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SAMANTHA BEE'S WITS END Announces Special Guests For July 9th Show At The Bell House
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

Samantha Bee's WITS END at The Bell House on July 9th will feature special guests Jon Glaser and Wyatt Cenac. Don't miss this exciting night of comedy and entertainment.

Samantha Bee's WITS END Sets Run of Three Shows at The Bell House
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

WITS END is a live game show, presented by Sam Bee, where two celebrity comedians face off in a game of custom-made trivia, created and hosted by Adam Kesner. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

URKEL SAVES SANTA: THE MOVIE! Sets Digital Release
by Michael Major - Nov 15, 2023

Starring the beloved and kind-hearted Steve Urkel, the breakout character from the series Family Matters, Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! features the voices of Jaleel White (as Steve Urkel), joined by Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”), Roy Wood Jr. (“The Daily Show”), and Kym Whitley (“The Bay”).

Tommy McNamara's SMOLDERING Comedy Special & Album Out Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023

Comedian Tommy McNamara's debut comedy special and album 'Smoldering' is now available on YouTube and aspecialthing Records. The special features hilarious stories and songs about various topics, including free hot dogs, being a regular at a Shell station, and more. Watch for free on YouTube and stream/download on aspecialthing Records.

Natasha Vaynblat Releases Debut Comedy Album 'WE'RE ALL DADS HERE' on ASPECIALTHING
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 21, 2023

Natasha Vaynblat has released her debut comedy album 'WE'RE ALL DADS HERE' on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, Natasha's witty stand-up covers topics like coffee, rats, NYC subway, and more.

Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2023

​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.

Symphony Space Announces Spring 2023 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

Symphony Space has announced its Spring 2023 programming, featuring a robust lineup of visionary artists and writers in unique, one-night-only, only-at-Symphony Space events. In these evenings of literature, music, musical theater, comedy, and more, Symphony Space creates intimate exchanges between artists and audiences—producing shows centered on everything from fresh-off-the-presses literature to fresh, creative interpretations of integral music.

SELECTED SHORTS: MARGARET ATWOOD, OLD BABES IN THE WOOD to be Presented at Symphony Space in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2023

On March 8, literary icon Margaret Atwood takes the stage at Symphony Space to host a Selected Shorts event devoted to her first book of short fiction in almost a decade.

Marcella Arguello's BITCH, GROW UP! Special to Debut on HBO Max
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2023

In BITCH, GROW UP!, Arguello couples her larger-than-life stage presence with her brutally honest take on post-pandemic hook ups and why broke men are better in bed, an exploration of how “Beauty and the Beast” triggered an epiphany, and a self-reflection on her middle school D.A.R.E. essay. Watch the new video trailer now!

Cynthia Nixon, Kelli O'Hara & More to Take Part in WALL TO WALL SELECTED SHORTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, a monumental celebration of short fiction, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

Comedian Alex Hooper Announces New Album 'Calm Down, Peasants'
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2022

Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD. As a troubled weirdo, he tried on many hats before realizing only comedy could tame his hair. Alex is best known as the America’s Got Talent comedian who infamously roasted the judging panel and the only contestant ever to get a “yes” from Simon Cowell and a “no” from the rest of the judges.

Symphony Space Announces Full Programming for 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2021

Symphony Space will welcome audiences back into its New York City home this season for a wide range of memorable events that take place for one night only, and only at Symphony Space.

Wyatt Cenac Inks Overall Deal With Warner Bros. Animation & Cartoon Network
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 16, 2021

Cenac joins Looney Tunes Cartoons executive producer and showrunner Pete Browngardt as the second overall cross-studio deal at WBA and CNS which allows for maximum creative flexibility to develop original material and access to the extensive character and franchise libraries at each studio.

The Story Collider Names New Executive Director and Establishes Science Communication Fellowship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2021

The Story Collider has announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed longtime Artistic Director Erin Barker as Executive Director, effective July 1, 2021. Barker’s portfolio will continue to include artistic leadership of the organization, and the team will expand to include its first Managing Director.

VIDEO: RETRO TECH Season Two Trailer Released Ahead of Its Premiere Tomorrow
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 12, 2021

Season two of the six episode series from Vox Media Studios explores the technological promises of the past with special appearances by Bill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and many more.

Symphony Space Virtual Selected Shorts Fall Season Launches with Comedians Jordan Klepper, Wyatt Cenac, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2020

Symphony Space's signature series, Selected Shorts, returns this fall with four events moved from our stages to the screen of your choice for virtual viewing. 

Over 300 Films To Compete In Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts' 'Sweet 16' Year
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2020

The official selections are rolling in for the 16th annual Oscar-Qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL. Dubbed as their a?oeSweet 16,a?? the organizers are thrilled to welcome the best shorts from across the globe to screen virtually from November 9-15, 2020 on the new streaming platform BITPIX.

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: August 8-9- with Liz Callaway, Marlo Thomas, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2020

Today (August 8-9) in live streaming: Free to Be... You and Me returns for an Encore, Liz Callaway performs with Seth Rudetsky, and so much more!

Nominations Announced For The 35th Annual Imagen Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2020

The Imagen Foundation President Helen Hernandez today announced 114 nominees in 20 categories for this year's 35th Annual Imagen Awards.

HBO to Offer All Nine Episodes of WATCHMEN for Free June 19-21
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2020

HBO will offer all nine episodes of the series WATCHMEN for free starting FRIDAY, JUNE 19 through SUNDAY, June 21 exclusively on HBO.com and Free On Demand, as an extension of the network's content offering highlighting Black experiences, voices and storytellers. The network will also air a marathon of the series on HBO and HBO Latino starting at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT on Friday, June 19.