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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Musical, With Music by Alan Menken, Has its First Workshop

The musical adaptation of Night at the Museum has had its first workshop! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the stage adaptation of the film series is in the works, with music from Alan Menken.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Alliance Theatre's TRADING PLACES

The Alliance Theatre will present the world premiere of TRADING PLACES. Inspired by the iconic and beloved 1983 Paramount Pictures film, TRADING PLACES is a hilarious and contemporary musical reimagining of the prince and pauper fable. Billie Rae Valentine, a savvy hustler down on her luck, and Louis Winthorpe III, a minted commodities-trading firm director, have their lives deliberately switched by the devious Duke brothers to settle a petty bet in an outrageous debate of nature versus nurture.
VIDEO: Paramount+ Releases RENO 911! THE HUNT FOR QANON Trailer

The special will feature the original Emmy®-nominated “Reno 911!” cast, including Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, Carlos Alazraqui, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash, Mary Birdsong and Ian Roberts.
Alliance Theatre to Present the World Premiere Musical TRADING PLACES

The Alliance Theatre has announced the final production of its 2021/22 season, the world premiere of TRADING PLACES. Inspired by the iconic and beloved 1983 Paramount Pictures film, TRADING PLACES is a hilarious and contemporary musical reimagining of the prince and pauper fable.
CHAPPELLE'S SHOW, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, & More Coming to HBO Max Nov. 1

HBO Max has licensed non-exclusive streaming rights to five award-winning series from Comedy Central’s vast library, further expanding the platform’s curated portfolio.
Official Trailer for Emmy Nominated Reno 911! Returns for PART 2

Reno 911! lets viewers ride shotgun with the courageous men and women of the Reno Sheriff’s Department as they lay down the law and put it all on the line. The Reno 911! camera doesn’t blink - and when danger is near, the Reno Sheriff’s Department will be nearer.
VIDEO: Check Out the New Trailer for RENO 911!

Reno 911! lets viewers ride shotgun with the courageous men and women of the Reno Sheriff's Department as they lay down the law and put it all on the line. The Reno 911! camera doesn't blink - and when danger is near, the Reno Sheriff's Department will be nearer.
Sketch Comedy Troupe THE STATE To Reunite For Charity Livestream

Legendary sketch comedy troupe THE STATE have announced Zoom with The State, a special reunion livestream and interactive fan event that will broadcast via Zoom on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 @ 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
Full RENO 911! Cast Set to Return on Quibi

Quibi and Comedy Central Productions have announced additional castings for RENO 911! starring co-creators Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver. They are now joined by Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough, and Carlos Alazraqui. Ian Roberts, Joe LoTruglio and Mary Birdsong will all be featured.
Quibi Greenlights RENO 911! Season Seven from Comedy Central Productions

Beloved comedy series RENO 911! has been greenlit for a new, seventh season by Quibi, it was announced today by Quibi and producing partner Comedy Central Productions. The ensemble comedy was created by and stars Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Thomas Lennon, all of whom are attached to write and star in the new season. Peter Principato of Artists First will executive produce the series along with Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher of Jersey Television. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Thomas Lennon to Star in RICHARD LOVELY for Fox

Thomas Lennon will star in the single-camera comedy pilot “Richard Lovely” on Fox, according to Variety.
BAYWATCH Extended Version Comes to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray 8/29

The “bawdy, sexy” (Neil Pond, Parade) and “ridiculously fun” (Rachel Smith, FOX-TV) comedy BAYWATCH makes waves with a new extended version, featuring outrageous footage not seen in theaters, on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack August 29, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  Fans can dive in two weeks early on Digital HD, August 15.
@MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK LIVE Returns to SXSW This March

FTW! Comedy Central's Emmy® Award-winning interactive late-night series, “@midnight with Chris Hardwick” has partnered with Austin's yearly SXSW festival for a live show on Friday, March 10 to air exclusively on Facebook Live
12th Annual Final Draft Awards Honorees Announced

Final Draft, a unit of Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, now in its 26th year as the industry standard for screenwriting software, today announced the selection of Robert McKee as its Hall of Fame Award honoree for the 12th annual Final Draft Awards.
@MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK Goes Live Beginning 2/13 on Comedy Central

Prepare to play along! Comedy Central's late-night curator of the internet's freshest pop culture, @MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK is going LIVE during the week of February 13.
Seeso Announces Q2 2017 Programming Slate

Seeso today announced its upcoming programming slate, with five Original Series and two exclusive, all-new stand-up specials premiering in Q2 2017. Upcoming premieres include:
@MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK Goes Live Beginning 2/13 on Comedy Central

Prepare to play along! Comedy Central's late-night curator of the internet's freshest pop culture, @MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK is going LIVE during the week of February 13.
BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIES Renewed for Seasons Two More Seasons on Seeso

Seeso's real-estate Original Series 'BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIE$' has been renewed for two more seasons. Season three is set to premiere Spring 2017.
THE UNION OF THE STATE Named Best of 2016 Coverage

ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Just in time for holiday gift idea articles, and Best of 2016 coverage, it's 'The Union of the State,' the exhaustive history of one of the greatest sketch comedy troupes of all time, by author Corey Stulce. The book is available in hardcover, softcover and exclusively as an ebook on Amazon.
Comedy Central Renews @MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK Through 2017

Fresh off its second straight Emmy® win, the late-night curator of the internet's freshest pop culture moments keeps the jokes coming as Comedy Central has renewed @MIDNIGHT WITH CHRIS HARDWICK for a fourth season

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