NYC & Company, New York Comedy Festival And COMEDY CENTRAL Announce The Second Annual Comedy Week, 11/5-11
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 12, 2012
NYC & Company, New York City's official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, New York Comedy Festival and Comedy Central today announced the second annual Comedy Week, November 5-11. On the heels of Election Night, Comedy Central's sketch-comedy duo, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, from the hit series Key & Peele will perform a free Comedy Week show as part of the weeklong celebration on Wednesday, November 7, at8 pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. In addition, more than 175 comedians will be in New York City to participate in the New York Comedy Festival, performing at some of New York City's most iconic venues, including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, the Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall and Carolines on Broadway.
Documentary CITIZEN HEARST to Premiere at 2012 Hamptons Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 12, 2012
Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation announced today that one of the great media success stories -- the compelling and dramatic story of the rise of one of America's best known companies - will be told in a new full-feature documentary
Da'Vine Joy Randolph Joins Robin Williams Comedy
by Caryn Robbins
- Sep 11, 2012
Tony nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph announced on her official Facebook page today that she will be starring in the upcoming feature film ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN, starring Robin Williams.
David Hoffman and Paul Adams Release Albums SLEEP and THE TREE for Parkinson's and Cancer Patients
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 10, 2012
David Hoffman spent 13 years touring the world as Ray Charles trumpet soloist and arranger. From his dizzying experiences performing for the most prestigious a audiences in the world, he has toned the music down a bit for those looking for a place of peace. Paul Adams has made a career building instruments for some very well known musicians, he's composed 7 critically acclaimed albums, he's a writer and poet, and plays a vast array of exotic instruments. Paul and David's newest venture are two albums for those in need of healing. Paul's album SLEEP was recorded for gentle spirited man dealing with Parkinson's Disease, and sleepless nights. SLEEP will be discounted for qualified Hospice Care and others in the Helping Profession.
Cyndi Lauper, Robin Wiliams, OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES and More Set for 92Y and 92YTribeca's Fall 2012 Theater Events
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 10, 2012
92Y and 92YTRIBECA have announced their fall 2012 theater lineup, featuring Cyndi Lauper, Judy Gold, Robin Williams with David Steinberg, Peter Bogdanovich, Ben Brantley, Playwrights Horizons, Old Jews Telling Jokes and more!
The Lark Play Development Center Names Playwrights’ Workshop Fellows
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 6, 2012
The Lark Play Development Center named five New York City-based dramatists as Playwrights' Workshop Fellows for the 2012-13 season. The group spans a wide range of cultural backgrounds and professional experiences and will meet regularly through June to develop new plays.
Robin Williams Eyes Return to TV in David E. Kelley Comedy
by Caryn Robbins
- Aug 31, 2012
TVLine reports that Academy Award-winner and Broadway headliner Robin Williams is considering a return to the small screen and is currently in discussions to star in a new single-camera comedy from 'The Practice's David E. Kelley.
Vital Theatre Company Extends PINKALICIOUS at The Culture Project Through February 2013
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 23, 2012
Vital Theatre Company has announced the extension of Pinkalicious, The Musical at The Culture Project (formerly Bleecker St Theatre) due to popular demand. Tickets are now on sale through February 24th, 2013. Performances are Saturday and Sunday at 1 pm through September 23rd; beginning September 29th, performances are every Saturday at 1:30 pm and every Sunday at 12 noon.
Stockard Channing, Brooke Shields and More Set for Culture Project's THE EXONERATED, Beginning 9/15
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 23, 2012
Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Founder & Artistic Director), celebrates its return to the theaters at 45 Bleecker Street with the award-winning 10th anniversary production of the hit play, The Exonerated, written by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, presented in special association with The Innocence Project, Directed by Bob Balaban (Gosford Park), the rotating cast will feature Stockard Channing, Brian Dennehy, John Forte, and Brooke Shields. Exoneree Sunny Jacobs, whose story is shared within the play, joins the cast for one-week, September 25 - 30. Additional casting will be announced shortly.
Kathleen Madigan to Perform at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, 9/15
by Kelsey Denette
- Aug 16, 2012
Stamford Center for the Arts has announced Kathleen Madigan's "Gone Madigan" national theater tour is coming to the Palace Theatre in Stamford on Saturday, September 15th at 8 PM, sponsored by the WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. This will be the opening show of SCA's 2012-2013 Season celebrating the 85th Anniversary of the Palace Theatre, sponsored by Seaboard Management Properties. Tickets are on sale now.
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