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Celebrities Take Photos with Elephants to Raise Money for Alzheimer's

&MEL & EL are about to make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to march for LGBT equality... but first they gotta do a show! Fresh from their critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run at NYC's Ars Nova, MEL EL will be performing their new musical extravaganza, MEL & EL: GAY MARRIED, for one night only at Comix.

&MEL & EL are about to make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to march for LGBT equality... but first they gotta do a show! Fresh from their critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run at NYC's Ars Nova, MEL EL will be performing their new musical extravaganza, MEL & EL: GAY MARRIED, for one night only at Comix.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) unite to present the third annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4th. Brian Williams will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Louis C.K., Stephen Colbert, Lisa Lampanelli, John Ondrasik, Bruce Springsteen and other surprise guests. These and other A-list entertainers have agreed to Stand Up for Heroes and ReMIND our nation that 'Support our troops' is no longer a slogan. It's an action. The evening promises unforgettable performances, laughter, and sincere gratitude, with proceeds going to the BWF.

Celebrities Take Photos with Elephants to Raise Money for Alzheimer's

The Actors' Gang presents the WTF?! Festival, Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 13 - December 19.

In times of crisis, creativity is often the best remedy. At least, this is what actor and director Tim Robbins' is endeavoring to prove with his upcoming 'WTF? Festival,' a series of live performance events that will play on Tuesdays beginning October 13 and run through December 19th at the Culver City Theater in Los Angeles. Produced under the banner of his company, Actors Gang, for which Robbins serves as artistic director, the festival will consist of a medley of performances including plays, concerts, poetry readings, dance performances and film screenings.

&MEL & EL are about to make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to march for LGBT equality... but first they gotta do a show! Fresh from their critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run at NYC's Ars Nova, MEL EL will be performing their new musical extravaganza, MEL & EL: GAY MARRIED, for one night only at Comix.

So sit right back, catch the Emmy Awards live on CBS and make sure to check back here on SofaSnark.com for live blogging throughout the night. You can also follow me on Twitter @columbiajames ...

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today a new partnership with the People's Choice Awards that will provide two unique opportunities for both comedians and fans to participate in this year's festival. For the first time ever, festival-goers will have the chance to vote on and present an official People's Choice Award during the 'New York's Funniest Stand-Up' competition, an event that showcases the most talented newcomers and established comedians in New York. The winner of the competition will receive the prestigious crystal People's Choice Award and will be recognized during the 2010 People's Choice Award live broadcast on CBS.

New York City's Comic Strip Live, (www.comicstriplive.com) the Guinness Book of World Records holder of the Longest Stand Up Comedy Show, presents Comic Strip Live Theater, one- and two-person theatrical shows.

Decider.com presents PAUL F. TOMPKINS & KRISTEN SCHAAL Saturday, September 12 doors 8:00pm, show 9:00pm

&MEL & EL are about to make a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to march for LGBT equality... but first they gotta do a show! Fresh from their critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run at NYC's Ars Nova, MEL EL will be performing their new musical extravaganza, MEL & EL: GAY MARRIED, for one night only at Comix.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today that Dane Cook, Andy Samberg, Artie Lange, Mike Epps, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, and Mike Birbiglia have been added to the already stellar line-up for this year's New York Comedy Festival. They will join Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, and Tracy Morgan and over 150 other comedians performing at more than 10 venues throughout New York City over the course of five days, November 4 - 8, 2009.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that JEFFREY ROSS will perform at the Comedy Works Landmark Village: Friday July 31 7:30 & 9:30 PM, $30.00 and Saturday August 1 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM $30.00

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that JEFFREY ROSS will perform at the Comedy Works Landmark Village: Friday July 31 7:30 & 9:30 PM, $30.00 and Saturday August 1 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM $30.00

Ensemble Studio Theatre - LA & Open Fist Theatre Company, two of Los Angeles' most respected theatre companies join together for the first time to present a world premiere play, LOVE WATER, written by Jacqueline Wright (Eat Me, Buddy Buddette), directed by Dan Bonnell (Happy End) and produced by Isabel Storey.

Award-winning writer and actor John Leguizamo hits the road this summer with his brand new show, John Leguizamo LIVE! Launching Friday, July 10 at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT, this tour will land in a new city each week, continuing through Fall 2009 (initial dates and venues listed below).

Ensemble Studio Theatre - LA & Open Fist Theatre Company, two of Los Angeles' most respected theatre companies join together for the first time to present a world premiere play, LOVE WATER, written by Jacqueline Wright (Eat Me, Buddy Buddette), directed by Dan Bonnell (Happy End) and produced by Isabel Storey.

Broadway San Diego and San Diego County Credit Union present Topol starring in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Civic Theatre (1100 Third Ave @ B St).