“INDIO"
Actor / Playwright Aladdin Ullah 's New Solo Work At Joe’s Pub In Manhattan - Oct 24th & 27th
Actor / playwright / comedian Aladdin
Ullah returns to Joe’s Pub in Manhattan where he will present “Indio”
-his one-man show recalling his upbringing as a Muslim while living
in Spanish Harlem - on Monday, October 24th & Thursday, October 27th
2011. Directed by Obie winner Chay Yew, both performances will begin
at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00.with a $12.00 food / drink minimum.
Joe’s is located at 425 Lafayette Street. Subway: #6 to Astor Place, N
/ R / W to 8th Street. For additional information, contact (212)
967-7555 or info@joespub.com.
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Co-Filmic Comedy Short Film Fest
Comedians
The first-ever COFILMIC Short Comedy Film Festival Awards Ceremony will take place in the UK on November 1st , showcasing fantastic new comedy talent and offering budding comedy hopefuls an opportunity to mingle with comedy glitterati.
The ceremony at The Comedy Store in Manchester will provide the audience with the chance to view the shortlisted films, as well as vote for four of their favourites to be shown alongside those selected by the judges in the COFILMIC ‘Best of the Festival’ UK tour.
The COFILMIC Awards will be attended by a leading panel of judges including Baby Cow co-founder Henry Normal (Mighty Boosh, Gavin & Stacey, The Trip), (BAFTA winning producer Charlie Hanson (producer of Extras, Life’s Too Short, Cemetery Junction), Martin Riley (managing director, Lion Eyes TV), Steve North (commissioning editor of DAVE) and Leslee Udwin (producer, East is East & West is West).
COFILMIC founder Janet Harrison said “Finally the UK will formally recognise up and coming film and broadcast comedy talent and about time too! We have a number of other exclusive opportunities for the very best of the festival films, so this is really just the beginning of an exciting year ahead for the lucky winners.”
Awards will be presented for Best Comedy Film, Best Sitcom Pilot, Best Sketch and Best Performer (newcomer). The stellar collection of prizes includes face-to-face sessions with industry experts including Leslee Udwin, Charlie Hanson, Dave Spikey (co-creator, Phoenix Nights), Walli Ullah (founder, The Division Films) and Kristian Smith (commissioning editor, BBC Comedy).
COFILMIC’s official partner, 2entertain, as well as other partners Saffery Champnes, JMW Solicitors, Doodson Broking Group, Lion Eyes TV, The Comedy Store and Mofilm will also be present.
Tickets can now be booked for Cofilmic Awards. To book, please visit http://tinyurl.com/cofilmic
http://www.cofilmic.co.uk/
www.cofilmic.co.uk
The first-ever COFILMIC Short Comedy Film Festival Awards Ceremony will take place in the UK on November 1st , showcasing fantastic new comedy talent and offering budding comedy hopefuls an opportunity to mingle with comedy glitterati.
The ceremony at The Comedy Store in Manchester will provide the audience with the chance to view the shortlisted films, as well as vote for four of their favourites to be shown alongside those selected by the judges in the COFILMIC ‘Best of the Festival’ UK tour.
The COFILMIC Awards will be attended by a leading panel of judges including Baby Cow co-founder Henry Normal (Mighty Boosh, Gavin & Stacey, The Trip), (BAFTA winning producer Charlie Hanson (producer of Extras, Life’s Too Short, Cemetery Junction), Martin Riley (managing director, Lion Eyes TV), Steve North (commissioning editor of DAVE) and Leslee Udwin (producer, East is East & West is West).
COFILMIC founder Janet Harrison said “Finally the UK will formally recognise up and coming film and broadcast comedy talent and about time too! We have a number of other exclusive opportunities for the very best of the festival films, so this is really just the beginning of an exciting year ahead for the lucky winners.”
Awards will be presented for Best Comedy Film, Best Sitcom Pilot, Best Sketch and Best Performer (newcomer). The stellar collection of prizes includes face-to-face sessions with industry experts including Leslee Udwin, Charlie Hanson, Dave Spikey (co-creator, Phoenix Nights), Walli Ullah (founder, The Division Films) and Kristian Smith (commissioning editor, BBC Comedy).
COFILMIC’s official partner, 2entertain, as well as other partners Saffery Champnes, JMW Solicitors, Doodson Broking Group, Lion Eyes TV, The Comedy Store and Mofilm will also be present.
Tickets can now be booked for Cofilmic Awards. To book, please visit http://tinyurl.com/cofilmic
http://www.cofilmic.co.uk/
www.cofilmic.co.uk
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Comedy Central Free Shows
COMEDY CENTRAL® LAUNCHES “COMEDY CENTRAL POP-UP STAND-UP”
A SERIES OF FREE LIVE ALL-STAR STAND-UP SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
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Presented By Corona, “COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up” Goes Live Tonight
With Gabriel Iglesias At The Addison Improv Comedy Theater In Dallas, TX
COMEDY CENTRAL has launched “COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up,” a new series of free live all-star stand-up shows at secret locations throughout the country. The first show kicks off tonight, Monday October 24, with Gabriel Iglesias, host of COMEDY CENTRAL’S hit TV series "Gabriel Iglesias Presents: Stand-Up Revolution" at The Addison Improv Comedy Theater in Dallas, TX. Presented by Corona, “COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up” will invite an all-star stand-up comedian to participate in the pop-up showcase while fans are challenged to solve clues to discover the location and date of the stand-up performance. The clues are updated daily on the COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up Website, Facebook and Twitter and the missing details are revealed only a few days before the show.
A SERIES OF FREE LIVE ALL-STAR STAND-UP SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
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Presented By Corona, “COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up” Goes Live Tonight
With Gabriel Iglesias At The Addison Improv Comedy Theater In Dallas, TX
COMEDY CENTRAL has launched “COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up,” a new series of free live all-star stand-up shows at secret locations throughout the country. The first show kicks off tonight, Monday October 24, with Gabriel Iglesias, host of COMEDY CENTRAL’S hit TV series "Gabriel Iglesias Presents: Stand-Up Revolution" at The Addison Improv Comedy Theater in Dallas, TX. Presented by Corona, “COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up” will invite an all-star stand-up comedian to participate in the pop-up showcase while fans are challenged to solve clues to discover the location and date of the stand-up performance. The clues are updated daily on the COMEDY CENTRAL Pop-Up Stand-Up Website, Facebook and Twitter and the missing details are revealed only a few days before the show.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Comic Bible's Jared Freid @Comic Con
Comedian and Comic Bible correspondent Jared Freid has fun with NY Comic Con.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
will Jimmy Fallon stop by?
Here's an exciting event in NY, the Morrison Hotel Gallery celebrates its 10th Anniversary with a benefit concert and party to celebrate 10 years as the leading fine art music photography gallery.Morrison Hotel Gallery, Julian Lennon, Gina Gershon and others will be there. Rumor has it that Jimmy Fallon may also make an appearance.
WHEN: Thursday, October 13th 7 PM
WHERE: The Cutting Room · 44 East 32nd Street
WHEN: Thursday, October 13th 7 PM
WHERE: The Cutting Room · 44 East 32nd Street
Chuck Ojeda News: Reporting on the Red Carpet with Brooke Alvarez, I...
Chuck Ojeda News: Reporting on the Red Carpet with Brooke Alvarez, I...: Make sure to pick up the next edition of the Comic Bible as well as the next copy where I report on my conversations with the entire cast o...
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Orlando Improv Fest
Orlando Improv Festival | September 25-27, 2011
orlandoimprovfestival.com/Cached
The 2011 Orlando Improv Festival is September 25-27, 2011 at Winter Park Playhouse (711-C Orange Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789) with workshops held at City
NY Television Fest closing night
Wrapping up another fantastic festival the New York Television Festival will award winners of their pilot competitions with cash prizes and development deals this evening.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
All Atheists are Muslim
All Atheists Are Muslim
You may be more Muslim than you think!
Written and Performed by Zahra Noorbakhsh
Directed by W. Kamau Bell
Sept. 1 – Oct. 1 2011 (Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 pm)
Stage Werx Theatre in San Francisco
Limited Engagement - Five Weeks Only!
http://www.zahracomedy.com/
Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and performer Zahra Noorbakhsh (pronounced Zah-ra Nor-bash) brings back her successful one woman show All Atheists Are Muslim to the Stage Werx Theatre for a 5 week Limited engagement from Sept. 1 – Oct. 1, 2011. On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Noorbakhsh invites audiences to laugh at the stereotypes about Islam that have many Americans ducking for cover. This critically-acclaimed romantic comedy is an insightful and funny one-woman show that uses a story about cross-cultural relationships to discover unexpected common ground among ethnicities, religions and traditions.
You may be more Muslim than you think!
Written and Performed by Zahra Noorbakhsh
Directed by W. Kamau Bell
Sept. 1 – Oct. 1 2011 (Thurs., Fri. & Sat. at 8:00 pm)
Stage Werx Theatre in San Francisco
Limited Engagement - Five Weeks Only!
http://www.zahracomedy.com/
Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and performer Zahra Noorbakhsh (pronounced Zah-ra Nor-bash) brings back her successful one woman show All Atheists Are Muslim to the Stage Werx Theatre for a 5 week Limited engagement from Sept. 1 – Oct. 1, 2011. On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Noorbakhsh invites audiences to laugh at the stereotypes about Islam that have many Americans ducking for cover. This critically-acclaimed romantic comedy is an insightful and funny one-woman show that uses a story about cross-cultural relationships to discover unexpected common ground among ethnicities, religions and traditions.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Shore on East Coast
Pauly Shore is on Showtime, Vegas is my Oyster, and in New York at Stand UP NY August 15 and Broadway Comedy Club August 17...and in the next Bible...
www.broadwaycomedyclub.com
www.broadwaycomedyclub.com
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Comedy Matters...
