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Fred Willard and the MoHos Set for The Grove Theatre, 5/22
by Tyler Peterson - May 6, 2016


On May 22nd, The Grove Theatre presents Fred Willard and The MoHos, a sketch comedy group founded by acclaimed actor Fred Willard and his wife Mary, an award-winning playwright.

Marlon Wayans' Comedic Spoof FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK Comes to DVD This April
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2016


Marlon Wayans takes on the hilarious titular role of Mr. Christian Black in the side-splittingFifty Shades of Black, coming to Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand on April 19, 2016.

IFC to Premiere 'Weirdest' Season Yet of COMEDY BANG! BANG!, 6/3
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2016


'COMEDY BANG! BANG!' is getting weirder this season... and it's not just thanks to the new bandleader and co-host, 'Weird Al' Yankovic. Season five, premiering with two back-to-back episodes on Friday, June 3

The CW Will Bring Back Emmy-Winning Sketch Comedy Series MADtv
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 12, 2016


The Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series MADtv is returning to television, making the jump to primetime with eight all-new one-hour episodes on The CW Network; a premiere date and time for the series, from Telepictures, will be announced at a later date.

The CW to Revive MADTV
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2016


The Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series MADtv is returning to television, making the jump to primetime with eight all-new one-hour episodes on The CW Network; a premiere date and time for the series, from Telepictures, will be announced at a later date. 

Hunter Parrish, Cady Huffman, WINTERTHORNE and More Among 7th Annual Indie Series Award Nominees
by TV News Desk - Apr 6, 2016


The 7th Annual Indie Series Awards (ISA7) will celebrate the best in independently produced scripted entertainment created for the Web tonight, April 6, 2016. Nominations were previously announced in 30 categories. Scroll down for the full list!

Black Comedy DINNER AT HOME BETWEEN DEATHS Opens Tonight at Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2016


High finance, family dysfunction, death -- and laughs. The world premiere of DINNER AT HOME BETWEEN DEATHS, a pitch-black comedy by Andrea Lepcio (Looking for the Pony), directed by Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid) and presented by Indie Chi Productions, opens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre tonight, April 2.

Fred Willard to Receive the Johnny Carson Comedy Legend Award at Norfolk Festival
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 30, 2016


Fred Willard — one of this generation's most gifted comic actors and a favorite of Johnny Carson while serving as host of “The Tonight Show” — will be the recipient of the Johnny Carson Comedy Legend award at this summer's Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk, Neb.

Hubbard Street Dance to Add Encore Performance of THE FALLING, 6/19
by Matt Smith - Mar 29, 2016


CHICAGO – Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, and Erica Daniels, President of Second City Theatricals, are delighted to announce the return by popular demand of Hubbard Street + The Second City's acclaimed collaboration The Art of Falling, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago. Single tickets are now on sale for this special encore engagement, opening June 9 and now extended through June 19, 2016.

Hubbard Street and The Second City Extend THE ART OF FALLING at Millennium Park
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2016


Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton, and Erica Daniels, President of Second City Theatricals, are delighted to announce the return by popular demand of Hubbard Street + The Second City's acclaimed collaboration THE ART OF FALLING, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, located at 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago.

Marlon Wayans' Comedic Spoof FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK Comes to DVD This April
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 22, 2016


Marlon Wayans takes on the hilarious titular role of Mr. Christian Black in the side-splittingFifty Shades of Black, coming to Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand on April 19, 2016.

Black Comedy DINNER AT HOME BETWEEN DEATHS to Play Odyssey Theatre This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2016


High finance, family dysfunction, death -- and laughs. The world premiere of DINNER AT HOME BETWEEN DEATHS, a pitch-black comedy by Andrea Lepcio (Looking for the Pony), directed by Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid) and presented by Indie Chi Productions, opens as a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre on April 2.

Star-Studded Edition of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY to Benefit Childrens Action Network
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2016


An all-star cast including Pamela Adlon, Jon Heder, Florence Henderson, Laraine Newman, Rhea Perlman, Steven Weber, Fred Willard, Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel (the show's creators) perform in a very special edition of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY.

Hunter Parrish, Cady Huffman, WINTERTHORNE and More Among 7th Annual Indie Series Award Nominees
by TV News Desk - Feb 3, 2016


Nominees for the 7th Annual Indie Series Awards (ISA7) were announced this afternoon in a special episode of Serial Scoop Now. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced scripted entertainment created for the Web. Nominations were announced in 30 categories. Scroll down for the full list!

The CW Presents MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 12, 2016


Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION tonight, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT).

VIDEO: First Look - Marlon Wayans in Hilarious Comedy FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 23, 2015


Below, check out the Official trailer for FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK, a hilarious parady on another film with a similar title. The comedy hits theaters, January 29, 2016.

The CW to Present MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION, 1/12
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 9, 2015


Marking 20 years since the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sketch comedy series “MADtv,” The CW Network will broadcast the MADtv 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION on Tuesday, January 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET/PT).

Photo Flash: Marlo Thomas, David Hyde Pierce and More Attend CLEVER LITTLE LIES Cocktail Parties
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2015


Last week, Marlo Thomas hosted a couple cocktail parties at the Westside Theatre following her performance in CLEVER LITTLE LIES off-Broadway. They were attended by Marlo's friends, including Candice Bergen, Dr. Oz, David Hyde Pierce, Fred Willard, Melissa Leo, and more. Scroll down for photos!

Tonight on Comedy Central: The Season Finale of 'TripTank'
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 20, 2015


At Midnight, 'Mr. Winchester Goes to Washington' - Forest creatures accuse a princess of being a dick tease, Animal Hitman carries out more hits, and the TripTank staff are forced to testify in front of Congress.

Melanie Hutsell to Join PRAIRIE OKE! for Three Weekends at the Cavern Club
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015


Announcing Saturday Night Live and Second City Alum, Melanie Hutsell, coming to PRAIRIE-OKE! She is joining the show for THREE WEEKENDS ONLY at the Cavern Club Theater.

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