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Comedy Central's @MIDNIGHT to Make Temporary Move to New Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2015


It's a time warp! On Tuesday, September 8, Comedy Central's Emmy®-nominated "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" moves to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT

Harris Center to Welcome Weird Al' Yankovic, 8/30-31
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2015


A musical parodist in the broad, juvenile yet clever tradition of Mad magazine, 'Weird Al' Yankovic is known for adding his own gently satirical lyrics to current hit songs. His shaggy, hangdog appearance, affection for slapstick, and amiable willingness to do seemingly anything for a laugh made him a natural for videos. Yankovic is undoubtedly the most successful comedy-recording artist in the world, with more than 12 million albums sold. His newest tour offering, The Mandatory World Tour, covers his latest album Mandatory Fun (RCA Records), fresh from winning a Grammy and topping Billboard's album chart, for what can be deemed his most successful musical comedy endeavor to date.

Austin Mahone, Fifth Harmony Among Nominees for 2015 STEAMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2015


The Streamy Awards honor the best in online video and the creators behind it. The annual event brings together the biggest names in YouTube and online video for a night of celebration, discovery, and meaningful recognition.

BWW Recap: WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER, Episodes Three and Four
by Jennifer McHugh - Aug 4, 2015


We continue on with the saga of the First Day of Camp in Waterville, Maine. There has already been one casualty on the battlefields of Camp Firewood. Oh and if you were worried that President Reagan wasn't going to make an appearance, rest assured.

NBC Announces Primetime Scheduling Updates for 8/16 - 8/22
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 31, 2015


NBC announces its PRIMETIME SCHEDULE for Sunday August 16, 2015 - Saturday August 22, 2015

BWW Recap: Taking it Higher and Higher, WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER
by Jennifer McHugh - Jul 30, 2015


The year was 2001 in the small town of Waterville, Maine. It was the last day of camp at Camp Firewood. Despite the campers happiness and well, safety, the counselors were determined to have a great night even if an object falling from space threatened to doom them all.

NBC Announces Primetime Schedule Updates for August
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2015


NBC announces PRIMETIME SCHEDULE updates for Sunday August 2, 2015 - Sunday August 16, 2015

Comedy Central Renews @MIDNIGHT for Third Season
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2015


Your nightly dose of happenings on the internet are here to stay as Comedy Central has renewed the multiplatform hit and Emmy®-nominated "@midnight with Chris Hardwick" for a third season

BWW Reviews: Do Sample TACO KISSES - A Spicy Hot, Hilarious Treat!
by Gil Kaan - Jul 3, 2015


Oscar Quintero 'nails it' again with his alter ego Kay Sedia in his non-stop, laugh-inducing, thigh-slapping seventy minutes, Kay Sedia in Her Juan Woman Cho: Taco Kisses. Your laugh muscles, whistling lips and clapping palms will definitely get quite a workout experiencing Kay Sedia's Taco Kisses.

DOWNTON ABBEY Season 5 Among New Programs Heading to Amazon This July
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 19, 2015


July ushers in endless streaming options for TV binging this summer with Amazon Prime and Amazon Instant Video.

Del Mar Reveals 2015 Concert Series Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 15, 2015


When the sun sets at the seaside track, the stage lights up and the place 'where the turf meets the surf' transforms into a rockin' beachside playground for Del Mar's annual Summer Concert Series. This summer's entertainment line-up features 11 special performances that encompass a wide musical spectrum. From notable reggae names such as The Wailers, Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse and Pepper, to SoCal punk legends The Offspring, along with electro-house sounds sprinkled in with Thievery Corporation and DJ pioneer Paul Oakenfold, concertgoers can experience a wave of new and classic rhythms all summer long.

Kristin Chenoweth, Bob Newhart, THE PRODUCERS, and More Lead 2015-2016 Mayo Performing Arts Center Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 14, 2015


Tony-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth officially kicks off the Mayo Performing Arts Center 2015-2016 season with a performance on Friday, September 11 at 8 pm. It is one of over 150 events to take place at MPAC from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch Join 33rd JUST FOR LAUGHS Festival This July
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2015


The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, returns this summer for its 33rd edition with more laughs and more stars.  This year, Broadway stars Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch will appear alongside a comedian line-up that includes Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Reitman, Omid Djalili and Ellie Kemper.    

Just For Laughs Festival to Feature Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming, Jane Lynch and More!
by Christina Mancuso - May 28, 2015


The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, returns this summer for its 33rd edition with more laughs and more stars.  This year, Broadway stars Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch will appear alongside a comedian line-up that includes Mike Myers, Kevin Hart, DaveChappelle, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, Weird Al Yankovic, Jason Reitman, Omid Djaliliand Ellie Kemper.    

Adult Swim Announces New & Returning Programming for 2015-16
by Caryn Robbins - May 7, 2015


Adult Swim, basic cable's #1 network with young adults for over a decade, announces a slate of new and returning original programming in advance of being part of the Turner Upfront in New York City

Mike Myers, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Neil Patrick Harris, Margaret Cho and More Set for 2015 Just For Laughs Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2015


The 33rd edition of the Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Québec, is back and bigger than ever!

IFC Greenlights Fifth Season of COMEDY BANG! BANG!
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015


IFC announced today that the comedy network has renewed its popular series Comedy Bang! Bang! for a fifth season. Hosted by comedian and podcaster Scott Aukerman, the series will continue on IFC for a fresh batch of 20, half-hour episodes in 2016.

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