FROZEN Writing Team Departs Disney's BOB THE MUSICAL; Tom Cruise to Star?
by Jessica Showers - July 27, 2015 BOB THE MUSICAL is circling a new creative team. ...
VIDEO: First Look - Amy Schumer & Seth Rogen in Bud Light SUPER BOWL Spot
by Caryn Robbins - January 22, 2016 A first look teaser has been shared for Bud Light featuring Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen. The full spot will air during SUPER BOWL 50 on CBS. Get a first look below!...
Rory Scovel to Headline Comedy Works Larimer Square This March
by BWW News Desk - February 17, 2016 Rory Scovel will appear at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, March 10 - 12, 2016....
National Comedy Center Acquires the Archives of Comedian George Carlin
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2016 The National Comedy Center has acquired the archives of George Carlin. The acquisition was announced last night by the comedian's daughter, Kelly Carlin, at a private event in New York hosted by the Comedy Center....
Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel & More to Present at 67th EMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2015 The Television Academy has announced additional presenters for the 67TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, airing September 20th on FOX. ...
Work Underway for New Musical Film from Josh Gad, Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz & More!
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2016 Tony Award nominee Josh Gad took to Facebook today to tease a new musical film he is developing along with an all-star creative team!...
truTV Announces Greenlight of New Series COMEDY KNOCKOUT
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2016 truTV today announced a greenlight for the new comedic competition series Comedy Knockout which pits comedians against each other in a series of fast paced challenges with the audience having sole discretion to decide who is the funniest person in the room....
InDepth InterView: Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson Lopez Talk New THE COMEDIANS Specialty Song, Plus UP HERE, FROZEN Onstage & Much More
by Pat Cerasaro - April 30, 2015 Today we are talking to a terrifically talented twosome who are responsible for the songs for Disney's biggest hit film of all time, international blockbuster FROZEN, as well as the brains behind a spectacular new specialty song composed expressly for this week's episode of FX's new comedy series TH...
Adam Devine & More Set for Comedy Central Special GODDAMN COMEDY JAM, 8/28
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2016 Comedians tear up the stage in GODDAMN COMEDY JAM which showcases Pete Davidson ('SNL'), Adam Devine ('Workaholics' & 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates'), Jim Jefferies ('Jim Jefferies: Freedumb'), Natasha Leggero ('Another Period') and Jay Pharoah ('SNL') telling funny, poignant and ridiculous stor...
Angela Bassett Checks In to AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL!
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2015 Ryan Murphy has announced on Twitter that Angela Bassett has signed on to the cast of AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL....
VIDEO: Trailer for Maria Bamford's LADY DYNAMITE, Heading to Netflix This May
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2016 Below watch the trailer for Maria Bamford's LADY DYNAMITE, streaming on Netflix beginning May 20th. The trailer includes guest appearances from Sarah Silverman, Jason Mantzoukas and Brandon Routh....
The PIT to Host First-Ever CLICKFEST, 5/2-3
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015 The Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) is proud to announce ClickFest - a Live New Media Comedy Festival On Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 2015, The Peoples Improv Theater will host the world's first live digital comedy festival. Over forty groups will come together to mash up comedy's best online and ...
VIDEO: Trailer for truTV's New Competition Series COMEDY KNOCKOUT Hosted by Damien Lemon
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016 Below, check out the newly released trailer for truTV's new comedy competition series COMEDY KNOCKOUT, hosted by stand-up comedian Damien Lemon, which premieres on Thursday, April 21 at 10:30pm ET/PT....
VIDEO: Trailer for truTV's New Competition Series COMEDY KNOCKOUT Hosted by Damien Lemon
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016 Below, check out the newly released trailer for truTV's new comedy competition series COMEDY KNOCKOUT, hosted by stand-up comedian Damien Lemon, which premieres today, April 21 at 10:30pm ET/PT....
Sylvan Productions to Present Comedy Festival, THE BESTIVAL, This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2016 Be prepared for a weekend of funny as folks that have appeared on popular comedic outlets like Conan, Comedy Central, VICE and SF Sketchfest gather to produce a festival for all humorists alike to enjoy....
EDINBURGH 2016: BWW Q&A - Harriet Dyer
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 29, 2016 BWW speaks to comedian Harriet Dyer about the two shows she is bringing to this year's Edinburgh Fringe....
HELIX: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON Available on Blu-ray/DVD Today
by TV News Desk - July 28, 2015 HELIX, Sony Pictures Television's intense sci-fi series, returns on Blu-ray and DVD today, July 28 when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases HELIX: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON....
'Highflyers Comedy Night' Set for Amused Moose Soho, May 30
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015 Amused Moose Soho presents exceptional comedy from a great bunch of splendidly skilful stand-ups at Soho's only multi-award winning comedy club, in our intimate performance space that the comedians love at 'Above The Arts', just one minute from Leicester Square tube. The Saturday Highflyers Comedy N...
Lady Gaga to Present at 67th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2015 The Television Academy took to Twitter to announce that Lady Gaga, soon to star in the next installment of the FX horror series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL, will be among the presenters for the 67TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS...
Comedians Judy Gold & Bruce Vilanch Coming to The Alden in McLean, 11/7
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2015 The Alden in McLean bring the NSFW (not safe for work) humor of Judy Gold and Bruce Vilanch for a late show at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are $35, $20 for McLean Community Center (MCC) tax district residents. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside MCC....
Stephnie Weir and Robert Dassie Headline San Francisco Improv Festival, Kicking Off Today
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2015 The San Francisco Improv Festival presents its 11th season of off-the-cuff comedy from top improv and sketch comedians. The San Francisco Improv Festival runs today, September 10, through September 19, 2015 at The Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco....
Lady Gaga to Present at 67th ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - September 11, 2015 The Television Academy took to Twitter to announce that Lady Gaga, soon to star in the next installment of the FX horror series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL, will be among the presenters for the 67TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS...
STOLEN HOUSE to Play Bernstein Theater, 5/6-9
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016 Six master improvisors are taking over the sets of Perfect Crime at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater (Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7, 10:30pm), and on the set of The Effect at the Barrow Street Theatre (Sunday May 8 @10pm, Monday May 9 @8pm)....
Don Barnhart's Documentary REEFER RENDUM Filming in Los Angeles Today
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2015 The new comedy documentary directed by award winning comedian Don Barnhart will be taping the stand up comedy segments for the movie today, May 8th, 2015 at The Surf City Comedy Club in Huntington Beach, California....
Adam Devine & More Set for Comedy Central Special GODDAMN COMEDY JAM, 8/28
by Caryn Robbins - August 22, 2016 Comedians tear up the stage in GODDAMN COMEDY JAM which showcases Pete Davidson ('SNL'), Adam Devine ('Workaholics' & 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates'), Jim Jefferies ('Jim Jefferies: Freedumb'), Natasha Leggero ('Another Period') and Jay Pharoah ('SNL') telling funny, poignant and ridiculous stor... |