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Stand-up Comedy to Continue In January At Florida Rep With Gid Pool & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Florida Rep's stand-up comedy nights will return with comedian headliners from The Comedy Zone performing in the Historic Arcade Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE Comes to Palm Springs International Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Michael Schlesinger's comedy film ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE, featuring Marilu Henner and Joe Regalbuto, will premiere at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival on October 5th.

John Mulaney & More to Join Letters To Santa's Inaugural Holiday Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

Join Letters to Santa for their 21st anniversary celebration at the inaugural holiday gala, featuring a special performance by comedian John Mulaney. Don't miss out on this star-studded event on December 5 at Convene Willis Tower. Get your tickets now!

Martin Urbano to Play The Edinburgh Festival In His Debut Hour APOLOGY COMEBACK TOUR
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023

Cancelled for being politically incorrect... and possibly for some hitherto unnamed illegal acts, Martin Urbano spent his long, lucky career talking, and saying anything he wanted until allegations surfaced, and he stepped out of the spotlight, promising to take a long time to listen. Now he's back!

CUNY Dance Initiative and The Gerald W. Lynch Theater At John Jay College Present Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY, April 23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022

The CUNY Dance Initiative and the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College present the New York return of Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY, on Saturday April 23, 2022, at 8:00pm.

The CUNY Dance Initiative & The Gerald W. Lynch Theater to Present Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

The CUNY Dance Initiative and the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College will present the New York return of Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY, on Saturday April 23, 2022, at 8:00pm. The Gerald W. Lynch Theater is located 524 W. 59th Street, NYC (between 10th & 11th Avenues).

GROUNDLINGS OF '69 Improv Comedy Show to Open This Month
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022

 The Groundlings Theatre introduces a brand-new groovy sketch show from the Groundlings Main company, “Groundlings of ’69.” Previews begin on April 2nd as part of a new, two show night weekend schedule for the Theatre. Opening night is April 29th.  Directed by Lisa Schurga (Clipped) this sketch comedy show features appearances from Main Company members Josh Duvendeck (Parks and Recreation), Allison Dunbar (The Sopranos), Ryan Gaul (The Last O.G.), Patty Guggenheim (Florida Girls), Chris Kleckner, Laird Macintosh, Jessica Pohly, Emily Pendergast (VEEP), Annie Sertich (Sillicon Valley), and Greg Worswick. 

Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2022

Baruch Performing Arts Center presents the New York return of Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY, April 20-23, 2022.

CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER Cast Announced Featuring Todrick Hall, Carson Kressley & More
by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2022

Celebrity Big Brother today announced the 11 Houseguests who will star in the third celebrity edition of the hit CBS Original reality show. The new cast features Cynthia Bailey, Todd Bridges, Todrick Hall, Chris Kattan, Chris Kirkpatrick, Carson Kressley, Teddi Mellencamp, Lamar Odom, and more.

Lewisville Grand Brings Lots Of Laughs This January With Two Stand-up Comedy Performances 
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2022

The Lewisville Grand Theater will shine a spotlight on some of DFW's funniest folks with two performances of stand-up comedy in the Black Box Theater on Saturday, January 22, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for New Theatrical Film FAMOUS
by Michael Major - Oct 11, 2021

The film is a unique melding of both live theatre and film. Watch the trailer now!

The Richard Lawson Studios Master Class Series Continues  In May With Casting Director Kimberly Hardin
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2021

On May 1st, Master Teacher Richard Lawson will be joined by casting director Kimberly Hardin. Twenty actors will be given the opportunity to have their self-tape auditions assessed and redirected by Mr. Lawson and Ms. Hardin. Classes take place Saturday mornings at 10 AM PST via Zoom.

Animation Stars, Candyman, and Third 'Last Fan Standing' Added To Wizard World Virtual Experiences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2021

Since last March, Wizard World has conducted 185 free Q&As with celebrities, artists, authors and more, as well as paid live video chats, virtual photo ops, autographs and recorded video messages.

Catch Sandi McCree and Chris Kattan in The Groundling's Halloween Improv Show
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2020

If you're looking for ways to celebrate Halloween at home this year and have already watched Hocus Pocus for the millionth time, then you need to check out the special Halloween edition of The Groundlings Theatre's “Cookin' With GAS” show!

SNL, MADtv Alum Jeff Richards Launches New In-Character Comedy Podcast
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 9, 2020

Former Saturday Night Live and MADtv cast member Jeff Richards has announced the launch of an inventive, hilarious new podcast, The Jeff Richards Show, which will air on all podcast platforms starting Wednesday, October 7.

Catch Chris Kattan and Phil LaMarr in Groundlings Virtual Improv Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2020

The Groundlings Theatre alumni Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live) and Phil LaMarr (MADtv) will be special guests on the virtual edition of the Cookin' With GAS Show - the critically acclaimed short-form improv show.

Groundlings Present New Virtual Shows This Week!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2020

Special guests Drew Droege (Boba??s Burgers) joins The Crazy Uncle Joe Show and Nyima Funk (Key & Peele) joins first virtual Cookina?? With GAS show for this weeka??s The Groundlings Theatre online programming.

LUXIII Pictures Announces Release Of Rom Com IN OTHER WORDS & Three-film Deal With Grandave Capital
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2020

Financier Grandave Capital has struck a three-film finance deal with Patrick Perez Vidauri and Cristina Nava's independent production company LuxIII Pictures. The production company also announced the release of their romantic comedy In Other Words.

Viva Pictures Acquires Romantic Comedy IN OTHER WORDS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2020

Viva Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the bilingual romantic comedy In Other Words. The film will be released On Digital and On Demand on September 8th and will air on HBO Latino in February 2021. 

Nava & Perez Vidauri Breathe New Life into the Classic Romantic Comedy
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 25, 2020

Inexplicably, genuine romantic comedies have nearly vanished from movie studio slates. In 2009, seven of the 50 highest-grossing films in North America were rom coms, but by 2017, zero were released at the studio level. Modern audiences who are tapped into the current app-dating culture are not buying the formulaic romantic comedies where courtship simply leads to marriage. However, modernized and diverse romcoms ARE appearing at the independent film level, where they have found success.