Jeffrey Gurian's been busy busy busy - at every comedy event from NY to LA and recently at Just for Laughs in Montreal. If you're into comedy you should be tuning into Jeffrey Gurian's Comedy Matters TV. His latest reel has 65 celebs in it including Doug Herzog Pres. of MTV Networks, Andy Nulman Pres. of JFL Festival, Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, and so many more. Jeffrey's also talked to Ray Romano, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Lisa Lampanelli, Craig Robinson, Louis CK, Richard Lewis and many more!
Comedy Matters Vlog at http://www.jeffreygurian.com/comedymatters has over 50 videos with famous comics.
The latest sizzle reel for Comedy Matters TV - http://www.vimeo.com/27462955
Comedy Matters TV
Comedy Matters Vlog at http://www.jeffreygurian.com/comedymatters has over 50 videos with famous comics.
The latest sizzle reel for Comedy Matters TV - http://www.vimeo.com/27462955
Comedy Matters TV
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Animation Fest & Plympton events
1) Pat Smith and Bill Plympton Present: "Festival of DRAWN Animation"!
Are you feeling like a robot after watching too many digital films? Want to see some animation that was actually created by a HAND? Imagine that! A Selection of
Drawn Animation AUGUST 14th at the Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg (136 Metropolitan Ave). Drinks start at 7pm, screening at 8:30.
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE:
http://vimeo.com/27337039
2) A Night with Bill Plympton at the Big Screen Plaza
Please join us Monday, August 22nd at 7PM for an outdoor screening of the works of Bill Plympton, past and present. Bill will be debuting a summer-themed short,
"Summer Bummer", as well as a new music video for Weird Al Yankovic! Bill will present each film, following the shorts with his classic feature, "The Tune".
Generously hosted by our neighbors, The Big Screen Plaza, the work will screen in a 10,000-sq ft. plaza on a cutting-edge 30x15 ft LED screen. Admission is FREE,
and seating is first come, first serve. Not to worry, though, there will be plenty of room for blankets for your movie-night picnic.
Directions can be found here:
http://bigscreenplaza.com/about/directions/
Are you feeling like a robot after watching too many digital films? Want to see some animation that was actually created by a HAND? Imagine that! A Selection of
Drawn Animation AUGUST 14th at the Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg (136 Metropolitan Ave). Drinks start at 7pm, screening at 8:30.
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE:
http://vimeo.com/27337039
2) A Night with Bill Plympton at the Big Screen Plaza
Please join us Monday, August 22nd at 7PM for an outdoor screening of the works of Bill Plympton, past and present. Bill will be debuting a summer-themed short,
"Summer Bummer", as well as a new music video for Weird Al Yankovic! Bill will present each film, following the shorts with his classic feature, "The Tune".
Generously hosted by our neighbors, The Big Screen Plaza, the work will screen in a 10,000-sq ft. plaza on a cutting-edge 30x15 ft LED screen. Admission is FREE,
and seating is first come, first serve. Not to worry, though, there will be plenty of room for blankets for your movie-night picnic.
Directions can be found here:
http://bigscreenplaza.com/about/directions/
Friday, August 5, 2011
Charleston Comedy Fest seeks Improv & Sketch
Submissions are open for the 2012 Charleston Comedy Festival (January 18 - 21, 2012)
All kinds of comedy are welcome to apply.
There is no submission fee.
Submission deadline is October 1, 2011.
Submission requirements:
1. Show Title
2. Runtime of show
3. Video links to clips of live performance
4. 50 word show description
5. Tech requirements
6. Contact person name, phone and email address.
7. Performance history and hometown
Please email submissions to info@theatre99.com
All kinds of comedy are welcome to apply.
There is no submission fee.
Submission deadline is October 1, 2011.
Submission requirements:
1. Show Title
2. Runtime of show
3. Video links to clips of live performance
4. 50 word show description
5. Tech requirements
6. Contact person name, phone and email address.
7. Performance history and hometown
Please email submissions to info@theatre99.com
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Watch & Work for Pauly
“Vegas Is My Oyster” on Showtime, August 5th
Hollywood funnyman Pauly Shore, star of In The Army Now, Son-In-Law, and Encino Man, is available to share the behind-the-scenes antics from the making of his 90-minute Showtime comedy special, “Vegas Is My Oyster” slated to premiere on August 5 at 10pm. The entire special was written, directed and produced by Shore and will air throughout August on Showtime.
Shot at The Palms Hotel, the special showcases a mix of comedy from some of the hottest stand-up comics on the circuit today, hilarious skits, and a sketch comedy story with a recreation of the Playboy club, hot women and lots of debauchery.
Featuring stars such as Andy Dick, Amber Lancaster (MTV’s The Hard Times of RJ Berger), Charlyne Yi (Knocked Up, Paper Heart, Semi-Pro), with comedians Tom Green, Bobby Lee (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, MADtv), Faizon Love (Couples Retreat, My Name is Earl), April Macie, Sandy Danto, Maz Jobrani and Sammy Shore.
The special also features adult film stars Bree Olson and Ron Jeremy, with celebrity appearances by Playboy model Andrea Lowell, rocker Dave Navarro and model Michelle “Bombshell” McGee; as well as live music from Semi Precious Weapons, recently on tour with Lady Gaga, and house band the Electrolightz.
“Vegas Is My Oyster” Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIK2wTNczzw&
“Will Work For Pauly” Competition
Pauly Shore is looking for a new assistant – and he's taking it pretty seriously. His job posting caught the attention of TMZ, and he got such a high number of applicants that he's decided to create a mini competition called Will Work For Pauly. (For fun: http://www.tmz.com/2011/05/26/pauly-shore-assistant-application-questions-document-bio-dome-mathemetics-encino-man/)
He's having potential assistants create videos and will chronicle the process over the next 2 months on his Will Work For Pauly website, making his final decision in September. Will Work For Pauly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB6aKDOqnzY. Check out one of his latest video submissions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9uXioocXK4
Hollywood funnyman Pauly Shore, star of In The Army Now, Son-In-Law, and Encino Man, is available to share the behind-the-scenes antics from the making of his 90-minute Showtime comedy special, “Vegas Is My Oyster” slated to premiere on August 5 at 10pm. The entire special was written, directed and produced by Shore and will air throughout August on Showtime.
Shot at The Palms Hotel, the special showcases a mix of comedy from some of the hottest stand-up comics on the circuit today, hilarious skits, and a sketch comedy story with a recreation of the Playboy club, hot women and lots of debauchery.
Featuring stars such as Andy Dick, Amber Lancaster (MTV’s The Hard Times of RJ Berger), Charlyne Yi (Knocked Up, Paper Heart, Semi-Pro), with comedians Tom Green, Bobby Lee (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, MADtv), Faizon Love (Couples Retreat, My Name is Earl), April Macie, Sandy Danto, Maz Jobrani and Sammy Shore.
The special also features adult film stars Bree Olson and Ron Jeremy, with celebrity appearances by Playboy model Andrea Lowell, rocker Dave Navarro and model Michelle “Bombshell” McGee; as well as live music from Semi Precious Weapons, recently on tour with Lady Gaga, and house band the Electrolightz.
“Vegas Is My Oyster” Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIK2wTNczzw&
“Will Work For Pauly” Competition
Pauly Shore is looking for a new assistant – and he's taking it pretty seriously. His job posting caught the attention of TMZ, and he got such a high number of applicants that he's decided to create a mini competition called Will Work For Pauly. (For fun: http://www.tmz.com/2011/05/26/pauly-shore-assistant-application-questions-document-bio-dome-mathemetics-encino-man/)
He's having potential assistants create videos and will chronicle the process over the next 2 months on his Will Work For Pauly website, making his final decision in September. Will Work For Pauly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB6aKDOqnzY. Check out one of his latest video submissions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9uXioocXK4
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Boston in NY & over the Bridge
The Boston Comedy Festival is in NY for the Comedy Contest until August 4!
August 3 at Stand-up NY, 7pm and 9pm and at The Comic Strip Live 7pm and 9pm on August 4.
Congratulations to all of the contestants, the finalists, and we'll announce the winner of the $2500 prize soon. The winner also receives a spot in the final competition at The Boston Comedy Festival this November. There are other ways to enter too... www.bostoncomedyfestival.com
Lower Huds Funniest will be decided on August 4th in Piermont NY at Slattery's Landing. 7 finalists made it through three rounds. The winner will be announced ... soon! www.lowerhudsfunniest.com
Get your copy of The Comic Bible Magazine www.thecomicbible.com
August 3 at Stand-up NY, 7pm and 9pm and at The Comic Strip Live 7pm and 9pm on August 4.
Congratulations to all of the contestants, the finalists, and we'll announce the winner of the $2500 prize soon. The winner also receives a spot in the final competition at The Boston Comedy Festival this November. There are other ways to enter too... www.bostoncomedyfestival.com
Lower Huds Funniest will be decided on August 4th in Piermont NY at Slattery's Landing. 7 finalists made it through three rounds. The winner will be announced ... soon! www.lowerhudsfunniest.com
Get your copy of The Comic Bible Magazine www.thecomicbible.com
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Comedy CD TV LIVE News
AUGUST:
Michael Ian Black
UNCENSORED AND EXTENDED, MICHAEL IAN BLACK’S VERY FAMOUS CD TO BE RELEASED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th ON COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS
WORLD PREMIERE OF SPECIAL WILL PREMIERE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th AT 11PM
Black Will Host #SnarkWeek On COMEDY CENTRAL The First Week Of August
CC.com/standup To Host Live Chat With Black The Week Of August 1
COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS RELEASES DAN LEVY'S CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS CD/DVD AUGUST 16th
Named “Comedian of the Year” for 2011 at the Young Hollywood Awards, DAN LEVY is poised for some huge success of his own. COMEDY CENTRAL Records will release Dan Levy's Congrats on Your Success CD/DVD on Tuesday, August 16.
The CD features an hour of his hilarious stand-up routine and the DVD contains his COMEDY CENTRAL Presents special, as well as various digital shorts, including fan favorite “Drunks vs. Highs.”
