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Hyundai Named Exclusive Auto Sponsor of IFC's COMEDY CRIB
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015

Premiering today inside IFC's Comedy Crib, the online destination where comedy is born, Hyundai is integrated into 12 new webisodes of the popular Web series Sound Advice starring SNL's Vanessa Bayer....


CBS Announces Team Joining THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2014

CBS announced today the accomplished late night team that will join James Corden and executive producer Ben Winston at THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN....


The Tank to Present a New Production of DOG SEES GOD from The Blockheads, 2/19-22
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2015

February 19-22 The Blockheads: Young Artists' Collective will present Dog Sees God-Bert V. Royal's acclaimed Off-Broadway hit- directed by Lucio Nieto and produced by Louise Oliver at The Tank, located at 151 W 46th Street, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10036....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Comedy Central New Satirical Series ANOTHER PERIOD, Premiering 6/23
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015

The ten-episode debut season, co-created by Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome and executive produced by Ben Stiller's Red Hour, will premiere on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following all-new episodes of "Inside Amy Schumer."...


HA! THE MUSICAL to Go Behind the Scenes of the Comedy World at Stage 72, 8/2-7
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014

A musical about comedy featuring a cast of today's funniest comedians singing & dancing like never before, HA! The Musical, a hilarious behind the scenes look at the world of standup comedy and life as a comic, will premiere in NYC next month at Stage 72 (158 West 72nd Street) with performances from...


Writers Sign Petition Over Upcoming Neil Patrick Harris Variety Show & More
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2015

Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October....


Dame Helen Mirren to Host IFC's Six-Part Series DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2015

This summer, IFC's newest original comedy series Documentary Now!will lovingly parody some of the world's best-known documentaries. DameHelen Mirren (The Queen, The Audience) serves as host of this six part series...


IFC Continues 3-Day Miniseries Event THE SPOILS BEFORE DYING Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 09, 2015

IFC presents The Spoils Before Dying, premiering in its full cinematic glory as a three-night comedy miniseries event, airing last night, July 8, tonight, July 9 and tomorrow, July 10. Two half-hour episodes of the six part miniseries will air each evening starting at 9:00pm ET/PT on IFC....


The Tank Hosts First-Ever NOIR FEST, Now thru 7/27
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014

The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in the heart of midtown, will present its first-ever Noir Fest: two weekends of eclectic events that are all in some way inspired by film noir. New plays, short films, clowning, improv, and a panel discussion are all included. The Festival features both ...


SPEECHLESS Launches LA Monthly Engagement at the Improv Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015

The San Francisco and New York hit, SPEECHLESS, begins its Los Angeles monthly engagement tonight, February 20 at 8pm at the Improv, 8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA....


Dame Helen Mirren to Host IFC's Six-Part Series DOCUMENTARY NOW!
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2015

This summer, IFC's newest original comedy series Documentary Now!will lovingly parody some of the world's best-known documentaries. DameHelen Mirren (The Queen, The Audience) serves as host of this six part series...


The Tank to Present DARK FEST - Two Weekends of Shows Using Alternative Power Sources, 8/21-31
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2014

The Tank, a non-profit arts presenter located in the heart of midtown, will present the second annual Dark Fest: two weekends of eclectic performances in which no power is provided by the theater, and all light and sound must designed by the artists using alternative energy sources....


Comedy Central's THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL Returns for Season 2, 6/30
by Caryn Robbins - June 18, 2015

Welcome back to Meltdown Comics for season two of "The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail," otherwise known as Los Angeles' hottest stand-up comedy show, premiering Tuesday, June 30...


Kyle Kinane Returns to Comedy Central in I LIKED HIS OLD STUFF BETTER Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2015

Kyle Kinane returns to Comedy Central in the world premiere of I Liked His Old Stuff Better, debuting tonight, January 23 at Midnight ET/PT. For fans that can't wait for Kinane's new material, the special will be available on January 20 on CC: Stand-Up Direct....


Netflix Teams with Judd Apatow on PEE-WEE HERMAN'S NEXT BIG ADVENTURE
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015

?Netflix, the world's leading Internet TV network, will premiere exclusively in all of its territories the new feature film, Pee-wee's Big Holiday, starring Paul Reubens as the beloved fun-loving hero of TV, stage and film, Pee-wee Herman....


Aux Dog Theater Nob Hill Presents COMEDY?, 7/11-26
by Courtnie Mele - July 05, 2014

COMEDY? (Pronounced 'comedy question mark') is known for being audience favorites at The Box Performance Space and Improv Theater, but after years of refining their craft (voted one of Albuquerque's Top 3 Comedy Troupes in 2012 by the Alibi) they're ready to surprise the Duke City with something com...


The Sklar Brothers Coming to Comedy Works Larimer Square, 9/11-13
by Tyler Peterson - August 15, 2014

Comedy is a family affair for brothers and comedy duo Randy and Jason Sklar. Their brotherly chemistry, unique team delivery and complementary styles contribute to the incomparable energy of their shows....


KYLE KINANE: I LIKED HIS OLD STUFF BETTER Premieres 1/23 on Comedy Central
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2015

Kyle Kinane returns to Comedy Central in the world premiere of “Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better,” debuting on Friday, January 23 at Midnight ET/PT. For fans that can't wait for Kinane's new material, the special will be available on January 20 on CC: Stand-Up Direct....


Spike Lee Directs JERROD CARMICHAEL: LOVE AT THE STORE, Airing on HBO Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 04, 2014

Directed by Spike Lee and produced by Funny Or Die, JERROD CARMICHAEL: LOVE AT THE STORE, debuting TONIGHT, OCT. 4 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), features the comedy star in his first HBO solo special....


James Adomian & Cameron Esposit to Headline Comedy Benefit UNCIVIL UNION, 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - October 27, 2014

Leading lights from the comedy world's cutting edge, including James Adomian, Cameron Esposito will headline UNCIVIL UNION, an all-star show on November 7th benefitting The Ally Coalition and New Alternatives, as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Special guest set from Reggie Watts, and more to ...


VIDEO: Comedy Central Debuts New Satirical Series ANOTHER PERIOD Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2015

The ten-episode debut season, co-created by Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome and executive produced by Ben Stiller's Red Hour, will premiere tonight, June 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT following all-new episodes of 'Inside Amy Schumer.'...


Netflix to Premiere PEE-WEE'S BIG HOLIDAY in March 2016
by Caryn Robbins - July 07, 2015

Pee-wee Herman has announced on his official blog that his new feature-length movie, PEE-WEE'S BIG HOLIDAY, will premiere on Netflix in March 2016!...


Natasha Leggero & Bobby Slayton to Offer Comedy Sets, 5/28
by Matt Smith - May 21, 2015

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian whose garnered attention across film, television and the web.  Leggero created, wrote, produced and will star in the upcoming Comedy Central sitcom, Another Period. The series will premiere on June 23, running for 10 weeks and...


IFC Scores Record Eight EMMY AWARD Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - July 10, 2014

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy®Award nominations, honoring IFC with a record eight nominations....


175+ Comedy-Variety Writers Petition ITV - John Oliver, Amy Schumer, Colin Jost and More
by Christina Mancuso - January 26, 2015

More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers....






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