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Hosted by Ari Shaffir, This Is Not Happening features long-form storytelling from stand-up comedians. From Keegan-Michael Key spending a day as a crackhead's chauffeur to Steve Rannazzisi drunkenly instigating a fight with an armed man in a convenience store parking lot to Joe Rogan getting caught in a hotel fire, these comedians

Comedy Central Signs First Look Deal with Roy Wood Jr. Photo Comedy Central Signs First Look Deal with Roy Wood Jr.
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019

 Comedy Central today announced a comprehensive development deal with Roy Wood Jr. with a 'first look' at content created and/or developed for television and new media, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development, Comedy...


Finalists and Semifinalists Announced for Bay Area Playwrights Festival Photo Finalists and Semifinalists Announced for Bay Area Playwrights Festival
by Marissa Tomeo - April 13, 2022

Playwrights Foundation, the West Coast’s premier launchpad for exceptional new plays and playwrights, has announced the semifinalists and finalists for the 45th Bay Area Playwrights Festival (BAPF), which will be presented as a hybrid (in-person and streamed) festival July 29-August 07, 2022. For mo...


Brendan Schaub Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, September 30 - October 2 Photo Brendan Schaub Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, September 30 - October 2
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2021

Comedy Works has announced that Brendan Schaub will perform at Comedy Works  Downtown in Larimer Square. ...


Michael Che, Rachel Feinstein, and More to Headline at Carolines On Broadway in Augus Photo Michael Che, Rachel Feinstein, and More to Headline at Carolines On Broadway in August
by A.A. Cristi - July 29, 2021

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August....


Comedian Duncan Trussell to Perform at Comedy Works This Month Photo Comedian Duncan Trussell to Perform at Comedy Works This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 11, 2022

Duncan Trussell will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square July 14-16. Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor. His popular podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, which has been downloaded over 25 million times, is known for its blend of humor, fringe ideas, eclect...


Comedy Central Announces One-Hour Stand-Up Special with THE DAILY SHOW Correspondent Photo Comedy Central Announces One-Hour Stand-Up Special with THE DAILY SHOW Correspondent Michael Kosta
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 09, 2019

 The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Correspondent and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta is set to commence production on his first one-hour stand-up special in his home state of Michigan at Detroit's Gem Theatre on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET. The untitled one-hour special is schedule...


Tickets to Comedian Ali Siddiq At The Bushnell to go on Sale This Week Photo Tickets to Comedian Ali Siddiq At The Bushnell to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2024

Comedian Ali Siddiq is set to perform at The Bushnell, with tickets available starting October 11. ...


Big Jay Oakerson Comes to Comedy Works South At The Landmark Photo Big Jay Oakerson Comes to Comedy Works South At The Landmark
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2020

Comedy Works announces that Big Jay Oakerson will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark:  ...


Four Veteran Comedians Are Bringing NO APOLOGIES COMEDY TOUR to the State Theatre Photo Four Veteran Comedians Are Bringing NO APOLOGIES COMEDY TOUR to the State Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2020

The four comedians on the No Apologies Comedy Tour are a comedic tsunami. They are in your face, on the edge, take no prisoners, and make no apologies!...


Sean Patton Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Week Photo Sean Patton Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Week
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Sean Patton has appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and his Comedy Central Half Hour and album was released in 2013. Additionally, he can be seen on @midnight, This Is Not Happening, What's Your F@#king Deal?!, as well as Viceland's Flophouse and Party Le...


Interview: Greg Kalafatas of HAIRSPRAY at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER Photo Interview: Greg Kalafatas of HAIRSPRAY at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER
by Brett Cullum - June 04, 2024

There's this obvious fantasy of the character in that we're in mid-century pinks and blues and teals and aquamarines and this whole color palette and it's a musical, and it's songs, and it's a man dressed up as a woman. But the thing the reality is that Edna turns out as a woman, and you're playing ...


Michael Kosta First One Hour Stand-Up Special Debuts Dec. 11 Photo Michael Kosta First One Hour Stand-Up Special Debuts Dec. 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2020

No matter where you live, Michael Kosta is out to make you laugh. Kosta starts his first one-hour stand up special in his home state of Michigan and then moves with the viewer to each coast and back again, recreating his personal comedy journey on stage....


