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Set in LA's celebrated, infamous stand-up comedy scene of the 1970s, I'm Dying Up Here delves into the inspired and damaged psyches that inhabit the hilarious, but complex business of making an audience laugh.

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Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre Photo Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2017

Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the i...


Tony Winner John Logan to Adapt Limited Series Based on Patti Smith Memoir for Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015

Showtime announced at today's Television Critics Association's summer press tour that they have greenlit a pilot for a drama from Jim Carrey set in the 1970s comedy scene, as well as a limited series based on Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids....


Married Couple Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Join Cast of John Doyle-Helmed PEER GYNT at CSC
by Tyler Peterson - April 05, 2016

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, today announced that acclaimed actors (and married couple) Becky Ann Baker (currently featured on "Girls") and Dylan Baker (currently featured on "The Americans") have joined the cast of...


UNDER THE JELLO MOLD Opens 6/1 at Complex RUBY Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2017

The World Premiere production of the one-woman show, Under the Jello Mold  at The Complex as part of The 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival  in the Ruby Theatre, June 2017. The play is written by and starring Jennie Fahn and directed by Tom Cavanaugh....


Showtime Picks Up New Comedy I'M DYING UP HERE from Jim Carrey
by Caryn Robbins - January 13, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME announced the pick-up of a new one-hour comedy series I'M DYING UP HERE. Set in L.A.'s celebrated, infamous stand-up comedy scene of the 1970s, during which the careers of many of the comedy superstars began...


Tony Winner John Logan to Adapt Limited Series Based on Patti Smith Memoir for Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015

Showtime announced at today's Television Critics Association's summer press tour that they have greenlit a pilot for a drama from Jim Carrey set in the 1970s comedy scene, as well as a limited series based on Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids....


Married Couple Dylan & Becky Ann Baker Join Cast of John Doyle-Helmed PEER GYNT at CSC
by Tyler Peterson - April 05, 2016

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, today announced that acclaimed actors (and married couple) Becky Ann Baker (currently featured on "Girls") and Dylan Baker (currently featured on "The Americans") have joined the cast of...


Queen Latifah and Snoop Dogg to Host PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2016

Academy Award nominee and Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Queen Latifah, from the new FOX series STAR, and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg will host PITBULL'S NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION...


American Repertory Theater to Stage TRANS SCRIPTS, PART I: THE WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2016

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Director Diane Quinn, will present Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women, written by Paul Lucas and directed by Jo Bonney. Performances begin on Thursday, January 19 and run...


UNDER THE JELLO MOLD to Return Whitefire Theatre This Fall Photo UNDER THE JELLO MOLD to Return Whitefire Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2017

Five-time nominee and winner of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Solo Performance, Pick of the Fringe, and Encore! Producer's Awards Under The Jello Mold, written and performed by Jennie Fahn, will return for an extended run beginning September 9 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. Directed ...


Just For Laughs ComedyPRO 2017 to Put the Funny Front and Centre
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2017

Just For Laughs ComedyPRO, the leading event of the comedy industry, has expanded its programming for 2017 with the addition of more high profile cast and industry panels that put the business of funny front and centre. Now in its tenth year, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO is the de facto event for the i...


Theater Vet Richard Kind Joins Cast of Showtime Comedy I'M DYING UP HERE
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2016

Broadway vet Richard Kind has signed on as an ensemble cast member of Showtime's new hourlong comedy series I'M DYING UP HERE. The actor will appear in the recurring role of Marty Dansak...


Showtime to Present World Premiere of New Drama Series I'M DYING UP HERE at SXSW
by Caryn Robbins - February 21, 2017

SHOWTIME will present the world premiere of its highly anticipated new one-hour drama series I'M DYING UP HERE at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) Film Festival on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas...


Wondery Unveils First-Ever Podcast Musical WAIT WAIT DON'T KILL ME
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2016

Wondery, A Network Of Storytellers, announced today the launch of WAIT WAIT DON'T KILL ME, the first-ever musical produced as a serialized podcast....


Showtime Gives New Series DICE Special Launch, Releasing Full Season 4/10
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2016

For the first time in network history, SHOWTIME will hold a special launch for a new series, releasing all six episodes of the new comedy DICE at once to its subscribers....


Steve O and Andrew Santino to Headline Comedy Works Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2017

Steve O and Andrew Santino are headed to Comedy Works next week!...


Steven J. Burge to Play Heavenly Father After Wesley Taylor Departs AN ACT OF GOD in Denver
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2016

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway/Cabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash,' will play God through January 22. Steven J. Burge will assume the role of God starting January 24....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - New Showtime Comedy Special ERIK GRIFFIN: THE UGLY TRUTH
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2017

Comedian and I'M DYING UP HERE star Erik Griffin (Workaholics, Blunt Talk) makes his hour-long debut in the new comedy special ERIK GRIFFIN: THE UGLY TRUTH premiering Friday, July 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME....


The Showtime Stand-Along Streaming Service Now Available on XBox One
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2017

SHOWTIME has announced the launch of its stand-alone streaming service on the Xbox One game console from Microsoft. Starting today, Xbox One users can download the SHOWTIME streaming service app and use the activation code displayed to sign up and subscribe at www.showtime.com/xboxone for the price ...


Ari Graynor and More Sign on for Anna Jordan's YEN at MCC Theater; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016

MCC Theater announced today that stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of YEN, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Cullman....


Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse's Hit Webseries INDOOR BOYS is Now Streaming Photo Wesley Taylor and Alex Wyse's Hit Webseries INDOOR BOYS is Now Streaming
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2017

Indoor Boys is a new web series (comedy/LGBT) created by and starring Wesley Taylor ("Smash"/"The Good Wife"/Broadway's The Addams Family) and Alex Wyse ("Marvel's Iron Fist"/"Masters of Sex"/Broadway's Spring Awakening). The short-form digital series - each installment is roughly 5 minutes in lengt...


YEN, Starring Lucas Hedges, Begins Tonight at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017

Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith join Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Pullman at MCC Theater. ...


Contestant Team Search Announced to Compete in Return of FEAR FACTOR
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2017

Endemol Shine North America, in association with The Casting Duo, are once again giving adventurous, competitive teams of two the chance to face their fears and compete for up to $50,000....


Tom Cavanaugh and James Cavanaugh Present World Premiere of UNDER THE JELLO MOLD One Woman Show
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2017

The World Premiere production of the one-woman show, Under the Jello Mold at The Complex as part of The 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival in the Ruby Theatre, June 2017. The play is written by and starring Jennie Fahn and directed by Tom Cavanaugh....


Alfred Molina to Lead Ten Chimneys' 2017 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2017

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced accomplished, London-born actor Alfred Molina will lead the prestigious Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys....






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