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For the first time, Stephen Colbert will interview former President Bill Clinton and host the closing session of the sixth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) tonight, April 6.

Spring is in the air and laughter is in bloom this May on COMEDY CENTRAL. Season two of the brand's stand-up series "The Half Hour" debuts on Friday, May 3 at Midnight with all new episodes airing Fridays at Midnight and 12:30 a.m.

Returning to Las Vegas for a record-smashing 54th consecutive year, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles will perform at The Orleans Showroom April 13 and 14.

They're all fighting for third place now. For the first time, The Colbert Report" has overtaken "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" among Adults 18-49 for a full quarter to give COMEDY CENTRAL the #1 and #2 late night talk shows in the key advertiser demographic, joining The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" at the top of the ratings charts.

Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Thursday, April 4, 2013)!

The Village Voice, the nation's largest alternative weekly newspaper, announced today that tickets will go on sale April 10, 2013 for the 58th Annual Obie Awards on Monday, May 20, 2013, at Webster Hall in the East Village, 125 East 11th Street.

Comedian and New York Times Bestseller Demetri Martin presents 'Point Your Face At This Tour' featuring a mix of stand-up and material from his new book, 'POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS' at UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley) for a special one night event.

Kristen Schaal unleashes her unique point of view and unconventional delivery upon San Francisco in the world premiere of her first original one-hour stand-up special, Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore, debuting on Comedy Central tonight, April 1 at midnight ET/PT.

I am sure we are all in agreement that Eva Mendes is a gorgeous woman and she is darn lucky cause she is dating the very talented (and hot) Ryan Gosling. Okay, glad we're all in agreement because I am about to give you some tough love Eva Mendes. I don't want to do it but someone has to.

COMEDY CENTRAL announces the launch of the new 'The Colbert Report' app beginning today and available for free on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android and Amazon Kindle Fire.

Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons has announced initial details for its 2013 special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala. Bidding for the auction, which will feature an eclectic array of items and unique opportunities, begins Friday March 29 at 10AM at www.biddingforgood/playwrightshorizons. Online bidding will continue through Monday, April 15 at 8PM.

Bay Street Theatre has announced the 2013 Comedy Club lineup. The fun begins on June 11 and will continue on most Monday nights at 8 pm through August. Tickets are $62 for members or $69 for non member excluding The All Star Comedy Showcase, which is $15 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. All are available online at www.baystreet.org or by stopping by or calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.

Kristen Schaal unleashes her unique point of view and unconventional delivery upon San Francisco in the world premiere of her first original one-hour stand-up special, Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore, debuting on Comedy Central on Monday, April 1 at midnight ET/PT.

For the first time, Stephen Colbert will interview former President Bill Clinton and host the closing session of the sixth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) on Saturday, April 6.

On Friday, March 22nd, the Orpheum Theatre announced that it will host a mix of classic musicals, modern hits, and regional premieres for its exciting 2013-2014 Broadway Season. Watch highlights from some of the season's upcoming shows, including FLASHDANCE, SISTER ACT and WAR HORSE, below!

Demetri Martin is a multitalented man! He is a comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humorist. Nonetheless, Martin has a lengthy resume starting with a writing job for Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which led into a correspondent position on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Old school Italian comic Dom Irrera and new school Italian comic Sebastion Maniscalco will headline four big shows in Connecticut tonight, March 22 and March 23 & 30, 2013.

Below, check out COMEDY CENTRAL's 'Best Bets' for the week of March 25!

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2013-14 Broadway Series 25th anniversary season. From the creators of "South Park" and winner of nine Tony Awards, The Book of Mormon will play a limited two-week engagement May 13-25, 2014. Subscribers receive priority seating, so a season subscription is the best way to guarantee tickets to The Book of Mormon.

If you haven't had the chance to catch up on your theater news, look no further than today's recap of all things theater around the Broadway World for the week of March 11! Scroll below for the most-read features, interviews, reviews, and news in your city and beyond!