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Chris Rock to Direct Amy Schumer's First HBO Comedy Special from Apollo Theater
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2015


Amy Schumer is set to headline her first HBO comedy special, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. The special, which debuts later this year, will tape at the Apollo Theater in New York on May 29 and will be directed by Chris Rock.

Conan, Colbert & More Set for New Season of Showtime's INSIDE COMEDY, Beginning Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 5, 2015


INSIDE COMEDY, the critically-acclaimed Showtime documentary series from comedy forces David Steinberg and Steve Carell, will premiere its fourth season tonight, May 5th at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

Ridgefield Playhouse Welcomes Wanda Sykes Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015


Emmy Award-winning actor/writer/comedian Wanda Sykes has been called 'one of the funniest stand-up comics' by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She works regularly with the likes of Larry David, Chris Rock and Gary Trudeau on such shows and films as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Chris Rock Show, Pootie Tang, and the Amazon Prime series Alpha House. Her HBO stand up special I'ma Be Me was nominated for two Primetime Emmy awards. This amazingly funny lady will headline at The Ridgefield Playhouse tonight, May 1, at 8 p.m. This show is for mature audiences only. Special guest is stand-up comedian and comic actor Keith Robinson. This event is part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series.

New TV Project in the Works from Marvel and Oscar Winner John Ridley
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


Entertainment Weekly reports that Marvel is joining forces with Oscar winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) in the development of a new television series.

VIDEO: THE TALK Guest Host Wanda Sykes Chats Having 'Bitch Face'
by - Mar 27, 2015


The hosts of THE TALK chat with guest hosts Wanda Sykes and Kelly Osbourne about the controversial video!

Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Stewart Lead 'LOUIS AND KEELY', Beginning Tonight at Chicago's Royal George Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2015


Continuing in a tradition of storytelling and music, Hershey Felder announces the star cast for the Chicago stage premiere of Academy Award winning director Taylor Hackford's LOUIS AND KEELY, 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returning to Los Angeles LGBT Center This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2015


It's time once again to 'get ready to match the stars with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, 'witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending.' The perennial LA cult favorite returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights only, tonight, March 14 at 8pm and Sunday, March 15 at 7pm.

Norm Macdonald Joins Judge's Panel of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2015


America's most compelling comedy competition is back this summer when NBC's Emmy Award-nominated series “Last Comic Standing” returns with new judge Norm Macdonald alongside current judges and comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans.

Ridgefield Playhouse to Welcome Wanda Sykes, 5/1
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2015


Emmy Award-winning actor/writer/comedian Wanda Sykes has been called 'one of the funniest stand-up comics' by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. She works regularly with the likes of Larry David, Chris Rock and Gary Trudeau on such shows and films as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Chris Rock Show, Pootie Tang, and the Amazon Prime series Alpha House. Her HBO stand up special I'ma Be Me was nominated for two Primetime Emmy awards. This amazingly funny lady will headline at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. This show is for mature audiences only. Special guest is stand-up comedian and comic actor Keith Robinson. This event is part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series.

Gilda's LaughFest Makes World Record Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2015


The nation's first ever community-wide festival of laughter, Gilda's LaughFest, has announced plans to kick off this year's festival by inviting the community to help set another Guinness World Record today, March 5, for the most people wearing paper crowns.

Showtime Announces 2015 Spring Programming
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2015


Today, Showtime announced its 2015 Spring Programming, which includes the seventh and final season of NURSE JACKIE, the new series HAPPY and the return of PENNY DREADFUL.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returning to Los Angeles LGBT Center, 3/14-15
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2015


It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The perennial LA cult favorite returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights only, Saturday, March 14 at 8pm and Sunday, March 15 at 7pm.

Gilda's LaughFest Set to Make World Record, 3/5
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 24, 2015


The nation's first ever community-wide festival of laughter, Gilda's LaughFest, has announced plans to kick off this year's festival by inviting the community to help set another Guinness World Record onThursday, March 5, for the most people wearing paper crowns. This family friendly Community Kickoff, presented by Feyen Zylstra, will take place at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids and will include free entertainment. The first 1,500 participants will receive an exclusive commemorative LaughFest button. A small quantity of an official, limited edition world record event LaughFest t-shirt will be available for purchase. Amway will be providing hand warmers and hot chocolate to individuals in attendance. The world record attempt will be followed with opening night events at downtown restaurants and a free comedy preview show.

'KEITH ROBINSON BACK OF THE BUS FUNNY' Premieres This Weekend on Comedy Central
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2015


Kevin Hart, recently announced as Roast Master for the “Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber,” knows comedy and wants you to know about his hilarious friend, Keith Robinson. The world premiere of “Kevin Hart Presents: Keith Robinson Back of the Bus Funny” will air on Comedy Central on Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The uncensored version premieres later that evening at 1:00 a.m. ET/PT.

Roland Emmerich To Be Honored at 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in LA
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 17, 2015


GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced it will honor writer, producer, director, and philanthropist Roland Emmerich at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2015.

Disney's Simulcast Premiere of PENN ZERO: PART-TIME HERO Set for Tonight
by TV News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


'Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero,' an animated comedy adventure series about Penn Zero, a regular boy who inherits the not-so-regular job of part-time hero, is set for a simulcast premiere TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 13 (9:45 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD and Disney Channel

Grand Rapids Art Museum to Hold LaughFest Central Comedy Evening, 2/16
by Matt Smith - Feb 11, 2015


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 11, 2015 – LaughFest Central will open its doors Monday, Feb. 16, at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) GOSite space, located at 101 Monroe Center. The festival headquarters will serve as a focal point for LaughFest information, as well as a location where tickets and merchandise can be purchased. Prior to the festival, LaughFest Central will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. During the festival, from March 5 to 15, hours will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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