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Two of the Western world's most popular Muslim comedians will share their original comic voices on politics, religion and life in general when they take the stage at Carolines on Broadway for the first time, May 22 and 23.

Carolines on Broadway, “America's Premier Comedy Nightclub,” announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of May 2013, highlighted by headliners Donnell Rawlings, “Ashy Larry” from Comedy Central's “Chappelle's Show” and from MTV2's “Guy Code” and “Hip Hop Squares” and E!'s “Chelsea Lately,” May 2 – 5; Rob Stapleton, from Comedy Central's “Russell Simmons Presents: The Ruckus,” “Mike Epps Presents: Live from Club Nokia,” and the film, Death of a Dynasty,” Mothers' Day Weekend, May 10 – 12; Anthony Jeselnik, star of Comedy Central's “The Jeselnik Offensive” and from the Comedy Central Roasts of Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, May 16 – 19; Tracy Morgan, from NBC's “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 26; and Jay Pharoah, from NBC's “Saturday Night Live,” May 30 – June 2.

Carolines on Broadway has announced its all-star line-up of talent for the month of April 2013, highlighted by headliners Chris Hardwick, host of "The Nerdist" podcast and AMC's "The Talking Dead," April 5 - 7; Jim Norton, from Sirius XM Radio's "Opie & Anthony" and his stand-up special "Please Be Offended," April 11 - 14; Gilbert Gottfried, from Sirius XM Radio's "The Howard Stern Show" and ABC's "Celebrity Wife Swap," one night only, April 18; Damien Lemon, from MTV2's "Guy Code," April 18 and 19; Artie Lange, host of Direct TV's "The Artie Lange Show," April 19 and 20; and W. Kamu Bell, star of FX Network's "Totally Biased with W. Kamu Bell," April 25 - 28.

And I Am Not Lying is described as 'cock-rocking the NPR crowd with the best underground comedy, storytelling, burlesque and sideshow acts. This whole thing (and all of everything) is about getting together and getting EXCITED - just turn your phones off and shout it out loud.'

From March 9-16, SXSW Comedy will present a packed schedule of standup, improv, and sketch showcases, live podcast recordings, comedy-focused panels, and parties at venues across downtown Austin, TX. For six years, SXSW Comedy events - open to all badge and wristband holders - have brought some of the world's funniest acts to the festival's diverse audience. SXSW is excited to announce the 2013 preliminary lineup and schedule, and will be adding more shows and performers as the festival approaches - visit SXSW.com/comedy for the latest news.

"No Name" - New York's best damn comedy / variety show celebrates its 19th anniversary this month with two shows at Otto's in Manhattan.

The folks from the And I Am Not Lying blog (andiamnotlying.com) put on one of New York's most innovative and eclectic storytelling-based variety shows, featuring comedy, storytelling, music and sideshow.

Punch Line San Francisco has announced its upcoming appearances for the winter of 2012-13, including the SF Sketchfest and more. Dates below.

And I Am Not Lying is cock-rocking the NPR crowd with one of New York's most innovative and eclectic storytelling-based variety shows, featuring comedy, storytelling, music and sideshow.

And I Am Not Lying is cock-rocking the NPR crowd with one of New York's most innovative and eclectic storytelling-based variety shows, featuring comedy, storytelling, music and sideshow.

From corporate cubicles to comedy clubs, "Funny Indian" Rajiv Satyal has been making people laugh all over the world for a decade. Now, the former Procter & Gamble marketing manager will bring his unique brand of sidesplitting humor to his hometown of Fairfield, Ohio, for the first time in 10 years tonight, October 5 at the new Fairfield Community Arts Center Theatre. It will be the first ever standup comedy show at the center.

Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, October 2

Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, October 2

From corporate cubicles to comedy clubs, "Funny Indian" Rajiv Satyal has been making people laugh all over the world for a decade. Now, the former Procter & Gamble marketing manager will bring his unique brand of sidesplitting humor to his hometown of Fairfield, Ohio, for the first time in 10 years on Friday, October 5 at the new Fairfield Community Arts Center Theatre. It will be the first ever standup comedy show at the center.

NYC shows its love for John Oliver and his friends when the third season of JOHN OLIVER'S NEW YORK STAND UP SHOW premieres tonight, July 27.

John Oliver is back, and he's brought some new friends for the third season of JOHN OLIVER'S NEW YORK STAND-UP SHOW, premiering on COMEDY CENTRAL tonight, July 20 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

John Oliver is back, and he's brought some new friends for the third season of JOHN OLIVER'S NEW YORK STAND-UP SHOW, premiering on COMEDY CENTRAL on Friday, July 20 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

NYC shows its love for John Oliver and his friends when the third season of JOHN OLIVER'S NEW YORK STAND UP SHOW premieres on Friday, July 27.

Three U.S. comedians of South Asian ancestry are heading to India for a 7-city tour in January, by invitation of the U.S. Department of State, as part of a goodwill program to promote better relations among diverse countries and religious faiths.