BWW Reviews: Brave New Workshop's LANCE ARMSTRONG'S STEROID-PUMPED COMEDY REVIEW Through 6/29 by Kristen Hirsch Montag - April 01, 2013
The four cast members come out the winners in this roast of cheating and the cheating cheaters who cheat with honest, straight-forward, biting satire and a little (?) visual gag for good measure. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: World Premiere Comedy THE GRAND IRRATIONALITY Shines at the Lost Studio by Shari Barrett - February 23, 2013
In astrology, the Grand Irrationality is when the planets are all out of alignment and nothing adds up - a pretty fair description of Guy Proud's life in Jemma Kennedy's World Premiere comedy THE GRAND IRRATIONALITY at the Lost Studio. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Jeff Garlin's CLOSER THAN I APPEAR at Steppenwolf by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2012
Steppenwolf Theatre Company welcomes back Second City alum and star of HBO's hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jeff Garlin in Closer Than I Appear, December 4 - 16, 2012. Jeff returns to Steppenwolf following his popular, sold-out run of No Sugar Tonight in 2011. Join him for a hilarious and ever-changing night of stand-up comedy in Steppenwolf's intimate Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Jeff will be "up there doing his thing" for at least one hour 15 minutes. Check out photos of Garlin onstage below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Seth MacFarlane Honored at Variety's POWER OF COMEDY Awards by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2012
The Avalon Hollywood was host to a huge range of comedy superstars Saturday night for Variety's 3rd Annual Power of Comedy Award - this year honoring Seth MacFarlane for his numerous contributions to comedy. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Stage and Screen Legends Welcome Stephen Sorrentino's VOICES IN MY HEAD West Coast Premiere by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
Stephen Sorrentino wowed Hollywood with the West Coast Premiere of his hit show VOICES IN MY HEAD. Celebrity guests and fans who walked the red carpet on opening night include Doris Roberts, Joanne Worley, Todd Sherry Ruta Lee, Anne Jeffreys, Joan Kean, Lon Haber and Chuck McCann, as well as legendary Hollywood publicist Ed Lozzi, with Nic Novicki of "Boardwalk Empire" and teen stars and filmmakers Tara-Nicole Azarian, Isabella Palmieri, Allie Carlton, Kiana Lyz Rivera, Trent Carlton and Brandon Tyler Russell. Check out photos from the opening below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Comedian Rajiv Satyal Packs Theatre for Ohio 'Homecoming' by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2012
After entertaining audiences all over the world for six years, Los Angeles-based comedian Rajiv Satyal "came home" publicly for the first time on October 5, performing two sold-out shows in Fairfield, Ohio. Check out photos of Rajiv after the show below (more...)
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Photo Coverage: FRIARS CLUB COMEDY FESTIVAL Plays Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center by Stephen Sorokoff - July 16, 2012
Due to recent health issues, Freddie Roman was unable to perform in the Friars Club Comedy Festival which he curated for the Mahaiwe and had planned to host. The show went on in Freddie's honor, with his long-time friend Stewie Stone, the Prior of the Friars, stepping in as host and with Freddies favorite, on-the-rise stand-up comics carrying on the Catskills comedy tradition.
BroadwayWorld brings you photots from the big event below! (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Tony Danza & More Bring the Laughs in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY by Stephen Sorokoff - June 26, 2012
The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned with its new edition Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, last night, June 25. Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter plays the Triad Theater. Headlining last night's event was Tony Danza, along with Autobiography regulars Rachel Dratch, Marsha Mason, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Sherri Shepherd, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel.
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Photo Flash: BISTRO AWARDS - Full Photo Coverage Feat Melissa Manchester, Kaye Ballard, Dee Dee Bridgewater and More by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2012
The 2012 Bistro Awards took place on Monday, April 23 at 6:30pm at Gotham Comedy Club. The 27th Annual Bistro Awards gala recognized 25 artists and shows for outstanding achievement in New York cabaret and jazz. Check out our extensive photo coverage of the evening, featuring host Jim David and the award winners. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Workshop Theater and Foolish Theatre Present HA! by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2012
HA! is a trio of Rich Orloff's one-act comedies. The three plays have had a total of over 300 productions in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Each of the three comedies has been published in the annual Best American Short Plays anthology.
