Documentary Now! (formerly American Documentary) is set to honor the best-told stories about the people and events that have captivated audiences for decades in a six-episode series premiering tonight, August 20.
Via a unique partnership, IFC will pre-premiere an episode of its newest original comedy Documentary Now! on VICE.com beginning today, 10 days prior to the series premiere on IFC.
This summer, IFC's newest original comedy series Documentary Now!will lovingly parody some of the world's best-known documentaries. DameHelen Mirren (The Queen, The Audience) serves as host of this six part series
Documentary Now! (formerly American Documentary) is set to honor the best-told stories about the people and events that have captivated audiences for decades in a six-episode series premiering Thursday, August 20
The Second City just gave you even more reasons to attend The Second City That Never Sleeps: 24 Hour and Our Living Room Show.
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2014.
From Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre The Second City comes the smart, cutting edge revue,Happily Ever Laughter, presented at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, today, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives and scenes pulled from the morning headlines,Happily Ever Laughter features some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from The Second City's 53-year history. The Second City continues to deliver hilarious, satirical revues as the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe.
From Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre The Second City comes the smart, cutting edge revue,Happily Ever Laughter, presented at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives and scenes pulled from the morning headlines,Happily Ever Laughter features some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from The Second City's 53-year history. The Second City continues to deliver hilarious, satirical revues as the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe.
From Chicago's legendary sketch comedy theatre The Second City comes the smart, cutting edge revue, Happily Ever Laughter, presented at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Drawing on classic material from The Second City archives and scenes pulled from the morning headlines, Happily Ever Laughter features some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from The Second City's 53-year history. The Second City continues to deliver hilarious, satirical revues as the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe.
House seating tickets are now on sale for Our Living Room Show, a once-in-a-lifetime evening of comedy and music at Chicago's Up Comedy Club on Monday, January 6th, 2014. Wilco frontman and Grammy Award winner Jeff Tweedy will play an intimate live set after a 90-minute sketch comedy and improv performance from distinguished Second City alumni, including Aidy Bryant (SNL), Kevin Dorff (Late Night with Conan O'Brien), TJ Jagodowski (TJ & Dave), Beth Melewski (Cash Cab Chicago), Mike O'Brien (SNL), Tim Robinson (SNL), Tami Sagher (Writer, 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother), Horatio Sanz (SNL) & SNL's newest 'Weekend Update' co-anchor, Cecily Strong. Our Living Room Show continues The Second City's long-standing commitment to supporting families from Onward Neighborhood House and Letters to Santa. Information on ticket sales is as follows:
The Paul Taylor Dance Foundation (PTDF) is pleased to announce the acquisition of three new staff members. Raegan Wood has been named Director of The Taylor School, Daniel Vincent has been named Director of Development, and Tim Robinson has been named Director of Tour Engagements.
Hackmatack Playhouse has announced the return of former Artistic Director Steven Dascoulias who will play the role of Inspector Javert in this summer's production of 'Les Miserables'.
Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up and sketch shows, and newly added special engagements including: Summer in The Second City (June 21-August 31), a panel presentation and question and answer session with original members of The Playwrights Theatre Club (which later became The Second City) and several appearances as part of TBS Just For Laughs Festival (June 11-June 16). Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.
Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson, and Cecily Strong, (best known for 'The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started a Conversation with at a Party'), three acclaimed members of the 'Saturday Night Live' cast and Second City alumni, come to Chicago's UP Comedy Club for performances of Knuckleheads, as part of 'TBS's Just For Laughs Festival,' Thursday, June 13 through Saturday June 15, 2013. Tickets are $25 for an evening of sketch comedy, improv and more. Performances will be on Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 p.m., Friday, June 14 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. and Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit: http://upcomedyclub.com/.
Hackmatack Playhouse is proud to announce the return of former Artistic Director Steven Dascoulias who will play the role of Inspector Javert in this summer's production of 'Les Miserables'.
TBS Just For Laughs Chicago has announced the addition of Russell Brand, Pete Holmes, Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn, Doug Benson, Todd Glass, Scott Adsit, Kevin Dorff, Jon Glaser, TJ & Dave, Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, Brad Morris and Joe Nunez to its 5th anniversary festival line-up. America's biggest comedy festival also announced the addition of a second Nick Swardson show at The Vic to accommodate tremendous demand, and director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) will make a special appearance to introduce an advance screening of his new movie The Heat at Kerasotes ShowPlace ICON on June 11.
TBS Just For Laughs Chicago has announced the addition of Russell Brand, Pete Holmes, Paul F. Tompkins, Brian Posehn, Doug Benson, Todd Glass, Scott Adsit, Kevin Dorff, Jon Glaser, TJ & Dave, Horatio Sanz, Matt Walsh, Brad Morris and Joe Nunez to its 5th anniversary festival line-up.
The Second City has announced the Musical and Special Guest line-up for this year's "The Second City That Never Sleeps: Letters to Santa," a 24-hour benefit marathon of improvisational and music fun on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 6:00pm in The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 N. Wells, 2nd Floor of Piper's Alley) through Wednesday, December 19 at 6:00pm. Proceeds benefit families from Chicago's Onward Neighborhood House.
Robots taking over the world, a critic reviewing difficult life experiences, social networking, a closed-captioner gone wild, a music group trying to get discovered online and reviving a public affairs show from the 80's. These are just a few of the creative concepts coming out of COMEDY CENTRAL's 2011-2012 development slate announced today by Kent Alterman, Head of Original Programming and Production, COMEDY CENTRAL.
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