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Spotlight: LADIES OF LAUGHTER at Bergen PAC
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 26, 2024

Ladies of Laughter presents A Night of Stories & Laughter

Jersey City Comedy Festival Kicks Off This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

Art House Productions and presenting sponsor Tito’s Handmade Vodka have announced the full lineup of the Jersey City Comedy Festival (JCCF) taking place June 7-10, 2023 in Jersey City, NJ.

Lineup Revealed For 2023 Jersey City Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

Art House Productions and presenting sponsor Tito’s Handmade Vodka, have announced the return of the Jersey City Comedy Festival (JCCF) taking place June 7-10, 2023 in Jersey City, NJ.

Hannah Einbinder, Todd Barry's 34th Anniversary In Comedy Benefit and More Upcoming at The Bell House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021

The Bell House has announced their upcoming performances. Performances include DAN JOE DVD SHOW, SEEK TREATMENT and more!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of HYSTERICAL on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with guest host Jessica Kirson from the Hulu hit documentary 'Hysterical,' with guests Wendy Leibman, Judy Gold and Carmen Lynch.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for COLIN QUINN & FRIENDS on HBO Max
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 9, 2020

The special will be released Thursday, Nov. 12, on HBO Max.

VIDEO: Watch A Sneak Peek From Week 2 Of TBS's TOURNAMENT OF LAUGHS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2020

Tune in to check out part two of the first round as the next 16 comics compete to move to round two.

TBS' Comedy Competition TOURNAMENT OF LAUGHS Reveals Final Bracket and Match-Ups
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2020

TBS' upcoming comedy competition series Tournament of Laughs has set its bracket and released the final match-ups in the battle for laughs.

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carl Reiner, Judd Apatow & More to Take Part in LAUGHTER IN LOCKDOWN Comedy Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020

NY Laughs, in partnership with The Actors Fund has announced a special one-night-only streaming event 'Laughter in Lockdown,' to benefit comedians and other comedy professionals in need on Friday, May 29 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT on nylaughs.org/lockdown.

MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN Begins Performances Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2019

Laughing Liberally will present LAUGHING LIBERALLY OFF-BROADWAY - 'MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN,' featuring a diverse roster of political performers taking back the discourse and bringing joy and intelligent topical humor to the NY stage for 15 performances only, beginning tonight

Laughing Liberally Will Present MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019

Laughing Liberally, in association with Eric Krebs, will present LAUGHING LIBERALLY OFF-BROADWAY a?' a?oeMAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN,a?? featuring a diverse roster of political performers taking back the discourse and bringing joy and intelligent topical humor to the NY stage for 15 performances only (September 3-21) at The Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street- between 9th & 10th Avenues). The run promises a different lineup of artists at each performance a?' and the return to the NYC stage of the great Elayne Boosler.

Boston Calling Shares New Details About Arena Stage
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 21, 2019

Boston Calling, celebrating its 10th edition this year on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 - 26, and headlined by Twenty One Pilots (Friday), Tame Impala (Saturday), and Travis Scott (Sunday), reveals more exciting details about the bevy of artists set to take over the festival's Arena stage. Fans will be treated to one-of-a-kind performances from Boston Ballet, one of the most iconic dance companies in the world. In addition, all-star comedians Fred Armisen, Jenny Slate, and Michael Chewill headline the Arena stage. At night, fans can enjoy performances from hip-hop artists and DJs including electronic artist and rising star Yaeji; female rappers Princess Nokiaand Dessa; and DJ sets from internationally known electro-funk duo Chromeo, and hip-hop electro sensation Naeem. Please find further details below.

BOSTON CALLING 2019 Announces Day-to-Day Lineup and Single Day Tickets
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 22, 2019

Boston Calling, celebrating its 10th edition this year, announced its day-to-day lineup today with Single Day tickets going on sale this Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:00AM EST. The acclaimed music festival, taking place this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 26, 2019, at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, MA, will deliver more than 55 performances across its four stages. Alt-rock superstars Twenty One Pilots will headline Boston Calling on Friday, May 24; Australian rockers Tame Impala will lead the bill on Saturday, May 25, and hip-hop phenom and recently announced Super Bowl LIII halftime performer Travis Scott will close out Boston Calling on Sunday, May 26. Single Day tickets will go on sale on Thursday, January 24 at 10:00AM EST at www.bostoncalling.com. All performance times will be revealed at a later date. 

Boston Calling Music Festival Unveils 2019 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2019

Celebrating its 10th edition this year, Boston Calling unveils a lineup of epic proportions - from music to comedy to dance. The internationally acclaimed and locally grown music festival takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - 26, 2019 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, MA (65 North Harvard Street, Boston). Headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, and Tame Impala, Boston Calling 2019 will present more than 55 performances from musicians, bands, and comedians across its four stages. This year, the festival's indoor arena will also showcase an all-star lineup of comedy, headlined by Michael Che, Jenny Slate, and Fred Armisen. Overall, the lineup boasts seven 2019 Grammy nominees including Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monae, and Brandi Carlile, who is nominated for six awards. In a unique collaboration, the festival will also bring Boston Ballet, one of the world's most renowned dance companies, to the festival.

Team Coco Presents CONAN & FRIENDS National Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 26, 2018

Conan O'Brien will hit the road for the first time since 2010 when he begins his Team Coco Presents Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips tour in Washington, D.C. on Friday, November 2. O'Brien will be joined by different groups of handpicked comics each night of the tour, bringing his unique comic sensibility and the voices of some of his favorite performers to venues all over the United States.

Eagle Theatre Announces Continuation of Stand Up Comedy Series
by Julie Musbach - Aug 10, 2018

Eagle Theatre continues their fifth year of presenting Stand-Up Comedy with their next installment on August 18th at 7:00PM & 9:30PM.

Comedians Bringing the Laughter to Carolines on Broadway in February
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 19, 2018

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of February, highlighted by headliners Amanda Seales, from HBO's Insecure, February 1 - 3;Jeff Ross, 'The Roastmaster General,' from Comedy Central's Jeff Ross Roasts The Border, February 8 - 11; Damon Wayans, Jr., from the film Let's Be Cops, Presidents Day Weekend, February 16 - 18; and Langston Kerman, from HBO'sInsecure, February 22 - 24.

The CW Premieres Comedy Special JUST FOR LAUGHS STARRING HOWIE MANDEL Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 18, 2016

Through its strategic partnership with Just For Laughs, The CW Network today announced the brand new primetime comedy special JUST FOR LAUGHS STARRING HOWIE MANDEL, featuring stand-up performances from comedians such as Jeff Ross, Pete Holmes, and Jim Breuer,which will premiere tonight, January 18, 8:00-9:30 pm ET/PT on The CW.

The CW to Premiere Comedy Special JUST FOR LAUGHS STARRING HOWIE MANDEL, 1/18
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 8, 2015

Through its strategic partnership with Just For Laughs, The CW Network today announced the brand new primetime comedy special JUST FOR LAUGHS STARRING HOWIE MANDEL

Hannibal Burress Under Fire For Rape Jokes
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 24, 2014

Hannibal Buress, who sparked controversy for jokes he did on rape allegations against Bill Cosby, now finds himself in trouble for his own jokes on rape.