New American Festival Adds Padma Lakshmi, Hasan Minhaj, Dr. Ruth And More To Lineup
Today, ticket sales go live for New American Economy (NAE)'s inaugural New American Festival, a groundbreaking event celebrating immigrant contributions to American art, food, film, comedy, fashion, and more (September 14-15). The festival will feature a keynote address from New York Times best-selling author, host, and executive producer Padma Lakshmi (Love, Loss and What We Ate, The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs, Top Chef) and conversations with sex therapist, radio and television show host, and author Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer and award-winning host, comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj (Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, Homecoming King).
Comedians Bringing The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In August
Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of August, highlighted by headliners Corey Holcomb, from MTV2's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out, August 2 - 4; Preacher Lawson, from NBC's America's Got Talent: The Champions, August 8 - 10; Pauly Shore, from his podcast 'Random Rants,' August 15 - 18; and Drew Lynch, from NBC's America's Got Talent, August 22 - 24.
MANHATTAN COMEDY NIGHT Announced at Landmark
Sandy Marks' Manhattan Comedy Night comes to Long Island Saturday, November 18, 8 PM. Scheduled to appear with Marks are Christian Finnegan, Lenny Marcus, Wil Sylvince and Bonnie McFarlane.
10th Annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival Reveals Winners
The NBCUniversal Short Film Festival announced its 2015 award winners at its West Coast festival finale at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood Wednesday, followed by a red carpet after-party, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the festival.
Carolines on Broadway Hosts NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR Tonight
Carolines on Broadway, America's Premier Comedy Nightclub, is inviting revelers to laugh in the New Year in the heart of Times Square when it presents its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular tonight, December 31, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.
Maz Jobrani, Damon Wayans and More Set for Carolines on Broadway, Dec 2013
Carolines on Broadway, America's Premier Comedy Nightclub, announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of December 2013, highlighted by headliners Maz Jobrani, from his stand-up special 'I Come in Peace,' tonight, December 5 - 8; Damon Wayans, from FOX-TV's 'In Living Color' and the sitcom 'Damon,' December 12 - 15; Steve Rannazzisi, from FX's 'The League and his Comedy Central special 'Man Child,' December 19 - 22; and Tracy Morgan, from NBC's '30 Rock' and 'Saturday Night Live,' December 26 - 29.
Carolines on Broadway to Host NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR, 12/31
Carolines on Broadway, America's Premier Comedy Nightclub, is inviting revelers to laugh in the New Year in the heart of Times Square when it presents its annual New Year's Eve Spectacular on Tuesday, December 31, with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., 1626 Broadway, between 49th and 50th Streets, New York City.
Maz Jobrani, Damon Wayans and More Set for Carolines on Broadway, 12/5
Carolines on Broadway, America's Premier Comedy Nightclub, announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of December 2013, highlighted by headliners Maz Jobrani, from his stand-up special “I Come in Peace,” December 5 - 8; Damon Wayans, from FOX-TV's “In Living Color” and the sitcom “Damon,” December 12 - 15; Steve Rannazzisi, from FX's “The League and his Comedy Central special “Man Child,” December 19 - 22; and Tracy Morgan, from NBC's “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live,” December 26 - 29.
'Top Dog of Comedy' Mark Viera Returns to the Comix At Foxwoods Tonight
Russell Simmons PRESENTS STAND-UP AT THE EL REY regular, Mark Viera, will showcase his comedic routine at Comix at Foxwoods this July. From tonight, July 18 through July 20, Mark Viera will perform nightly at 8 p.m. on the Comix stage. On July 20, Viera will perform an additional late night show titled, 'Nasty Show with Mark Viera' at 10:30 p.m.
'Top Dog of Comedy' Mark Viera, Returns to the Comix At Foxwoods, 7/18
RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS STAND-UP AT THE EL REY regular, Mark Viera, will showcase his comedic routine at Comix at Foxwoods this July. From July 18 through July 20, Mark Viera will perform nightly at 8 p.m. on the Comix stage. On July 20, Viera will perform an additional late night show titled, "Nasty Show with Mark Viera" at 10:30 p.m.
NBCUniversal Honors Winners at 7th Annual 'Short Cuts' Festival
NBCUniversal announced the winners among the finalists at its Seventh Annual "Short Cuts" Festival grand finale screening on October 24 at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theater in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by Craig Robinson (NBC's "The Office") and co-hosted by Kym Whitley (NBC's "Animal Practice").