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Sinbad to Perform at Southern Theatre, 6/24
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016

Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the "100 Greatest Standups of All Time," actor and comedian Sinbad has had audiences laughing for more than three decades. His storytelling style of comedy is profound without being profane. Sinbad has recently appeared on Disney's 'Planes,' 'Comedy Bang Bang,' 'Th...


BBC America Introduces DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY at San Diego Comic-Con 2016
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2016

Following BBC AMERICA's announcement that award-winning original series Orphan Black has been renewed for a fifth and final season, the network announced today Orphan Black will return to San Diego on Friday, July 22 for a final Comic-Con farewell panel with fans...


A PLAY ABOUT THE RAMONES Comes to Bootleg Theater This July
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016

The Ramones are coming back to Los Angeles! JOHN ROSS BOWIE's play, A PLAY ABOUT THE RAMONES, tells the legendary story of when the Ramones recorded their fifth album, End of the Century, with infamous producer Phil Spector. This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Ramone's 1976 debut album....


Unauthorized Karaoke Parody Musical PRAIRIE-OKE! to Return to the Cavern Club, 11/6-22
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2015

PRAIRIE-OKE!, the musical mash-up parody that rocked Los Angeles, returns for three weekends only to the Cavern Club Theater....


Comedy Dynamics Releases DOUG BENSON: DOUG DYNASTY, 11/6
by Christina Mancuso - November 03, 2015

Doug Benson: Doug Dynasty, will be released by Comedy Dynamics on iTunes and Google Play November 6, 2015. A special of the same name premiered on Netflix to huge viewership and great reviews. ...


IFC Orders Fourth Season of Original Comedy Series MARON
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2015

He's the amiably gruff uncle you love to hang out with, fueled by nervous energy and usually leading you far astray towards improbable chaos....


John Hodgman and Jesse Thorn to Take LIVE JUSTICE Across the Northeast
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2016

JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN and BAILIFF JESSE THORN are riding the circuit to bring LIVE JUSTICE to a stage near you....


VIDEO: OH, HELLO's Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland Warn 'We're Taking Down HAMILTON!'
by Michael Dale - July 15, 2016

Kroll and Mulaney's wildly popular alter egos Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland are determine to have the biggest hit on Broadway....


Disney XD Greenlights Two Original Series 'BILLY DILLY'S' and 'COUNTRY CLUB'
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2016

Disney XD has ordered two original animated series -- 'Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer' from Emmy Award-winning director Aaron Springer (Disney's 'Mickey Mouse' cartoon shorts, 'SpongeBob SquarePants'), and 'Country Club' from comic book creators, brothers Chris and Shane Houghton...


IFC Premieres Season 3 of David Cross' TODD MARGARET Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 07, 2016

Just ahead of a special New York Comic Con screening tomorrow, IFC announced that the third season of its original comedy series Todd Margaret starring David Cross (Arrested Development, Mr. Show), will premiere tonight, January 7, 2016...


FOX Premieres New Late-Night Sketch Comedy Series PARTY OVER HERE Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 12, 2016

New late-night half-hour sketch comedy series PARTY OVER HERE will premiere tonight, March 12 (11:00-11:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX....


“Weird Al” Yankovic's MANDATORY WORLD TOUR To Rock Palace Theatre
by Marianka Swain - June 08, 2016

Few would have guessed that 'Weird Al' Yankovic - who as a shy, accordion-playing teenager got his start sending homemade tapes in to the 'Dr. Demento Radio Show' - would go on to become the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history and a pop culture icon. Now in his fourth career decade as...


Thomas Hobson to Star in Falcon Theatre's THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED)
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2016

The Falcon Theatre is proud to present its third production of the 2015-2016 Season, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA (ABRIDGED), written by Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor and directed by Jerry Kernion....


Cameron Esposito's & Rhea Butcher's TAKE MY WIFE Premieres Tomorrow on Seeso.com
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2016

Cameron Esposito's and Rhea Butcher's 'TAKE MY WIFE' premieres tomorrow, August 11. The new romcom features fan favorites Maria Bamford, Jonah Ray, Kulap Vilaysack, James Adomian...


Nickelodeon's HEY ARNOLD! TV Movie to Be Titled 'Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie'; Original Voice Actors Return
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2016

Nickelodeon announced today that the upcoming TV movie titled HEY ARNOLD!: The Jungle Movie will feature 19 original voices from the beloved television series. The announcement comes in the midst of Nickelodeon's 25th anniversary celebration of original creator-driven animation. Hey Arnold!: The Jun...


IFC to Premiere 'Weirdest' Season Yet of COMEDY BANG! BANG!, 6/3
by Caryn Robbins - April 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...


IFC Premieres Season 4 of Original Comedy Series MARON Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 04, 2016

The all-new season of IFC's original comedy series MARON picks up where the season three cliffhanger left off, with comedian and pioneer podcaster Marc Maron's fictional alter ego falling off the wagon and quickly descending the ladder of success....


Stephnie Weir and Robert Dassie Headline San Francisco Improv Festival, Kicking Off Today
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2015

The San Francisco Improv Festival presents its 11th season of off-the-cuff comedy from top improv and sketch comedians. The San Francisco Improv Festival runs today, September 10, through September 19, 2015 at The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco....


Musical Satirist 'Weird Al' Yankovic to Join COMEDY BANG! BANG! as New Bandleader & Co-Host
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016

IFC announced today that the iconic musical satirist 'Weird Al' Yankovic will make his historic return to television as bandleader and co-host on Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang!...


Comedy Dynamics Releases DOUG BENSON: DOUG DYNASTY, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2015

Doug Benson: Doug Dynasty, will be released by Comedy Dynamics on iTunes and Google Play November 6, 2015. A special of the same name premiered on Netflix to huge viewership and great reviews. ...


Weird Al to Bring New World Tour to PPAC, 9/14
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2016

Following his wildly successful 2015 tour, four-time Grammy-winning artist "Weird Al" Yankovic has announced the continuation of his Mandatory World Tour in 2016.  The Mandatory World Tour stops at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 7:30P.  ...


IFC Announces Eight New Comedies from Development Slate
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2016

IFC revealed at their upfront press event in New York, eight smart new comedies from their robust development slate for 2017 series consideration....


A PLAY ABOUT THE RAMONES Comes to Bootleg Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2016

The Ramones are coming back to Los Angeles! JOHN ROSS BOWIE's play, A PLAY ABOUT THE RAMONES, tells the legendary story of when the Ramones recorded their fifth album, End of the Century, with infamous producer Phil Spector. This year marks the 40th anniversary of The Ramone's 1976 debut album....


John C. McGinley to Star in New IFC Comedy Horror Series STAN AGAINST EVIL
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016

IFC announced today that critically-acclaimed actor John C. McGinley has been cast as the lead in their new scripted comedy-horror series, STAN AGAINST EVIL....


Weird Al to Bring New Tour to Kravis Center, 6/4
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2016

"Weird Al" Yankovic, the kinky-haired prince of parody hilarity, has won four Grammy Awards and accolades galore for classics such as Eat It (Michael Jackson's Beat It) and Like a Surgeon (Madonna's Like a Virgin). The top-selling comedy recording artist of all time, Weird Al got his start as a shy,...






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