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More artists and activities have been added to the REACH Opening Festival, the free 16-day celebration highlighting the many and varied ways that the Kennedy Center's newly expanded campus will connect, inspire, and engage audiences and artists. Please see below for an updated artist roster, and visit https:cms.kennedy-center.orgfestivalsreach for additional information.

More artists and activities have been added to the REACH Opening Festival, the free 16-day celebration highlighting the many and varied ways that the Kennedy Center's newly expanded campus will connect, inspire, and engage audiences and artists.

WarnerMedia's truTV is expanding on its roster of original comedies as the network today unveiled its 2019-20 programming slate ahead of next week's first-ever WarnerMedia Upfront event at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The cable network, which since 2014 has established itself as the home to a portfolio of distinct, creator-driven comedic shows, announced greenlights of its first animated series, This Functional Family from comedian Jo Koy, as well as new series Game Changers (wt) from Clayton English and Noah Gardenswartz. Additionally, the network has ordered a third season of its Emmy-nominated and critically lauded series At Home with Amy Sedaris, as well as announced new seasons of Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks and The Carbonaro Effect, and additional episodes of Adam Ruins Everything, all launching later this year.

VH1's 'Grown & Sexy' will call on comedians, entertainers and influencers to weigh in on how to survive and thrive in your 'thirties.' Premiering Friday, January 4th at 9:30PM ET/PT with back-to-back episodes, the talking-head style series will feature irreverent commentary and sketches from today's top celebrities and comedians.

Carolines on Broadway is inviting revelers to laugh in the New Year in the heart of Times Square when the comedy hotspot presents its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular on Monday, December 31, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, in New York City.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of December, highlighted by headliners Mo Amer, from his Netflix special 'The Vagabond,' December 1 and 2; Des Bishop, host of This Is Ireland, December 6- 8; Jay Pharoah, from NBC's Saturday Night Live, December 13 - 16; Melissa Villaseñor, from NBC'S Saturday Night Live, December 20 - 22; and Dave Attell, from his Netflix special Bumping Mics, December 27 - 30.

Love a little summer slander this time of year! Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, announced today that Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik and Roastmaster General Jeff Ross will serve as judges for the third season of Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, premiering on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00 P.M.  A sneak peek of the third season premiere of #RoastBattle will debut immediately following the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis on Sunday, July 29 at midnight. The series will also launch its official Roast Battlepodcast on Comedy Central's Global Podcast Network beginning on Monday, July 30.

Bravo Media is spicing things up with “Kandi Koated Nights,” a new half-hour talk show hosted by Kandi Burruss of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” premiering on Sunday, July 1 at 9pm ET/PT. During each episode, host and executive producer Kandi Burruss, alongside her friends and celebrity guests, will discuss a variety of topics surrounding relationships, dating and pop culture.

Comedy Central builds on its success of last year's Up Nextshowcase at Clusterfest, featuring the network's rising stars, by including another stand-up showcase and adding a variety showcase. The weekend will highlight over 20 comedians with two separate and distinct stand-up showcases taking place on Friday, June 1, hosted by Chris Redd with special guest Tim Dillon and Saturday, June 2, hosted by Jullian McCollough with special guest Mark Normand; and a brand new variety showcase taking place on Sunday, June 3, hosted by Matthew Broussard. All shows will be held at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in the 415 Comedy Club room.

Under a summer sky, lit by the full moon, join producer and performer, Trish Nelson in a vow: 'I am here tonight to pledge my support to my fellow sisters.” And then the storytelling begins! Nelson, who has put together live shows and tours across the country for Key & Peele, Broad City, Amy Schumer, and many others, brings her West Coast sensation, The Secret Society of the Sisterhood to Brooklyn. The theme of the evening is: “So...That Happened.” Prepare yourself for true tales that are sincerely heartfelt and often hilarious!

The 2018 Moontower Comedy Festival is excited to reveal the full schedule and talent lineup for the festival April 18–21 in Austin. This marks the seventh year for the premiere comedy celebration which will welcome over 100 performers in stand-up, musical comedy and more as well as 11 hilarious live podcasts and broadcasts from all over the country to stages in the heart of the city. See the full schedule online at MoontowerComedyFest.com.

The 2018 Moontower Comedy Festival is excited to reveal the full schedule and talent lineup for the festival April 18-21 in Austin. This marks the seventh year for the premiere comedy celebration which will welcome over 100 performers in stand-up, musical comedy and more as well as 11 hilarious live podcasts and broadcasts from all over the country to stages in the heart of the city.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of April, highlighted by headliners Nate Bargatze, from his Comedy Central special 'Full Time Magic' and his Netflix special 'The Standups,' April 5 - 8; Corey Holcomb, from MTV2's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out, April 13 - 15; Ronny Chieng, from Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, April 20 & 21; An Evening with Kevin Smith, April 22; and Reductress Live, hosted by Marcia Belsky and featuring Catherine Cohen, Friends Who Folk, Janelle James, Jasmine Pierce, Pat Regan and Dulce Sloan, April 26 - 28 .

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of February, highlighted by headliners Amanda Seales, from HBO's Insecure, February 1 - 3;Jeff Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' from Comedy Central's Jeff Ross Roasts The Border, February 8 - 11; Damon Wayans, Jr., from the film Let's Be Cops, Presidents Day Weekend, February 16 - 18; and Langston Kerman, from HBO'sInsecure, February 22 - 24.

Turner's truTV today announced the premiere date for its upcoming series LAFF MOBB'S LAFF TRACKS, set to debut today, January 3 at 11:00PM ET/PT.

The seventh annual MOONTOWER COMEDY FESTIVAL, along with producers the Paramount Theatre and sponsors Cap City Comedy Club, has announced additional comics to the 2018 lineup, including multiple headlining acts performing at Stateside at the Paramount as well as a variety of comedians playing shows at Moontower satellite venues throughout Austin. Further additions to the lineup will be announced in the months ahead, including the Moontower Podcast Series.

Turner's truTV today announced the premiere date for its upcoming series LAFF MOBB'S LAFF TRACKS, set to debut on Wednesday, January 3 at 11:00PM ET/PT.

Formerly known as The Half Hour, Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… kicks off its slate of all-new half-hour specials with back-to-back episodes on Friday, September 15 at Midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT.

Comedy Central is changing the game up with the number one brand in comedy's fall programming slate. Jordan Klepper makes his debut as the host of The Opposition with Jordan Klepper on Monday, September 25.

The Just For Laughs Festival, presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec, successfully upped the ante on hilarity with more artists and TV tapings than ever before, popping the cork over an astounding 42 sold-out shows. With a flood of television tapings, social media coverage, and international press, JFL experienced more worldwide exposure than ever before! JFL's name is synonymous with comedy. You can't turn your head without catching stand-up captured at the festival; major players include Netflix, HBO, The Comedy Network, CBC, Showtime, The CW, CNN, Hulu, CBS, Comedy Central, LOL, TruTV and countless other media outlets from across the globe.