MacDowell Awards Spring-Summer Fellowships to 142 Artists
MacDowell will welcome 142 artists from 23 states, Washington, D.C., and 11 countries for spring and summer residencies. These Fellowships at the nation’s first artist residency program were granted from a pool of 1,822 applications from 54 different countries and every state except Hawaii.
COMEDY CENTRAL and Twitter #ComedyFest; Online Comedy Festival
COMEDY CENTRAL and Twitter announced today the launch of #ComedyFest, the first-ever celebration of comedy and comedians to be programmed on Twitter. The five day festival, which runs from April 29-May 3, kicks off with comedic icon Mel Brooks setting up a Twitter account at an event at LA's Paley Center featuring comedy legend Carl Reiner and moderator Judd Apatow. The event will be live-streamed in Mr. Brooks' first tweet, and can also be viewed on CC.com.#ComedyFest will feature an all-star roster of comedic talent including 16 programmed events with more than 50 comedians. #ComedyFest will bring the COMEDY CENTRAL audience and everyone who likes to laugh closer to the biggest comedic talents across genres and generations.
Comedy Central Announces Creation of CC Studios
Allison Kingsley has been named Vice President of Digital Development, COMEDY CENTRAL and will oversee CC Studios and the development of original digital content for the #1 brand in comedy.
COMEDY CENTRAL Announces Mid-Season Schedule!
New Year, new comedy! Dust off your 2012 hangover and ring in the New Year with COMEDY CENTRAL as the brand celebrates an unprecedented amount of new programming and toasts the return of hit series.
Comedy Central Greenlights Three New Series For 2013
Comedy Central has given series orders to three new shows scheduled to join the network's roster in 2013, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, Head of Original Programming and Production, Comedy Central.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Engeman's HAIRSPRAY
The John W. Engeman Theater presents Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season. Playing now through August 28, 2011. Hairspray is based on the film written and directed by John Waters, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.
Photo Flash: Felicia Finley & More in Engeman Theatre's HAIRSPRAY!
The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Hairspray, the first show of their 5th Season. Previews begin on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., officially opening on July 9, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 28, 2011. Hairspray is based on the film written and directed by John Waters, music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan.