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BOOGIE Available on Digital May 18 Photo BOOGIE Available on Digital May 18
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021

“A confident feature debut” (Teo Bugbee, The New York Times) from multi-talented powerhouse Eddie Huang, BOOGIE is the coming-of-age story of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA....


Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Lou Photo Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Louis
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2023

Flyover Comedy Festival is returning to St. Louis Nov 9-11, 2023 with three days of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy. While the full, nearly 100 artist line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks, organizers are releasing a sneak peek and early ticket offering with the announcement of its Thursda...


Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership Photo Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
by Michael Major - December 06, 2021

Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more....


Sundance Institute Announces Class of 2021 Episodic Fellows Photo Sundance Institute Announces Class of 2021 Episodic Fellows
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 14, 2021

This structural evolution of the Lab emerged in dialogue with the rapidly shifting ecosystem of the industry, including scaling demand for fresh content across networks, streamers, and platforms....


Director Tamika Miller's HONOR STUDENT to Screen at Martha's Vineyard African America Photo Director Tamika Miller's HONOR STUDENT to Screen at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 02, 2023

Get ready for a thrilling experience! Join director Tamika Miller at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) to watch the award-winning film 'Honor Student.' This gripping thriller tackles important social issues and promises to leave a lasting impact. ...


Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November Photo Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre is pleased to welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for five stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...


Craig Wedren Announces New Album of Improvised Meditative Music Photo Craig Wedren Announces New Album of Improvised Meditative Music
by Michael Major - August 25, 2022

Craig Wedren shares news of his latest release, Sabbath Sessions Summer 2022. Available next month to celebrate the final full moon of Summer 2022 – the Harvest Moon – the album features two extended tracks of live improvised vocal-looping performances, “Affixed To Memory” and “You On The Couch.”...


VIDEO: Comedian Vir Das Takes on Cancel Culture and Tribalism in New #TenOnTen Episod Photo VIDEO: Comedian Vir Das Takes on Cancel Culture and Tribalism in New #TenOnTen Episode
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2021

Vir Das today released the fifth episode in his acclaimed #TenOnTen series of topical standup videos, recorded with a small audience, outdoors in Goa, India (with the exception of the May 2021 installment, taped over Zoom due to a surge in COVID-19), and shared on his YouTube channel....


Darren Schillace Named President, Marketing, FOX Entertainment Photo Darren Schillace Named President, Marketing, FOX Entertainment
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021

With his expanded purview, Schillace’s direct reports will now include Natalie Bastian, who, as Head of Marketing for Tubi, was recently promoted to Senior Vice President. ...


Chicago Magic Lounge to Present Comedy Magician Harrison Lampert's MIXTAPE & More Thi Photo Chicago Magic Lounge to Present Comedy Magician Harrison Lampert's MIXTAPE & More This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 08, 2022

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will continue its Artist-In-Residence series with Harrison Lampert’s Mixtape, Wednesdays at 7:00pm, January 4 – March 29, 2023. ...


Review: GOING FOR GOLD, Park Theatre Photo Review: GOING FOR GOLD, Park Theatre
by Gary Naylor - November 13, 2024

Lisa Lintott's debut play sheds light on Britain in the 70s and leaves us with much to ponder as to whether we've progressed far enough...


Matt Rife Will Set the Record For Most Consecutive Comedy Performances at the Chicago Photo Matt Rife Will Set the Record For Most Consecutive Comedy Performances at the Chicago Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Comedian Matt Rife will break the record for most consecutive comedy performances at The Chicago Theatre with his sold-out run of eight consecutive shows at the iconic venue between May 30 and June 2, as part of his ProbleMATTic World Tour, produced by Live Nation....


PIANO BAR LIVE! Streams Tonight With Sally Darling, Kenny Davidsen And Jamie McRae Photo PIANO BAR LIVE! Streams Tonight With Sally Darling, Kenny Davidsen And Jamie McRae
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 16, 2021

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly Piano Bar Live! streams this Tuesday, February 16th at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino and guests Sally Darling, Kenny Davidsen and Jamie McRae, plus Mystery Guests and MORE!...


ABC Casting Unveils D-DAY: AN ORIGINAL WORKPLACE COMEDY Talent Showcase Photo ABC Casting Unveils D-DAY: AN ORIGINAL WORKPLACE COMEDY Talent Showcase
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024

For the first time in its 22-year history, the Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase will debut an ensemble piece – “D-DAY: An Original Workplace Comedy” – born out of ABC Casting’s continued commitment for rising artists to be discovered, nurtured and celebrated. ...


