Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US To Play Encore Engagement at the SoHo Playhouse
Alex Edelman’s critically acclaimed new show Just For Us will play an encore engagement this spring at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, NYC), producer Mike Birbiglia announced today. Due to popular demand, the one-man comedy moves to the SoHo Playhouse for six weeks only, playing March 14 - April 23, 2022.
Photos: Alex Edelman's JUST FOR US Celebrates Opening Night
Award-winning stand-up comedian Alex Edelman's acclaimed one-man-show, Just For Us, has extended three weeks, now playing at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street, NYC) through January 8, 2022. The show, directed by Adam Brace and presented by Mike Birbiglia, opened just last night!
Debra Messing Joins LUCILLE BALL COMEDY FESTIVAL Lineup
The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official non-profit cultural institution dedicated to comedy – recently named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today – has added a program with Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing to its lineup for the final week of its Lucille Ball Virtual Comedy Festival.
Submissions Now Open for Laughing Skull Comedy Festival
Submissions are now OPEN for the 11th Annual Laughing Skull Comedy Festival! This festival will feature a lineup of 50 diverse comedians from around the country selected by a panel of industry professionals. April 23rd - 26th, these a??comics will be invited to perform for the industry's top Bookers, Managers, Agents, and packed audiences!
Margaret Cho, Dan Savage, Mae Whitman, Natasha Lyonne and More Host The Lady Parts Justice Annual Golden Probe Awards
Lady Parts Justice (LPJ) announces Margaret Cho as this year's host of the 2018 Golden Probes! The five time Grammy & Emmy nominated comedian (“Fresh Off The Bloat”) is the perfect host to drive this evening of comedy, music, and celebration, all to raise awareness about what is at stake for reproductive rights in the midterm elections. The Golden Probe Awards is produced by LPJ, the comedy based reproductive rights non-profit, helmed by Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead.
Moontower Comedy Festival Announces Full Schedule & Lineup, Premiere of Showtime's I'M DYING UP HERE Season 2
The 2018 Moontower Comedy Festival is excited to reveal the full schedule and talent lineup for the festival April 18–21 in Austin. This marks the seventh year for the premiere comedy celebration which will welcome over 100 performers in stand-up, musical comedy and more as well as 11 hilarious live podcasts and broadcasts from all over the country to stages in the heart of the city. See the full schedule online at MoontowerComedyFest.com.
Moontower Comedy Festival Announces Full Schedule & Lineup
The 2018 Moontower Comedy Festival is excited to reveal the full schedule and talent lineup for the festival April 18-21 in Austin. This marks the seventh year for the premiere comedy celebration which will welcome over 100 performers in stand-up, musical comedy and more as well as 11 hilarious live podcasts and broadcasts from all over the country to stages in the heart of the city.
Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In April
Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of April, highlighted by headliners Nate Bargatze, from his Comedy Central special 'Full Time Magic' and his Netflix special 'The Standups,' April 5 - 8; Corey Holcomb, from MTV2's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out, April 13 - 15; Ronny Chieng, from Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, April 20 & 21; An Evening with Kevin Smith, April 22; and Reductress Live, hosted by Marcia Belsky and featuring Catherine Cohen, Friends Who Folk, Janelle James, Jasmine Pierce, Pat Regan and Dulce Sloan, April 26 - 28 .
SAN FRANCISCO SKETCHFEST Lineups Announced!
SF Sketchfest was founded in 2001 by David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney as a way to showcase the talents of six Bay Area sketch comedy groups: The Fresh Robots, Kasper Hauser, The Meehan Brothers, Please Leave the Bronx, Totally False People, and White Noise Radio Theatre. The festival debuted in January of 2002 at the Shelton Theatre in downtown San Francisco and has grown rapidly into a nationally recognized comedy festival that mixes national headliners, local favorites, and the best up-and-coming groups from throughout North America for a month of sketch, improv, stand-up, and alternative comedy. A favorite with audiences, critics, and performers alike, the festival has grown substantially to become a highly anticipated artistic showcase that consistently delivers top quality comedic performances, tributes, and panel discussions.
Photo Flash: Ms. Foundation for Women Celebrate LAUGHTER IS THE BEST RESISTANCE
On Wednesday, November 29, the Ms. Foundation for Women hosted Laughter is the Best Resistance, its 22nd Comedy Night at Carolines on Broadway in New York City. Laughter is the Best Resistance, featured standup from leading women comedians in addition to a short performance from Ms. Foundation Founding Mother, Gloria Steinem.
Seeso Unveils SXSW Plans with Four Live Shows This March
Seeso, the premier comedy streaming destination, today unveiled a complete line up at SXSW 2017 Comedy, with four live shows beginning on March 11-14 at Esther's Follies (525 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701), Seeso's home throughout the festival comedy portion. All shows will begin at 10:00 PM CT.