Red Bull Festival LA Announces Final Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 31, 2019
Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles (RBMF LA) returns to the City of Angels next Thursday, February 7. Today, additional programming for the ambitious Center Channel film series--taking place at the historic Ukrainian Culture Center from February 8 - 20--has been announced. Tickets for all RBMF LA events are now available via www.redbullmusic.com/los-angeles.
National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs with Centennial Exhibit
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 24, 2019
The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate. The acquisition and exhibit were announced today – on Ernie Kovacs' 100th birthday – by the National Comedy Center and Kovacs estate executive Josh Mills.
National Comedy Center To Celebrate Ernie Kovacs With Never-Before-Seen Centennial Exhibit
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 24, 2019
The National Comedy Center will celebrate the centennial year of legendary comedy innovator Ernie Kovacs with the acquisition and display of never-before-seen material and rare artifacts courtesy of the comedian's estate. The acquisition and exhibit were announced today - on Ernie Kovacs' 100th birthday - by the National Comedy Center and Kovacs estate executive Josh Mills.
MUAHS Guild Awards Announces Lifetime Achievement Honorees
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 20, 2018
Susan Cabral-Ebert, outgoing Local 706 President and Emmy®- nominated make-up artist, and Robert Louis Stevenson, legendary Emmy-winning hair stylist, will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) honoring outstanding achievements for make-up artists and hair stylists in motion pictures, television, commercials, and live theater. The black-tie awards gala returns to the NOVO by Microsoft in L.A. Live on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
BWW Interview: NOT THAT JEWISH! A Chat With Comic Monica Piper As She Prepares For Her One Woman Show In Palm Springs
by David Green
- Nov 7, 2018
JFS Desert is proud to present an incredible afternoon with Emmy® Award winning comedy writer and stand-up comic Monica Piper for one performance only. This dynamic comedian who has written for Roseanne, Mad About You, Veronica's Closet and was the head writer of the #1 children's animated series Rugrats will perform her One Woman Show Sunday, November 11 at 3:00 p.m. The American Comedy Awards deemed her one of the top five female comics in America. She has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Gloria Estefan, Neil Sedaka and The Smothers Brothers. I had the chance to catch up with Ms. Piper as she was preparing to make her way to Palm Springs for her show this weekend. Here are a few excerpts from that interview:
FSCJ Artist Series Presents The Happily Ever Laughter Tour Starring Yakov Smirnoff
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 29, 2018
Fans who loved the comedy of Russian born entertainer Yakov Smirnoff throughout his expansive career on television, the silver screen and Broadway can experience the hilarity once again in "Happily Ever Laughter: The Neuroscience of Romantic Relationships," coming to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center on January 19, 2019 for two performances only!
BWW Review: All Hail THE WIZ at TUTS
by Bryan-Keyth Wilson
- Oct 27, 2018
Though it's 2018 in Houston, Texas, at the height of the 2018 primary election, but thankfully, there's an escape from the tumultuous political climate where blue and red are the subject. The color of today is green.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives the Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Oct 22, 2018
An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathered in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recipient of the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on October 21, 2018. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, was presented at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy. The event was taped by WETA Washington, D.C. and will air nationally on PBS on November 19, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Comedian Jo Koy to Release Live From Seattle Comedy Album on Today
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 28, 2018
In preparation for his next Netflix stand-up special taping later this year, Comedian Jo Koy will be releasing his first stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle Today, September 28th. Live from Seattle currently streams on Netflix, and for the first time ever will be available for fans to listen to on the go.
Comedian Jo Koy to Release Live From Seattle Comedy Album on 9/28
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 26, 2018
In preparation for his next Netflix stand-up special taping later this year, Comedian Jo Koy will be releasing his first stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle Friday, September 28th. Live from Seattle currently streams on Netflix, and for the first time ever will be available for fans to listen to on the go.
Black Theatre Troupe Presents THE WIZ
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 17, 2018
Black Theatre Troupe presents The Super Soul Musical version of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" September 28 - October 14 At Tempe Arts Center. This joyous, modern retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic children's story reflects contemporary African-American culture. After Dorothy gets swept up in a tornado, she finds herself in the fantastical world of Oz.
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