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The Comedians is an upcoming American comedy television series starring Billy Crystal and Josh Gad. A 13-episode first season has been ordered by FX, which will premiere in spring 2015. The pilot episode was written by Larry Charles, Crystal, Matt Nix, and Ben Wexler and was directed by Charles.

Presidential Trivia Will Highlight Kids 'N Comedy's DID YOU KNOW SHOW, 2/26
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2012

In honor of President's Week, the comedians of Kids 'N Comedy's 'Did You Know Show' are pouncing upon presidential trivia. This original standup show with material by teenage comedians will occur February 26 at Gotham Comedy Club....


George Clooney Set for 'Smothers Brothers' Film
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2011

According to Deadline.com, actor George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse and Sony Pictures are currently planning a feature length film based on the lives of comedians Tom and Dicky Smothers. The film will based on David Bianculli's book entitled 'Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of Th...


Comedy Central to Debut Stand-Up Series THE HALF HOUR, 5/11
by Caryn Robbins - April 24, 2012

Comedy Central shines the spotlight on some of the funniest and most unique comedians out there today with the premiere of THE HALF HOUR, debuting Friday, May 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. ...


The Glitzy Glossy Return of The Golddiggers 2010
by Don Grigware - August 12, 2009

Talk about golden hits from the past, The Golddiggers played 5 performances only on the El Portal Mainstage in NoHo, August 6-9, and they have become a great big hit all over again....


Camp Kids 'N Comedy Opens Graduation Shows to the Public
by Kelsey Denette - July 13, 2012

For the first time, Camp Kids 'N Comedy will open their Graduation Shows to the public for three shows, on July 20, August 3 and August 17 (all are Fridays), at 3:00 PM in Gotham Comedy club, 208 W 23 Street between 7th and 8th Avenues....


JCCSF Presents THE WHOLE MEGILLAH, 3/17-19
by Nicole Rosky - March 02, 2011

The Hub of the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) and comedy troupe Killing My Lobster (KML) presents the Purim sketch comedy, The Whole Megillah, in which the Purim story is twisted inside out and examined through the pop-culture filter of the comedians named 'Best Comedy Group in San...


Playhouse on Park Presents JOHNNY RIZZO 11/23
by Erik Smith - November 16, 2011

Live from the Playhouse, it's Comedy Night! After welcoming Sam Greenfield in September, Playhouse on Park's Comedy Night is back for a no-holds-barred, 'BYOB' night of laughs sponsored by Parkview Wines and Spirits....


Kids 'N Comedy to Present 'The New Year's Resolution Show,' 1/15
by Kelsey Denette - December 13, 2011

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'The New Year's Resolution Show,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material by teenage comedians, January 15 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street....


Kids 'N Comedy to Present the 'When We Were Young Show,' 4/22
by Kelsey Denette - March 20, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present the 'When We Were Young Show' on April 22 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street. It's a theme show in which teenage comics long for a simpler time. Who said you had to wait till you were old to start complaining...


Third Annual 'Academy Aweirds'
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Elizabeth Taylor is Reportedly Ailing
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2006

According to London's Daily Mail, the legendary Elizabeth Taylor--who starred on Broadway in The Little Foxes and Private Lives in addition to many classic films--is close to death...


Banderas, Hayek & Galifianakis Sign on for 'Shrek' Puss In Boots Spin-Off
by Jessica Lewis - November 05, 2009

Multiple reports have confirmed new progress on the Shrek spin-off, Puss in Boots, slated for release in November of 2011. Zach Galifianakis is allegedly in talks to voice Humpty Dumpty, joining Antonio Banderas as the title character, and Salma Hayek as Kitty. The film will follow Puss in Boots ad...


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Kevin Hart's World Premiere on Comedy Central
by TV News Desk - January 15, 2012

COMEDY CENTRAL's Stand-Up Month celebration will include JB Smoove and Russell Simmons reuniting for the premiere of 'Russell Simmons Presents The Ruckus.' The stand-up series begins its six episode run with a two episode premiere on Thursday, January 26 at 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m....


Sheng Wang Wins NBC's STAND-UP FOR DIVERSITY
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011

Comedian Sheng Wang captured the top honors at NBC Universal's seventh-annual 'Stand-Up for Diversity' comedy search held recently at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, Calif. Hosted by comedian/actor Russell Peters, the event concluded a three-city search for the nation's funniest diverse comics....


Pianist Yuja Wang Makes Atlanta Symphony Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2012

Guest conductor Roberto Abbado will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra April 19, 20, and 21, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center....


Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays Welcomes Dan Mengini and Joe Morrison
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 04, 2011

Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays continues club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville, welcoming two exceptionally talented comedians, Dan Mengini and Joe Morrison...


Mariette Rodriguez Headlines Comedy Night at Playhouse on Park 2/4
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2012

Live from the Playhouse, it's Comedy Night! Playhouse on Park's Comedy Night is back for a 'BYOB' night of laughs sponsored by Parkview Wines and Spirits....


Zakes Mokae, Tony Award Winning Actor Dies at 75
by Jessica Lewis - September 15, 2009

Zakes Mokae, apartheid activist and Tony Award winning actor for Master Harold...And The Boys died on Friday of complications from a stroke in Las Vegas at age 75. The South African actor additionally appeared on Broadway in The Song of Jacob Zulu, Blood Knot, and A Lesson From Aloes. His work was...


Pianist Yuja Wang To Make Atlanta Symphony Debut in April
by Kelsey Denette - March 12, 2012

Guest conductor Roberto Abbado will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra April 19, 20, and 21, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center....


Luna Stage Announces Comedy Lineup
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012

Michael Che, recently named a "Comic To Watch" by Comedy Central, hosts Stand-Up Comedy Night at Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road, West Orange, NJ on Thursday, March 29th, 2012 at 8pm. Mr. Che is the regular host of the ongoing series, which has become a much anticipated night of entertainment. ...


Matthew Osborn's SHOPPING CENTRE Comes to Edinburgh Fringe, Now thru Aug 26
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2012

RBM and Comedians Theatre Company presents SHOPPING CENTRE, written and performed by Matthew Osborn & directed by Maggie Inchley at The Third Door at The Gilded Balloon, 45-47 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB, from tonight, Aug 1 through Aug 26....


Ricky Gervais, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld Lead 'Talking Funny' Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 22, 2011

What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics - Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock - discuss and debate their craft on the laugh-filled HBO presentation TALKING FUNNY, debuting FRIDAY, APRIL 22 (9:00...


Comedian Mike Haun to Headline Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays in November
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 02, 2011

Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays continues club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville welcoming the newly crowned 2011 Rocky Top Comedy Contest winner, comedian Mike Haun....


Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays Lineup Announced
by Kelsey Denette - June 06, 2012

Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays celebrates another great year of club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville as headliner Rob Cleveland is joined on the main stage by a cavalcade of comedians....


Kids 'N Comedy Presents COMICS IN LOVE 2/12 At Gotham Comedy Club
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2012

Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'Comics in Love,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material by teenage comedians, February 12 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street....






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