MARC MARON
COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS RELEASES MARC MARON'S
THIS HAS TO BE FUNNY CD AND DIGITAL ALBUM ON AUGUST 9th
If it's MARC MAON's CD, then it must be funny! Maron's new CD and digital album, This Has to Be Funny, will be released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records on Tuesday, August 9th.
Maron is known for his incisive cultural and political commentary, mystical ruminations and neurotic insights into human nature. Recorded live last winter at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY This Has To Be Funny features the comedian LA Weekly calls “devastatingly funny” at his very best as he gives his take on New York Hipsters, his "cat ranch" and The Creation Museum, among other subjects. The album is the follow up to Maron’s three other albums "Not Sold Out," "Tickets Still Available" and "Final Engagement," which are comedy cult classics. To celebrate the album release, Maron will be performing at Steve Allen Theater in LA on August 9th.
For over fifteen years, Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for print, stage, radio and television. A legend in the stand-up community, he has appeared on HBO, Conan, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, two Comedy Central Presents specials and almost every show that allows comics to perform. Maron's book based on his solo show, The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah, is available on amazon.com. He is currently writing his memoirs for a new book to be released in the coming year.
His podcast WTF with Marc Maron, featuring in-depth interviews with comedy icons including Conan O’Brien, Louis C.K.,Robin Williams, Judd Apatow, and Ben Stiller, premiered in September 2009 and is a complete phenomenon. The show hits #1 on the iTunes comedy charts regularly, brags over 20 million downloads to date and counting, and has been called a “must-listen” by Vanity Fair and New York Times, among many others. Select WTF episodes began airing on public radio stations across the US in June.
Last year, Marc headlined an episode of COMEDY CENTRAL’s John Oliver’s NY Stand-Up Show and was ranked #7 in COMEDY CENTRAL’s annual Stand-Up Showdown.
AMAZON PRE-ORDER
http://www.amazon.com/This-Has-Funny-Marc-Maron/dp/B0055HVE0S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311002180&sr=8-4
MARC MARON LIVE
7/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House -SOLD OUT
7/26-31 – Montreal, QC @ Just for Laughs Festival
8/4-6 – Chicago, IL @ Maynestage
8/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ Steve Allen Theater – Cd Release Show
8/18-20 – Las Vegas, NV @ Playboy Comedy Club
8/25-28 – Cleveland, OH @ Hilarities
9/8-11 – Nashville, TN @ Zaines
9/22-25 – Louisville, KY @ Improv
SEPTEMBER
CHARLIE SHEEN GETS SCORCHED IN THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
THE "COMEDY CENTRAL® ROAST OF CHARLIE SHEEN"
ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"TOSH.0" RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
THE SLACKERS ARE BACK!
COMEDY CENTRAL'S NEWEST HIT SERIES "WORKAHOLICS"
DEBUTS ITS SECOND SEASON ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
"30 ROCK" PREMIERES ON COMEDY CENTRAL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
AIRING WEEKNIGHTS AT 7:00 AND 7:30 P.M. ET/PT
JEFF DUNHAM AND HIS CLEVER CAST OF CHARACTERS RETURN TO COMEDY CENTRAL
WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
"JEFF DUNHAM: CONTROLLED CHAOS"
ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
Michael Ian Black
UNCENSORED AND EXTENDED, MICHAEL IAN BLACK’S VERY FAMOUS CD TO BE RELEASED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th ON COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS
WORLD PREMIERE OF SPECIAL WILL PREMIERE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th AT 11PM
Black Will Host #SnarkWeek On COMEDY CENTRAL The First Week Of August
CC.com/standup To Host Live Chat With Black The Week Of August 1
COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS RELEASES DAN LEVY'S CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS CD/DVD AUGUST 16th
Named “Comedian of the Year” for 2011 at the Young Hollywood Awards, DAN LEVY is poised for some huge success of his own. COMEDY CENTRAL Records will release Dan Levy's Congrats on Your Success CD/DVD on Tuesday, August 16.
The CD features an hour of his hilarious stand-up routine and the DVD contains his COMEDY CENTRAL Presents special, as well as various digital shorts, including fan favorite “Drunks vs. Highs.”
MARC MARON
COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS RELEASES MARC MARON'S
THIS HAS TO BE FUNNY CD AND DIGITAL ALBUM ON AUGUST 9th
If it's MARC MAON's CD, then it must be funny! Maron's new CD and digital album, This Has to Be Funny, will be released by COMEDY CENTRAL Records on Tuesday, August 9th.
Maron is known for his incisive cultural and political commentary, mystical ruminations and neurotic insights into human nature. Recorded live last winter at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY This Has To Be Funny features the comedian LA Weekly calls “devastatingly funny” at his very best as he gives his take on New York Hipsters, his "cat ranch" and The Creation Museum, among other subjects. The album is the follow up to Maron’s three other albums "Not Sold Out," "Tickets Still Available" and "Final Engagement," which are comedy cult classics. To celebrate the album release, Maron will be performing at Steve Allen Theater in LA on August 9th.
For over fifteen years, Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for print, stage, radio and television. A legend in the stand-up community, he has appeared on HBO, Conan, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, two Comedy Central Presents specials and almost every show that allows comics to perform. Maron's book based on his solo show, The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah, is available on amazon.com. He is currently writing his memoirs for a new book to be released in the coming year.
His podcast WTF with Marc Maron, featuring in-depth interviews with comedy icons including Conan O’Brien, Louis C.K.,Robin Williams, Judd Apatow, and Ben Stiller, premiered in September 2009 and is a complete phenomenon. The show hits #1 on the iTunes comedy charts regularly, brags over 20 million downloads to date and counting, and has been called a “must-listen” by Vanity Fair and New York Times, among many others. Select WTF episodes began airing on public radio stations across the US in June.
Last year, Marc headlined an episode of COMEDY CENTRAL’s John Oliver’s NY Stand-Up Show and was ranked #7 in COMEDY CENTRAL’s annual Stand-Up Showdown.
AMAZON PRE-ORDER
http://www.amazon.com/This-Has-Funny-Marc-Maron/dp/B0055HVE0S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1311002180&sr=8-4
MARC MARON LIVE
7/25 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House -SOLD OUT
7/26-31 – Montreal, QC @ Just for Laughs Festival
8/4-6 – Chicago, IL @ Maynestage
8/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ Steve Allen Theater – Cd Release Show
8/18-20 – Las Vegas, NV @ Playboy Comedy Club
8/25-28 – Cleveland, OH @ Hilarities
9/8-11 – Nashville, TN @ Zaines
9/22-25 – Louisville, KY @ Improv
SEPTEMBER
CHARLIE SHEEN GETS SCORCHED IN THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
THE "COMEDY CENTRAL® ROAST OF CHARLIE SHEEN"
ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
"TOSH.0" RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW EPISODES
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 10:00 P.M. ET/PT
THE SLACKERS ARE BACK!
COMEDY CENTRAL'S NEWEST HIT SERIES "WORKAHOLICS"
DEBUTS ITS SECOND SEASON ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 AT 10:30 P.M. ET/PT
"30 ROCK" PREMIERES ON COMEDY CENTRAL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
AIRING WEEKNIGHTS AT 7:00 AND 7:30 P.M. ET/PT
JEFF DUNHAM AND HIS CLEVER CAST OF CHARACTERS RETURN TO COMEDY CENTRAL
WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE OF
"JEFF DUNHAM: CONTROLLED CHAOS"
ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 9:00 P.M. ET/PT
Monday, August 1, 2011
NY Contest Week & US entry opps
It feels like contest week - with Boston Comedy Festival Competition in NY August 1-4
and the Lower Huds Funniest finding its winner on August 4.
CB will be all over judging events, so check back for the scoop.
Around the US
If you haven't entered yet - the Boston Comedy Festival Competition for the Boston November event is still taking submissions, check www.bostoncomedyfestival.com
The World Series of Comedy is still taking entries for its Vegas finals www.theworldseriesofcomedy.com
and The Iowa Comedy Festival www.iowacomedyfest.com is also taking submission.
and the Lower Huds Funniest finding its winner on August 4.
CB will be all over judging events, so check back for the scoop.
Around the US
If you haven't entered yet - the Boston Comedy Festival Competition for the Boston November event is still taking submissions, check www.bostoncomedyfestival.com
The World Series of Comedy is still taking entries for its Vegas finals www.theworldseriesofcomedy.com
and The Iowa Comedy Festival www.iowacomedyfest.com is also taking submission.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Jongleurs in NY
Yes! The UK's largest comedy chain is headed to the states. In a unique exchange of talent, NY Broadway Comedy Club and Jongleurs brand Comedy Clubs will ...
read more in the next issue of
The Comic Bible Magazine....
read more in the next issue of
The Comic Bible Magazine....
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Just For Laughs
Just for Laughs is coming to a close after a month long of fun events, partly in French and the last two weeks in English.
Jeffrey Ross, Dave Attell, tapings of the Green Room with Paul Provenza all shows included the who's who of comedy.
Andy Kindler's State of the Industry Address and the Comedy Conference happened this weekend. Marc Maron's speech made headlines in the comedy news world, so here it is direct from his podcast, WTF
Marc’s Keynote Address at Just For Laughs
Jeffrey Ross, Dave Attell, tapings of the Green Room with Paul Provenza all shows included the who's who of comedy.
Andy Kindler's State of the Industry Address and the Comedy Conference happened this weekend. Marc Maron's speech made headlines in the comedy news world, so here it is direct from his podcast, WTF
Marc’s Keynote Address at Just For Laughs
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Bloggers at Broadway in NY
Tonight, bloggers of all types unite at Broadway Comedy Club in NY for some networking, laughs and a special speaker.
315 w. 53rd St. NYC
www.broadwaycomedyclub.com
315 w. 53rd St. NYC
www.broadwaycomedyclub.com
Monday, July 25, 2011
Boston Comedy Festival Everywhere
Boston Comedy Festival takes over the Globe...
In New York, from August 1-4 Boston Comedy Festival is holding a contest featuring over 100 comedians at Stand Up NY and the Comic Strip. more at www.bostoncomedyfestival.com
THEN....
Boston Comedy Festival moves on to....
