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Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Lou Photo Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Louis
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2023

Flyover Comedy Festival is returning to St. Louis Nov 9-11, 2023 with three days of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy. While the full, nearly 100 artist line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks, organizers are releasing a sneak peek and early ticket offering with the announcement of its Thursda...


Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November Photo Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre is pleased to welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for five stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...


Sundance Institute Announces Class of 2021 Episodic Fellows Photo Sundance Institute Announces Class of 2021 Episodic Fellows
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 14, 2021

This structural evolution of the Lab emerged in dialogue with the rapidly shifting ecosystem of the industry, including scaling demand for fresh content across networks, streamers, and platforms....


VIDEO: Comedian Vir Das Takes on Cancel Culture and Tribalism in New #TenOnTen Episod Photo VIDEO: Comedian Vir Das Takes on Cancel Culture and Tribalism in New #TenOnTen Episode
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2021

Vir Das today released the fifth episode in his acclaimed #TenOnTen series of topical standup videos, recorded with a small audience, outdoors in Goa, India (with the exception of the May 2021 installment, taped over Zoom due to a surge in COVID-19), and shared on his YouTube channel....


Chicago Magic Lounge to Present Comedy Magician Harrison Lampert's MIXTAPE & More Thi Photo Chicago Magic Lounge to Present Comedy Magician Harrison Lampert's MIXTAPE & More This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 08, 2022

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will continue its Artist-In-Residence series with Harrison Lampert’s Mixtape, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, January 4 – March 29, 2023. ...


PIANO BAR LIVE! Streams Tonight With Sally Darling, Kenny Davidsen And Jamie McRae Photo PIANO BAR LIVE! Streams Tonight With Sally Darling, Kenny Davidsen And Jamie McRae
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2021

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly Piano Bar Live! streams this Tuesday, February 16th at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Sally Darling, Kenny Davidsen and Jamie McRae, plus Mystery Guests and MORE!...


Maria Bamford Comes to Attucks Theatre This Month Photo Maria Bamford Comes to Attucks Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025

Maria Bamford is coming to Attucks Theatre this month. The performance is set for next week. Learn more about this upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!...


Alonzo Bodden to Perform at the Stanley Hotel This Month Photo Alonzo Bodden to Perform at the Stanley Hotel This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2023

Alonzo Bodden will be performing live at The Stanley Hotel on December 30, 2023. Get ready to laugh with this talented comedian!...


Full Cast Set For The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular on Ice  Photo Full Cast Set For The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular on Ice 
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms the playhouse’s stage into a true ice rink for The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice with host and two-time Olympic figure skating star Nancy Kerrigan!  ...


CRIMINAL GENIUS to Make West Coast Premiere at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater Photo CRIMINAL GENIUS to Make West Coast Premiere at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022

Criminal Genius - a one act play, is the third play in George F. Walker's six part 'Suburban Motel Series.' Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights and is also one of the most widely produced Canadian Dramatists both in Canada and internationally. The show is produced by Jim Grollman, di...


Nancy Kerrigan To Host And Skate In HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE At Patchogue Theatre Photo Nancy Kerrigan To Host And Skate In HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE At Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2021

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice with Host and Two Time Olympic Figure Skating Star Nancy Kerrigan!   ...


Prime Video Renews SMOTHERED For Season Season Photo Prime Video Renews SMOTHERED For Season Season
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022

The cast for Season 2 is Amanda Bearse (Bros & Married With Children), Jai Rodriguez (Bros & Queer Eye), Bobby Costanza (Friends), Aida Rodriguez (HBOMax Comedy Special: Fighting Words), Armand Fields (Queer As Folk), Debra Wilson (Mad TV & Star Wars Jedi), Krishna Smitha (Morning Show), Bryon Quiro...


Comedian Maria Bamford to Return to The Den Theatre in November Photo Comedian Maria Bamford to Return to The Den Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022

Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre will welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for five stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....


Vir Das Focuses On Grief In Newest Installment Of Acclaimed #TENONTEN Stand Up Series Photo Vir Das Focuses On Grief In Newest Installment Of Acclaimed #TENONTEN Stand Up Series
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

Vir Das presents the fourth installment of his new standup series #TenOnTen, this month devoted to exploring grief amidst India's devastating surge of COVID cases....


