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Molly Kearney and Michael Longfellow Join Colin Jost at Rochester Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

Rochester Fringe Festival has announced that 2024 comedy headliner Colin Jost will be joined by two more comedians familiar to “Saturday Night Live” fans – Molly Kearney and Michael Longfellow.

Hannah Waddingham, Mike Birbiglia, & More to Present Creative Arts Emmy Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024

The Television Academy and executive producer Bob Bain has announced presenters for the first night of the 76th Creative Arts Emmy® Awards on Sept. 7. The awards will be held over two consecutive nights on Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE.

Paula Poundstone Returns To The MAC For An Evening Of Standup In September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform at the McAninch Arts Center on September 14. Known for her quick wit and observational humor, Poundstone promises an evening of laughter and entertainment.

Colin Jost Anounced As 2024 Rochester Fringe Comedy Headliner
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

The 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival has announced its comedy headliner, promising a lineup of exciting performances and events. Discover who will be bringing the laughs to this year's festival.

Pete Davidson to Perform at the 2024 ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Pete Davidson will headline the 2024 ROCHESTER FRINGE FESTIVAL, bringing his unique comedic style to the event. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Abby Wambaugh Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut In THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF 17 SHOWS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2024

Abby Wambaugh, a non-binary American comedian and Funny Women Finalist, debuts at Edfringe with a heartfelt, silly, and goofy one-person variety show blending personal storytelling, stand-up, and absurd impressions.

Video: Watch Trailer for OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2024

Netflix has just debuted the first trailer for Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution, the first feature length documentary to explore the history of queer stand up comedy. The film will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Friday, June 7th ahead of its Netflix debut on June 18th. Watch the trailer now!

Video: See Neil Patrick Harris in Trailer for GROUP THERAPY
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024

Hartbeat, the media company founded by Kevin Hart, has just dropped the first trailer for Group Therapy, a new documentary. Hosted by Tony and Emmy award-winning performer, Neil Patrick Harris, the comedy-forward documentary features Tig Notaro, Nicole Byer, Mike Birbiglia, London Hughes, Gary Gulman, and Atsuko Okatsuka, as they bravely share the intricate connections between their professional and mental health journeys. Watch the trailer!

Everything Coming to Max in June
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2024

Stream The Debuts Of Season Two Of HBO Original Drama Series “House of the Dragon”; HBO Original Comedy Series “Fantasmas”; Max Original Comedy Special “Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go”; HBO Original Documentaries “Ren Faire” And “Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple”; And Original Film “Am I OK?”

Video: Watch Trailer for Dakota Johnson Film AM I OKAY?
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024

AM I OK?, a film that first premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival starring Dakota Johnson, debuts Thursday, June 6 on Max. The cast includes Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, with Sean Hayes and Tig Notaro. Watch the trailer now!

Video: Watch Trailer for Documentary OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024

The first teaser for the upcoming documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution has just dropped.The documentary considers the importance of LGBTQ+ stand up as an instrument for social change over the past five decades, actively reflecting and challenging cultural norms and values. Ultimately, the film reveals that queer comedians — whether they intended to or not — helped change the world, one joke at a time. Watch the teaser here!

Tribeca Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Films with Liza Minnelli, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2024

The 2024 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its features lineup, offering a diverse array of narrative, documentary, and animated films, including several from Broadway favorites. The festival will see the world premiere of LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story about Broadway icon Liza Minnelli. Documentaries include the world premiere of Satisfied, an intimate look at the actress Renée Elise Goldsberry.

Jon Reep Comes To Comedy Works Larimer Square In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

Comedy Works has announced that Jon Reep will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square:

Atsuko Okatsuka Australian Tour 2024 Rescheduled
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict outside of the artist's control, the tour dates for Atsuko Okatsuka needed to be rescheduled from April to July/August.  

GLITTER & DOOM Soundtrack Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The soundtrack to Glitter & Doom – the new film musical told through 25 iconic Indigo Girls classics – is available now in digital and streaming formats from record label PS Classics.

Listen: Indigo Girls Single 'What We Wanna Be' From GLITTER & DOOM' Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

The new Indigo Girls single “What We Wanna Be” – the folk duo's first new song in four years – is out now from record label PS Classics. Listen here!

The Lower East Side Film Festival Announces May Dates in New York City
by Michael Major - Feb 29, 2024

Along with its usual array of exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties, this year's festival will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 1999 - the Greatest Year of Movies - Ever! with special screenings of Cruel Intentions with Director, Roger Kumble attending, But I'm A Cheerleader and American Movie.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024

This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.