In this week's edition of 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week', we take you around the country - and beyond - with the most-read theater stories for the week of December 3! Scroll below to see what made news in your area!
Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes back Second City alum and star of HBO's hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jeff Garlin in Closer Than I Appear, December 4 - 16, 2012. Jeff returns to Steppenwolf following his popular, sold-out run of No Sugar Tonight in 2011. Join him for a hilarious and ever-changing night of stand-up comedy in Steppenwolf's intimate Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Jeff will be "up there doing his thing" for at least one hour 15 minutes. Check out photos of Garlin onstage below!
The Montclair Film Festival (MFF) previously announced a one-night-only live event: Jon Stewart IN CONVERSATION WITH Stephen Colbert tonight, December 7, 2012 (Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM) at the Wellmont Theatre in downtown Montclair, NJ, with support from Audi and Investors Bank.
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.
Comedy Central announces 'Best Bets' for Week of December 9th!
Below, checkout clips from tonight's season finale's of COMEDY CENTRAL's "TOSH.0", "BRICKLEBERRY" and "MASH UP".
In major anticipation of the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast/super fan Stephen Colbert hosted a guest appearance from Sir Ian McKellan last night on the THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central. Prior to bringing out his guest, the funnyman showed off a map which transposed 'Middle Earth' on to New York City. Check out the clips from last night's show below!
The Adrienne Shelly Foundation (ASF), a non-profit organization dedicated to the memory of adored actor, writer and director Adrienne Shelly (WAITRESS), announced today the launch of its 6th annual eBay Celebrity Auction to raise funds for its nine annual grants which support women filmmakers.
In major anticipation of the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiast/super fan Stephen Colbert will host guest appearances from Sir Ian McKellan (Gandalf; 12/3), Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins; 12/4), director Peter Jackson (12/5) and Andy Serkis (Gollum; 12/6) on "The Colbert Report" at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. "The Hobbit" hits theaters nationwide on Friday, December 14.
On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, legendary singer Dolly Parton and show host Stephen Colbert performed the title track off her 14th solo studio album, 'Love Is Like a Butterfly.' Check out the duet below!
Last night, legendary singer Neil Young visited THE DAILY SHOW with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central. In the exclusive, unedited interview, the musician admitted to writing his memoir, 'Waging Heavy Peace,' without the help of ghosts and explained the importance of family, his relationship with Crazy Horse, and the need to be on the road. Check out the clips below!
Comedy Works has announced that Jake Johannsen will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, tonight, November 29 - December 1, 2012.
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the Television Series/Specials and Digital Series nominees that will advance in the voting process for the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
Below, check out Comedy Central's 'Best Bets' for the week of December 2nd. When Tim (Paul Rudd)'s bosses invite him to a "Dinner for Winners," an event where guests compete to bring the biggest losers they can find, he promises his girlfriend he won't go. But after meeting Barry (Steve Carell), an IRS agent who makes dioramas out of dead mice (among other quirks), Tim realizes he may have found the winning loser.
Below, get a sneak peek of all-new episodes of Comedy Central's TOSH.0", "BRICKLEBERRY" and MASH UP. On "Tosh.0" at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, Tosh helps a virgin score and introduces fans to the angriest ladies in all of flyover country.
Composer David Are launches his double disc concept albums, A Few For Friends/Friends For A Few, with a night of live music and multimedia on Monday, January 14th at Galapagos Art Space, 7:30pm.
LUCHA VAVOOM--the acclaimed and mind-blowing Mexican masked wrestling/burlesque/comedy troupe--will go Down Under for the first time in 2013.
In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of November 12. Enjoy and check back next week for another recap!
The time of year when families gather for reunions, dinners and parties also means the funniest family function around. Peter Fogel arrives in Phoenix for five weeks in the all new MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH, & I'M HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!, running Dec. 19, 2012 to Jan. 20, 2013 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe.
In this week's "Meet the Press" PRESS Pass conversation, David Gregory sat down with author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin to talk about the backstory behind Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, out now in theaters.
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