is also included on the DVD of 'A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All.'