Jon Stewart News

THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, today announced talent scheduled to attend the April 28 ceremony, including the first announced presenters of the 2012 'Comedy Awards'

According to The Huffington Post, Scott Aukerman announced on his 'Comedy Bang Bang' podcast today that he has just completed his TV directing debut with a half hour episode of Comedy Central's BETWEEN TWO FERNS. The episode will feature comedians Tina Fey and Jon Stewart and will air on May 6.

Apollinaire Theatre Company presents 2 plays running in repertory by new voices for the stage, Smudge by Rachel Axler and Cut by Crystal Skillman.

The new docu-series, comprised of 8, 30-minute episodes, will prove pint-sized powerhouse Eden is destined to be the center of everyone's attention. The series premieres tonight, Monday, April 16 at 10PM ET/PT on Logo.

Disney Channel, the leading TV network for kids and families, has ordered DOG WITH A BLOG, a live action comedy series from Emmy-winning producer Michael B. Kaplan.

During its annual Upfront presentation to the advertising community, BET Networks, the leading provider of content to black consumers globally, will reveal its new programming content including scripted programs and original movies for both BET and CENTRIC as well as new web series for BET.com.

COMEDY CENTRAL has announced today the launch of THE DAILY SHOW Headlines, a new mobile and tablet app available beginning today as a free download for iOS and Android devices. After listening to viewer and fan feedback, the free app provides users with easier access to the best moments of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,'.

BAM (www.BAM.org) and IFC (www.IFC.com) join forces to present Get It Out There: Comedy by BAM & IFC, a new comedy showcase that encourages comics to experiment recklessly with humor by testing out fresh material and probing the depths of their twisted souls for new forms of funny.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present a reading and book signing by bestselling author Sarah Vowell on Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m.

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago, the nation's biggest comedy festival, kicks off its fourth year by announcing some very big names, with more surprises still to come. From June 12-17, an astonishing array of comedians, sketch shows, specialty acts and films will keep Chicago in stitches from some of its finest and most iconic venues.

TBS JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO, the nation's biggest comedy festival, kicks off its fourth year by announcing some very big names, with more surprises still to come. From June 12-17, an astonishing array of comedians, sketch shows, specialty acts and films will keep Chicago in stitches from some of its finest and most iconic venues.

THE COLBERT REPORT has been honored with another George Foster Peabody Award in the 71st Annual Peabody Awards competition, it was announced today. THE COLBERT REPORT was previously honored with a Peabody Award in 2008.

This May, the second annual 'The Comedy Awards,' the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, will air on Sunday, May 6.

First Lady Michelle Obama will appear as a guest for a second time on THE COLBERT REPORT on Wednesday, April 11 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, her first appearance since entering the White House.

Sunday Series at Abingdon presents HOW TO MARRY A DIVORCED MAN on April 29 at 7:00pm at the Abingdon Theatre Complex, June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

THE COMEDY AWARDS, the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, announced today that legendary comedian Don Rickles will be honored as the recipient of the prestigious 'Johnny Carson Award For Comedic Excellence' at this year's ceremony. 'The Daily Show's' Jon Stewart will present him with the prestigious award.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART is heading to Charlotte with 125+ stalwart staffers to cover its fourth Democratic National Convention and broadcast a week of shows. 'The Daily Show's' coverage of the 2012 DNC will be taped at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center(TM) and air nightly at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT from Tuesday, September 4 through Friday, September 7.

The all-new, live show 'MythBusters: Behind the Myths,' starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters,' makes its debut at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 31, 2012 for one performance only. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 11 and are ONLY available at www.bushnell.org, calling The Bushnell Box Office at (860) 987-5900 or visiting us at 166 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

On March 31 from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) and Barnes & Noble are teaming up for a Bookfair to raise money for additional family friendly programming here at WPPAC.

PlayhouseSquare today announced its line-up for the 2012-2013 KeyBank Broadway Series. The nation's largest performing arts complex outside of New York City, PlayhouseSquare is currently celebrating 90 years.