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Sherrod Small Set for Comix At Foxwoods, 8/8-10

Current host of Fuse's weekly television show "United States of Hip Hop," Sherrod Small will showcase his material at Comix At Foxwoods for four shows beginning Aug. 8. Small will take the stage Aug. 8 through Aug. 10 at 8 p.m., before ending the weekend with Comix's late night special, as he performs a "Nasty Show with Sherrod Small" on Aug. 10 at 10:30 p.m. (more...)

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - DEAD KEVIN & More on CC Studio's This Week

This Week on CC:Studios, catch all new episodes of 'The Super Late Morning Show,' 'This Is Not Happening' and 'Dead Kevin'. Check out sneak peeks of the shows below! (more...)

HAVE A SUMMAH! Comedy Tour Starring Kyle Kinane, Howard Kremer and Sean Patton to Stop at The Neptune, 8/3

Have A Summah! Comedy Tour, starring Kyle Kinane, Howard Kremer and Sean Patton will make a stop on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 9:00 PM at The Neptune (All Ages / Bar w/ ID). (more...)

Sklar Brothers, Josh Blue and Rusty Z to Appear at Comedy Works, June 2013

Coming up at Comedy Works are: The Sklar Brothers, Josh Blue and Rusty Z. Details below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Russell Brand Takes Over at MORNING JOE

In the video below, comedian Russell Brand stopped by MORNING JOE to promote his upcoming comedy tour- 'The Messiah' Complex,' and while he was there the anchors had a hard time keeping him on topic. Check out what went down below! (more...)

Sherri Shepherd Set for Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 7/19-20

Whether on stage or screen, Daytime Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd's magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fail to delight audiences. (more...)

Billy D. Washington to Perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 7/17

Billy D. will keep you in stitches as he passively delivers his cleverly constructed material. Former police officer, classically trained pianist and veteran stand-up comedian Billy D. Washington has been featured on shows like The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson and HBO's DEF COMEDY JAM, as well as at The Montreal Comedy Festival and even toured with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, for three years. His laid back delivery and abstract writing style has made him a stand-up mainstay for almost 20 years. (more...)

Nick Vatterott to Play Four Shows at Comix At Foxwoods, Begin. 8/1

Chicago Magazine's 'Funniest Man in Chicago,' Nick Vatterott, will visit Comix at Foxwoods for the first time for four shows Thursday, Aug. 1 to Saturday, Aug. 3. Vatterott will take the stage at 8 p.m. nightly for his first three performances, before wrapping up the weekend with a 'nasty'-themed appearance for his final outrageous performance on Aug. 3 at 10:30 p.m. (more...)

What Would A Celebrity Do for a Klondike Bar? Comedian Joel McHale Test Fans' Creativity

Joel McHale, has launched the Klondike Celebrity Challenge, allowing fans to suggest ideas that may put some of their favorite stars from their past into fun and imaginative situations. (more...)

Tom Cotter, Greg Proops and More Set for Cobb's Comedy Club and Punch Line San Francisco, Summer 2013

Take a look at Cobb's and Punch Line SF's updated calendars. Tom Cotter from America's Got Talent will be performing, as well as JB Smoove, Greg Proops and more! (more...)

Big Al's Comedy Club Moves to Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 7/3

One of Las Vegas' hottest new comedy venues is on the move. Starting July 3, Big Al's Comedy Club - named 'Best Bargain Show in Las Vegas' by the staff of the Las Vegas Review-Journal - will move from The Orleans to a larger venue at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. (more...)

'more Money S'more Problems opens Thursday at Go Comedy in Michigan

Go Comedy!, Detroit's award winning improv theater, is set to officially open its 14th sketch comedy revue S'more Money, S'more Problems, Thursday, June 20th. The show will run Thursday and Friday nights at 8:00pm through August 2. (more...)

Chelsea Lately Veteran Josh Wolf Set for Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa June 20-22

Josh Wolf started doing comedy in Seattle 12 years ago. After moving to Los Angeles, his unique, honest and high energy style of storytelling made him an instant favorite at The Impov, The Laugh Factory and The World Famous Comedy Store. He also caught the eye of network TV. (more...)

