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VIDEO: Jon Stewart Can't Contain His Excitement Over Trump's Presidential Announcement!
by Caryn Robbins - June 17, 2015

Billionaire entrepreneur Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2016 presidential election, and Jon couldn't be more excited....


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Reflects on His Legacy of Destroying FOX News & More
by Caryn Robbins - August 06, 2015

On last night's THE DAILY SHOW, departing host Jon Stewart reflected on his 16-year legacy of destroying opponents like ISIS, big banking and Fox News....


All-New Off Broadway Sensation Mixes Improv and Cabaret to Create a Brand New Musical ON THE SPOT
by Louisa Brady - April 17, 2016

What do you get when you combine some of the best vocalists in New York with World-class improvisers? You get a brand new type of show, where a new musical is created each night ... 'On the Spot'.   ...


Soothplayers' COMPLETELY IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE to Play MICF 2016
by Tyler Peterson - March 03, 2016

Soothplayers are proud to bring Completely Improvised Shakespeare to the 2016 Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Using nothing but their wits, wills, and a title provided by the audience, Soothplayers will present twenty-two all-new Shakespearean plays at Trades Hall for a full festival season...


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Reworks GREASE Classic with 'Summer Trumpin'
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2015

Jon Stewart continued his rant on Donald Trump and his presidential run on last night's THE DAILY SHOW. Before wrapping up the segment, the host shared an updated version of 'Summer Lovin' from the musical GREASE, which he called, 'Summer Trumpin'. Check it out below!...


ImprovBoston's SCREEN TIME to Launch 7/17
by Tyler Peterson - July 08, 2015

ImprovBoston's newest seasonal special, Screen Time: Summer of Screens, combines improvisational comedy with pop culture video clips for a hilarious multimedia experience. Using the best summer-themed movie, TV clips, music videos, and commercials from decades past, Boston's top improvisers create o...


UCB Comedians to Perform Favorite Showtunes, 1/30
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2016

On Saturday, January 30th at 11:30 PM, six well-known improvisers and sketch performers from the UCB comedy community will perform show tunes with live piano accompaniment for this classy and hilarious $5 cabaret show....


UCB Comedians Perform Favorite Showtunes Today
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2016

Tonight, January 30th at 11:30 PM, six well-known improvisers and sketch performers from the UCB comedy community will perform show tunes with live piano accompaniment for this classy and hilarious $5 cabaret show....


ORIGINAL CAST: THE COMPLETELY IMPROVISED MUSICAL at the Butterfly Club
by Rebecca Russo - November 22, 2016

It's everybody's worst nightmare. You're standing on the stage. The last note of the overture dies in the air… But you don't know your lines! What's the choreography?! Harmonies? Were you supposed to learn harmonies?! This might terrify you, but it thrills Original Cast and their audiences alike eve...


ON THE SPOT NYE Celebration Returning to Bovine Metropolis Theater
by Tyler Peterson - November 17, 2015

It was a big year; we met Caitlin Jenner and Steven Colbert debuted on "The Late Show" and we heard everyone's opinion on The Donald running for President.  Come celebrate an eventful year with improv comedy at The Bovine Metropolis Theater in their annual "On The Spot" New Year's Eve celebration....


VIDEO: Amy Schumer Addresses Tragic 'Trainwreck' Theater Shooting on DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - August 04, 2015

Comedian Amy Schumer stopped by Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW to address the theater shooting at her film 'Trainwreck'....


SHOW UP for Genre-Twisting Solo Show Based on Audience's Lives
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016

Solo performing artist Peter Michael Marino (Desperately Seeking the Exit, Late with Lance!) presents his newest creation, Show Up. ...


Citrus Singers Set for ON THE SPOT at Broadway Comedy Club
by Tyler Peterson - May 31, 2016

'On The Spot' is the only show in New York City that combines the dulcet tones of cabaret, with frantic hilarity of improv comedy. It has been in existence for over a year, and will soon celebrate the six-month anniversary of its open ended weekly run at the Broadway Comedy Club. It has an excellent...


CONEJO PLAYERS IMPROV this August
by Rebecca Russo - July 20, 2016

The Conejo Improv Players presents a hilarious night of improvisational comedy featuring skits, scenes, and music -- made up entirely on the spot from audience suggestions. Performance will take place onAug. 6 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m at Conejo Players Theatre....


VIDEO: Josh Brolin & Kate McKinnon Do Their Best Celebrity Impressions on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - January 27, 2016

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guests Josh Brolin and Kate McKinnon took turns picking random celebrities to impersonate on the spot in a game of 'First Impressions.'...


Amsterdam Police Mistakenly Kick in Opera Singer's Door Confusing Singing With Screaming
by Christina Mancuso - January 29, 2016

Police in Amsterdam kicked in the door of an opera singer after neighbors called to report a man screaming.  ...


Birmingham's First Improv Festival Launches 21 October!
by Liz Cearns - September 15, 2016

Some of the best Improv companies and artists will descend on Birmingham from Friday 21 - Sunday 23 October for the city's inaugural  Birmingham Improv Festival 2016. Birmingham Improv Festival 2016 offers audiences three days of completely improvised plays, musicals, sketches,  puppets, costume ...


ole Announces Finalists for 'On the Spot' Competition During 2015 CCMA Country Music Week
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2015

ole, the world's fastest growing independent rights management company, has announced the eight finalists who will perform live at the inaugural on the spot competition during CCMA Country Music Week on September 12th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Dome in Halifax, NS....


VIDEO: Darren Criss & Leslie Odom Jr. Show Off Their Musical Improv Skills in Emoji Challenge
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2015

Mashable.com challenged Darren Criss (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH) and Leslie Odom Jr. (HAMILTON) to show off their musical improv skills....


VIDEO: Jon Stewart Offers Emotional Response to Charleston Shooting on DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2015

On last night's THE DAILY SHOW, host Jon Stewart addressesd the shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C., that took the lives of nine parishioners....


VIDEO: Darren Criss & Leslie Odom Jr. Show Off Their Musical Improv Skills in Emoji Challenge
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2015

Mashable.com challenged Darren Criss (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH) and Leslie Odom Jr. (HAMILTON) to show off their musical improv skills....


Landless Theatre to Host Group Read of JK Rowling's 'CURSED CHILD'
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2016

Having difficulty following the script format of the new HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, or just want to celebrate the adult years of your favorite boy wizard with friends and fellow fans? ...


VIDEO: Mark Ruffalo Talks New Film, Fracking & More on DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - June 12, 2015

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo stopped by THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central to discuss his new film 'Infinitely Polar Bear,' hypothetical superhero battles and anti-fracking legislation....


Jon Stewart's Final Episode of THE DAILY SHOW Delivers 3.5M Viewers; Second Highest Episode Ever
by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2015

Jon Stewart's final episode of The Daily Show delivered 3.5 million viewers, marking the show's second highest rated episode ever...


Connecticut Comedy Cage Match Set for Playhouse on Park
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015

It's an ultimate showdown between two explosively funny improv teams this Friday night at Playhouse on Park! The match between finalists SHED and Tick, Tick, Boom! begins at 8:00 pm this Friday night, May 15. Audience members not only benefit from hours of entertainment but also have the privilege o...






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