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Kennedy Center Announces Additional Programming For District Of Comedy Festival

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces additional programming and talent for The District of Comedy Festival, a three-day festival which brings together acclaimed stars and rising acts for an all-laughs takeover of the nation's cultural center. The festival, with Presenting Sponsor Capital One, is a part of the Center's Comedy at the Kennedy Center initiative, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.
NYC PodFest Announces Lineup For Its 2018 Festival

With one week to go ThisMyShow Industries and Existence Media announce even more exciting talent for NYC PodFest, a celebration of live podcasting from around the world, with 3 days of programming on two stages at the Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side from April 6th-8th, 2018. Additional talent added includes, Anthony Atamanuik, Toure', Franchesca Ramsey, Jordan Klepper, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Abbi Crutchfield, and special event An Evening With Alex, Inc.
NYC PodFest Announces Lineup For Its 2018 Festival

ThisMyShow Industries and Existence Media present NYC PodFest, a celebration of live podcasting from around the world, with 3 days of programming on two stages at the Abrons Arts Center on the Lower East Side from April 6th-8th, 2018. This year's festival features shows from Earwolf, Forever Dog, Cadence13, Headgum, Westwood One, Smodcast, and UCB Comedy Podcast Network featuring talent from The State, Kids In The Hall, CNN, AMC, Showtime, Comedy Central, Improv Everywhere, CollegeHumor and more!
Greta Gerwig Was Rejected By Every Playwriting Program She Applied To

Greta Gerwig has become the first woman to receive an Oscar nomination for her directorial debut, with Lady Bird. However, CNBC reports that her life didn't always go the way she had hoped or planned.
Employee Of The Month To Feature Emily Mortimer, Hannibal Burress And More, Starting 3/15

SLATE Live has teamed up with Employee of the Month with Catie Lazarus to celebrate the ninth year anniversary of the talk show, which The New York Times calls as a "beloved downtown institution." On Thursday, March 15th, downtown darling Catie Lazarus will interview and honor comedian Hannibal Buress (30 Rock, Broad City), Tony Award-winning Broadway and (now film) music conductor and director Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Incredibles II); actor Emily Mortimer (The Party, Marry Poppins, Newsroom), musical guest The Resistance Revival Chorus, fresh from The Grammy's with Kesha and the Women's March.
Photo Flash: Stars Come Out for Good Causes at SPEAK UP, RISE UP

Speak Up, Rise Up, runs until Sunday, August 20 at the historic Connelly Theater in the East Village. The inaugural festival has featured 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows, and 7 community workshop performances over the past week.
Mike Carlsen and Aaron Roman Weiner to Star in WITHOUT at Planet Connections

Mike Carlsen and Aaron Roman Weiner star in the headliner of the staged reading series: WITHOUT, a new play by Michael Puzzo at Planet Connections.
Lineup Announced for First Annual Speak Up, Rise Up Festival

Speak Up, Rise Up has announced their festival line-up which features 18 diverse solo and storytelling shows over the course of the week. Under the Artistic Direction of Asher Novek, the festival runs August 14 - 20 at the historic Connelly Theater on the Lower East Side.
Mike Carlsen and Aaron Roman Weiner to Star in WITHOUT at Planet Connections

Mike Carlsen and Aaron Roman Weiner star in the headliner of the staged reading series: WITHOUT, a new play by Michael Puzzo at Planet Connections.
Migguel Anggelo, Molly Pope, and More Coming to Joe's Pub this Week

Check out what's happening at Joe's Pub this week!
Shaina Taub, Molly Pope and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from May 18-29, 2017. Scroll down for details!
Kyle Riabko, Alan Alda, Maysoon Zayid and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running February 15-26, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Bridget Everett, Kyle Riabko, Alan Alda and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Everyone needs a little love. Good thing Joe's Pub has got a ton of it going on in the next couple of weeks. This weekend - Cathy Cervenka and Corn Mo host their annual Valentine's Day duet bonanza - Love Bites - on the 12th. Afterward, Xavier is back with his Ladies of Soul tribute, featuring Martha Redbone, Bright Light Bright Light, Anastacia McCleskey (of Waitress The Musical on Broadway), Toshi Reagon, Justin Johnston and Abena Koomson!
Sandra Bernhard, Mo Rocca, Molly Ringwald and More Coming Up This Winter at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has just announced nightly performances from December 21 - January 3.
Nellie McKay, Molly Ringwald and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from December 14-25, 2016. Scroll down or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
John Turturro, Alan Cumming, Jasmine Cephas Jones and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 16-27, 2016.
Jasmine Cephas Jones, Reverend Billy and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from November 9-20. Scroll down for details!
Suzanne Vega, NY Comedy Festival and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub This Fall

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances for October 26 - November 6, 2016. Scroll down and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Suzanne Vega, Beth Malone, Kenyon Phillips and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances, running October 19-30, 2016. Scroll down for details, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Hasan Minhaj, Maya Rudolph, Laura Benanti and More Coming Up This Fall at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its night performances, September 21 - October 2, 2016. Scroll down, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

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