Margaret Cho News

Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, the hit comedy written by Matt Murphy, based on the best-selling book by Dan Anderson and Maggie Berman, is making a stop in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center's Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall for two nights only on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1.

The trailer for the upcoming mockumenatary, Adventures In Comedy is now available - check it out below! Comedy Dynamics will release the film on February 20th via video on demand outlets Hulu, Roku, iOS, Amazon, and Android.

LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK is the continuing concert series featuring dynamic, glamorous evenings of eclectic entertainment that celebrate the best of New York City's cultural landscape, in the tradition of The Players, the historic club where the series is presented. Curated and hosted by Emmy Award winning composer/performer Lance Horne, LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK is dedicated to presenting celebrated music, theater and cabaret stars as well as introducing dynamic rising talent. LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK will present its next evening, LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK: LOVE at The Players (16 Gramercy Park, Manhattan) on Monday, February 9th, 2015 at 8:00 PM. Special guests for this Valentines edition will include Lauren Elder (Side Show, Hair); Fair Play, the musical trio featuring original Once cast members David Abeles, Will Connolly, and Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis; Tony nominee Karine Plantadit (After Midnight, Come Fly Away, Movin' Out); composer/pianist Samora Pinderhughes and co-Juilliard Jazzers Riley & Jehbreal ; and the legendary Marti Stevens, protégé of Marlene Deitrich and original cast member of London's Company, High Spirits, and No Strings). Mr. Horne is the evening's Musical Director. Tickets, starting at $25, are now available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1178948.

Toronto is about to get a whole lot funnier with the return of the SheDot Festival. For the second year, Canada's only festival showcasing all female comedians kicks off April 30 - May 3, 2015 at Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St W). In addition to four days of stand up, sketch, improv, storytelling, workshops and panels, SheDot Festival hosts a closing night gala at the The Danforth Music Hall (147 Danforth Avenue) on May 3. Headlining the gala is none other than the agent provocateur of stand up, Margaret Cho.

To quote Shakespeare, “The film Adventures In Comedy ain't your grandma's chronicle of stand-up comedy!' This unique comedy feature film delves deep into the adversities that all comedians face on their roller coaster journey towards fame. Comedy Dynamics will release Adventures In Comedy via most video streaming platforms on February 20, 2015.

Marissa Jaret Winokur won a Tony Award for Broadway's Hairspray over a decade ago. Now at 41, Marissa is stepping out of her comfort zone with ALL ABOUT SEX, debuting on TLC tomorrow.

Film and television stars (and audiences) are sure to come out in droves when funny ladies Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take the stage for a final time (so they say!) to host the Golden Globes, tonight on NBC at 8pm/7c. While the annual ceremony wouldn't be as geared toward theatre people as, say, the Tony Awards (June 7th on CBS for those who need a heads-up), this year is a bit different, with a collection of nominees having Broadway experience, and a few films up for nods having ties to theatre as well.

It's 11pm on a Saturday night, and in bedrooms and bars across the country, many minds are starting to think about S-E-X. Starting January 10, TLC can guarantee you'll get lucky with the network's first-ever late-night talk show ALL ABOUT SEX.

Celebrity Name Game, which premiered this fall in homes across America, enters the November sweeps leading the pack for new, nationally syndicated shows in the advertiser-coveted demo of Women 25-54. The daily program continues to add viewers each week, making it one of the breakout fall launches this season.

Why do some actors make it and others don't? Ken Womble sets out to find the answer to this question, one that has fascinated and tormented him for years, in his new book, INSIDE ACT: How Ten Actors Made it and How You Can Too (Hansen Publishing Group, 373 pages, $24.99). To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld will be featuring chapter previews from the new book. Today, hear from Jose Llana!

'I Think About You' is the cabaret version of Anthony de Mare's latest initiative, 'Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano.' July 18-19, 2014, during Bear Week 2014, will mark the premiere of 'I Think About You,' which is exclusively tailored for Provincetown audiences, directed by Jef Hall-Flavin.

The stars come together and serve up some delicious competition on this week's Hollywood Game Night on NBC. The episode airs tonight, July 10, 2014 8:00 PM.

'I Think About You' is the cabaret version of Anthony de Mare's latest initiative, 'Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim from the Piano.' July 18-19, 2014, during Bear Week 2014, will mark the premiere of 'I Think About You,' which is exclusively tailored for Provincetown audiences, directed by Jef Hall-Flavin.

Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 12th year, marches to the finals in search of the best amateur LGBTQ singer in the Chicago area. The finals will be at Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.

Bob Mould's forthcoming studio album, Beauty & Ruin, can now be streamed in its entirety via Pitchfork Advance. Beauty & Ruin is out today, June 3 on Merge Records. Workbook are live now on Merge's website and iTunes. The first 400 LP pre-orders placed through Merge will receive the album on yellow vinyl. All iTunes pre-orders come with an instant gratification download of 'Hey Mr. Grey'.

Bob Mould's forthcoming studio album, Beauty & Ruin, can now be streamed in its entirety via Pitchfork Advance.

Truth really is stranger than fiction-and much funnier when it's in the form of Orthodox Jewish transsexual comic Dana Friedman. On Monday, June 9th she'll bring LGBT Comedy Soup to world-famous cabaret The Metropolitan Room. What better way is there to celebrate LGBT Pride than fifty shades of gay, lesbian, and transgender laughs?

TVLine has revealed details on HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT's upcoming guests for May, June and beyond. Among the stars are GLEE's Darren Criss (June 5) and Matthew Morrison, as well as stage and screen actor David Alan Grier. The latter two don't have firm dates for their appearances, but BWW will be sure to let you know as soon as we do!

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center previously announced that '90s female rock group 4 Non Blondes will reunite for a one-time, special performance at the 2014 'An Evening with Women' (AEWW) event produced by Grammy Award-winner Linda Perry on Saturday, May 10th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Actress and singer Evan Rachel Wood will join the stage as a special guest performer and comedian Margaret Cho will host the annual event, which is always attended by some of the most influential women in music and entertainment.

DSI Comedy Theater has settled into its new home. The Triangle comedy mainstay is breaking in its new stage with a month of special appearances from notable performers from around the country. Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, DSI is welcoming Key and Peele Writer and Co-Producer Rich Talarico for two 8:30 p.m. shows and workshops throughout the weekend. Tickets cost $10. Tickets, more information about the shows and more information on the workshops is available online at www.dsicomedy.com. DSI Comedy Theater's new location is 462 W. Franklin St.