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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.

Galifianakis Appears at SLEEPWALK WITH ME Talkback 12/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 09, 2008

'Awkward 10 Minutes With Mike' continues on Thursday, December 11th after the evening's performance of Sleepwalk With Me starring Mike Birbiglia at The Bleecker Street Theater with Comedy Central sensation Zach Galifianakis....


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...


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....


Whitney Cummings Comes To Comedy Works Landmark Village 10/21-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 06, 2009

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that WHITNEY CUMMINGS will perform at the Comedy Works Landmark Village October 21 - 25....


Playhouse on Park Presents JOHNNY RIZZO 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 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....


ACORN'S NUT FACTORY To Appear At Portland's First Annual Improv Festival 8/6
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2010

Acorn Productions is pleased to announce that the company's fledgling Improv troupe, titled 'Acorn's Nut Factory,' will be performing on Friday, August 6th at the St. Lawrence Arts Center as part of the city's new Portland Improv Comedy Festival this summer....


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....


Third Annual 'Academy Aweirds'
by Beau Higgins - February 08, 2007

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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...


Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld Lead Talking Funny 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 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...


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...


Aurora Theater Co Hosts The Muslims are Coming!
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2011

'The Muslims are Coming!' stand up comedy show, featuring some of today's top Muslim-American comedians, is heading out on its first ever tour....


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...


Columbus All City Orchestra to Perform Free Concert May 22
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 04, 2011

Conducted by CSO Associate Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson, the Columbus All City Orchestra will present a free, public concert on Sunday, May 22, at the Southern Theatre....


STG Presents Craig Ferguson & Patton Oswalt
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 21, 2011

STG is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. ...


Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow Announces Three out of Five Comedians
by Meghan Schuler - May 20, 2011

The comedians have left the building... Melbourne International Comedy Festival's most adventurous (and bravest) comedians are chomping at the bit to break out from the barriers and hit the road for a whistlestop tour of this great Southern land....


STG Presents Craig Ferguson & Patton Oswalt
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011

STG is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. ...


Comedians Of Chelsea Visit Easton's State Theatre, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2011

Host Ross Matthews, with special guests Josh Wolf, Sarah Colonna and Chris Franjola - live and in person at the State Theatre on December 10th....


Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays Welcomes Dan Mengini and Joe Morrison
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 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...


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....


Lisa Loundry, Doug Benson, & Steve McGrew Among Comedy Works Downtown In Larimer Square's Schedule
by Reynard Loki - April 15, 2009

The following is the show calendar for Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square....


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...


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...


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....


JCCSF Presents THE WHOLE MEGILLAH, 3/17-19
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 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...







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