Check out the production photos below! (more...)
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Photo Flash: Comedy Central Roasts Charlie Sheen by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2011
COMEDY CENTRAL has secured one of Hollywood's most notorious bad boys. The network just taped 'COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Charlie Sheen' (#SheenRoast) will tape in Los Angeles on September 10. The Roast will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Monday, September 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. (more...)
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BroadwayWorld Writers & Staff Congratulate Diamond/Rosen Nuptials by BWW Special Coverage - August 29, 2011
On Saturday August 27, 2011, BroadwayWorld.com's CEO/Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond, in the midst of Hurricane Irene married actress Jennifer Hallie Rosen after a 17 month engagement. The two were introduced by a friend of Rosen's, who wasn't able to make the wedding, as a result of the weather and warnings throughout all the boroughs. The BroadwayWorld.com News Desk stayed feverish all weekend while the couple said 'I Do', as news was coming fast about theatre cancellations, schedule changes and travel advisories in addition to all things that were happening in other parts of the country and the world, not affected by the Northeast's local weather. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Russell Brand Performs at Chumash Casino Resort by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2011
Comedian and Actor Russell Brand recently performed a live show at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, CA. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: JOY BEHAR & DICK CAVETT Play The Friars Club by Stephen Sorokoff - June 17, 2011
In honor of Tv Host, Author and Comedy Queen Joy Behar, Randie Levine-Miller Entertainment C'tee Co Chair at the Friars put 2 chairs on the stage of the Frank Sinatra Room. Legendary TV Talk Show Icon and author Dick Cavett in one, and Joy in the other. Then she asked them to simply TALK. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Jay Leno performs in Hollywood, Florida by - December 31, 2010
Jay Leno performs in concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on December 30, 2010. UPI/Michael Bush Photo via Newscom (more...)
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Photo Flash: 8th Annual Holiday Spectacular at Splash Bar by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2010
The stars were out in full force as superstar Broadway vocalists and leading men and women took the stage for Splash Bar's 8th Annual Holiday Spectacular hosted by Emily McNamara. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Kathy Griffin Performs At The Gibson Amphitheatre At Universal City Walk by BWW Photo Special - December 17, 2010
Comeidan Kathy Griffin arrives at the The Gibson Amphitheatre At Universal City Walk where she performed in aid of The Trevor Project on December 16, 2010 in Universal City, California. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Russian stand-up comedian Gennady Khazanov celebrates his 65th birthday by BWW Photo Special - December 02, 2010
Stand-up comedian, actor Gennady Khazanov performs at his anniversary evening at the Moscow State Variety Theatre. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: The New York Friars Club Roast Of Quentin Tarantino - Arrvials by BWW Photo Special - December 01, 2010
Photos from the Friars Club roast of Quentin Tarantino at the New York Hilton and Towers on December 1, 2010 in New York City. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: 13th Annual Mark Twain Prize by BWW Photo Special - November 09, 2010
Photos from the 12th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy at the Kennedy Center on November 9, 2010 in Washington, DC. Tina Fey, creator of the television show 30 Rock, is the recipient of this year's prize. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Lisa Lampanelli performs in Miami Beach by BWW Photo Special - November 07, 2010
Comedian Lisa Lampanelli performs in concert at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach on November 6, 2010. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Stand Up For Heros Event at the Beacon Theatre in New York by BWW Photo Special - November 04, 2010
The New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundations Stand Up For Heros Event at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on November 3, 2010. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education - Red Carpet by BWW Photo Special - October 03, 2010
Comedy Central's Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education at the Beacon Theatre on October 2, 2010 in New York City. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Train Performs On CBS' The Early Show by BWW Photo Special - August 09, 2010
On August 9, musician Patrick Monahan of Train performed on CBS' 'The Early Show' at CBS Early Show Studio Plaza in New York City. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the performance below. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Johnston, Kane, Dratch et al. in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY by Peter James Zielinski - July 06, 2010
Last week, Alan Zweibel, Rachel Dratch, Bruce Vilanch, Carol Kane, Mario Cantone, Kristen Johnston, Will Forte, Dayle Reyfel and Eugene Pack led the cast of Celebrity Autobiography at the Triad Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the performance and brings you official coverage below. (more...)
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