One of the fastest rising stars in comedy, Aziz Ansari is set to host the nineteenth annual MTV MOVIE AWARDS, premiering LIVE on MTV, Sunday June 6 from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. This is Ansari's first time hosting the awards show. As previously announced, Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Burnett ('Survivor,' 'The Apprentice') returns for the fourth year as executive producer. With the legendary golden popcorn up for grabs in such unconventional categories as 'Best Kiss,' 'Best WTF Moment' and 'Best Scared-As S**t Performance,' the 2010 MTV MOVIE AWARDS promises more over-the-top moments and stand-out musical performances.
The Knitting Factory was founded in 1987 and over the years has grown into Knitting Factory Entertainment, which encompasses four clubs - in Brooklyn, Hollywood, Boise, and Spokane - several record labels and other ventures. Below is an account of the New York club's first years, written by company founder Michael Dorf.
Continuing to tell the story of 'Saturday Night Live,' NBC presents a new installment of the compelling behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of the iconic comedy show. 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again' airs on Thursday, April 15 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Six months ago stand-up comedian and native New Yorker Dave Siegel took his act on the road... quite literally. He moved to Los Angeles to focus more on the writing end of comedy. But he hasn't forgotten his stand-up roots just yet. Siegel will be making his return to New York as he headlines Comix Comedy Club on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:30pm.
The acclaimed Broadway production of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, starring Tony® Award-winner Liev Schreiber and Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson, directed by Gregory Mosher, set a new box office record at the Cort Theatre in its final week of performances.
Summer On the Hudson (SOH), one of New York City's largest free summer festivals, opens its Tenth Anniversary Season Sunday, May 2, at Riverside Park South with the Irish Arts Center's 9th Annual all-day New York City Irish Dance Festival.
In keeping with their series of Opening Night Experience packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is thrilled to offer an evening that will have the lucky bidder clutching their sides and rolling in the aisles at the opening night of LEND ME A TENOR.
Continuing to tell the story of 'Saturday Night Live,' NBC presents a new installment of the compelling behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the highs and lows of the iconic comedy show. 'Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again' airs on Thursday, April 15 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Variety reports that Rebecca Hall is set to star opposite Will Ferrell in the upcoming indie drama Everything Must Go. The film is being produced and financed by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey in association with Temple Hill Entertainment.
Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport (author of the popular blog, www.TheProducersPerspective.com) will present HEARTLAND as the second selection in THE DAVENPORT DEVELOPMENTAL READING SERIES, four readings of new works (plays and/or musicals), on Monday, June 14th at a theater TBD.
In keeping with their series of opening night auction packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to offer a lucky bidder the chance to be the 'dahling' guest of a legend at the opening night of LOOPED.
Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport (author of the popular blog, www.TheProducersPerspective.com) will present the first selection of THE DAVENPORT DEVELOPMENTAL READING SERIES, four readings of new works (plays and/or musicals) on Monday, March 15th at the Producer's Club (358 West 44th Street, between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).
Stephen Adly Guirgis will join Itamar Moses, Adam Rapp and Christopher Shinn for 'The Bad Boys of Off Broadway', the first in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway sponsored by The Off Broadway Alliance, on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Stephen Adly Guirgis will join Itamar Moses, Adam Rapp and Christopher Shinn for 'The Bad Boys of Off Broadway', the first in a series of seminars focused on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway sponsored by The Off Broadway Alliance, on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, general managers, venue owners, press agents and marketing personnel, will hold the first in a series of planned seminars focusing on the culture, business and history of Off Broadway theater.
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the father of all courtroom dramas, Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose (stage version by Sherman S. Sergel). The show runs from February 12th through February 27th. The show will feature Broadway vets Alan Campbell and Lou Liberatore.
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the father of all courtroom dramas, Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose (stage version by Sherman S. Sergel). The show runs from February 12th through February 27th. The show will feature Broadway vets Alan Campbell and Lou Liberatore.
Pioneer Theatre Company presents the father of all courtroom dramas, Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose (stage version by Sherman S. Sergel). The show runs from February 12th through February 27th. The show will feature Broadway vets Alan Campbell and Lou Liberatore.
