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UP Comedy Club Announces Spring Line-Up of Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 11, 2013


Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up, sketch shows, and newly added special engagements including the Chicago Improv Festival's 30 Rock show (April 7), Greg Proops podcast show (April 10), and CHIRP Radio's First Time: First Crime show (April 17). Also added by popular demand two shows of Team StarKid: Airport for Birds and Other Great Ideas (March 24 & 31) and an encore one-weekend return engagement of Four Girls (And A Guy): A One Night Stand with The Second City (April 11-13). Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.

Don Rickles Returns to The Orleans Showroom April 13-14
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 11, 2013


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.

Gabriel Iglesias, Jim Norton & More Set for Comedy Central 'Stand-Up Month' This April
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2013


April is Stand-Up Month on Comedy Central featuring four premiere stand-up specials throughout the month, as well as the eighth annual South Beach Comedy Festival.

THE BOOK OF MORMON, FLASHDANCE, MEMPHIS and More Set for Broadway in Indianapolis' 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2013


Broadway in Indianapolis announces its 2013-2014 season. From the creators of South Park and winner of nine Tony Awards, THE BOOK OF MORMON will play a limited two-week engagement January 17-22, 2014. The New York Times calls it 'the best musical of this century' and Entertainment Weekly says it's 'the funniest musical of all time.' Season Subscribers receive priority ticket opportunities to shows so a season subscription is the best way to guarantee seats to THE BOOK OF MORMON.

VIDEO: JON STEWART Nominates Bill O'Reilly for Next Pope
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2013


On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, host Jon Stewart pondered the possibilites after learning that any male catholic is eligible to take over the reins of retiring Pope Benedict XVI. Catch the hilarious clip from last night's show below!

Italian Comics Dom Irrera and Sebastion Maniscalco to Headline at Mohegan Sun, 3/22-23 & 30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2013


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

Amy Schumer, Jim Norton Among Line-Up for Comedy Central's 'Stand-Up' Month
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2013


This April, Comedy Central is showering its fans with buckets of laughter. The highly-anticipated new series from comedienne Amy Schumer, 'Inside Amy Schumer,' debuts Tuesday, April 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Amy Schumer, Jim Norton Among Line-Up for Comedy Central's 'Stand-Up' Month
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2013


This April, COMEDY CENTRAL is showering its fans with buckets of laughter. The highly-anticipated new series from comedienne Amy Schumer, 'Inside Amy Schumer,' debuts Tuesday, April 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's THE BEN SHOW, NATHAN FOR YOU on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 7, 2013


Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL, watch all-new episodes of 'The Ben Show with Ben Hoffman,' 'Nathan For You,' 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report'. Below, get a sneak peek at tonight's THE BEN SHOW and NATHAN FOR YOU.

Jon Stewart to Helm First Feature Film; John Oliver to Sub as DAILY SHOW Host
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 5, 2013


Jon Stewart will go on hiatus from “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” beginning in June in order to direct his first feature film, entitled “Rosewater.'

BOOK OF MORMON, EVITA, ONCE, FLASHDANCE and More Set for PPAC's 2013-14 Broadway Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2013


J.L. 'Lynn' Singleton, President of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), has announced PPAC's 36th Anniversary Broadway season and welcome Taco/The White Family Foundation as the returning Broadway Series title sponsor. From the creators of South Park and winner of nine Tony Awards, THE BOOK OF MORMON will play a limited two-week engagement April 28 - May 11, 2014.

Six Seasons of THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW Air on Reelz Beginning Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 4, 2013


ReelzChannel - TV About Movies(R) previously announced that all six seasons of the three-time Emmy Award(R) winning satirical sitcom THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW will air on REELZ, premiering today, March 4 at 1pm ET/ 10am PT.

Jon Stewart Comes to Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013


Jon Stewart is considered one of America's top social and comedic voices. Over the past 13 years, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his perch atop the anchor chair on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.' In fact, surveys have shown that the overwhelming majority of men and women under the age of 35 list 'The Daily Show' as their primary source of television news.

COMEDY CENTRAL Presents 'Best Bets' for Week of 3/3
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2013


COMEDY CENTRAL presents the 'BEST BETS' for week of March 3:

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's Series Premieres of THE BEN SHOW, NATHAN FOR YOU on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2013


Tonight on Comedy Central, the series premieres of THE BEN SHOW WITH BEN HOFFMAN" and "NATHAN FOR YOU". Check out the sneak peeks of the episodes below! Also tonight, catch all-new episodes of "THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART" and "THE COLBERT REPORT"!

SHUT UP, SIT DOWN AND EAT and More Set for Treehouse Comedy at Mohegan Sun, March 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


Treehouse Comedy Production announces its March comedy lineup at The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun (One Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, CT).

VIDEO: Sneak Peek- WORKAHOLICS, KROLL SHOW,COUCHED Tonight on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 27, 2013


Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL, watch all new episodes of 'Workaholics,' 'Kroll Show,' 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report'

Ka-Tet Theatre to Present Chicago Premiere of SMUDGE, 5/25-6/23
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013


Ka-Tet Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of SMUDGE by two-time Emmy Award-winning writer Rachel Axler, directed by Allison Shoemaker, playing May 25 - June 23, 2013 at the Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. SMUDGE features Ka-Tet company members Stevie Chaddock Lambert and Scott Allen Luke with Andrew Marchetti.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's TOSH.O, JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 26, 2013


Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL watch all-new episodes of 'Tosh.0,' 'The Jeselnik Offensive,' 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report'. Below, get a sneak peek at tonight's TOSH.O and THE JESELNIK OFFENSIVE.

Adam Blanshay Announces Launch of JUST FOR LAUGHS THEATRICALS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2013


Broadway and West End producer Adam Blanshay announces the launch of Just For Laughs Theatricals.

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