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The Second City New York Will Reprise Comedy Showcase BETTER DAYS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

One of New York City's greatest comedy showcases of all time, Better Days, is back and better than ever at The Second City New York. Learn more about the event here!

What to Watch on New Year's Eve - Sara Bareilles, Reneé Rapp, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 31, 2024

Broadway fans can close the curtain on 2024 with some Broadway and music favorites! Countdown to midnight with names like Sara Bareilles, Sting, Reneé Rapp, and more. Additionally, the Wicked movie is now available to watch at home on digital.

Photos: Shoshana Bean, Meryl Streep, & More at New York Public Radio Gala
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

New York Public Radio hosted its 2024 annual gala celebrating WNYC’s 100 years on the air. The centennial event paid tribute to WNYC’s century of service and featured a musical performance by Hell's Kitchen star Shoshana Bean. Take a look at photos now!

Charlie Berens Is Coming To The UIS Performing Arts Center In February
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2024

Charlie Berens has announced a performance at the UIS Performing Arts Center on February 2nd.

McCarter Theatre Center 2024-25 Presented Programming Season Begins
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.

Actors Training Center Honors Tony Winner JJ Maley With Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

Actors Training Center in Wilmette, Ill. honors Tony Award Winner JJ Maley with its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2024 Gala: I See Stars, celebrating alumni achievements and contributions.

Roy Wood Jr. Comes to Comedy Works Landmark
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

Roy Wood Jr. is a comedian, an Emmy-nominated producer for the PBS documentary The Neutral Ground, and for 8 years served as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning The Daily Show. In the spring of 2023, Wood Jr. guest hosted The Daily Show and headlined the White House Correspondents' Dinner bringing it to its highest ratings since 2017.

NY Premieres, US Premieres & More Set for Lincoln Center Fall and Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts revealed upcoming presentations throughout the Fall and Winter. Learn more about the season!

Stephen Brower And Chloé Hilliard Come To The Den Theatre In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

Stephen Brower will present 'Palatable Gay Robot' and Chloé Hilliard performs at The Den Theatre this September.

TALE: NYC'S FINEST STORYTELLING to Play Red Room This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024

TALE: NYC's Finest Storytelling event at Red Room above KGB Bar on June 28th features top storytellers like Roy Wood Jr, Jena Friedman, and Anthony Haden-Guest. Hosted by Harmon Leon with music by Emily Frembgen.

Impractical Jokers Moves to New Home on TBS with Season 11
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2024

Television’s popular unscripted comedy “Impractical Jokers” is back with hilarious new episodes premiering Thursday, July 11 at 10PM ET/PT, on its new home on TBS. Starring comedy trio Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray and Sal Vulcano, the hidden camera series reached 11.1M total viewers across truTV and TBS last season.  

Video: JOHN MULANEY PRESENTS: EVERYBODY'S IN LA To Stream Live on Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2024

John Mulaney will explore the city of Los Angeles with his comedian friends in the upcoming Netflix special John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's In LA. Over the course of six live episodes, the comically unconventional show will feature Mulaney along with special guests and field pieces all shot in Los Angeles. Watch the announcement video here!

Outside Joke: The Hub of Netflix is a Joke Fest Lineup Announced
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2024

Discover the lineup for Netflix's comedy festival, OUTSIDE JOKE. Get ready for a laughter-filled event as Netflix brings together the biggest names in comedy. The lineup includes Fred Armisen, Freddie Gibbs, Janelle James, Leslie Jones, Michelle Buteau, Reggie Watts, drag icons Alyssa Edwards, Jimbo, Latrice Royale and Trixie Mattel, and more.

NBC Sets Returns For PASSWORD, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT & More This Summer
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2024

NBC is the summer home for both the Paris Olympic Games and high-stakes competition with a robust lineup of returning powerhouse favorites, including “America's Got Talent,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.” With all-new programming alongside the Summer Games, check out the premiere schedule!

ABC News Will Go Inside the Oscars Will Special Coverage
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

ABC News will celebrate the 96th Oscars with special programming, including the live pre-show “Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live!” on Sunday. Leading up to Hollywood's biggest night, “Good Morning America” will conduct interviews with Jimmy Kimmel, who will host the show, and Wolfgang Puck, who sets the menu for the Governors Ball.

PASSWORD Season Two to Feature Lauren Graham, Wiz Khalifa & More
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2024

“Password” season two includes even more celebrity guests, including Chance the Rapper, Laverne Cox, Nikki & Brie Garcia, Lauren Graham, Wiz Khalifa, Jimmy Kimmel, Johnny Knoxville, Liza Koshy, Howie Mandel, Joe Manganiello, Joel McHale, Meghan Trainor, Lindsey Vonn and Roy Wood Jr. Watch the video trailer for the new season now!

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

TruTV's IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Returns With New Episodes in February
by Michael Major - Jan 16, 2024

The new episodes include Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in The Shadows”), comedians Roy Wood Jr. (“The Daily Show”), Bobby Moynihan (“SNL”), Michael Ian Black (“Wet Hot American Summer”), Kim Field (“Living Single”), returning collaborators Joey Fatone ('NSYNC), singer Paula Abdul and Eric Andre (“The Eric Andre Show”), plus ALF the puppet.

Charlie Berens Comes to Fargo This Week With Bill Doucette and Ton Johnson
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

Charlie Berens with Bill Doucette & Ton Johnson will perform four shows in Fargo this week. Performances take place January 12-13.

Video: Watch Howie Mandel on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024

The “Deal Or No Deal” star tells Jennifer how excited he is about becoming a grandfather for the third time and chats about his daughter's pregnancy. Howie Mandel jokes about what it's like to do the school run, shares how his wife encouraged him to take “Deal or No Deal,” and reveals how his family feels about his TikTok. Watch the video!