1st Annual Martha's Vineyard Comedy Festival August 14-16
www.marthasvineyardcomedyfestival.com
NICK DIPAOLO SET TO HEADLINE MARTHA’S VINEYARD COMEDY FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 14TH
BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD ESTABLISHING FIRST ANNUAL IN AUGUST
Martha's Vineyard Comedy Festival announced the lineup for the first annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Festival, taking place August 14-16 at various locations on the island. Legendary comic veteran Nick Dipaolo is set to headline this year’s festival with a performance at Nectar's-(nectarsmv.com) at the Martha's Vineyard Airport on Sunday August 14th. The island’s must-see event also features a performance by Boston's funniest Steve Sweeney on Tuesday August 16th at Sharkey's Cantina in Edgartown.
After 12 successful years helping launch the careers of scores of up-and-coming comedians and honoring such greats as The Smothers Brothers, Lewis Black, Robert Klein, Steven Wright, Jonathan Winters, Norm Crosby and more; The Boston Comedy Festival is expanding to create the First Annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Festival. To inaugurate the Festival, on Monday August 15th atthe legendary Strand theater in Oak Bluffs we are presenting An Evening With John Belushi, a free admission event in which The Blues Brothers film and classic SNL skits will be screened. The evening will culminate with a ceremony presenting an award to Judy Belushi to honor John for his great contributions to the world of comedy and an introduction of attending celebrities and special guests. This night will also establish the “John Belushi Larger Than Life Award” -- which will be presented each year to a
comedian who embodies the humor and style of the Great John Belushi, who brought us his unique brand and left millions laughing.
Festival Rundown:
Nick Dipaolo
Sunday, August 14th at Nectars at the Martha's Vineyard Airport
Tickets: $20
Doors: 9pm
Available through: nectarsmv.com
An Evening with John Belushi
Monday, August 15th at the Strand Theater in Oak Bluffs
Admission is free.First come first serve.General admission
6:30-9pm
Steve Sweeney
Tuesday, August 16th at Sharkey's Cantina in Edgartown
Tickets: $15
Doors:9pm
Available through: martha'svineyardcomedyfestival.com
THEN
THE MAIN BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL IN BOSTON IN NOVEMBER...
STAY TUNED...
In New York, from August 1-4 Boston Comedy Festival is holding a contest featuring over 100 comedians at Stand Up NY and the Comic Strip. more at www.bostoncomedyfestival.com
THEN....
Boston Comedy Festival moves on to....
1st Annual Martha's Vineyard Comedy Festival August 14-16
www.marthasvineyardcomedyfestival.com
NICK DIPAOLO SET TO HEADLINE MARTHA’S VINEYARD COMEDY FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 14TH
BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL EXPANDS TO MARTHA'S VINEYARD ESTABLISHING FIRST ANNUAL IN AUGUST
Martha's Vineyard Comedy Festival announced the lineup for the first annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Festival, taking place August 14-16 at various locations on the island. Legendary comic veteran Nick Dipaolo is set to headline this year’s festival with a performance at Nectar's-(nectarsmv.com) at the Martha's Vineyard Airport on Sunday August 14th. The island’s must-see event also features a performance by Boston's funniest Steve Sweeney on Tuesday August 16th at Sharkey's Cantina in Edgartown.
After 12 successful years helping launch the careers of scores of up-and-coming comedians and honoring such greats as The Smothers Brothers, Lewis Black, Robert Klein, Steven Wright, Jonathan Winters, Norm Crosby and more; The Boston Comedy Festival is expanding to create the First Annual Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Festival. To inaugurate the Festival, on Monday August 15th atthe legendary Strand theater in Oak Bluffs we are presenting An Evening With John Belushi, a free admission event in which The Blues Brothers film and classic SNL skits will be screened. The evening will culminate with a ceremony presenting an award to Judy Belushi to honor John for his great contributions to the world of comedy and an introduction of attending celebrities and special guests. This night will also establish the “John Belushi Larger Than Life Award” -- which will be presented each year to a
comedian who embodies the humor and style of the Great John Belushi, who brought us his unique brand and left millions laughing.
Festival Rundown:
Nick Dipaolo
Sunday, August 14th at Nectars at the Martha's Vineyard Airport
Tickets: $20
Doors: 9pm
Available through: nectarsmv.com
An Evening with John Belushi
Monday, August 15th at the Strand Theater in Oak Bluffs
Admission is free.First come first serve.General admission
6:30-9pm
Steve Sweeney
Tuesday, August 16th at Sharkey's Cantina in Edgartown
Tickets: $15
Doors:9pm
Available through: martha'svineyardcomedyfestival.com
THEN
THE MAIN BOSTON COMEDY FESTIVAL IN BOSTON IN NOVEMBER...
STAY TUNED...
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
12 Emmy Nods for Comedy Central
Announced today,
COMEDY CENTRAL® HONORED WITH TWELVE PRIMETIME EMMY® NOMINATIONS
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Fourteen-Time Emmy Winner "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" Cited Again
For Program, Writing, Directing, Plus Nods For Technical Direction And thedailyshow.com's
"The Daily Correspondents Explain," Totaling Five Nominations
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Emmy-Winner Hit "The Colbert Report" Scores Three Big Nominations
For Show, Writing And Directing
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Four-Time Emmy-Winning Animated Favorite "South Park" Receives Eleventh Nomination
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"Futurama" In Its Return To Original Episodes Garners Two Nominations
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"Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education" Nominated For Writing
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COMEDY CENTRAL® HONORED WITH TWELVE PRIMETIME EMMY® NOMINATIONS
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Fourteen-Time Emmy Winner "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" Cited Again
For Program, Writing, Directing, Plus Nods For Technical Direction And thedailyshow.com's
"The Daily Correspondents Explain," Totaling Five Nominations
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Emmy-Winner Hit "The Colbert Report" Scores Three Big Nominations
For Show, Writing And Directing
--------
Four-Time Emmy-Winning Animated Favorite "South Park" Receives Eleventh Nomination
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"Futurama" In Its Return To Original Episodes Garners Two Nominations
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"Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit for Autism Education" Nominated For Writing
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It's SHOWTIME
TUNE IN TO SHOWTIME FOR SOME GREAT COMEDY PROGRAMMING
JULY 14
SHOWTIME series THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA, returns for a second season on July 14th at 11pm. Host and executive producer Paul Provenza (who also directed and co-produced The Aristocrats) takes you behind-the-scenes of comedy showcasing some of the world’s top comedians -- such as Ray Romano, Gary Shandling, Judd Apatow, Kathy Griffin, among others – as they cut loose on topics ranging from show business to politics, drugs to personal angst – all uncensored before a studio audience.
FIERCE FUNNY WOMEN
Showtime, FIERCE FUNNY WOMEN IS AIRING NOW and through August. It stars Gayla Johnson and very funny women...
WED 08/03 11:00 PM SHO 2
MON 08/08 12:30 PM SHO 2
SUN 08/14 4:30 AM SHO 2
THU 08/18 12:30 PM SHO 2
THU 08/18 12:00 AM SHO 2
http://www.sho.com/site/mo
JULY 14
SHOWTIME series THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA, returns for a second season on July 14th at 11pm. Host and executive producer Paul Provenza (who also directed and co-produced The Aristocrats) takes you behind-the-scenes of comedy showcasing some of the world’s top comedians -- such as Ray Romano, Gary Shandling, Judd Apatow, Kathy Griffin, among others – as they cut loose on topics ranging from show business to politics, drugs to personal angst – all uncensored before a studio audience.
FIERCE FUNNY WOMEN
Showtime, FIERCE FUNNY WOMEN IS AIRING NOW and through August. It stars Gayla Johnson and very funny women...
WED 08/03 11:00 PM SHO 2
MON 08/08 12:30 PM SHO 2
SUN 08/14 4:30 AM SHO 2
THU 08/18 12:30 PM SHO 2
THU 08/18 12:00 AM SHO 2
http://www.sho.com/site/mo
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Sketch in Time
Calling Sketch Groups and Musical Comedy Performers Get in before it's too late....
Submissions for the 2011 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival are now open! For a seventh year, we hereby invite you to submit your sketch troupe or musical comedy act for consideration as we present a week of the best scripted live comedy in North America November 8-13, 2011.
Submissions are open from June 20th – August 7th!
http://www.torontosketchfest.com/
Submissions for the 2011 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival are now open! For a seventh year, we hereby invite you to submit your sketch troupe or musical comedy act for consideration as we present a week of the best scripted live comedy in North America November 8-13, 2011.
Submissions are open from June 20th – August 7th!
http://www.torontosketchfest.com/
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Stand UP for Hereos
Save the date for the 5th annual New York Stand Up for Heroes on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 hosted at the Beacon Theatre.
In partnership with the New York Comedy Festival, it's a night of hope, healing and laughter to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
In partnership with the New York Comedy Festival, it's a night of hope, healing and laughter to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
Improv in October
This October Improv-a-thon Takes Over Chicago
Who: Over 75 of the country’s most talented comedy groups
What: This October, Chicago will be saturated with comedic genius when over 75 improvisation organizations take the stage at the first ever Improv-a-thon at Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort. This event is calling for all local actors, comedians, thespians and the like to come out and show Chicago what they have to offer. Each day, 10 troupes will have 25 minutes to perform in front of a live audience as well as 3 celebrity judges. The top contenders will move on to compete in the final round for the grand prize. This incredible week-long event will feature a wide variety of improv groups from around the country. The winning group will receive a grand prize of $10,000.
Where: Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort
2833 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60657
When: October 4-9, 2011
Who: Over 75 of the country’s most talented comedy groups
What: This October, Chicago will be saturated with comedic genius when over 75 improvisation organizations take the stage at the first ever Improv-a-thon at Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort. This event is calling for all local actors, comedians, thespians and the like to come out and show Chicago what they have to offer. Each day, 10 troupes will have 25 minutes to perform in front of a live audience as well as 3 celebrity judges. The top contenders will move on to compete in the final round for the grand prize. This incredible week-long event will feature a wide variety of improv groups from around the country. The winning group will receive a grand prize of $10,000.