MTV's Kevin Allison to Headline 2013 Norfolk Comedy Festival

A summer of comedy comes to Virginia this July with the return of the annual Norfolk Comedy Festival, headlined by renowned comedian Kevin Allison of MTV's “The State”. In its second year, the Norfolk Comedy Festival is a three-day event that showcases regional and national comedic talent, presented by The Generic Theater and nationally-acclaimed group The Pushers. (more...)

Denver Comedian Phil Palisoul Wins the 2013 Great American Comedy Festival

On Saturday, June 14, Denver native Phil Palisoul won first place at the 2013 Great American Comedy Festival. He beat out eight other professional comedians in the finals to take home the first place trophy. (more...)

VIDEO: Nicolas Cage's Lost LINCOLN Audition Tape on CONAN

Guest Simon Helberg (Big Bang Theory) does an impression of Nic Cage performing his 'lost' audition reel for Steven Spielberg's LINCOLN. Below, watch the clip from Conan on TBS! (more...)

Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival Featuring Dave Chappelle and More

Live Nation unveiled today a comedy tour too big to be contained by four walls: Funny Or Die Presents The Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival featuring Dave Chappelle, Flight of the Conchords, with Al Madrigal, Brody Steven, Chris D'Elia, Demetri Martin, Hannibal Buress, Jim Jefferies, John Mulaney, Kristen Schaal, and many more, will hit U.S. venues beginning on August 23rd at austin360 Amphitheatre in Austin, Texas, and will culminate with a show in Phoenix, Arizona, at Desert Sky Pavilionon September 22nd.* The 13 city trek is the largest outdoor comedy tour ever promoted by Live Nation, and is billed as a full festival experience featuring two stages, street performers, vendors, psychics, freaks, tasty treats and more. (more...)

Amy Schumer & More Set for Comedy Central's Free NYC Summer Shows

COMEDY CENTRAL Live is celebrating its seventh consecutive year partnering with the City Parks Foundation and holding free comedy events at the highly successful annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park and at Manhattan's East River Park. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Dave Chappelle Promo Video for Comedy Tour, 8/23

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Maria Walsh Wins Comic Search at Riviera Casino & Hotel; Headlines Now thru 6/23 at Riviera Comedy Club

The Riviera Casino & Hotel crowned its next comic headliner after scouring through 226 submissions from around the country. Following more than a month of competitions, Maria Walsh, the 'Naughty Mommy' from Long Island, N.Y., earned the title of Riviera Next Comic Headliner as part of the hotel's 58th Anniversary celebration. Walsh won a one-week gig at the Riviera Comedy Club and will headline today, June 17 - 23. (more...)

ALL STAR COMEDY CLUB Plays Tonight Bay Street Theatre

Bay Street Theatre's Comedy Club, sponsored by Madison & Main Restaurant and Bar, continues today, June 17 with the rising stars of comedy in Bay Street Theatre's 3rd Annual All Star Comedy Showcase. (more...)

STAR WARZ: UNSCRIPTED and More Set for ComedySportz Houston, Now thru 6/23

Coming up today, June 17th - 23th at ComedySportz-Houston: Star Warz: UNSCRIPTED and more! (more...)

Hottest Articles on BWWComedyWorld.com from 6/9/2013 - 6/16/2013

Hottest Articles on BWWComedyWorld.com from 6/9/2013 - 6/16/2013. (more...)

Owen Benjamin's HIGH FIVE TIL IT HURTS to Debut on Comedy Central, 6/28; DVD Set for 7/2 Release

Owen Benjamin new special, Owen Benjamin: High Five Til It Hurts, will premiere on Friday, June 28th at Midnight ET/PT on Comedy Central. In his first one-hour special, Benjamin shares his infinite wisdom and virtuoso musical ability with a live audience at The Moody Theater in Austin, TX. From talking his way out of speeding tickets, to avoiding arrest by the TSA, and even uncovering the solution to road rage, Owen Benjamin proves that he is unstoppable. Feel his heat as he takes to the piano and tackles Eddie Vedder, Beethoven, Timbaland, and more. (more...)

Unexpected Productions to Host 30 HOUR IMPROVATHON FOR 30 YEARS, 6/28-29

30 HOUR IMPROVATHON FOR 30 YEARS! From 6pm Friday to midnight Saturday, Unexpected Productions hosts an improv mega-show! Come celebrate 30 years by laughing. We will have 30 hours of improv. See different styles and show all created by your suggestions. (more...)