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Comedy Central is rolling out the red carpet for the multi-hyphenated jack-of-all-trades James Franco. The Comedy Central Roast of James Franco (#FrancoRoast) will tape in Los Angeles in August and premiere on Labor Day. It will be executive produced by Miles Levy and Joel Gallen from Tenth Planet Productions, who also served as Executive Producer and Director of the Comedy Central Roasts Of Rosanne Barr, Charlie Sheen, and Donald Trump, as well as the Emmy

Lady Bunny to Perform Cabaret Show at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater
by Jennie Mamary - November 18, 2011

Fresh off her second season of RUPAUL'S DRAG U on Logo as the Dean Of Drag, Lady Bunny, the iconic New York drag diva of Wigstock has announced an extension to the super raunchy, THAT AIN'T NO LADY!, her first one woman cabaret show in almost a decade...bringing some much-needed trash back to the in...


Sharon Stone, Carrie Fisher Set for Comedy Central's ROSEANNE Roast
by Caryn Robbins - July 30, 2012

Celebrity Roasters include the Academy Award(R)-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Stone; television and animation star Seth Green; the legendary performer and 'Star Wars' Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher; and Golden Globe-winning actress Katey Sagal....


Comedy Central Goes Dark for Launch of New Sirius XM Radio Channel
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2013

To kick off the launch of COMEDY CENTRAL Radio, COMEDY CENTRAL will go dark and simulcast the audio feed of the historic launch, which goes live at midnight ET on Sunday, May 19....


James Franco Talks Recent Roast & More in VICE
by Caryn Robbins - August 28, 2013

VICE today presents the latest musings from actor James Franco, in 'What We Talk About When We Talk About a Couple of Carver's Short Stories.'...


Lisa Lampanelli to Bring Stand-Up Comedy Tour LEANER MEANER to the Colonial Theatre, 6/14; Tickets on Sale 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014

Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen. Lampanelli has won accolades from many of her peers including the King of all media, Howard Stern, who called her, 'a true original and a brilliant comedy mind.' Known for saying th...


'Roast Master' Jeff Ross Comes to the Egyptian Theatre, 2/6
by Christina Mancuso - January 31, 2014

The 'Roast Master General' known for his bawdy comeuppance remarks made at ten Comedy Central Roasts and on his hit series, The Burn....


Bill Hader Among All-Star Line-Up for Comedy Central's ROAST OF JAMES FRANCO
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL unveiled today an all-star roster of Roasters who will join Roast Master Seth Rogen for the "COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of James Franco.'...


Anthony Jeselnik to Play Boulder Theater, 4/27
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2014

All tickets will be priced at $29.50 (plus applicable fees). Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14th at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.bouldertheater.com, by phone 303-786-7030, or in person at the Boulder Theater Box Office (2032 14th Street)....


Matthew Morrison on Monteith Tribute Shoot: 'Lea...Most Strongest of All'
by Caryn Robbins - August 27, 2013

At yesterday's Comedy Central roast of James Franco, GLEE star Matthew Morrison spoke to EOnline about shooting the upcoming tribute episode for late co-star Cory Monteith....


Lampanelli Workshops New One-Woman Play SKINNY B*TCH, 8/15
by Pat Cerasaro - August 14, 2013

The self-professed Queen Of Mean herself, outrageous stand-up comedian Lisa Lampanelli, presents the first public workshop of her new one-woman play this weekend, titled SKINNY B*TCH: NOT A STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW....


Kevin Hart & More Among Comedy Central's Holiday & Special December Programming
by Caryn Robbins - November 27, 2013

Comedy Central has a little something for everyone on this year's holiday season gift list. Get ready to unwrap the network's first ever dramatic series, “Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!” on December 1 at Midnight....


Jeff Ross' THE BURN Among New Series Picked Up By Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - March 08, 2012

Comedy Central has given pick-up orders to three new, original series, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, Head of Original Programming and Production, Comedy Central. The series pick-ups include: 'The Burn' starring the 'Roastmaster General' Jeff Ross; 'Review with Forrest MacNeil' starring An...