Where: Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort
2833 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60657
When: October 4-9, 2011
go live w UCB
Saturday (7/9) at 10pm PT, grab a webcam and interact with David Koechner (Anchorman, The Office) as he joins Dr. Aggro Cocky (Matt Besser) and his crazy characters in The Back Room live from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Hollywood! Also featuring Andy Daly, Josh Fadem and musical guest Mike Phirman! They''ll give out a signed Anchorman poster to one lucky person who goes live on video!
Get your video chat on here: www.yowie.com/show/3vx
fun fun fun...
Get your video chat on here: www.yowie.com/show/3vx
fun fun fun...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Praising Bible Babble
Here's the scoop on Celebrity Comics Babble - a Volume of interviews from Comic Bible,
Check it out in the West End Times Book Banter Column by Stuart Nulman
CLICK HERE
Check it out in the West End Times Book Banter Column by Stuart Nulman
CLICK HERE
Comic Bible near YOU
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*after July 20
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*after July 20
http://www.thecomicbible.com/AnnualDirectory/stores.html
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Comics Bra Gets Deal
The Comic is Funny, The Bra Gets the Deal....
New York comedian Marla Schultz www.marlaschultz.com turned a mishap in a ladies room into a business opportunity—one she hopes will prove beneficial not only to her and her partners -- but also to millions of women who can now be liberated from schlepping large handbags -- thanks to her bra pocket invention, The Racktrap.™
Schultz, a professional comic, was performing at Caroline’s in NY when opportunity struck. After finishing her set, she shoved her essentials—cash, credit cards, money and ID —into her bra and hit the bathroom. As she bent forward, gravity took over and everything fell into the toilet! The next day she called her business associates, Jackie Saril and Karen Hertz at Squeakywheel Promotions, to recap her tale of bathroom woes. After the story, Saril exclaimed, "Marla... you need a bra pocket!” Hertz agreed, and they knew they were onto something big.
Using their combined sales, marketing and public relations skills, they created The Racktrap, an undetectable one-size-fits-all bra pocket that holds everyday essentials including license, cash and credit cards conveniently in a woman’s bra and brought it to market in an innovative bid to free women from their handbags!
Designed for women on the go, The Racktrap made its debut on the Today show on Kathie Lee & Hoda’s 10am hour. Following the initial airing, The Racktrap’s phone and website were overwhelmed with orders.
To date, The Racktrap has appeared on The View, The Doctors, The Wendy Williams Show, and many local morning television news programs as well as coverage in major woman’s magazines, Internet news sites and blogs as online sales continue to soar.
The thousands of women who own and use The Racktrap report that it is perfect accessory for running errands, running a marathon, travelling or anytime you don’t need to carry a large purse.
The three entrepreneurs are eager to break into the “As Seen on TV” world. “Based on hefty sales generated from a 30 second segment on The View, we think we have the next “SlapChop!” said Schultz.
Don't forget to check out the new issue of The Comic Bible Magazine
New York comedian Marla Schultz www.marlaschultz.com turned a mishap in a ladies room into a business opportunity—one she hopes will prove beneficial not only to her and her partners -- but also to millions of women who can now be liberated from schlepping large handbags -- thanks to her bra pocket invention, The Racktrap.™
Schultz, a professional comic, was performing at Caroline’s in NY when opportunity struck. After finishing her set, she shoved her essentials—cash, credit cards, money and ID —into her bra and hit the bathroom. As she bent forward, gravity took over and everything fell into the toilet! The next day she called her business associates, Jackie Saril and Karen Hertz at Squeakywheel Promotions, to recap her tale of bathroom woes. After the story, Saril exclaimed, "Marla... you need a bra pocket!” Hertz agreed, and they knew they were onto something big.
Using their combined sales, marketing and public relations skills, they created The Racktrap, an undetectable one-size-fits-all bra pocket that holds everyday essentials including license, cash and credit cards conveniently in a woman’s bra and brought it to market in an innovative bid to free women from their handbags!
Designed for women on the go, The Racktrap made its debut on the Today show on Kathie Lee & Hoda’s 10am hour. Following the initial airing, The Racktrap’s phone and website were overwhelmed with orders.
To date, The Racktrap has appeared on The View, The Doctors, The Wendy Williams Show, and many local morning television news programs as well as coverage in major woman’s magazines, Internet news sites and blogs as online sales continue to soar.
The thousands of women who own and use The Racktrap report that it is perfect accessory for running errands, running a marathon, travelling or anytime you don’t need to carry a large purse.
The three entrepreneurs are eager to break into the “As Seen on TV” world. “Based on hefty sales generated from a 30 second segment on The View, we think we have the next “SlapChop!” said Schultz.
Don't forget to check out the new issue of The Comic Bible Magazine
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Egypt Laughs at Freedom of Funny Tour
Ronnie Khalil remembers sitting in his California apartment watching the Egyptian revolution on television. He remembers the horrific images of a van barreling down a crowded street, while men on donkeys and camels wielded sticks and swords at peaceful protesters. He wondered if his family was safe and if his friends were alive. The last thing Ronnie was thinking about was how to make this all funny.
Ronnie Khalil is a well-known Egyptian-American comedian and co-founder of the Middle Eastern Comedy Festival in Los Angeles. But six months after the revolution, with Egypt's future still in doubt, Ronnie knows one thing for certain: the country is in desperate need for a laugh.
On July 6th, Ronnie will be headlining the "Freedom of Funny" Tour, the first stand-up comedy show in Cairo since the revolution at the El Sawy Culturewheel. Not surprisingly, Ronnie was also the last comedian to perform before the revolution, holding an underground comedy show just weeks before, where he addressed topics such as sexual harassment and women's rights.
During the Cairo event, Ronnie will announce his candidacy for "Bresident of Egypt," a humorous reference to Middle Easterners sometimes confusing English letters. He will also unveil his plan for a "New Egypt."
Freedom of Funny Tour to Launch in Cairo July 6.
Ronnie and his fellow comedians, all local Egyptians, will have the difficult task of making light of the revolution, while testing out the new limits of freedom of speech, mostly with regards to politics.
"It'll be interesting to perform in a country where I was always forbidden to talk about Egyptian politics and let loose a bit," says Khalil. "I've saved more than 30 years of Mubarak jokes, though my 1991 joke about him wearing MC Hammer pants might be a little outdated."
Ronnie Khalil is an Egyptian-American comedian who has headlined across four continents, taped comedy specials in the Middle East and Australia. He is co-Founder of the Middle Eastern Comedy Festival in Los Angeles and has been seen on ABC News, NPR, Air America, CNN, FOX news, the European News Channel, Al Jazeera, and more.
Ronnie Khalil is a well-known Egyptian-American comedian and co-founder of the Middle Eastern Comedy Festival in Los Angeles. But six months after the revolution, with Egypt's future still in doubt, Ronnie knows one thing for certain: the country is in desperate need for a laugh.
On July 6th, Ronnie will be headlining the "Freedom of Funny" Tour, the first stand-up comedy show in Cairo since the revolution at the El Sawy Culturewheel. Not surprisingly, Ronnie was also the last comedian to perform before the revolution, holding an underground comedy show just weeks before, where he addressed topics such as sexual harassment and women's rights.
During the Cairo event, Ronnie will announce his candidacy for "Bresident of Egypt," a humorous reference to Middle Easterners sometimes confusing English letters. He will also unveil his plan for a "New Egypt."
Freedom of Funny Tour to Launch in Cairo July 6.
Ronnie and his fellow comedians, all local Egyptians, will have the difficult task of making light of the revolution, while testing out the new limits of freedom of speech, mostly with regards to politics.
"It'll be interesting to perform in a country where I was always forbidden to talk about Egyptian politics and let loose a bit," says Khalil. "I've saved more than 30 years of Mubarak jokes, though my 1991 joke about him wearing MC Hammer pants might be a little outdated."
Ronnie Khalil is an Egyptian-American comedian who has headlined across four continents, taped comedy specials in the Middle East and Australia. He is co-Founder of the Middle Eastern Comedy Festival in Los Angeles and has been seen on ABC News, NPR, Air America, CNN, FOX news, the European News Channel, Al Jazeera, and more.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
2 new series + a song
COMEDY CENTRAL® GREENLIGHTS TWO NEW SERIES FOR THE 2012 SEASON
AN UNTITLED SKETCH COMEDY FROM KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY AND JORDAN PEELE
AND "THE NICK SHOW KROLL" STARRING NICK KROLL
Funny lady Rachael Parenta tells CB, "So many months back I recorded a song and made a music video. Well now that song can be yours for $0.99. Or if you're hard up for money you can just listen to it on youtube where you can watch the very silly video that goes along with it. Or you can pretend that this email never happened. If only I was in charge of selling subprime mortgages or the deravitives those mortgages made up perhaps things would have been different.
Here is the link. I had to beat up Tom nice and good to get the album art. Click on the artist info to learn more about my backing band."
Check out the song here
AN UNTITLED SKETCH COMEDY FROM KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY AND JORDAN PEELE
AND "THE NICK SHOW KROLL" STARRING NICK KROLL
Funny lady Rachael Parenta tells CB, "So many months back I recorded a song and made a music video. Well now that song can be yours for $0.99. Or if you're hard up for money you can just listen to it on youtube where you can watch the very silly video that goes along with it. Or you can pretend that this email never happened. If only I was in charge of selling subprime mortgages or the deravitives those mortgages made up perhaps things would have been different.
Here is the link. I had to beat up Tom nice and good to get the album art. Click on the artist info to learn more about my backing band."
Check out the song here
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Calling TV Writers & Charities
Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition
Hey all you TV writers, this is your chance to change the way you watch TV!
Scriptapalooza TV has seen major success in their 12 years.
