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The Comedians is an upcoming American comedy television series starring Billy Crystal and Josh Gad. A 13-episode first season has been ordered by FX, which will premiere in spring 2015. The pilot episode was written by Larry Charles, Crystal, Matt Nix, and Ben Wexler and was directed by Charles.

Season 5 of Showtime's HOMELAND to Begin Production in Germany This Summer
by Caryn Robbins - April 27, 2015

SHOWTIME and Fox 21 Television Studios have announced today that season five of the Emmy® and Golden Globe® award winning series HOMELAND will shoot on location in Germany. ...


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. ...


Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 2/14-2/15/2015
by - February 15, 2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 15, 2015 - Sunday, February 15, 2015. ...


VIDEO: Watch THE COMEDIANS Star Josh Gad Use 'Olaf' to Get Out of Trouble
by Caryn Robbins - March 03, 2015

THE COMEDIANS stars Billy Crystal (Broadway's 700 Sundays) and Josh Gad (Broadway's Book of Mormon) reveal that they are not ashamed to use their animated counterparts in real life situations....


Stephen Moyer & More Join Cast of FX Drama Pilot THE BASTARD EXECUTIONER
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2015

The Bastard Executioner, FX's highly-anticipated new drama series pilot from Kurt Sutter, has lined up a stellar cast of veteran and emerging actors that features series regulars Lee Jones, Stephen Moyer, Katey Sagal, Flora Spencer-Longhurst...


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...


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. ...


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....


Alternative Comedy Legends Exhibit at Museum of Comedy Opens Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - February 23, 2015

Rare images of iconic British comedians shot by photographer and filmmaker Trevor Rogers during the ground-breaking comedy era of the 1980's....


VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks New Series 'The Comedians' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - March 31, 2015

Tony nominee Josh Gad stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring opposite Billy Crystal in the hilarious new series 'The Comedians.' Check out the appearance below!...


IFC to Premiere Season 3 of HIt Series MARON, 5/14
by Caryn Robbins - March 23, 2015

Back with 13 new half-hour episodes, the series stars comedian, writer and host of the popular WTF podcast (www.wtfpod.com), Marc Maron. Season three premieres Thursday, May 14 at 10:00pm ET/PT on IFC....


Garden of Laughs Comedy Benefit Raises Nearly $1.4 Million
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2015

MSG Entertainment (MSGE) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced today that its sold-out comedy event, Garden of Laughs, raised nearly $1.4 million to aid the Foundation's efforts to make dreams come true for children in need, making it the most successful fundraiser in Garden of Dreams' histo...


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....


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 ...


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....


'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...


FURIOUS 7 Among Blockbuster Movies Heading to FX Networks
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2015

FX Networks, the leading destination for blockbuster features, has bolstered its impressive slate of movies by adding the top three current box office hits - Furious 7, Home and The Longest Ride....


VIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks TV Return on New Series THE COMEDIANS
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015

Actor and comedian and Broadway star Billy Crystal stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk with Matt Lauer about his new FX show, "The Comedians," where he plays himself....


'Highflyers Comedy Night' Set for Amused Moose Soho Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 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 Today Highflyers Comedy Nigh...


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...


Josh Gad on the Success of FROZEN: 'We All Pinch Ourselves Everyday'
by Nicole Rosky - February 18, 2015

Stage and screen star Josh Gad is still blown away by the success of Frozen, the film for which he voiced one of Disney's newest favorites, Olaf. Gad told Metro: 'Frozen. People stop me on the street for an animated character, where they don't even see my face, on a daily basis.' He continued: 'It's...


THE WEDDING RINGER's Josh Gad, Jeremy Garelick Teaming on Musical Comedy Film with Tunes by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
by Movies News Desk - April 09, 2015

Deadline writes that Broadway and FROZEN vet Josh Gad and writer/director Jeremy Garelick just unveiled an untitled musical comedy project featuring tunes by the legendary Alan Menken, with lyrics by WICKED's Stephen Schwartz....


VIDEO: Billy Crystal and Josh Gad Star in FX's THE COMEDIANS, Premiering Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 09, 2015

FX's newest series, THE COMEDIANS will make its television debut tonight, April 9, 2015. Led by Tony Award-winner Billy Crystal and Tony nominee Josh Gad, THE COMEDIANS will have 8 episodes, with air times set for 10pm ET. Check out a trailer for the show below!...


VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks New FX Series THE COMEDIANS on 'The Talk'
by Caryn Robbins - April 21, 2015

The hilarious and talented actor Josh Gad stopped by CBS's THE TALK yesterday to discuss working alongside Billy Crystal in their new show, "The Comedians' on the FX network. Watch the appearance below!...


Steven Wright, Patton Oswalt & More Added to Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts' Schedule
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2015

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis is pleased to announce three Just Added performances in Jackson Hall: comedian Steven Wright, on Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m.; comedian Patton Oswalt on Friday, October 16 at 8 p.m.; and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on Frida...






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