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Alternatino is based on the Comedy Central digital series, a half-hour sketch show hosted and performed by Arturo Castro ("Broad City") as he attempts to navigate life as a modern Latino millennial – whatever that means.

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Lisa Lampanelli Takes the Stage at the Palace Photo Lisa Lampanelli Takes the Stage at the Palace
by Julie Musbach - October 09, 2019

Famed stand-up comic Lisa Lampanelli brings her new theatrical production of Lisa Lampanelli's LOSIN' IT! to the Palace Theater for one performance only on Saturday, November 16, 8:00pm   For tickets go to palacetheaterct.org or call 203.346.2000 or visit the box office at 100 East Main Street, Wate...


Ali Ahn, BD Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP Photo Ali Ahn, BD Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP
by Julie Musbach - April 11, 2018

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York premiere production of The Great Leap, written by Lauren Yee and directed by Taibi Magar....


Comedy Central to Premiere LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE on July 29 Photo Comedy Central to Premiere LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE on July 29
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 06, 2019

Comedy Central today announced that David Spade's new late-night series, Lights Out with David Spade, premieres Monday, July 29 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT....


HBO Max Pilot DELILAH Adds Arturo Castro Photo HBO Max Pilot DELILAH Adds Arturo Castro
by Abigail Charpentier - September 30, 2019

The half-hour comedy starring Jessica Rothe 'Deliliah' has added Arturo Castro to it's cast, according to a Deadline exclusive....


Comedy Central Announces Late Night Series with David Spade, Second Season of THE OTH Photo Comedy Central Announces Late Night Series with David Spade, Second Season of THE OTHER TWO, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2019

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced a new late night series with David Spade; the return of Crank Yankers; a second season order for new, hit scripted series The Other Two; the first look at new scripted comedy South Side; and scripted projects in development with Naomi Ekperigin...


OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Photo OWN's Queen Sugar Announces Remaining Directorial Line-Up in All Female Team Helming Season Three
by Tori Hartshorn - June 07, 2018

'Queen Sugar,' the critically acclaimed OWN drama series from Academy award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay ('Wrinkle in Time,' '13th,' 'Selma'), executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Warner Horizon Scripted Television, announced today the remaining directors to complete the season three all-female ...


Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot Photo Freeform Begins Production on Josh Thomas' EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY Pilot
by Macon Prickett - July 09, 2018

Today, Freeform officially begins production on the pilot “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” in Los Angeles. Written by Josh Thomas, the creator of the critically acclaimed, heartwarming dramedy-series “Please Like Me,” the half-hour comedy pilot introduces Nicholas (played by Thomas), a neurotic 25-year-...


Return of SOUTH PARK & More Set for Comedy Central's Fall Programming Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - September 02, 2016

The #1 brand in comedy's fall schedule is jam-packed with returning fan favorites and new series and specials from the biggest names in comedy....


Wesley Taylor to Host One Night Only Screening of Award-Winning Film WHEN I'M WITH YOU in NYC
by Caryn Robbins - January 21, 2016

Award winning film WHEN I'M WITH YOU will be having a one night only screening at the AMC LOEWS Kips Bay 15 on February 10th at 8pm to celebrate its AMAZON PRIME release!...


Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS Photo Comedy Central Announces AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019

Comedy Central today announced the official name of the highly-anticipated, Awkwafina-led series: Awkwafina is Nora From Queens. The #1 brand in comedy also announced the slate of predominantly female and diverse directors for the 10-episode series: Emmy® Award-nominated actress/director Natasha Lyo...


Comedy Central Sees Highest Rated Quarter in Two Years Photo Comedy Central Sees Highest Rated Quarter in Two Years
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 03, 2018

Flying in the face of industry trends and declining PUT levels, Comedy Central completed its fiscal year as one of only three Top 20 cable networks to grow or maintain year-over-year ratings levels. The #1 brand in comedy, which finished the year strong with a +3% increase in primetime among Adults ...


Comedy Central Announces 2017-18 Development Slate Including 9 Pilot Orders
by Caryn Robbins - April 18, 2017

Comedy Central today released its 2017-2018 development slate, including three series pick-ups and nine pilot orders....


Comedy Central to Premiere New Scripted Series SOUTH SIDE Photo Comedy Central to Premiere New Scripted Series SOUTH SIDE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced that its new scripted series South Side will premiere Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Watch a new trailer from the comedy series here. South Side is written by and stars Bashir Salahuddin (Glow) and Diallo Riddle (Marlon). Salahuddin, R...


Debut of the Month: C-c-c'mon! Katlyn Carlson Makes Her Broadway Debut in BE MORE CHI Photo Debut of the Month: C-c-c'mon! Katlyn Carlson Makes Her Broadway Debut in BE MORE CHILL
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2019

Today BE MORE CHILL's Katlyn Carlson speaks to BroadwayWorld about making her debut in a show that proves you should always be yourself - especially if you're a loser...geek...or whatever!...


