James Corden Joins Voice Cast of Sony Animation's EMOJIMOVIE: EXPRESS YOURSELF
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2016 Sony Pictures Animation announced today that Emmy and Tony award winner James Corden (Into the Woods) and Emmy nominee Ilana Glazer (Broad City) would join previously announced T.J. Miller (Deadpool) to lead the cast of summer 2017's animated comedy EMOJIMOVIE: EXPRESS YOURSELF....
TBS Adds PEOPLE OF EARTH and SEARCH PARTY to Roster of Renewed 2016 Shows
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2016 Turner's TBS ends an impressive and transformative year with renewals of all six of its 2016 scripted comedies. The network today announced 10-episode season 2 renewals of its two most recent critically acclaimed comedies....
HBO to Debut TV Adaptation of Off-Broadway's CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE, 5/6
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2017 HBO has confirmed that the special CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE will debut SATURDAY, MAY 6 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT)....
Matteo Lane, Jacqueline Novak and More Set for GAY SHOW FOR ALL PEOPLE at The Duplex
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2016 After a few months away, Aaron Jackson (Broad City, UCB) and Josh Sharp (Vulture's 'Comics You Should Know', IFC.com) are back for another GAY SHOW FOR ALL PEOPLE, filled with songs and laughs from comics and queers and mostly people who are both....
IFC Premieres New 'Slightly Off' Original Digital Series in Time for Valentine's Day
by Caryn Robbins - February 13, 2017 IFC announced that two new 'slightly off' original digital series, Ménage a Trois and The Filling is Mutual, will premiere today, Monday, February 13, on the Comedy Crib...
VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Makes Appearance on Tonight's BROAD CITY
by TV News Desk - March 16, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appears on all-new BROAD CITY, airing tonight, March 16th at 10pm/ET on Comedy Central. In the preview clip below, the girls have a freakout-worthy run-in as Ilana prepares to leave Hillary Clinton's campaign headquarters....
Tony Hale & More Set for IFC's JOE'S PUB PRESENTS: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL, 12/21
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2016 IFC announced today its very first slightly off holiday special: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL starring two time Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Hale ('Veep,' 'Arrested Development')....
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Presents UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2016 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces an unscripted night of total improvisation as Upright Citizens Brigade's Touring Company sets a performance date in Orlando this winter. The acclaimed performance group will bring a high-energy, surprising and hilarious show that has never been s...
Judy Gold Plays Stroum Jewish Community Center in September
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2016 On Today, September 17, Emmy-winning comedy star Judy Gold brings her edgy wit and sharp observational commentary to the greater Seattle region for an exclusive, one-night-only stand-up appearance at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island....
VIDEO: Emilia Clarke, Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson Visit LATE LATE SHOW
by - April 19, 2016 On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, guest 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke stated her case for more of a balance between nude scenes featuring female and male characters. ...
Lane Moore, Janelle James, Marlena Rodriguez and More Set for STAND UP AGAINST RAPE at Littlefield
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2017 On Friday, March 3rd at 8:00pm at Littlefield in Brooklyn, F*ck Rape Culture will present STAND UP AGAINST RAPE, a fundraiser for the Committee to Recall Judge Aaron Persky, formed in response to the Brock Turner rape case at Stanford University....
Comedy Central Teams with Giphy to Allow Fans to Share GIFS Instantly
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2016 Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, today announced a partnership with GIPHY, the #1 brand in GIFs, to bring GIPHY's GIF Maker creation suite directly to its online video player....
Off-Broadway's CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE Being Taped for HBO
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017 Comedian, talk-show and podcast host, and writer Chris Gethard brings his one-man off-Broadway show CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE to HBO when it tapes at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in Manhattan on Feb. 11....
Judy Gold Plays Stroum Jewish Community Center in September
by A.A. Cristi - August 25, 2016 On Saturday, September 17, Emmy-winning comedy star Judy Gold brings her edgy wit and sharp observational commentary to the greater Seattle region for an exclusive, one-night-only stand-up appearance at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island....
SEESO Expands Partnership with Uprights Citizens Brigade with THE UCB SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2016 In an expansion of its partnership with The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), Seeso, the premium comedy streaming channel, today announced that it has renewed its popular Original Series THE UCB SHOW...
Henry Koperski to Host Cabaret for Comedians on Inauguration Night at UCB East
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017 Henry Koperski has assembled a group of beloved NYC comedians to perform at UCB East the night of the inauguration....
Steve Buscemi Among All-Star Guest Line-Up for New Season of IFC's PORTLANDIA
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2017 IFC today announced details and guest stars for Season 7 of the Emmy(R)-nominated comedy PORTLANDIA, premiering today, January 5 at 10PM....
Mike Birbiglia's DON'T THINK TWICE Available on Blu-Ray and DVD 12/6
by Caryn Robbins - November 23, 2016 A member of a popular New York City improv troupe catches their big break forcing the group to reevaluate their success and confront their fears in the hilariously honest film, Don't Think Twice....
Off-Broadway's CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE Being Taped for HBO
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2017 Comedian, talk-show and podcast host, and writer Chris Gethard brings his one-man off-Broadway show CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE to HBO when it tapes at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in Manhattan on Feb. 11....
SO INTO IT: BOY BANDS to Return to UCB East Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2017 Join Damian Bellino and Anne Rodeman for So Into It: BOY BANDS on Tuesday, February 7th at 8 PM at UCB East. ...
Season 20 Premiere of SOUTH PARK Marks Highest-Rated Episode in a Decade
by Caryn Robbins - September 22, 2016 Last week's 20th Season premiere of SOUTH PARK earned the iconic series its highest-rated episode since 2006, and was followed by the premiere of “Legends of Chamberlain Heights” which scored Comedy Central's highest-rated series premiere since the January 2014 launch of the legendary “Broad City.”...
Lane Moore, Janelle James, Marlena Rodriguez and More Set for STAND UP AGAINST RAPE at Littlefield
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017 On Today, March 3rd at 8:00pm at Littlefield in Brooklyn, F*ck Rape Culture will present STAND UP AGAINST RAPE, a fundraiser for the Committee to Recall Judge Aaron Persky, formed in response to the Brock Turner rape case at Stanford University....
Mara Wilson to Chat, Sign Memoir 'WHERE AM I NOW' at The Drama Book Shop Today
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2016 The Drama Book Shop is pleased to welcome actress and author Mara Wilson (best known for her starring turns in the films Mrs. Doubtfire, A Simple Wish, Matilda and more) for an intimate discussion and signing of her new book: Where Am I Now: True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame tonight, Octo...
VIDEO: All-New Trailer for Animated Comedy THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2016 In the 3D animated comedy, THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE, we'll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The film flies into theaters on May 20, 2016. Watch the all-new trailer below!...
LITERATI: A Comedy Show About the Greatest American Novels Never Written Comes to New York
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2017 Hosts Colin O'Brien (Just For Laughs New Faces 2016, Adult Swim) and Michael Wolf (Comedy Central, MTV) have read upwards of one books between the two of them and now they want to share that love of literature with you! Literati is a night of comedians in character performing hilarious readings. Sop... |