Meredith Vieira News

Formerly known as The Half Hour, Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… kicks off its slate of all-new half-hour specials with back-to-back episodes on Friday, September 15 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT.

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT), to mark the 20th anniversary, ABC will rebroadcast the 1997 premiere of the talk show that became a pop culture phenomenon and is often imitated but never duplicated. Since 1997, viewers have been taking a little time to enjoy “The View.”

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT), to mark the 20th anniversary, ABC will rebroadcast the 1997 premiere of the talk show that became a pop culture phenomenon and is often imitated but never duplicated. Since 1997, viewers have been taking a little time to enjoy “The View.”

10 Hairy Legs, the all-male repertory dance company extends its footprint during its sixth season of performances and educational programming, appearing in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Vermont, as well as in its home state of New Jersey.  Artistic Director Randy James noted, "We are pleased to have had such a positive and wide-reaching response from our presenting partners across the county to our vision of exploring the artistry of the male dancer. With more than 23 works in our repertory including 14 commissioned works, we bring a wealth of ways to investigate and illuminate the male role in dance today and to display the tremendous versatility of our company members while inviting interesting conversations about gender roles." 

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) announced the addition of several new performances to its 2017-2018 lineup.

The Jerome Robbins Foundation introduces the The Springboard Project:  Fostering Collaboration in Dance-Driven Musical Theater.

10 Hairy Legs, the all-male repertory dance company, debuts at BAM for its fifth consecutive New York Season for four performances June 8-11. Continuing to showcase the company's extensive repertory and aggressive commissioning of World Premiere Commissions, our New York Season features 2 World Premieres to bring the number of exclusive works to 14 and 4 musical scores since its founding in 2012.

The WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD SHOW announced today that Oscar nominated actress, producer, director, writer and humanitarian Sharon Stone will be honored with the Icon Award for her lifetime achievement in film and passionate activism to make the world a better place.

The WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD SHOW announced today that EMMY award winning veteran television journalist and personality Meredith Vieira will host the 2017 Women's Choice Award Show honoring fierce women who passionately advocate for the empowerment of girls and women.

New York Comedy Club has announced a new headliner series to begin Monday, April 3, 2017.

Previously known as The Half Hour, Comedy Central STAND-UP PRESENTS... … is introducing the sharpest, most distinct voices in comedy with a brand new season of half hour stand-up specials.

10 Hairy Legs returns to New Brunswick for its fifth consecutive season at a new location. Tickets for the weeknight show are $25 General Admission/Students at the Door and $20 for Artists, Students in Advance and Groups of 10 or more.  Tickets: 10HL.org. The performance features the New Jersey Premieres of 10HL 2016 Commissions by Doug Varone and Megan Williams, a Preview of a new Commission by New Jersey native Al Blackstone, and a new work choreographed by Artistic Director Randy James.

Below, check out highlights from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE WITH COLIN JOST AND MICHAEL CHE. The show, hosted by Alec Baldwin and featuring music guest Ed Sheeran, was broadcast on February 11th.

It's Playhouse on Park's first Comedy Night of 2017, and we're all due for a good laugh, so join us for an awesome night out on Saturday, February 4. Hosted by Bari Alyse Rudin, Comedy Night features two co-headliners, Chris Tabb and Tracy Locke.

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK star Luann de Lesseps and Tom D'Agostino Jr. rang in 2017 with a New Year's Eve wedding. The guest list included “Real Housewives” Jill Zarin, Dorinda Medley, Kelly Bensimon and Cynthia Bailey.

No Limits a nationwide non-profit organization celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve, and inspire, presents Silent NO MORE.  An original theatrical documentary, Silent NO MORE features a collection of 10 life stories shared by individuals with hearing loss. 

New Repertory Theatre has extended Fiddler on the Roof, running December 2, 2016- January 1, 2017 in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.

No Limits a nationwide non-profit organization celebrating 20 years of empowering deaf children to speak, dream, achieve, and inspire, presents Silent NO MORE.  An original theatrical documentary, Silent NO MORE features a collection of 10 life stories shared by individuals with hearing loss. 

New Repertory Theatre has extended Fiddler on the Roof, running December 2, 2016- January 1, 2017 in the Charles Mosesian Theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.

A pre-Thanksgiving Holiday Treat is in store for the whole family when Randy James' all male dance company, 10 Hairy Legs, and invited female guest artists will dance James' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College on Sunday, November 20 at 3:00 pm for public audiences and again onMonday, November 21 at 10:00 am for school groups. Tickets for the November 20 show are $20 and $30, and $7.00 for students on November 21.  Tickets: RVCCArts Online.