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Seeso, the new ad-free streaming comedy channel from NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises, will launch today, January 7.

Joe's Pub at The Public announces the new class of Pub Club, the venue's artist development program dedicated to enhancing the career sustainability and growth of performing artists. In its second year, which commences January 2016, Pub Club welcomes a range of performers - blues/rock singer-songwriter Celisse Henderson, soulful vocalist Stephanie McKay, comedian and producer Trish Nelson, hilarious author and story-teller Isaac Oliver and folk singer-songwriter Kaylyn Marie Scardefield - that represents the diversity and scope of Joe's Pub's nightly programming.

Seeso, the new ad-free streaming comedy channel from NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises, today announced the start date for the month-long web-only, free Beta period, beginning December 3.

Seeso, the new ad-free streaming comedy channel from NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises, today announced the start date for the month-long web-only, free Beta period, beginning December 3.

Beginning today, August 3rd, 2015, the latest addition to VICE's expanding digital network of award-winning channels will begin unveiling brand new video series, tentpole documentaries, in-depth profiles, dedicated columnists, and daily editorial features.

VICE today announces that its highly anticipated female-focused channel Broadly will launch August 3rd, 2015, providing an international audience of young people with daily editorial and video covering myriad subjects; spanning politics, culture, sex, and fashion.

Comedians Who Care: A Benefit for Nepal is a fundraiser hosted by Sue Smith and Katie Kester.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running April 8 - 19, 2015. Details below!

Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October.

More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers.

Next week, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" begins broadcasting from Austin to cover the upcoming midterm elections with "Democalypse 2014: South by South Mess." This special week of shows are taping at the ZACH Theatre and will air nightly at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT from Monday, October 27 through Thursday, October 30.

Carolines on Broadway announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of June 2014, highlighted by headliners Jeff Ross, "The Roastmaster General," from Comedy Central's "The Burn with Jeff Ross" and from the Comedy Central Roasts, June 1; Chris Distefano, host of MTV2's "Off the Bat" and from "Guy Code," "Guy Court" and MTV's "Girl Code," June 5 - 9; Cipha Sounds, from 'The Hot 97 Morning Show an VH-1's 'This Is Hot 97,' hosts Cipha Sounds' Puerto Rican Freakin' Weekend, June 5 - 7; Charlie Murphy, from Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show, Fathers Day Weekend, June 12 - 15; Rob Delaney, Comedy Awards winner for "Funniest Person on Twitter," and from E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and "Burning Love," June 19 - 22; and Rob Stapleton, from Comedy Central's "Comedy Central Presents" and BET'S "ComicView," June 26 - 29.

The Jewish Museum presents a night of comedy and music in Pretty Good Friends with Eugene Mirman on Thursday, February 21 from 8pm to 11pm. This entertaining evening, part of The Wind Up, a series of after-hours events with art, music, performance, drinks, and socializing, features stand-up comics Eugene Mirman, Todd Barry, Wyatt Cenac and Jena Friedman; and indie rock musician Eleanor Friedberger. Attendees will also be able to take a special tongue-in-cheek guided tour of the Museum's permanent exhibition, Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey. Complimentary snacks will be served, and there will be an open bar featuring beer and wine. Beers courtesy of Shmaltz Brewing Company.

After a successful year-long run in Hollywood, Calif., Worst Ever Productions presents its first installment of the cult-hit evening of comedy WORST AUDITION EVER in New York City at Joe's Pub - produced by Christine Lakin, Alec Ledd, Daniel A. Miles, and Corri English. The ticket proceeds from this performance of WORST AUDITON EVER will be donated to The Actors Fund. Artists participating include Tyler Maynard (Altar Boyz, Little Mermaid), Kevin Duda (The Book of Mormon, Les Liaisons Dangereuses), Jena Friedman (writer for Late Night With David Letterman), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked, For the Record: Baz Luhrman), John West (The Drowsy Chaperone, Newsical the Musical) and Cheryl Stern (La Cage Aux Folles, Candide).

After a successful year-long run in Hollywood, Calif., Worst Ever Productions presents its first installment of the cult-hit evening of comedy WORST AUDITION EVER in New York City at Joe's Pub - produced by Christine Lakin, Alec Ledd, Daniel A. Miles, and Corri English. The ticket proceeds from this performance of WORST AUDITON EVER will be donated to The Actors Fund. Below, check out highlights from the show before it plays New York City!

After a successful year-long run in Hollywood, Calif., Worst Ever Productions presents its first installment of the cult-hit evening of comedy WORST AUDITION EVER in New York City at Joe's Pub - produced by Christine Lakin, Alec Ledd, Daniel A. Miles, and Corri English. The ticket proceeds from this performance of WORST AUDITON EVER will be donated to The Actors Fund. Artists participating include Tyler Maynard (Altar Boyz, Little Mermaid), Kevin Duda (The Book of Mormon, Les Liaisons Dangereuses), Jena Friedman (writer for Late Night With David Letterman), Jenna Leigh Green (Wicked, For the Record: Baz Luhrman), John West (The Drowsy Chaperone, Newsical the Musical) and Cheryl Stern (La Cage Aux Folles, Candide).