VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Recalls Awful 'Annie' Audition on JON STEWART
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015 Amanda Seyfried recently appeared on THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART to discuss her new film, 'While We're Young', and recalled an awful audition in Philadelphia that led her to learn how to sing....
Comedian Demetri Martin to Peform at The VETS, 12/5
by Tyler Peterson - September 24, 2014 Stand-up comedian, actor, and author Demetri Martin will bring his comedy tour The Persistence of Jokes to The VETS in Providence on Friday, December 5th at 8:00pm. Tickets are $38. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling 401.421.ARTS (2787), or in perso...
VIDEO: Sigourney Weaver Talks New Film 'Chappie' on DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015 On this week's THE DAILY SHOW, actress Sigourney Weaver discussed her film 'Chappie' and shared that she envisions a future in which robots' artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence....
THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC! Adds 'INNOVATION NATION' to Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - September 03, 2014 CBS announced today that the new series THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION is joining the three-hour Saturday morning block THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC!, which returns for its second season Saturday, Sept. 27 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Hosted by CBS SUNDAY MORNING c...
Upright Citizens Brigade Members Play CSULB Theatre Arts Department Today
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2014 Members of the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company (UCB TourCo) - one of the most acclaimed improvisation and sketch comedy troupes in the nation - will bring their specialized training and performance skills to the CSULB Theatre Arts Department today, November 8....
VIDEO: 'Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk Visits THE DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - February 06, 2015 On last night's THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central, 'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk reminisced about when he and Jon used to run around New York City and get kicked out of restaurants before they were famous....
VIDEO: Will Ferrell Applauds Jon Stewart's DAILY SHOW Exit: 'This Isn't Working'
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2015 On last night's DAILY SHOW, guest Will Ferrell applauded Jon's decision to leave as host, saying it 'just isn't working'....
VIDEO: Seth Rollins Crashes THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART
by Sally Henry Fuller - February 27, 2015 Seth Rollins recently crashed THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART and offerered the host an invitation to show up to Raw this Monday. Check out the clip below!...
John Oliver Coming to The Beacon Theatre in January 2015
by Tyler Peterson - October 13, 2014 Live Nation announced today that John Oliver, host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, will be performing at The Beacon Theatre on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 7:30PM. John Oliver is an Emmy and Writer's Guild Award winning writer. His HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, presents a satirical look a...
DAILY SHOW's Jason Jones & More Set for 2014 MMA Smarties Global Awards Gala
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2014 The 10th Annual Global Smarties Awards Gala, which will take place Wednesday, October 1 at the Highline Stages in NYC, is set to be a wonderful celebration of the companies that are trailblazers within the mobile space, conquering and disrupting the industry....
Host Neil Patrick Harris' Writing Team Announced for 87th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
by Nicole Rosky - December 09, 2014 Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron today announced the special material writing team for the 87th Oscars, which will air live on Oscar Sunday, February 22, 2015, on ABC....
VIDEO: Larry Wilmore Chats New Talk Show, Ferguson & More on THE DAILY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - December 03, 2014 'The Nightly Show' host and Senior Black Correspondent Larry Wilmore stopped by last night's THE DAILY SHOW to dispel the notion that the Ferguson, MO protests have nothing to do with race....
John Oliver Kicks Off Fall 2014 Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2014 John Oliver, the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, previously announced a 15-date tour visiting theaters throughout the U.S....
Demetri Martin Coming to WHBPAC, 8/31
by Tyler Peterson - August 08, 2014 The ingeniously brilliant standup comic Demetri Martin performs at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $60, $75, $90 and are available online at www.whbpac.org....
Jon Stewart to Leave THE DAILY SHOW Later This Year
by TV News Desk - February 10, 2015 Jon Stewart is leaving the THE DAILY SHOW, according to a Tweet by Comedy Central this evening. He will exit 'later this year.' Stewart has been the host of the Emmy-winning, satirical news program since 1999....
175+ Comedy-Variety Writers Petition ITV - John Oliver, Amy Schumer, Colin Jost and More
by Christina Mancuso - January 26, 2015 More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers....
COMEDY CENTRAL Honored with a Record 21 Primetime EMMY Awards
by Caryn Robbins - July 10, 2014 Comedy Central earned a record 21 nominations in the 2013-2014 Primetime Emmy Awards competition with seven individual series receiving nominations...
Upright Citizens Brigade Members to Play CSULB Theatre Arts Department, 11/8
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2014 Members of the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company (UCB TourCo) – one of the most acclaimed improvisation and sketch comedy troupes in the nation – will bring their specialized training and performance skills to the CSULB Theatre Arts Department on Saturday, November 8. The visit begins with an...
Comedy Central to Broadcast & Stream Live Election Night Episodes of THE DAILY SHOW & THE COLBERT REPORT
by Tyler Peterson - October 28, 2014 Comedy Central will broadcast and stream Live Election Night episodes of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” back-to-back on Tuesday, November 4 from 11:00-11:30 p.m. ET (8:00-8:30 p.m. PT) and 11:30-Midnight ET (8:30-9:00 p.m. PT) respectively. Stewart and Colbert will be anc...
VIDEO: Jon Stewart Breaks Into Taylor Swift Song During MTV Interview!
by Caryn Robbins - November 13, 2014 During an interview with MTV's Josh Horowitz, 'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart proved he is a secret fan of pop songstress Taylor Swift....
SPOON Makes Debut Appearance on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'
by Caryn Robbins - October 31, 2014 Last night Spoon made a triumphant debut appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as one of the select few musical guests featured on the program. The band's performance was part of the week-long Daily Show special 'Democalypse 2014: South By South Mess."...
Comedian Demetri Martin Performs at The VETS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2014 Stand-up comedian, actor, and author Demetri Martin will bring his comedy tour The Persistence of Jokes to The VETS in Providence tonight, December 5th at 8:00pm....
VIDEO: John Oliver Returns to THE DAILY SHOW to Interview 'Guest' Jon Stewart
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2014 On last night's THE DAILY SHOW, when host Jon Stewart feels uncomfortable pitching his own movie 'Rosewater' on the show, he uses a pot of English tea to summon the obvious candidate to step in as an alternate host....
John Oliver Comes to The Beacon Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015 Live Nation announced today that John Oliver, host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, will be performing at The Beacon Theatre tonight, January 30, 2015 at 7:30PM. John Oliver is an Emmy and Writer's Guild Award winning writer. His HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, presents a satirical look at ...
VIDEO: JON STEWART Rips Fox News for Jay-Z 'Former Crack Dealer' Comment
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2014 Jon Stewart really went after Fox News last night for Sean Hannity and Fox Nation labeling the successful artist Jay-Z as a "former crack dealer."... |