Barn Theatre to Present MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM, 7/22-8/3
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014 For the first time in twenty-seven years, the London bedroom farce, MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM returns to the historic Barn Theatre, now celebrating its 68th season. MARKHAM opens Tuesday, July 22 for a two week engagement through Sunday, August 3....
The Barn Theatre Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 7/8-20
by Courtnie Mele - June 27, 2014 A bit of Broadway and Barn Theatre history returns to the historic playhouse, now celebrating its 68th season whereFIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Robert Newman opens Tuesday, July 8 for a two week engagement through Sunday, July 20....
24-Hour Digital Telethon COMEDY GIVES BACK Set for 11/6
by Joseph OHern - October 16, 2013 Comedy Gives Back, a 24 hour international digital telethon takes place on Wednesday, November 6th with shows originating from New York City, Los Angeles, London and Sydney, Australia. The whole event will be streamed live to audiences around the world and across all internet-connected devices by wa...
Comedy Central Premieres New Series THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL Today
by TV News Desk - July 23, 2014 Comedy Central is giving you a backstage pass to the show The Hollywood Reporter calls 'the epicenter of LA's alt-comedy scene' when 'The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail' premieres today, July 23 at 12:30 a.m....
Comedian CRISTELA ALONZO's New Album 'Some of the Hits' to Be Released 11/4
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2014 Comedy Central Records releases debut comedy album from Cristela Alonzo, breakout comedian and star and creator of the new ABC hit sitcom "Cristela." "Some of the Hits" will be released on Tuesday, November 4...
IFC Greenlights New Original Series GARFUNKEL & OATS
by Caryn Robbins - September 30, 2013 IFC today announced it has greenlit the original series Garfunkel & Oates, featuring the female comedy-folk duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, to join the network's 2014 line-up....
BLACK IRIS MUSIC COLLECTIVE Debut EP Out Today
by Christina Raquel - September 27, 2013 Creative incubator and artistic community Black Iris Music Collective is joining forces with sister company White Iris Records—hailed as “tastemakers” by Vice/Noisey and one of the Top Ten Independent Record Labels in Los Angeles by LA Weekly—to release the self-titled debut EP from Realities today....
Judd Hirsch Joins ABC's FOREVER Drama Pilot
by TV News Desk - February 19, 2014 Variety writes that stage and screen star Judd Hirsch will co-star as 'Abe' in the ABC's FOREVER drama pilot, written by Matt Miller....
Marc Maron's THINKY PAIN Out Now on DVD
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014 Marc Maron unleashes his inner demons in on the DVD for his new stand-up hour Thinky Pain which is available now on DVD and digital video via New Wave Dynamics....
NYCF and Comedy Central Announce Festival Lineup - Bill Cosby, Bill Maher, Amy Schumer and More!
by Christina Mancuso - August 06, 2014 Marking its 11th year, the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with Comedy Central, announced its 2014 line-up today. The festival, spanning from November 5 – 9, will feature comedy's biggest stars performing in New York City's most prestigious venues, including the Beacon Theatre, Carn...
Stand-Up Talent Nick Vatterott's Debut Album 'For Amusement Only' Out Today
by TV News Desk - November 04, 2014 Comedy Central Records releases the debut comedy album from exciting stand-up talent Nick Vatterott. 'For Amusement Only' is available on iTunes, Amazon and all streaming services....
Comedian Killer Beaz Releases New CD DON'T TOUCH ANYONE YOU DON'T KNOW Today
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2013 Jack/Warner Bros./Loud Mouth Records and comedian Killer Beaz announces the release of his latest CD, Don't Touch Anyone You Don't Know, available everywhere today, September 17, 2013. Fans can pre-order the album here....
New York Comedy Festival 2014 Line-Up to Include Bill Cosby, Bill Maher, and More, 11/3-9
by Sally Henry Fuller - August 07, 2014 Marking its 11th year, the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with Comedy Central, announced its 2014 line-up today. The festival, spanning from November 5 - 9, will feature comedy's biggest stars performing in New York City's most prestigious venues, including the Beacon Theatre, Carn...
Comedian CRISTELA ALONZO's New Album 'Some of the Hits' Out Today
by TV News Desk - November 04, 2014 Comedy Central Records releases debut comedy album from Cristela Alonzo, breakout comedian and star and creator of the new ABC hit sitcom 'Cristela.' 'Some of the Hits' will be released today, November 4...
Inaugural Maui Comedy Festival, Featuring Aisha Tyler, Hannibal Buress & More, to Run 10/30-11/2
by Tyler Peterson - April 30, 2014 From October 30th through November 2nd, the 'Best Island in the World' (according to Conde Nast Traveller readers) will play host to the first annual Maui Comedy Festival. This event brings a three-day, multi-venue comedy showcase to the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Attendees will...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tonight's DRUNK HISTORY, JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central
by Caryn Robbins - August 20, 2013 Tonight on COMEDY CENTRAL watch all-new episodes of 'Drunk History' and 'The Jeselnik Offensive'. Below, get a sneak peek at DRUNK HISTORY!...
Comedy Central's @MIDNIGHT to Air from New York Comedy Festival This November
by Caryn Robbins - September 18, 2014 For the first time since its wildly successful launch, Comedy Central's newest late night hit "@midnight," produced by Funny Or Die, will hit the road this fall...
Marc Maron Coming to Comedy Works Larimer Square, 7/18-19
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2014 For over twenty years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for print, stage, radio and television. A legend in the stand-up community, he has appeared on HBO, Conan, Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Real Time, The...
The Reigning Monarchs' BLACK SWEATER MASSACRE Album Out Today
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2013 L.A.'s The Reigning Monarchs have released their new single 'Murder Your Summer' from their new album Black Sweater Massacre, out today, September 24, 2013. Listen to the track HERE....
Marc Maron Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014 For over twenty years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for print, stage, radio and television. A legend in the stand-up community, he has appeared on HBO, Conan, Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Real Time, The...
Photo Flash: First Look at L.A. Theatre Works' THE GRADUATE at the Poway Center
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2014 L.A. Theatre Works presents The Graduate on Saturday, February 22 at 8 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!...
STAGE TUBE: Watch Aparna Nancherla Do Stand Up on CONAN!
by Nicole Rosky - October 16, 2013 Aparna Nancherla has an intimidating name, but don't be scared! She's a joke entrepreneur who pedals in both writing and performance (AKA scribble-scrabble and jibber-jabber). In fact, she currently writes for and sometimes appears on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, formerly on FX, now on FXX. Wa...
Beth Hart to Play Ridgefield Playhouse, 6/20
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2014 The story of Beth Hart is one of extreme highs and extreme lows. Her uncommonly powerful voice and genuinely authentic presence have caused audiences to line up outside sold out shows across the world half a day early just to be close to the stage for her performance. As such, Hart has become an und...
Mike Eisenstein & Greg Behrendt: The Reigning Monarchs New Album Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2013 Combining surf guitar, rockabilly twang and brass like Quadrophenia with the rhythms and energy of The Clash, that particular song ended up being the launch pad for The Reigning Monarchs, and it was also the first track on 2008's self-titled debut LP....
Comedy Gives Back 24 Hour International & Digital Comedy Telethon Benefits 'Malaria No More' on 11/6 with Live Stream
by Robert Diamond - October 10, 2013 Comedy Gives Back (http://comedygivesback.com/), a 24 hour international digital telethon takes place on Wednesday, November 6th with shows originating from New York City, Los Angeles, London and Sydney, Australia. The whole event will be streamed live to audiences around the world and across all in... |