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Game Show WEAKEST LINK Returns To NBC With Jane Lynch As Host
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020 NBC is bringing back hit British import and international game show phenomenon “Weakest Link,” co-produced by BBC Studios' Los Angeles production arm and Universal Television Alternative Studio. ... 
Amazon Prime Video Says Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2020 with YEARLY DEPARTED
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020 Amazon Prime Video will say so long to 2020 with the new comedy special Yearly Departed, a comedic memorial for a year that somehow still isn't over yet.... 
Thomas Sadoski, Fred Armisen, Maura Tierney & More to Celebrate ERS at THE TONIGHT ZOOM WITH JORDAN KLEPPER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2021 On June 23, Off-Broadway theater company Elevator Repair Service will present The Tonight Zoom with Jordan Klepper A Celebration of Live Theatre (remotely) (and partially pre-taped), a virtual gala hosted by comedian Jordan Klepper (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, The Daily Show).... 
Showtime Orders Comedy Pilot BIG DEAL
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 18, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced a pilot order for the half-hour comedy series BIG DEAL, starring and executive produced by Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live). Bayer co-created the project with Emmy nominee Jeremy Beiler (Saturday Night Live), who will also executive produce. Emmy winner Jessi K... 
Anne Hathaway Offered Role in SESAME STREET Movie Musical
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2018 Anne Hathaway has been offered a starring role in the movie musical "Sesame Street' at Warner Bros, according to Variety.... 
A Reading Of END THE CYCLE To Be Presented In The Fertile Ground Festival 2020
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2019 END THE CYCLE a One Act play written by Tiffani Barbour (Law & Order, The Leftovers, Mamma Mia First Nat'l Tour) & Stephanie St. James (Portlandia, The Color Purple First Nat'l Tour, Footloose, Fame) is being presented in the Fertile Ground Festival 2020 in Portland, Oregon.... 
Williamstown Theatre Festival 2020 Gala Will Feature Special Appearances By Laura Benanti, Ashley Park and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 05, 2019 Williamstown Theatre Festival (Mandy Greenfield, Artistic Director) announced that the 2020 WTF Gala in New York City honoring Bo & Katherine Peabody will be held at Tao Downtown in New York City on Monday, February 10, 2020, and feature special appearances by Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (My Fai... 
National Lampoon Taps Evan Shapiro As President, Announces Acquisition Of eshapTV
by Tori Hartshorn - May 03, 2019 National Lampoon's Kevin Frakes and Raj B. Singh announced today that prolific producer and head of eshapTV, Evan Shapiro, has been named the company's President. In the newly created role, Shapiro will oversee all development, acquisitions, and production on television, digital and audio content fo... 
Fred Armisen, Steve Albini, Kelley Deal, and Blasko Interviewed by Feline Lil BUB at CATSBURY PARK CAT CONVENTION
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019 Jack Paar paved the way for Johnny Carson who inspired the great David Letterman, topping the exclusive list of legendary talk show hosts... But get ready for them to get pawed off their pedestals by legendary kitty icon LIL BUB and her feline-tastic talkshow, Lil BUB's Big SHOW on Animalist (Discov... 
Stealing from Work Brings Ensemble Comedy to Middlebury
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2019 Stealing from Work is back with a full show of brand-new sketch comedy written by Angie Albeck and Marianne DiMascio. This year's show, Sketch Victims Unit, plays Town Hall Theater in Middlebury on March 8 at 7pm.... 
Showtime Announces Premiere Date for MOONBASE 8
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 15, 2020 SHOWTIME announced today that the new half-hour comedy series MOONBASE 8 will premiere Sunday, November 8.... 
Comedy Central Orders Interview-Based Series from Phoebe Robinson
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019 Comedy Central today ordered a new unscripted, interview-based series from Phoebe Robinson, the multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer and actress. In this half-hour, 10-episode untitled series, Robinson will create experiences with her guests that take us into their w... 
J.B. Smoove, Hayley Magnus Join Cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS on Quibi; Andy Samberg, Tina Fey to Guest Star
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019 Quibi has announced the director and star-studded cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS, a comedic murder mystery series created by and starring Paula Pell and John Lutz. The series is executive produced by Pell, Lutz, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Andrew Singer and Mike Shoemaker.... 
Ron Lynch, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Alyssa Limperis, Jenny Zigrino, Will Weldon & Brooks Wheelan Join Cast Of TOO LATE
by A.A. Cristi - June 18, 2019 Firemark Media announced today that Ron Lynch (“Bob's Burgers”), Mary Lynn Rajskub (“24”), Alyssa Limperis (“Comedy Bang Bang”), Jenny Zigrino (BAS SANTA TWO),Will Weldon (“This is Not Happening”) and Brooks Wheelan (“Saturday Night Live”) have been cast alongside Fred Armisen in the upcoming horror... 
Showtime Picks Up Astronaut Comedy Series Moonbase 8 Starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker And John C. Reilly
by Stephi Wild - August 21, 2020 SHOWTIME has picked up MOONBASE 8, a new half-hour comedy series from A24 set to debut this fall...
Fred Armisen Comes To Boulder Theater
by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2019 Fred Armisen brings COMEDY FOR MUSICIANS BUT EVERYONE IS WELCOME to the Boulder Theater Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday, March 8th HERE... 
COLD CALL Premieres on Sundance Now on Nov. 19
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020 AMC Networks’ streaming service Sundance Now features the U.S. and Canadian premiere of the new gripping psychological thriller COLD CALL on Thursday, November 19, 2020.... 
Emmy Nominee Fred Armisen To Star In New Horror Comedy TOO LATE
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2019 Firemark Media announced today that Fred Armisen has been set to join the cast of the upcoming horror/comedy TOO LATE, directed by D.W. Thomas. Based on a script by Tom Becker, the film will be produced by Ryan Lacen and Anthony Baldino, and will be executive produced by Lonnie Ramati. Jessica Sher... 
Comedian Patton Oswalt To Play The Den Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019 Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for three performances only August 15 - 16, 2019, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets ($35 general admission, $55 VIP table seating) are currently available at www.thedentheatre.com, in person at ... 
2 DOPE QUEENS to Return to HBO in February
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring the hit comedy duo of Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, returns to HBO next month for a second series of four themed hour-long specials adapted from the hit podcast of the same name. Taped again in front of a live audience at Kings Theatre Brooklyn anddirected by Sandra... 
PORTLANDIA's Jonathan Krisel to Direct SESAME STREET Movie
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 28, 2018 Sources tell Variety that Jonathan Krisel, co-creator and director of “Portlandia,” will direct the live-action 'Sesame Street' film for Warner Bros. According to sources, the film will be a muscial. ... 
Shakespeare Reimagining Series THE STRATFORD in the Works at NBC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 08, 2020 Deadline reports that that Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner will produce a new modern-day Shakespeare drama series for NBC. ... 
St. Vincent Announces Down And Out Downtown; A Special Live Streamed Concert
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021 For one night only, St. Vincent’s moment will be broadcast to various territories around the world including North and South America, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, and the UK, Europe and Africa.... 
Chelsea Peretti to Host 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2018 Acclaimed actress-writer-comedian Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) is set to host the 2019 Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Sunday, February 17, 2019.... 
Aidy Bryant Signs Overall Deal with Universal
by Michael Major - October 14, 2021 Aidy Bryant has signed a new overall deal with Universal TV, which includes her tenth season at Saturday Night Live, which she kicked off earlier this month. Watch Bryant in a recent sketch from SNL with Kim Kardashian now!... |
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