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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.

BWW Interviews: STEVE SOLOMON and the Show at UCPAC on 1/24
by Marina Kennedy - January 14, 2015

'My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm In Therapy!' will be performed by Steve Solomon at UCPAC on January 24th at 8:00. Solomon wrote the hit show and performed it on Broadway....


The Treehouse Theater to Stage Live Read of Sony's THE INTERVIEW, 12/27
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2014

In reaction to Sony Pictures' cancelation of the Franco / Rogen comedy The Interview, The Treehouse Theater has scheduled an evening of comedy designed to infuriate Kim Jong Un....


VIDEO: James Corden Praises Future Time Slot Competitor Seth Meyers on LATE NIGHT Appearance
by Caryn Robbins - December 17, 2014

James Corden stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and proved that the comedians will surely be the friendliest timeslot competitors ever in the history of television....


Photo Flash: Comedians in Cars Seeing HAMILTON- Seinfeld, Crystal, and More Pose With Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Sally Henry Fuller - April 12, 2015

Now in its second month of performances, HAMILTON has attracted what seems like every entertainment industry celebrity from Sara Bareilles to Daniel Craig. The latest to be added to the list of 'Hamiltonians,' Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal, Bridget Everett, and Morgan Murphy stopped by the Sunday ma...


Production Underway for New USA Series COMPLICATIONS, Starring Jason O'Mara
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2014

USA Network today announced the start of production on its new high-octane original drama, COMPLICATIONS, which began shooting this week in Atlanta, Georgia....


Myq Kaplan Performs This Weekend at Comedy Works Landmark Village
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2014

Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Myq Kaplan (pronounced 'Mike'). Myq made his network television debut on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and has since gone on to appear on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and in his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents: ...


LAST COMIC STANDING Challenge Rounds Begin Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 26, 2014

'Last Comic Standing's exciting challenge rounds, in which comics will be tested in a variety of comedy disciplines ranging from sketch comedy to improv, kick off tonight, June 26 (10-11 p.m. ET) on NBC with guest mentor Cheryl Hines ('Curb Your Enthusiasm,' 'Suburgatory')....


The Bell House Presents THE SHAME GAME, 2/06
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 18, 2015

Soojeong Son and Ginny Liese are bringing THE SHAME GAME to The Bell House Feb. 6....


Myq Kaplan to Perform at Comedy Works Landmark Village, 7/24-27
by Tyler Peterson - July 11, 2014

Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Myq Kaplan (pronounced 'Mike'). Myq made his network television debut on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and has since gone on to appear on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and in his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents: ...


VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks TV Return on New Series THE COMEDIANS
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015

Actor and comedian and Broadway star Billy Crystal stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk with Matt Lauer about his new FX show, "The Comedians," where he plays himself....


Kevin Ryder to Host Tonight's FX's ANARCHY AFTERWORD
by Caryn Robbins - November 18, 2014

KROQ radio personality and Sons of Anarchy super fan Kevin Ryder, co-host of Los Angeles' #1 morning radio show, 'The Kevin & Bean Show,' will host tomorrow night's Anarchy Afterword on FX immediately following the latest episode of SOA....


Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert to Reunite for 4th Annual Montclair Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2014

he New York Times reports that funny men Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell will reunite for the 4th Annual Montclair Film Festival....


SONS OF ANARCHY Creator Kurt Sutter to Moderate Tonight's 'Anarchy Afterword'
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2014

Sons of Anarchy Creator/Showrunner Kurt Sutter will moderate tonight's Anarchy Afterword discussion on FX immediately following the latest episode of Sons of Anarchy...


VIDEO: Watch THE COMEDIANS Star Josh Gad Use 'Olaf' to Get Out of Trouble
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015

THE COMEDIANS stars Billy Crystal (Broadway's 700 Sundays) and Josh Gad (Broadway's Book of Mormon) reveal that they are not ashamed to use their animated counterparts in real life situations....


Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 2/14-2/15/2015
by - February 15, 2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 15, 2015 - Sunday, February 15, 2015. ...


The Crest in Westwood Launches New Comedy Night Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2015

The Crest in Westwood has a new comedy night featuring Hollywood writers and noteworthy comedians hitting the stage once a month....


VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks New Series 'The Comedians' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015

Tony nominee Josh Gad stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring opposite Billy Crystal in the hilarious new series 'The Comedians.' Check out the appearance below!...


FX Orders Abbreviated 5th Season of Comedy Series LOUIE
by Caryn Robbins - July 21, 2014

FX announced at today's Television Critics Association that it has greenlit a fifth season of the Louis C.K.'s comedy series LOUIE....


Garden of Laughs Comedy Benefit Raises Nearly $1.4 Million
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2015

MSG Entertainment (MSGE) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that its sold-out comedy event, Garden of Laughs, raised nearly $1.4 million to aid the Foundation's efforts to make dreams come true for children in need, making it the most successful fundraiser in Garden of Dreams' histo...


Dorks in Dungeons' Next Show at the Seacoast Rep Set for 1/18
by Tyler Peterson - January 09, 2015

The comedians of Dorks in Dungeons are ringing in the New Year with their first installment of 2015: Ice Cold Litch. The award-winning improv troupe will be taking stage for the fifth installment of the third season of their ongoing improvised comedy fantasy adventure....


VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks TV Return on New Series THE COMEDIANS
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015

Actor and comedian and Broadway star Billy Crystal stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk with Matt Lauer about his new FX show, "The Comedians," where he plays himself....


THE WEDDING RINGER's Josh Gad, Jeremy Garelick Teaming on Musical Comedy Film with Tunes by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
by Movies News Desk - April 09, 2015

Deadline writes that Broadway and FROZEN vet Josh Gad and writer/director Jeremy Garelick just unveiled an untitled musical comedy project featuring tunes by the legendary Alan Menken, with lyrics by WICKED's Stephen Schwartz....


LAST COMIC STANDING ROOM ONLY Special to Air 6/29 on NBC
by Tyler Peterson - June 25, 2014

America's favorite summer comedy, NBC's “Last Comic Standing,” will air an all-new “Last Comic Standing Room Only” special episode on Sunday, June 29 (9-11 p.m. ET)....


Denis Leary to Star in New FX Comedy SEX&DRUGS&ROCK&ROLL
by Caryn Robbins - June 30, 2014

FX is officially back in business with Denis Leary, placing a 10-episode order for the comedy series Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad...


Billy Crystal Says Neil Patrick Harris Doesn't Need Hosting Advice for the Oscars
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 18, 2015

It's almost exactly a month until the Oscars on Feb. 22, Neil Patrick Harris is preparing to host Hollywood's biggest event of the year, and who better to consult regarding the hosting gig than Oscar king Billy Crystal?...






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