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Salon Airing Wesley Stace's CABINET OF WONDERS Podcast
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2015

The ongoing critically acclaimed variety show, Cabinet of Wonders, hosted by celebrated author and singer/songwriter Wesley Stace, is partnering with award-winning news and culture site Salon to distribute their content to Salon's audience of 17.6 million unique monthly visitors. The podcasts, presented weekly starting today, will be featured on Salon.com and will be promoted via banners on the site and dedicated emails to Salon's readers.

No Name Comedy Variety Show Set for Q.E.D. Astoria, 5/30
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015

No Name Comedy Variety brings their multicultural mix of music, comedy and fun  back  to Queens, NY  on Saturday, May 30th   for their third  visit  to Q.E.D. Astoria.  Scheduled to begin at 6:30pm. 

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks Inhumane Chicken Farming on Last Night's LAST WEEK
by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2015

In the clip below, Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!

THE DAILY SHOW WRITERS STANDUP TOUR Heads to Brave New Workshop, Today
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2015

The Brave New Workshop (BNW) is thrilled to announce 'The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour' is coming to the BNW's ETC Theatre. 'The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour, An Evening of Political-ish Comedy' will take place today, May 16 at 7:00pm in the ETC Theatre, on the first floor of the BNW theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

John Oliver to Visit Tonight's THE SOUP on E!
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015

Don't miss John Oliver on 'The Soup' live TONIGHT at 10pm ET only on E! John joins host Joel McHale in highlighting the best of the worst in the week's pop culture moments.

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Gives Heartfelt Tribute to David Letterman: 'The Man Put a Camera on a Monkey!'
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2015

On this week's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, host Jon Stewart recalled some valuable advice he received from David Letterman and how he has inspired him throughout his career.

VIDEO: John Oliver Chats Mother's Day & More on Last Night's LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2015

HBO continued its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues with a new edition of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER on SUNDAY, MAY 10

GLAAD Media Awards Announced in NYC at 26th Annual Ceremony
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 10, 2015

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 15 of this year's 31 media categories at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday night. Check out the full list of winners below!

Ron Raines, Jackie Burns & Greg Hildreth to Lead MAN OF LA MANCHA in Pittsburgh
by Tyler Peterson - May 8, 2015

Pittsburgh CLO's production of MAN OF LA MANCHA will feature performances from Broadway's very best including Tony Award-nominee Ron Raines as Cervantes/Don Quixote, Greg Hildreth as Sancho and Jackie Burns as Aldonza.

BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week; ScarJo, LAST WEEK TONIGHT, GAME OF THRONES, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 6, 2015

BroadwayWorld TV is here to bring you the Top 10 gifs in television over the last seven days! What was your favorite moment of the TV week? Are there any great TV gifs that we missed? Link to them in the comments below, or share them with us on Twitter @BWWTVWorld; we will RT our favorites! But beware of SPOILERS BELOW!

VIDEO: Brian Grazer Explains His Hairstyle & More on THE DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015

On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, Academy Award-winning producer and 'A Curious Mind' author Brian Grazer recalled having famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov walk out on a meeting with him.

VIDEO: Watch Highlights from Last Night's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2015

Last night, HBO continued its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues on LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER.

THE DAILY SHOW WRITERS STANDUP TOUR Heads to Brave New Workshop, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2015

The Brave New Workshop (BNW) is thrilled to announce 'The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour' is coming to the BNW's ETC Theatre. 'The Daily Show Writers Standup Tour, An Evening of Political-ish Comedy' will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 7:00pm in the ETC Theatre, on the first floor of the BNW theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

No Name Comedy Variety Shows Continue This Month at Ottos in Manhattan
by Tyler Peterson - May 1, 2015

'No Name... & A Bag O' Chips' comedy / variety show producer Eric Vetter recently announced three May 2015 shows at Otto's in Manhattan with the first on Friday, May 8th @ 7:00pm to feature Liam McEneaney (Tell Your Friends), Leah Bonnema (AXS TV's 'Gotham Comedy Live'), Kevin Avery (writer on HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver'), author / storyteller Thomas R. Pryor ('I Hate the Dallas Cowboys: tales of a scrappy New York boyhood' - YBK Publishers) and illusionist Lee Alan Barrett.

VIDEO: Samantha Bee Bids Tearful Goodbye to THE DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2015

On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, Samantha Bee gives a teary farewell as she departs her position as the most senior correspondent of The Best F#@king News Team Ever.

Marc Maron Coming to Boulder Theater & Paramount Theatre, 7/24-25
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2015

Tickets for Boulder Theater are $29.50, and can be purchased at BoulderTheater.com, by phone 303-786-7030, or in person at the Boulder Theater Box Office (2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO).

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks Fashion on Last Night's LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2015

HBO continued its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues on LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER'

VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson & Jon Stewart Debate Batman vs. Superman on DAILY SHOW
by - Apr 24, 2015

On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, astrophysicist and "StarTalk" host Neil deGrasse Tyson considered the likelihood of living on Mars and weighs in on the Batman versus Superman debate.

VIDEO: Jeff Garlin & Jon Stewart Reminisce on THE DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2015

'The Goldbergs' star Jeff Garlin stopped by last night's THE DAILY SHOW and reminisces with Jon about the absurd antics they once pulled during a commercial audition.

VIDEO: Jon Stewart Announces Date of Final DAILY SHOW Appearance
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2015

On last night's DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, host Jon Stewart announced the start date of his new career as non-host of The Daily Show! Check out the clip below!

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