- 2 writers won Emmys
- Andrew Colville wins WGA award
- Finalist writes for Comedy Central
- numerous writers have gotten agents, managers and meetings
for the most recent headlines:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com/recentheadlines.htm
for an application:
https://gochargeit.mywebteam.com/scriptapalooza/form.asp
for a list of the producers that are onboard:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com/participants.htm
DEADLINE October 1st
Accepting pilots, sitcoms, one hour dramas and reality shows.
www.scriptapaloozaTV.com
323.654.5809 office
info@scriptapalooza.com
CHARITIES: Philly Sketch Fest
Hey all you TV writers, this is your chance to change the way you watch TV!
Scriptapalooza TV has seen major success in their 12 years.
- 2 writers won Emmys
- Andrew Colville wins WGA award
- Finalist writes for Comedy Central
- numerous writers have gotten agents, managers and meetings
for the most recent headlines:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com/recentheadlines.htm
for an application:
https://gochargeit.mywebteam.com/scriptapalooza/form.asp
for a list of the producers that are onboard:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com/participants.htm
DEADLINE October 1st
Accepting pilots, sitcoms, one hour dramas and reality shows.
www.scriptapaloozaTV.com
323.654.5809 office
info@scriptapalooza.com
CHARITIES: Philly Sketch Fest
World Champion Beats Up on Daily Show
The World Champion, Judah Friedlander, talks to John Stewart on The Daily Show here...
and teaches How To Beat Up Anybody in the next issue of The Comic Bible Magazine...
www.thecomicbible.com
Check it out
and teaches How To Beat Up Anybody in the next issue of The Comic Bible Magazine...
www.thecomicbible.com
Check it out
Monday, June 27, 2011
Popdust gets Weird
Popdust our favorite Pop Culture site does it again....
Weird Al Magic Box interview, in which the song parody legend reveals his celebrity "crush," describes his quirky drug habit, and breaks out his best dance move. It's Weird Al being Weird Al - a pretty hysterical way for your readers to kick off their week.
Click here for the link
Weird Al Magic Box interview, in which the song parody legend reveals his celebrity "crush," describes his quirky drug habit, and breaks out his best dance move. It's Weird Al being Weird Al - a pretty hysterical way for your readers to kick off their week.
Click here for the link
AlexBarnettComic.com
Oh boy. We flubbed, We apologize to funnyman Alex Barnett - please find him at www.alexbarnettcomic.com
LA Comedy... want you!
The LA Comedy Awards is a fabulous monthly award show culminating in a January 2012 Finals event. Comedians can enter at www.lacomedyawards.com and everyone should check the site and attend the next one!!
The LA Comedy Fest ended in May but continues its support of comedy talent and filmmakers with LACF365.
Check out the website for details or to enter yourself, live show or film. Here are the details for this month
LA Comedy Festival 365
Theatre Asylum 6320 Santa Monica Blvd. CA 90038
(between Vine and Lillian, ample street parking)
Tickets: $10 all shows
Information/Reservations: (323) 463-2942 www.LAComedyfest.com
JULY 2011
Wednesday, July 6:
8:00 Circle One (improv)
9:00 Yellow Bellied Marmots (improv)
Friday, July 8:
10:30 First Fridays (variety talk show)
An intimate night of stand-up, sketch, film, music, chat and more!
featuring Comedians Paul Case, Raj Desai and Liz Stewart
Screening of Brett Weiner's The Parent Project from Channel 101
Music by Derek Carter
Hosted by
Laura Mannino
Produced by
Johnny Ramirez
Saturday, July 9:
10:30 The Eh Team (improv from Toronto)
Friday, July 15:
10:30 Get Sweaty (improv)
Saturday, July 16:
10:30 SketchComedyShow.com (sketch)
Wednesday, July 20:
8:00 Ventrilo-prov (improv, ventriloquism)
9:00 Open Screen Night (film)
LA Comedy Filmmakers present their latest works. Unfiltered.
The Good. The Bad. The Funny.
3rd Wednesday @ 9:00pm Every Month
Friday, July 22:
10:30 Not From Here (improv)
Saturday, July 23:
10:30 Master Sword (improv/sketch)
Location: M Bar
Time: 6:30PM Thursday, June 30th
The LA Comedy Fest ended in May but continues its support of comedy talent and filmmakers with LACF365.
Check out the website for details or to enter yourself, live show or film. Here are the details for this month
LA Comedy Festival 365
Theatre Asylum 6320 Santa Monica Blvd. CA 90038
(between Vine and Lillian, ample street parking)
Tickets: $10 all shows
Information/Reservations: (323) 463-2942 www.LAComedyfest.com
JULY 2011
Wednesday, July 6:
8:00 Circle One (improv)
9:00 Yellow Bellied Marmots (improv)
Friday, July 8:
10:30 First Fridays (variety talk show)
An intimate night of stand-up, sketch, film, music, chat and more!
featuring Comedians Paul Case, Raj Desai and Liz Stewart
Screening of Brett Weiner's The Parent Project from Channel 101
Music by Derek Carter
Hosted by
Laura Mannino
Produced by
Johnny Ramirez
Saturday, July 9:
10:30 The Eh Team (improv from Toronto)
Friday, July 15:
10:30 Get Sweaty (improv)
Saturday, July 16:
10:30 SketchComedyShow.com (sketch)
Wednesday, July 20:
8:00 Ventrilo-prov (improv, ventriloquism)
9:00 Open Screen Night (film)
LA Comedy Filmmakers present their latest works. Unfiltered.
The Good. The Bad. The Funny.
3rd Wednesday @ 9:00pm Every Month
Friday, July 22:
10:30 Not From Here (improv)
Saturday, July 23:
10:30 Master Sword (improv/sketch)
Monday, June 20, 2011
Colbert & World Series
STEPHEN COLBERT ANNOUNCES SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
"DR PEPPER PRESENTS STEPHEST COLBCHELLA '011: ROCK YOU LIKE A THIRST-ICANE"
WITH PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT DURING THE WEEK OF JUNE 20 AT 11:30 P.M. ET/PT
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Musicians Include Bon Iver (Monday, June 20), Florence & The Machine (Tuesday, June 21),
Talib Kweli (Wednesday, June 22) And
The Black Belles With A Special Performance By Stephen Colbert (Thursday, June 23)
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HAVE YOU ENTERED THE WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY?
REGISTRATION FOR VEGAS IS OPEN NOW!!
Right now 35 weeks and 10 weekends of work for 1st place. Just added a week in England!! Getting closer to the 50
Check out the list of work you could win here
The World Series of Comedy
If you registered last year use this code and save $25 off registration.
CODE: Registered2010
If you registered for any World Series Satellites this year use this code and save $25 off registration.
CODE: wsocSatellites2011
Don't forget to Register for The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas September 19-24
"DR PEPPER PRESENTS STEPHEST COLBCHELLA '011: ROCK YOU LIKE A THIRST-ICANE"
WITH PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT DURING THE WEEK OF JUNE 20 AT 11:30 P.M. ET/PT
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Musicians Include Bon Iver (Monday, June 20), Florence & The Machine (Tuesday, June 21),
Talib Kweli (Wednesday, June 22) And
The Black Belles With A Special Performance By Stephen Colbert (Thursday, June 23)
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HAVE YOU ENTERED THE WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY?
REGISTRATION FOR VEGAS IS OPEN NOW!!
Right now 35 weeks and 10 weekends of work for 1st place. Just added a week in England!! Getting closer to the 50
Check out the list of work you could win here
The World Series of Comedy
If you registered last year use this code and save $25 off registration.
CODE: Registered2010
If you registered for any World Series Satellites this year use this code and save $25 off registration.
CODE: wsocSatellites2011
Don't forget to Register for The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas September 19-24
Friday, June 17, 2011
Stand Up for Hero's
If ever there is something to laugh for...Stand Up for Hero's - our nation's hero's....
The Comic Bible takes a moment to reflect... and share.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to share the USAToday Op-Ed below that was published yesterday; written by Bob Woodruff, the co-founder and the spirit behind the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
Also, last night, we had the pleasure of honoring our nation’s heroes at our inaugural Stand Up for Heroes in Washington, DC. It was an evening filled with hope, healing and laughter.
Nearly 150 wounded warriors and their caregivers were in attendance last night. Both the performances of Jon Stewart and Train were tributes to the service members, and entertaining for all.
Go to the website to watch the video about the Bob Woodruff Foundation's programs played at the event.
Thanks to your continued support of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of many brave men and women, just as we did last night.
Sincerely,
Rene Bardorf
Executive Director
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Op-ed: Bob Woodruff - Let's stand up for our heroes
By Bob Woodruff, Special to USA TODAY - Kindness
I know that most of us during this time of economic difficulties don't think everyday about the men and women serving in our military. But we have to remember that we are approaching a decade of being at war. It is almost 10 years since the attacks of September 11th thrust us into conflict.
In this decade roughly 2.2 million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Less than 1% of our population has served there, compared to 12 percent in WWII. I remember during the days of the Vietnam war, our neighborhood was filled with teenagers who were heading to the battlefields of southeast Asia. The families with loved ones overseas were on almost every street. I was born in Michigan in August 1961 (exactly 2 weeks after President Obama was born in Hawaii). So by the time both of us turned 18, the draft was over and serving and enlisting became voluntary.
I did get a chance to go back to Afghanistan with Admiral Mike Mullen almost two years ago, and when we were there I asked one of the soldiers where he was on 9/11. He said he was in his 4th grade class. He was 10 years old when this war began.
As a nation, we need to do everything we can to support our troops. Those who are injured especially deserve help from the rest of us who have benefitted from their willing service. The injuries in these wars are often invisible. When I was hit by an IED in Iraq, my head injury was obvious. I was unconscious for 36 days but was surrounded by love and family and I recovered. But thousands bear the internal scars of hidden injuries.
Hundreds of thousands of servicemembers are living with PTSD and general combat stress. So are their families and friends who are the caregivers on this difficult road that is much longer than we could have ever anticipated ten years ago.
This evening's host Jon Stewart, together with the band Train and singers 4Troops, will join servicemembers and their families for a night of music and comedy at the first ever Stand Up For Heroes in Washington, D.C., to benefit our wounded. We need to remember that this isn't about politics, or about the war. It's about the warrior. This is our country and these are the men and women risking their lives for us. So let's honor them today and everyday and do what we can to help them heal.