Daniel Tosh Among Comedy Central's February Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2013

This February "Tosh.0" returns with all-new episodes on Tuesday, February 5 at 10:00 p.m. and COMEDY CENTRAL debuts three brand-new series...


'Roast Master' Jeff Ross Comes to the Egyptian Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2014

The 'Roast Master General' known for his bawdy comeuppance remarks made at ten Comedy Central Roasts and on his hit series, The Burn....


Comedy Central to Stage 3 Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013

For the first time since 2007, COMEDY CENTRAL Live is holding three free comedy events to mark its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation. In addition to the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, shows will also be held in Manhattan's East ...


VIDEO: ANTHONY JESELNIK: CALIGULA to Premiere on Comedy Central, 1/13
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2012

COMEDY CENTRAL Roast favorite Anthony Jeselnik returns to the network with his hilariously caustic style intact in the world premiere of his original one-hour stand-up special, ANTHONY JESELNIK: CALIGULA premiering on Sunday, January 13 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check out clips of Jeselnik performing bel...


Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park....


Lady Bunny to Perform Cabaret Show at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater
by Jennie Mamary - November 18, 2011

Fresh off her second season of RUPAUL'S DRAG U on Logo as the Dean Of Drag, Lady Bunny, the iconic New York drag diva of Wigstock has announced an extension to the super raunchy, THAT AIN'T NO LADY!, her first one woman cabaret show in almost a decade...bringing some much-needed trash back to the in...


Seth Rogen Appointed Roast Master of COMEDY CENTRAL'S ROAST OF JAMES FRANCO
by Tyler Peterson - August 02, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL announced today that Seth Rogen has been named Roast Master for the “COMEDY CENTRAL Roast of James Franco.” The event (#FrancoRoast) will tape at Culver Studios on August 18 and premiere on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT....


Comedy Central to Launch CORPORATE RETREAT, Beg. 11/7
by Caryn Robbins - November 02, 2011

Get your regular comedy fix in the East Village from Comedy Central with the start of live comedy shows called CORPORATE RETREAT produced by the network and taking place at UCBeast (located at 155 East 3rd Street @ Avenue A) twice every month....


Roseanne Barr to Be Roasted on Comedy Central, 8/12
by Caryn Robbins - June 25, 2012

The 'COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF ROSEANNE (#RoseanneRoast) will tape in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 4. The Roast will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT....


Lady Bunny to Perform Cabaret Show at La Escuelita Cabaret Theater
by Jennie Mamary - November 18, 2011

Fresh off her second season of RUPAUL'S DRAG U on Logo as the Dean Of Drag, Lady Bunny, the iconic New York drag diva of Wigstock has announced an extension to the super raunchy, THAT AIN'T NO LADY!, her first one woman cabaret show in almost a decade...bringing some much-needed trash back to the in...


Bob Saget to Play Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 10/11-12
by Tyler Peterson - August 29, 2013

Bob Saget has starred in many successful TV shows, including two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced (Full Houseand Americas Funniest Home Videos) but he's also been an out of his mind, stand-up comedian for over thirty years. In his HBO special That Ain't Right and his sc...


VIDEO: ANTHONY JESELNIK: CALIGULA to Premiere on Comedy Central Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 13, 2013

COMEDY CENTRAL Roast favorite Anthony Jeselnik returns to the network with his hilariously caustic style intact in the world premiere of his original one-hour stand-up special, ANTHONY JESELNIK: CALIGULA premiering tonight, January 13 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check out clips of Jeselnik performing below...


Comix at Foxwoods to Welcome Anthony Jeselnik, 9/21
by Tyler Peterson - July 24, 2013

The Jeselnik Offensive's Anthony Jeselnik will return to Connecticut on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. for one hilarious show at Fox Theater....






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