VIDEO: Watch Official Trailer for ALTERNATINO WITH ARTURO CASTRO on Comedy Central Photo VIDEO: Watch Official Trailer for ALTERNATINO WITH ARTURO CASTRO on Comedy Central
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 18, 2019

Comedy Central today released the official trailer for its next great sketch series, Alternatino with Arturo Castro, premiering on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30pm ET/PT. This summer, creator, writer and star Arturo Castro (Broad City, Narcos) tackles more than 45 characters in sketches over ten episodes...


Comedy Central Renews TOSH.0, DRUNK HISTORY & More; More NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER Episodes Ordered
by Tyler Peterson - March 29, 2016

 Comedy Central President, Original Programming, Kent Alterman, today announces renewals and extensions for eight current series:...


DRUNK HISTORY Returns to Comedy Central with New Episodes on June 18 Photo DRUNK HISTORY Returns to Comedy Central with New Episodes on June 18
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019

Pour a shot and learn a lot! The Emmy(R) Award-winning Comedy Central series Drunk History returns with eight all-new episodes premiering Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, leading off with the highly innovative and spellbinding Derek Waters' Believe It or Not and followed by the series premiere ...


New American Festival Celebrates Immigrant Contributions To American Culture Photo New American Festival Celebrates Immigrant Contributions To American Culture
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2019

New American Economy (NAE) announces the launch of the New American Festival, a groundbreaking celebration of immigrant contributions to American comedy, art, food, film, fashion, and more. This festival highlights how so much of American culture is shaped by immigrants, and how diversity has electr...


Audition Cat Assembles A Team Of Entertainment Industry Veterans To Develop A Collect Photo Audition Cat Assembles A Team Of Entertainment Industry Veterans To Develop A Collection Of Career Tools For Professional Actors
by Stephi Wild - February 08, 2019

Ned Donovan and Tony Aidan Vo, two New York actors with a foot in the tech world, have launched a startup company called Audition Cat (Consolidated Audition Tracker). This upcoming app brings all-new career management tools to the acting community. Ultimately, this app will empower actors to build s...


Comedy Central Orders Scripted Series ROBBIE from Rory Scovel Photo Comedy Central Orders Scripted Series ROBBIE from Rory Scovel
by Tori Hartshorn - November 29, 2018

Comedy Central is bringing Rory Scovel into its scripted lineup, as the #1 brand in comedy ordered eight episodes of Robbie, it was announced today by Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development for Comedy Central....


Ali Ahn, BD Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP Photo Ali Ahn, BD Wong, and More Lead Atlantic Theater Co's THE GREAT LEAP
by Julie Musbach - April 11, 2018

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York premiere production of The Great Leap, written by Lauren Yee and directed by Taibi Magar....


Disney+ Begins Production on DIARY OF A FEMALE PRESIDENT Photo Disney+ Begins Production on DIARY OF A FEMALE PRESIDENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 11, 2019

Production started this week in Los Angeles on Disney+'s “Diary of a Female President,” from CBS Television Studios, executive producer Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”) and Rodriguez's production company, I Can and I Will Productions.  Emily Gipson (“Someone Great”) will also executive produce, al...


INTAR Theatre And Radio Drama Networkto Present The World Premiere Of THEN THEY FORGO Photo INTAR Theatre And Radio Drama Networkto Present The World Premiere Of THEN THEY FORGOT ABOUT THE REST
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2019

INTAR (Lou Moreno, Artistic Director/John McCormack, Executive Director) and Radio Drama Network (Melina Brown, President) today announced the cast for the World Premiere of Then They Forgot About the Rest, a new play by Georgina Escobar, directed by David Mendizabal. Performances will begin April 1...


Mark Jacoby To Lead The World Premiere Of VILNA By Ira Fuchs Photo Mark Jacoby To Lead The World Premiere Of VILNA By Ira Fuchs
by Stephi Wild - February 14, 2019

Vilna, a new play by Ira Fuchs directed by Joseph Discher, will begin its limited Off-Broadway World Premiere engagement at the Theatre at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street, between Ninth & Tenth Avenues) on Monday March 11th. Opening Night is set for Wednesday March 20th (7pm). This limited Off-...


QUICKIE FEST, The One-Minute Movie Festival, Announces Special Jury, Film Slate Photo QUICKIE FEST, The One-Minute Movie Festival, Announces Special Jury, Film Slate
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 26, 2019

Quickie Fest 7, the one-minute movie festival, has announced its roster of Special Jury members and short film slate for its seventh incarnation, which will take place this Saturday, June 29th at 7:00PM at NYC's SVA Theatre. The event will kick off with beer from Brooklyn's Six Point Brewing (includ...






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