ETPEP Award 2022 Longlist Announced Photo ETPEP Award 2022 Longlist Announced
by Stephi Wild - September 14, 2022

ETPEP and the Finborough Theatre have announced the longlist for the ETPEP Award 2022. ...


The Bell House Releases Upcoming Schedule Photo The Bell House Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2019

The Bell House has released its upcoming schedule. Take a look below!...


Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod Adds Grace Potter and Sal Vulcano To the Drive-On Conce Photo Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod Adds Grace Potter and Sal Vulcano To the Drive-On Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2020

The Yarmouth Drive-in on Cape Cod has added a pair of new shows to the Drive-on Concert Series. First, acclaimed singer-songwriter Grace Potter takes the stage Friday, August 21. Then comedian and Impractical Jokers star Sal Vulcano brings his hilarious standup to the drive-in on August 22....


BWW Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER: BEETHOVEN LIVESTREAM at TheatreWorks Photo BWW Interview: Hershey Felder of HERSHEY FELDER: BEETHOVEN LIVESTREAM at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Brings the Legendary Composer to Life
by Jim Munson - July 07, 2020

What better way to spend a summer evening than in the company of artistic genius in the form of iconic composer Ludwig van Beethoven as interpreted by renowned musical theater artist Hershey Felder? On Sunday July 12th at 5pm PDT, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present a livestream of the hit show...


Doug Smith's Debut Comedy Album 'Barely Regal' to Be Released Dec. 3 Photo Doug Smith's Debut Comedy Album 'Barely Regal' to Be Released Dec. 3
by Abigail Charpentier - November 14, 2019

New York comedian Doug Smith's debut comedy album Barely Regal will be dropping December 3rd on all digital and streaming platforms from 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Barely Regal is a cutting, satisfying collection of Doug's musings about his direct relation to Ulysses S. Grant, raising a son, maintai...


Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Weingarten & Moshe Kasher To Appear At The Den Theatre In Ap Photo Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Weingarten & Moshe Kasher To Appear At The Den Theatre In April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 03, 2024

THE DEN THEATRE has revealed upcoming shows featuring Janeane Garofalo, Daniel Weingarten, and Moshe Kasher in April 2024....


Kelsey Cook Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month Photo Kelsey Cook Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month
by Stephi Wild - June 10, 2022

Kelsey Cook recently shot her new half-hour special for season 2 of Unprotected Sets on Epix. She can also be seen on A Little Late with Lilly Singh. Kelsey made her late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and her Comedy Central debut on This is Not Happening. ...


Comedy Central Announces New Roy Wood Jr. Special Photo Comedy Central Announces New Roy Wood Jr. Special
by Michael Major - October 19, 2021

Comedy Central announced the new stand-up comedy special from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent and comedian Roy Wood Jr., “Roy Wood Jr.: Imperfect Messenger,” will be premiering on October 29....


Ben Roy Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, June 19 Photo Ben Roy Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, June 19
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2022

Ben Roy will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square:  ...


Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In August Photo Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In August
by Julie Musbach - July 23, 2019

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August, highlighted by headliners Corey Holcomb, from MTV2's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out, August 2 - 4; Preacher Lawson, from NBC's America's Got Talent: The Champions, August 8 - 10; Pa...


Ben Roy Live Album Recording Announces at Comedy Works South Photo Ben Roy Live Album Recording Announces at Comedy Works South
by A.A. Cristi - March 02, 2021

Last Spring Ben Roy was set to record his FOURTH live stand-up album with us but like everything else, it had to be cancelled.  Now that things have quieted down a touch, let's try this again, shall we?...


Ari Shaffir Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month Photo Ari Shaffir Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square This Month
by Stephi Wild - February 09, 2022

Ari Shaffir is best known for the storytelling show he created and hosted on Comedy Central called This Is Not Happening. His last Netflix special, Double Negative won a Grammy for best comedy special before the award committee realized it was too filthy and didn't represent the high standards that ...


BWW Feature: How The Show Will Go On For GODSPELL at Berkshire Theatre Group Photo BWW Feature: How The Show Will Go On For GODSPELL at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Marc Savitt - August 05, 2020

With a small cast of only ten, the simplicity and small scale of Godspell made it an ideal choice to move forward with given current concerns. Performances will take place under a tent in the parking lot of BTG's Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. To allow for Social Distancing, the audience for each p...






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