Bob Woodruff is a correspondent with ABC News and co-founder of The Bob Woodruff Foundation, which provides resources and support to injured servicemembers, veterans and their families. Seriously injured by a roadside bomb while reporting in Iraq, he has returned to the air and covers a variety of issues from around the globe. To donate to the military through his Foundation, go to www.remind.org.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Our tax ID number is 26-1441650.
PO Box 955, Bristow, VA 20136
info@remind.org
The Comic Bible takes a moment to reflect... and share.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to share the USAToday Op-Ed below that was published yesterday; written by Bob Woodruff, the co-founder and the spirit behind the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
Also, last night, we had the pleasure of honoring our nation’s heroes at our inaugural Stand Up for Heroes in Washington, DC. It was an evening filled with hope, healing and laughter.
Nearly 150 wounded warriors and their caregivers were in attendance last night. Both the performances of Jon Stewart and Train were tributes to the service members, and entertaining for all.
Go to the website to watch the video about the Bob Woodruff Foundation's programs played at the event.
Thanks to your continued support of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of many brave men and women, just as we did last night.
Sincerely,
Rene Bardorf
Executive Director
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Op-ed: Bob Woodruff - Let's stand up for our heroes
By Bob Woodruff, Special to USA TODAY - Kindness
I know that most of us during this time of economic difficulties don't think everyday about the men and women serving in our military. But we have to remember that we are approaching a decade of being at war. It is almost 10 years since the attacks of September 11th thrust us into conflict.
In this decade roughly 2.2 million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Less than 1% of our population has served there, compared to 12 percent in WWII. I remember during the days of the Vietnam war, our neighborhood was filled with teenagers who were heading to the battlefields of southeast Asia. The families with loved ones overseas were on almost every street. I was born in Michigan in August 1961 (exactly 2 weeks after President Obama was born in Hawaii). So by the time both of us turned 18, the draft was over and serving and enlisting became voluntary.
I did get a chance to go back to Afghanistan with Admiral Mike Mullen almost two years ago, and when we were there I asked one of the soldiers where he was on 9/11. He said he was in his 4th grade class. He was 10 years old when this war began.
As a nation, we need to do everything we can to support our troops. Those who are injured especially deserve help from the rest of us who have benefitted from their willing service. The injuries in these wars are often invisible. When I was hit by an IED in Iraq, my head injury was obvious. I was unconscious for 36 days but was surrounded by love and family and I recovered. But thousands bear the internal scars of hidden injuries.
Hundreds of thousands of servicemembers are living with PTSD and general combat stress. So are their families and friends who are the caregivers on this difficult road that is much longer than we could have ever anticipated ten years ago.
This evening's host Jon Stewart, together with the band Train and singers 4Troops, will join servicemembers and their families for a night of music and comedy at the first ever Stand Up For Heroes in Washington, D.C., to benefit our wounded. We need to remember that this isn't about politics, or about the war. It's about the warrior. This is our country and these are the men and women risking their lives for us. So let's honor them today and everyday and do what we can to help them heal.
Bob Woodruff is a correspondent with ABC News and co-founder of The Bob Woodruff Foundation, which provides resources and support to injured servicemembers, veterans and their families. Seriously injured by a roadside bomb while reporting in Iraq, he has returned to the air and covers a variety of issues from around the globe. To donate to the military through his Foundation, go to www.remind.org.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Our tax ID number is 26-1441650.
PO Box 955, Bristow, VA 20136
info@remind.org
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sketch Com-Ageddon
Sketch Com-Ageddon is ON! AT THE TORONTO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL
June 14, 2011
48 enter, only one is left standing
It's a 48-troupe sketch comedy battle-royal and there will be only one
victor. That's right, it's time for Sketch Com-Ageddon. And it all starts
Tuesday night!
Sketch Com-Ageddon is a week-long sketch comedy competition taking place at
Comedy Bar in Toronto. With 48 troupes vying for a $500 cash prize and
automatic entry into the 2011 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, this is a
week of hilarity and chaos not to be missed.
48 sketch troupes clash in 4 preliminary rounds Tuesday through Thursday.
They have one sketch - maximum 5 minutes - to win over the audience and/or
an in-house judge. One judge's pick, and one audience pick from each
preliminary round move on. Same judging applies in each of the 2 semi-final
rounds on Friday night with each troupe performing a 10 minute set. 2
troupes from each semi are sent to the final showdown on Saturday where the
audience alone crowns the winner.
Sketch Com-Ageddon is a fundraiser for The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.
Sketch Com-Ageddon
June 14-18 - 8pm and 9:30pm
Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St. W.)
Tickets: $8/show, or $12/both shows on the same night
Get ALL the info:
http://torontosketchfest.com/phplist/lt.php?id=NU1QXVpRWg9OCloeCQAEAA%3D%3D
June 14, 2011
48 enter, only one is left standing
It's a 48-troupe sketch comedy battle-royal and there will be only one
victor. That's right, it's time for Sketch Com-Ageddon. And it all starts
Tuesday night!
Sketch Com-Ageddon is a week-long sketch comedy competition taking place at
Comedy Bar in Toronto. With 48 troupes vying for a $500 cash prize and
automatic entry into the 2011 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, this is a
week of hilarity and chaos not to be missed.
48 sketch troupes clash in 4 preliminary rounds Tuesday through Thursday.
They have one sketch - maximum 5 minutes - to win over the audience and/or
an in-house judge. One judge's pick, and one audience pick from each
preliminary round move on. Same judging applies in each of the 2 semi-final
rounds on Friday night with each troupe performing a 10 minute set. 2
troupes from each semi are sent to the final showdown on Saturday where the
audience alone crowns the winner.
Sketch Com-Ageddon is a fundraiser for The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.
Sketch Com-Ageddon
June 14-18 - 8pm and 9:30pm
Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St. W.)
Tickets: $8/show, or $12/both shows on the same night
Get ALL the info:
http://torontosketchfest.com/phplist/lt.php?id=NU1QXVpRWg9OCloeCQAEAA%3D%3D
Monday, June 13, 2011
Hot TV June 14
We caught a glimpse...you'll be laughing if you do too..
Set your DVR!
ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO STEP INSIDE?
COMEDY CENTRAL'S® "JON BENJAMIN HAS A VAN"
AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 P.M. THIS SUMMER
BEGINNING WITH A SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT SERIES PREMIERE EVENT
TOMORROW (JUNE 14) AT 10:30 P.M.
Set your DVR!
ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO STEP INSIDE?
COMEDY CENTRAL'S® "JON BENJAMIN HAS A VAN"
AIRS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 P.M. THIS SUMMER
BEGINNING WITH A SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT SERIES PREMIERE EVENT
TOMORROW (JUNE 14) AT 10:30 P.M.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
New Guns of Comedy a Hit!!
It doesn't get better than the StandUp360 Comedy Festival and Backstage, New Guns of Comedy Contest.
This contest, unlike many "New Talent" featured some of the funniest and freshest emerging talent in the business. Host, Max Alexander started off the laughter and it continued for these "New Guns of Comedy". Chris Distefano started the contest laughs and left the stage on a large one. Monique Latise also held the crowded room. Leah Bonnema, Camille Theobold, Sarah Blodgett represented the women along with Emily Epstein who offered some fresh humor which garnered laughs. Mike Cannon was hilarious with his unusual subject matter. Tammy Twotone, a transgender comedian had a hard time winning the date-night audience but kept it strong and received rousing applause. Jarret Berenstein’s smart observational humor was a stand out. Dan Schilling and his five kids filled another four minutes with laughter. Rob Santos, Yury Lubarsky and Eric Patrick were also at home on stage and the crowd ate that up. The deadpan Marc Engberg is uniquely hilarious with his singing ability added to his comedy mix. His version of Beyonce singing in the 1930s garnered continual laughing.
The audience were also treated to a few minutes from headliner, Dustin Chafin who’s left them screaming with his spin on being a meat eating southerner in New York
Judges, including festival producers, Carolyn Bernstein of TV Guide, Tory an author and comedy writer including for the NY Daily News, and Comic Bible admit they had a hard time deciding on the finalists. Guilio Gallorotti ‘s conversational tone, original bits combined with facial expressions made him a stand out and a finalist along with Jason Salmon whose take on growing up in Texas had left all laughing. Also chosen for the following nights final New Guns Contest was CJ Burney and Matthew Miller who were at home on stage, and big laugh winners. Howard Feller is a pro and deserved the recognition for his twisted punches which had everyone laughing non-stop. Ricky Velez did it again with his edgy humor. Aaron Kominos-Smith’s smart comedy included some of the funniest observations about temp jobs –ever. PS Aaron, Comic Bible is hiring!! Akash Bhasin was another well deserving finalist for his fresh, skewered take on his race which also garnered large laughs and loud applause. Truly all of the "New Guns" were winners and the audience left wanting more.
Don't forget - the New Guns of Comedy Contest Finals and the closing festival events ar June 4th..
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Festival Opening a Blast!
That's right! And you've got a few more days to laugh your seat off at Stand UP 360 Comedy Festival at Broadway Comedy Club NYC. www.standup360comedyfestival.com
The opening gala to benefit The Wounded Warriors Project was a hilarious hit.
The fun was hosted by Eric Patrick who kept everyone laughing and the long list of top comedians flowing. Dustin Chafin, Keith Robinson, Amy Schumer, Ted Alexandro, had the crowded house roaring with laughter before Judah Friedlander –World Champion– took the stage and of course, received screaming laughs as he interacted with the audience. The next performer, Jeff "The Fat Rat Bastard" Pirrami had no trouble keeping the crowd loud with laughter. Always a funny crowd pleaser, Kevin Bartini, and Rich Velez, also brought on non-stop laughs. Another highlight of the evening was Mick Foley, author, comedian, and well-known professional wrestler.