LOVE IN TAIPEI to Premiere on Paramount+ This Summer Photo LOVE IN TAIPEI to Premiere on Paramount+ This Summer
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023

Based on the “New York Times’” best-selling novel “Loveboat, Taipei” by Abigail Hing Wen, in which a young American woman is sent by her parents to a cultural immersion program in Taipei – inspired by an actual program attended by thousands of Chinese and Taiwanese diaspora youth – where she begins ...


Maria Bamford Comes to Attucks Theatre This Month Photo Maria Bamford Comes to Attucks Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2025

Maria Bamford is coming to Attucks Theatre this month. The performance is set for next week. Learn more about this upcoming event and find out how to get tickets here!...


Margaret Cho, Jackie Hoffman and Maggie Wheeler to Appear in New Episode of THE PACK Photo Margaret Cho, Jackie Hoffman and Maggie Wheeler to Appear in New Episode of THE PACK PODCAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2020

Margaret Cho, Jackie Hoffman and Maggie Wheeler appear in this week’s new episode of The Pack Podcast, now up online. The episode 'Sky High' is a fantastical tale of a life coach, her client, and a life-altering sandwich. The spoken word series features star-studded casts performing short comedies b...


Alonzo Bodden to Perform at the Stanley Hotel This Month Photo Alonzo Bodden to Perform at the Stanley Hotel This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2023

Alonzo Bodden will be performing live at The Stanley Hotel on December 30, 2023. Get ready to laugh with this talented comedian!...


CRIMINAL GENIUS to Make West Coast Premiere at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater Photo CRIMINAL GENIUS to Make West Coast Premiere at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022

Criminal Genius - a one act play, is the third play in George F. Walker's six part 'Suburban Motel Series.' Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights and is also one of the most widely produced Canadian Dramatists both in Canada and internationally. The show is produced by Jim Grollman, di...


Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre, November 17 – 19, 2022 Photo Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre, November 17 – 19, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - June 23, 2022

Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre will welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for six stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage....


Nancy Kerrigan To Host And Skate In HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE At Patchogue Theatre Photo Nancy Kerrigan To Host And Skate In HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE At Patchogue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2021

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms Patchogue Theatre's stage into an ice rink for The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular On Ice with Host and Two Time Olympic Figure Skating Star Nancy Kerrigan!   ...


VIDEO: Cleopatra Records Releases New Music Video 'X Moves' From DREAMING HOLLYWOOD F Photo VIDEO: Cleopatra Records Releases New Music Video 'X Moves' From DREAMING HOLLYWOOD Film Soundtrack
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022

Cleopatra Records has released the first official music video from their upcoming Motion Picture soundtrack release for the cult film DREAMING HOLLYWOOD. Along with DMX, Bootsy Collins, Steve Howe and Ian Paice, the soundtrack includes selections from ONYX, JYRKI 69, DENTIST as well as choice tracks...


Full Cast Set For The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular on Ice  Photo Full Cast Set For The Gateway's Holiday Spectacular on Ice 
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2023

Capture the magic of the season as The Gateway magically transforms the playhouse’s stage into a true ice rink for The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice with host and two-time Olympic figure skating star Nancy Kerrigan!  ...


Prime Video Renews SMOTHERED For Season Season Photo Prime Video Renews SMOTHERED For Season Season
by Michael Major - January 17, 2022

The cast for Season 2 is Amanda Bearse (Bros & Married With Children), Jai Rodriguez (Bros & Queer Eye), Bobby Costanza (Friends), Aida Rodriguez (HBOMax Comedy Special: Fighting Words), Armand Fields (Queer As Folk), Debra Wilson (Mad TV & Star Wars Jedi), Krishna Smitha (Morning Show), Bryon Quiro...


CRAIG WEDREN (Shudder to Think) Announces Latest Project Photo CRAIG WEDREN (Shudder to Think) Announces Latest Project
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023

Craig’s composing resume includes extensively working with director Lisa Cholodenko (Laurel Canyon, High Art) and David Wain (Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer); and create evocative, decidedly contemporary scores for cultural-touchstone films and television series including The School of Rock, L...






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