Based on YouTube creator Marques Brownlee's popular series Dope Tech, Retro Tech features Marques unboxing, reviewing, and recounting the greatest vintage tech-driven products that defined pop culture and changed the world as we know it. In each episode, Marques will examine a different nostalgic product -- many of which he has never used -- exploring the history, impact on society, and creators who made the product come to life.
YouTube has debuted the trailer for the all-new YouTube learning series Retro Tech. Based on YouTube creator Marques Brownlee's popular series Dope Tech, Retro Tech features Marques unboxing, reviewing, and recounting the greatest vintage tech-driven products that defined pop culture and changed the world as we know it. From the Walkman to the SEGA Genesis to the JVC Camcorder, each episode Marques will examine a different nostalgic product - many of which he has never used -- exploring the history, impact on society, and creators who made the product come to life. Episodes will premiere weekly on Mondays starting December 2. YouTube Premium subscribers will be able to binge at launch.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announced this year's Literature Live! production of A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry; directed by Lydia Fort. The show starts November 14 and runs through December 1. This classic work from the American Theater is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary of the play's first production on Broadway.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Correspondent and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta is set to commence production on his first one-hour stand-up special in his home state of Michigan at Detroit's Gem Theatre on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET. The untitled one-hour special is scheduled to premiere in summer 2020 on Comedy Central.
Trevor Noah welcomes Presidential candidate Mark Sanford on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Watch the interview Monday, September 30 at 11pm ET/PT on Comedy Central.
Comedy Central today announced the official name of the highly-anticipated, Awkwafina-led series: Awkwafina is Nora From Queens. The #1 brand in comedy also announced the slate of predominantly female and diverse directors for the 10-episode series: Emmy® Award-nominated actress/director Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll), Lucia Aniello (Broad City), Jamie Babbit (But I'm a Cheerleader), The Daniels (Swiss Army Man), Steven Tsuchida (Younger) and Anu Valia (The Other Two). Currently in production in New York, Awkwafina is Nora From Queens is slated to premiere on Comedy Central in January 2020.
Summer at Lincoln Center is a time-honored New York tradition, bringing people from all walks of life together to experience a multitude of music, dance, and drama across the entire campus. Harnessing Mozart's innovative spirit as its inspiration, the Mostly Mozart Festival (July 10a?"August 10) continues this month with groundbreaking, international, and multidisciplinary productions; acclaimed artists of all genres; introductions to emerging creative voices; and the presentation of new works and ideas.
On Wednesday night's episode of The Daily Show, host Trevor Noah tries to understand special counsel's Robert Mueller statement on the Russia investigation's findings and the choice not to charge President Trump with a crime.
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced the launch of Comedy Central Productions (CCP), a new studio-production arm partnering with comedy's best writers, producers and on-screen talent to develop compelling, premium comedy content and bring it to market via distribution partners and buyers on all TV and digital platforms.
Lecy Goranson will host a star-studded gala, celebrating this year's achievements of the Obie-Award winning theater ensemble, Elevator Repair Service. Under the direction of founding Artistic Director John Collins, ERS has been making original theater for 27 years. They have achieved national and international recognition with their extensive body of work, in particular the award-winning Gatz, a verbatim staging of The Great Gatsby, which enjoyed four engagements this season, from Abu Dhabi to Perth to New York City. The New York Times called Gatz The most remarkable achievement in theater not only of this year but also of this decade (which, gee, means this century too). For more information visit elevator.org.
Comedy Central today announced a comprehensive development deal with Roy Wood Jr. with a 'first look' at content created and/or developed for television and new media, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development, Comedy Central.
The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2019 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
On Fri 1st Febuary, 'Bowie Experience - a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world's greatest pop icon David Bowie, will be performing at the Hackney Empire. A must see for all Bowie fans, this mesmerizing production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Stand-up comedy - the cornerstone of the Comedy Central foundation - is FRONT AND CENTER to kick off the new year! January 2019 is Stand-Up Month on Comedy Central, featuring four all-new stand-up specials from comedic heavyweights Ron Funches (@midnight, The Half Hour), James Davis (Hood Adjacent with James Davis), Chris Distefano (Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, The Half Hour) and Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure), airing consecutive Fridays throughout the month at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Additional audio, digital and on-air components are TBA.
The Broadway engagement of Mike Birbiglia's The New One, directed by Seth Barrish, officially opened last night, November 11 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street). BroadwayWorld was there, and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!
TRANSFORM FILMS® is partnering with The 9th Annual DOC NYC, America's largest documentary festival, to hold the world premiere of THE ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST, a new short documentary in which The Daily Show alumni Aasif Mandvi uses humor to promote tolerance and tackle anti-Muslim sentiment (USA, 7 min.). Directed by Samia Khan, and executive produced by Nick Stuart and CarolAnne Dolan, of Transform Films, The Accidental Activist is launching as part of DOC NYC's 'Shorts: The Big Apple,' a program of seven films that explore New York City from the lives of immigrant cabbies to the World Trade Center memorial. The screenings are followed by a Q&A with Mandvi, Khan and film directors. To purchase tickets, go to docnyc.net or click here.
Jaboukie Young-White, The Daily Show's newest correspondent and actual young person, breaks down what's keeping young people away from the voting booth.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah adds Jaboukie Young-White as the latest correspondent to join “The World's Fakest News Team” which includes Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan and Roy Wood Jr. Young-White was tapped by Executive Producer, Writer and Host, Trevor Noah and will make his debut on the show tonight, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT with an in-studio desk piece.
Last night, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence hosted their annual Bear Awards in honor of Jim "Bear" Brady in NYC, an evening that celebrated champions and real heroes in the gun violence prevention space. Reflecting on one year after the Las Vegas massacre, the evening was inspiring, uplifting, and left guests feeling charged to create change.