Paul Scheer, Pat Regan, Jóse Rafael Guzmán Come To The Den Theatre Photo Paul Scheer, Pat Regan, Jóse Rafael Guzmán Come To The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024

The Den Theatre has announced upcoming appearances by Paul Scheer, Pat Regan, and Jóse Rafael Guzmán coming to The Heath Mainstage in May, June, and August respectively....


Comedian Sheng Wang Will Make Venue Debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with On Photo Comedian Sheng Wang Will Make Venue Debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with One-Night-Only Stand-Up
by Stephi Wild - August 28, 2024

 Comedian, actor, and writer, Sheng Wang, has announced his venue debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Wang will take over the stage at the intimate venue for a one-night-only stand-up performance on Saturday, October 5, 2024, showcasing new material for his fans....


Sharon Klein Named Executive Vice President of Casting, Walt Disney Television Photo Sharon Klein Named Executive Vice President of Casting, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 13, 2021

Klein most recently served as EVP, Casting, Disney Television Studios and FX Entertainment, and oversaw casting on such recent successes as “Genius: Aretha,” “Big Sky,” “Rebel,” “Little Fires Everywhere” and “Mrs. America.”...


Gilda's LaughFest Begins To Roll Out Artists Announcements For 2022 Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2022

Gilda’s LaughFest, presented by Gun Lake Casino, today announced some of the headliners participating during LaughFest’s festival, March 16-20. Additionally, Justin Willman, magician, comedian and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans, will perform during Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids’ 20th anniversary ...


Comedy Series TEN PERCENT to Premiere on Sundance Now and AMC+ Photo Comedy Series TEN PERCENT to Premiere on Sundance Now and AMC+
by Marissa Tomeo - April 06, 2022

Sundance Now is set to release the first season of the upcoming original comedy series Ten Percent. The show's two-episode premiere is set for Friday, April 29 on Sundance Now and AMC+. An encore airing of the first episode will debut linearly on BBC AMERICA Sunday, May 1 with one episode weekly the...


John Ciccolini to Bring FRANK SINATRA SCREWED UP MY LIFE! to The Duplex Photo John Ciccolini to Bring FRANK SINATRA SCREWED UP MY LIFE! to The Duplex
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 14, 2022

NYC- Ol' Blue Eyes meets modern romance in the hit comedy Frank Sinatra Screwed Up My Life!, a one-man fusion of music and stand-up. ...


Constance Wu & Corbin Bleu to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in September Photo Constance Wu & Corbin Bleu to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2023

Get the scoop on the latest casting news for Little Shop of Horrors, as Constance Wu and Corbin Bleu join the cast!...


Sundance Now Acquires US Rights to British Remake CALL MY AGENT! Photo Sundance Now Acquires US Rights to British Remake CALL MY AGENT!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 20, 2021

The English adaptation of Call My Agent! will keep the sensibilities and premise of the French series, in which the staff of a Parisian talent agency must hustle to keep clients happy after the abrupt death of their founder — all while juggling their own personal and love lives....


Fashion Designers Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim Team Up for the Disney+ Original Seri Photo Fashion Designers Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim Team Up for the Disney+ Original Series AMERICAN BORN CHINESE
by Michael Major - April 28, 2022

In their first-ever professional collaboration, the pair will work together with 'American Born Chinese' costume designer Joy Cretton to design costumes for culturally significant characters from Chinese mythology and classic literature portrayed in the series by stars Michelle Yeoh and Daniel Wu....


Eisemann Center Presents Comedian Maria Bamford Live On April 23 Photo Eisemann Center Presents Comedian Maria Bamford Live On April 23
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2023

​​​​​​​Eisemann Center Presents MARIA BAMFORD LIVE at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Bank of America Theatre. ...


Simu Liu to host The 2022 JUNO Awards in Toronto Photo Simu Liu to host The 2022 JUNO Awards in Toronto
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced today that Simu Liu, Marvel Studios star of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, is returning to his hometown to take on a new role: host of The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast....






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