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NBC to Develop SECRET SOCIETY Female Comedy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 4, 2019

NBC is developing a female-focused comedy titled 'Secret Society,' according to Deadline. The show comes from 'Barry' producer Emily Heller, 'Girlboss' creator Kay Cannon and Laverne McKinnon's K&L Productions and Universal TV.

Triptych Theatre Group Presents The West Coast Premiere Of STOCKHOLM
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2018

TRIPTYCH THEATRE GROUP presents the West Coast premiere of STOCKHOLM, written by Bryony Lavery (Frozen), with choreography by Stephen Buescher and directed by Kim Rubenstein. STOCKHOLM will preview on Friday, January 11 at 8pm and open on Saturday, January 12 at 8pm will run through Monday, January 28 at The Pico Playhouse, 10508 W. Pico Blvd. in West Los Angeles.  

WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 7, 2018

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!

New Scripted Soap Opera Podcast GOSSIP is Out Today From Stitcher/Midroll
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018

New York Times bestselling author Allison Raskin's new scripted podcast, Gossip, is out today from Stitcher/Midroll and is available on Apple Podcasts and other podcatchers. Gossip centers on three unlikely female friends: Valerie (Victoria Rowell), Mia (Amanda Perez), and Bethany (Allison Raskin). Each week, they meet at the Golden Cup Coffee Corner to drink coffee and share the latest gossip floating around their not-so-traditional suburban town, Golden Acres. When the juicy stories involve infidelity, secret pasts, and murder, does it even matter if the rumors are true? Each episode will also feature an accompanying comic from New Yorker artists such as Amy Kurzweil, Sofia Warren, Hilary Campbell, and more. 

Bumbershoot 2018 Tickets On Sale Now!
by Tori Hartshorn - May 4, 2018

Bumbershoot 2018 Tickets On Sale Now!

HBO Renews Comedy Series BARRY and SILICON VALLEY
by Macon Prickett - Apr 12, 2018

Following the recent season premieres of both shows, HBO has renewed the comedy series BARRY and SILICON VALLEY, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming.

HBO Partners with The Onion to Kick Off New HBO Original Comedy Series BARRY with Premiere Events in Three U.S. Cities
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 1, 2018

HBO Partners with The Onion to Kick Off New HBO Original Comedy Series BARRY with Premiere Events in Three U.S. Cities

HBO Partners with The Onion To Kick Off New HBO Original Comedy Series BARRY
by Macon Prickett - Mar 1, 2018

To kick off the new HBO original comedy series BARRY to audiences across the country, HBO has partnered with The Onion and The A.V. CLUB for three premiere events across the country: PORTLAND, OR (3/22), SAN DIEGO, CA (3/27) and CHICAGO, IL (3/29).

New Comedy Series BARRY Starring Bill Hader Debuts 3/25 On HBO
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 26, 2018

Barry is a depressed, low-rent hitman from the Midwest. While on a job in LA, he follows his “mark” into an acting class and is instantly drawn to the group of students. Barry wants to start a new life in this community of eager hopefuls, but his criminal past won't let him walk away. Can he find a way to balance the two worlds?

Moontower Comedy Festival 2018 Announces Lineup Additions: Janeane Garofalo, Ryan Hamilton, Preacher Lawson
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2017

The seventh annual MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, along with producers the Paramount Theatre and sponsors Cap City Comedy Club, has announced additional comics to the 2018 lineup, including multiple headlining acts performing at Stateside at the Paramount as well as a variety of comedians playing shows at Moontower satellite venues throughout Austin. Further additions to the lineup will be announced in the months ahead, including the Moontower Podcast Series.

Amphibian Stage Productions Announces Lineup for 2017 Comedy Series
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2017

Amphibian Stage Productions announces the comedian lineup for its second annual Phib Comedy Series, featuring Baron Vaughn, star of Grace and Frankie and Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return, as well as Emily Heller, series regular on TBS' Ground Floor.

THE HALF HOUR Returns August 26 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT with Noah Gardenswartz and Ramon Rivas II
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2016

“THH” is back and funny AF. Comedy Central's stand-up series “The Half Hour” is back with a huge roster of talented comedians and premieres on Friday, August 26 at midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT featuring Noah Gardenswartz and Ramon Rivas II. The preview episode “Must CC: The Half Hour” with highlights from all 17 comedians is available on the Comedy Central App and cc.com/shows/the-half-hour.

GOD OF CARNAGE Opens Today at Civic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2016

Today, June 17th, 2016, Civic Theatre opens GOD OF CARNAGE, which is produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, June 25th. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.civictheatre.com or by calling Civic's Box Office at (610) 432-8943.

Comedy Central Announces Talent Line-Up for Fifth Season of THE HALF HOUR Stand-Up Series
by Caryn Robbins - May 9, 2016

Comedy Central's THE HALF HOUR is heading to The Big Easy with a stellar talent line-up of the best up-and-coming stand-up comedians.

ASSASSINS to Play the Civic Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016

On May 6th, 2016, Civic Theatre will open ASSASSINS, which will be produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, May 22nd.

FIRST COMES LOVE Returning to The Bell House, 6/8
by Tyler Peterson - May 3, 2016

First Comes Love, hosted by Kyle Ayers (Just for Laughs), is back at The Bell House, and this time is proceeded by a carnival of comedian-made carnival games! Comedians acting out adult film scripts from Craigslist, LIVE on stage! He will be joined by Beth Stelling (Conan, Comedy Central 1/2 Hour), Aparna Nancherla (Late Night w. Seth Meyers), Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight writer, new album Physical Whisper), Jo Firestone (Punderdome 3000, Chris Gethard Show), and so many more, such as Noah Gardenswartz (Comedy Central), Ben Kronberg, Reformed Whores, Tim Dillon, Anna Drezen, and more special guests.

GOD OF CARNAGE to Open This June at Civic Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2016

On June 17th, 2016, Civic Theatre will open GOD OF CARNAGE, which will be produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, June 25th.

ASSASSINS to Play the Civic Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2016

On May 6th, 2016, Civic Theatre will open ASSASSINS, which will be produced in Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre and will run through Sunday, May 22nd.

Civic Theatre of Allentown Presents Sondheim's FOLLIES in Concert This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2015

Civic Theatre of Allentown continues its tradition of performing in-concert productions of storied musicals, when it produces Stephen Sondheim's 'Follies' in concert in two special benefit performances, at 7:30 pm tonight, June 26 and tomorrow, June 27 at Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre.

Civic Theatre of Allentown to Present Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES in Concert, 6/26-27
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2015

Civic Theatre of Allentown continues its tradition of performing in-concert productions of storied musicals, when it produces Stephen Sondheim's 'Follies' in concert in two special benefit performances, at 7:30 pm on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 at Civic's historic 19th Street Theatre.

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