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Legendary drag entertainer Jackie Beat is known for her bigger-than-life talent and her ballsy and blustery persona, but it turns out she managed to make a few friends along the road to her bilious stardom. Beat, who has no health insurance, needs to have both hips replaced, and faces a hospital bill of up to $50,000. Time for a benefit! Joan Rivers, Debbie Harry, Parker Posey, Fred Schneider, and a gaggle of downtown performers are joining Jackie onstage for HIP HIP HOORAY: A BONE-A-FIT FOR JACKIE BEAT tonight, March 3 at The Cutting Room, 44 East 32 Street.

It's a busy and exciting time for Cinedigm, with two upcoming theatrical releases this March: DON'T STOP BELIEVIN': EVERYMAN'S JOURNEY and COME OUT AND PLAY, and plenty of other new releases.

COMEDY CENTRAL is coming up aces with MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and The Mirage Hotel & Casino to present 'COMEDY CENTRAL Vegas,' a weekend of uncensored stand-up comedy featuring some of the raciest and raunchiest comedians from the #1 brand in comedy's roster including Dave Attell, Anthony Jeselnik, Jim Norton, Amy Schumer and Nick Swardson, 'COMEDY CENTRAL Vegas' will take place tonight, February 22 and Saturday, February 23.

According to Deadline, Christina Ricci has officially landed the lead role in NBC's upcoming pilot GIRLFRIEND IN A COMA.

Three estranged brothers reunite to settle unfinished business in the world premiere of A Family Thing, a darkly funny new drama about the meaning of family by Gary Lennon (The Interlopers). The Echo Theater Company presents a five-week run at Stage 52, now through March 17, directed by Chris Fields. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show in the photos below!

Legendary drag entertainer Jackie Beat is known for her bigger-than-life talent and her ballsy and blustery persona, but it turns out she managed to make a few friends along the road to her bilious stardom. Beat, who has no health insurance, needs to have both hips replaced, and faces a hospital bill of up to $50,000. Time for a benefit! Joan Rivers, Debbie Harry, Parker Posey, Fred Schneider, and a gaggle of downtown performers are joining Jackie onstage for HIP HIP HOORAY: A BONE-A-FIT FOR JACKIE BEAT on Sunday, March 3 at The Cutting Room, 44 East 32 Street.

According to Deadline, Christina Ricci has officially landed the lead role in NBC's upcoming pilot GIRLFRIEND IN A COMA.

Fox has signed Broadway veteran and JUSTIFIED actress Margo Martindale for guest role on its hit series NEW GIRL, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Are Jake Johnson's 'Nick' and Zooey Deschanel's 'Jess' taking their friendship to the next level? In a new interview with TV Equals, NEW GIRL creator, Liz Meriwether teased about a possible romance blooming between the characters.

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Last night, February 2nd, Parker Posey joined George and Martha's party at The Booth Theatre. After the performance of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, she visited the cast and crew backstage. Check out a photo of the group below!

COMEDY CENTRAL is coming up aces with MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and The Mirage Hotel & Casino to present "COMEDY CENTRAL Vegas," a weekend of uncensored stand-up comedy featuring some of the raciest and raunchiest comedians from the #1 brand in comedy's roster including Dave Attell, Anthony Jeselnik, Jim Norton, Amy Schumer and Nick Swardson, "COMEDY CENTRAL Vegas" will take place on Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 23. Tickets are on sale now.

Three estranged brothers reunite to settle unfinished business in the world premiere of A Family Thing, a darkly funny new drama about the meaning of family by Gary Lennon (The Interlopers). The Echo Theater Company presents a five-week run at Stage 52, February 16-March 17, directed by Chris Fields.

Direct from its sold-out World Premiere at Barrington Stage Company, Dr. Ruth, All The Way will be directed by Julianne Boyd co-founder and Artistic Director of Barrington Stage Company (BSC). TheaterWorks' production will be a revised version of BSC's production starring stage, film and television actress Debra Jo Rupp (Kitty Forman on That 70's Show). Dr. Ruth, All the Way will run May 31st through July 7th, 2013.

Outback Concerts & Comedy Central present Amy Schumer at the State Theatre for the Arts in Easton, Penn., on Friday, March 29, 2013. Tickets go on sale December 21 at 10 a.m.

INSIDE AMY SCHUMER is the new series featuring Schumer's provocative and hilariously wicked mind, as she explores topics revolving around sex, relationships, and the general clusterf*ck that is life. The series premieres Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Fans can get a taste of Amy Schumer's comedy before the launch of her upcoming COMEDY CENTRAL series in the spring when she hits the road with Inside Amy Schumer: The Live Tour.

New Year, new comedy! Dust off your 2012 hangover and ring in the New Year with COMEDY CENTRAL as the brand celebrates an unprecedented amount of new programming and toasts the return of hit series.

EWonline reports that Brenda Song will have a recurring role on the FOX comedy NEW GIRL. The actress is set to portray 'Daisy', described as 'an intense and hugely competitive young woman who dislikes "quitters" and becomes interested in Winston (Lamorne Morris) after seeing him strike out with Holly.'

Brenda Song, (THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY, THE SOCIAL NETWORK), has been tapped by Fox for a recurring role on NEW GIRL. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Song's deal earlier this evening.