In Broadway Comedy Club's other rooms there were also great events featuring the hilarious Ladies Of Stand-Up 360 including, Helen Hong, Rachel Finestien, Leah Bonnema, Michelle Dobrawsky, Kate Wolff and Sheba Mason.
The after event was also fun...and there's more to come.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Stand UP 360 Comedy Fest Begins 5/31
Head to NY and to the 1st Annual Stand-Up 360 Comedy Festival. May 31- June 4, 2011 at Broadway Comedy Club The Mayor has added a proclamation and benefits will go to The Wounded Warrior Project.
June 2 get free admission if you mention Comic Bible!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Opening night!! See the Stand-Up for Wounded Warriors show featuring Judah Friedlander, Amy Schumer, Dustin Chafin, Keith Robinson and Ted Alexandro
June 2 get free admission if you mention Comic Bible!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Opening night!! See the Stand-Up for Wounded Warriors show featuring Judah Friedlander, Amy Schumer, Dustin Chafin, Keith Robinson and Ted Alexandro
Thursday June 2, 9:00 p.m.
Special Event : Stand Up 360 Comedy Festival Presents:
"Hello, I'm not Johnny Cash." Guests include: Mike Lawrence (The Jon Oliver Comedy Special); Lisa Delarios (Comedy Central); Leo Allen (HBO's Funny or Die, Comedy Central Presents, Conan, Last Call with Carson Daly, Dublin Comedy Festival); Myq Kaplan (Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central Presents, Semi-finalist Last Comic Standing); Rich Brooks (CNN, Sirius, Bob and Tom Show); Liam McEneaney (SXSW, Comedy Central, Tell Your Friends); Victor Varnado (Comedy Central's Awkward Comedy show, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Adult Swim, Collegehumor.com); Steve Hofstetter (National Lampoon, CBS Late Night with Craig Ferguson) and a special guest. Hosted by Dan Hirshon.
$10 cover, 2 drink minimum
Mention our publication when you make your reservation and the cover is waived.
ALL SHOWS LISTED BELOW ARE PRESENTED AS PART OF THE " STAND-UP 360 COMEDY FESTIVAL"
Wed. 6/1 9pm " All Star All Female " with Rachel Feinstein, Leah Bonnema & Helen Hong
Thurs. 6/2 9pm "Hello, I'm not Johnny Cash" with Myq Kaplan, Victor Varnado & Lisa Delarious
10pm " Red, White and Bluer" with Wil Sylvince, Thomas Dale & Nate Bargatze
Fri. 6/3 8pm "Young Guns of Comedy" hosted by Max Alexander
10 pm " Hick-Hop Comedy " featuring Kyle Grooms, Ruperto Vanderpoole & Dustin Chafin
Sat. 6/4 9 pm "Young Guns of Comedy Finals " hosted by Max Alexander
11pm Stand-Up 360 Festival Finale with Greer Barnes, Ted Alexandro & Dustin Chafin
Midnight Uncensored Josh Spear, Ricky Velez
Sun. 6/5 3 pm Sheba Mason's "702 Punchlines and Pregnant"
9 pm Marina Franklin, Mike Vecchionne, Jon Fisch
$15 cover weeknights @ 9pm
$20 cover weekends
Two drink minimum applies to all shows
Broadway Comedy Club
318 W. 53rd, between 8th & 9th Ave.
N.Y., N.Y. 10019
212-757-2323
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
SKETCH & STAND UP CONTESTS & FESTS
SKETCH ARTISTS TAKE NOTE!!
THE TORONTO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL
SKETCH COM-AGEDDON SUBMISSIONS OPEN!
48 enter. Only 1 will be left standing.
Got a sketch troupe? Step up and join our anual sketch comedy throw-down of
apocalyptic proportions!
Submissions are open NOW, and close May 30th.
Troupes are selected on the first-come first-served basis, so act quickly.
Head over to the website for full submission info!
Submission info:
http://torontosketchfest.com/phplist/lt.php?id=NU1QUlRZUwJOClseCQAEAA%3D%3D
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COMICS - FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WANTED
The Iowa Comedy Festival is gearing up for its second annual event with two contests:
if you are in Iowa the fest has shows you can enter if you are not...
The Iowa Comedy Festival will be taking place Oct. 13-15, 2011 in Des Moines IA. Over 3 days, 5 shows involving 45 comedians from across the country. While about half of the comedians in the Festival will be native Iowans, there are two dozen open spots for nationwide comics.
1. Best of the Midwest- Oct. 14th, 2011 at 7pm. This show is EXCLUSIVELY for comedians outside Iowa, but not just for comics in the Midwest.
12 comedians will be performing 8 minutes each in a showcase that will be attended by comedy fans, agents, club owners, etc. Submission fee is $15 now through July 1st, with the fee going up to $20 July 2nd through August 31st. On Sept. 4th, they'll be announcing the 12 performers on our website, www.iowacomedyfest.com.
2. C4: The Court Center Comedy Competition. This is for comedians anywhere in the country. Last year, despite having 8 Iowans in the Finals, the Top 3 came from Chicago, New York, and Minneapolis. The prelims are Sept. 8th, 5th, 22nd, and 29th. Each round will feature 10 comedians, with 3 making the Finals from each round.
Those 12 comedians will perform Thursday, Oct. 13th in a kick-off of the official Iowa Comedy Festival. One comedian will walk away with the winner-take-all prize of $1000!
To compete in C4, all you need to do is pay the entry fee of $10 the night you show up. To sign up, just contact info@iowacomedyfest.com and pick which week you'd like to perform. This is an open competition.
The prelims are voted on by the audience, with each audience member having to pick the Top 3 comedians. This is done by each audience member getting a piece of paper with all the comedians' names on it. From there, they must check the three comedians they felt did the best.
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THE TORONTO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL
SKETCH COM-AGEDDON SUBMISSIONS OPEN!
48 enter. Only 1 will be left standing.
Got a sketch troupe? Step up and join our anual sketch comedy throw-down of
apocalyptic proportions!
Submissions are open NOW, and close May 30th.
Troupes are selected on the first-come first-served basis, so act quickly.
Head over to the website for full submission info!
Submission info:
http://torontosketchfest.com/phplist/lt.php?id=NU1QUlRZUwJOClseCQAEAA%3D%3D
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COMICS - FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY WANTED
The Iowa Comedy Festival is gearing up for its second annual event with two contests:
if you are in Iowa the fest has shows you can enter if you are not...
The Iowa Comedy Festival will be taking place Oct. 13-15, 2011 in Des Moines IA. Over 3 days, 5 shows involving 45 comedians from across the country. While about half of the comedians in the Festival will be native Iowans, there are two dozen open spots for nationwide comics.
1. Best of the Midwest- Oct. 14th, 2011 at 7pm. This show is EXCLUSIVELY for comedians outside Iowa, but not just for comics in the Midwest.
12 comedians will be performing 8 minutes each in a showcase that will be attended by comedy fans, agents, club owners, etc. Submission fee is $15 now through July 1st, with the fee going up to $20 July 2nd through August 31st. On Sept. 4th, they'll be announcing the 12 performers on our website, www.iowacomedyfest.com.
2. C4: The Court Center Comedy Competition. This is for comedians anywhere in the country. Last year, despite having 8 Iowans in the Finals, the Top 3 came from Chicago, New York, and Minneapolis. The prelims are Sept. 8th, 5th, 22nd, and 29th. Each round will feature 10 comedians, with 3 making the Finals from each round.
Those 12 comedians will perform Thursday, Oct. 13th in a kick-off of the official Iowa Comedy Festival. One comedian will walk away with the winner-take-all prize of $1000!
To compete in C4, all you need to do is pay the entry fee of $10 the night you show up. To sign up, just contact info@iowacomedyfest.com and pick which week you'd like to perform. This is an open competition.
The prelims are voted on by the audience, with each audience member having to pick the Top 3 comedians. This is done by each audience member getting a piece of paper with all the comedians' names on it. From there, they must check the three comedians they felt did the best.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Comedy on Screen
Can't make it out to see comedy?
No worries, stay home and watch plenty of comedy from TV to DVD!
Norm Macdonald is coming.....
NORM IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE WITH THE COMEDY CENTRAL® RELEASE OF
HIS FIRST-EVER FULL-LENGTH STAND-UP SPECIAL
"NORM MACDONALD: ME DOING STAND-UP"
UNCENSORED AND UNCUT ON DVD, DTO AND CD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14!
NBC - the NBC coming lineup has many comedies to choose from.
CB recommends the upcoming series based on comedians!
"Whitney" starring Whitney Cummings - who is also a writer and Executive Producer along with Barry Katz another of the series executive producers is coming to NBC this fall.Whitney will be on Thursdays on NBC (9:30-10 p.m. ET), beginning Fall 2011
for previews see Whitney
"Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" based on Chelsea Handler's book is another new NBC series.
Check out Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Comedy Central - South Park, oh boy -do they get funnier and edgier than ever this season!!
No worries, stay home and watch plenty of comedy from TV to DVD!
Norm Macdonald is coming.....
NORM IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE WITH THE COMEDY CENTRAL® RELEASE OF
HIS FIRST-EVER FULL-LENGTH STAND-UP SPECIAL
"NORM MACDONALD: ME DOING STAND-UP"
UNCENSORED AND UNCUT ON DVD, DTO AND CD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14!
NBC - the NBC coming lineup has many comedies to choose from.
CB recommends the upcoming series based on comedians!
"Whitney" starring Whitney Cummings - who is also a writer and Executive Producer along with Barry Katz another of the series executive producers is coming to NBC this fall.Whitney will be on Thursdays on NBC (9:30-10 p.m. ET), beginning Fall 2011
for previews see Whitney
"Are You There Vodka? It's Me Chelsea" based on Chelsea Handler's book is another new NBC series.
Check out Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Comedy Central - South Park, oh boy -do they get funnier and edgier than ever this season!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Cape Fear Comix Foxwoods NY Underground
- You heard right, Comix NY may be closed but Comix At Foxwoods casino, is the hottest new comedy nightclub in Connecticut, Southern New England. The 350 seat venue has great martinis, fun food and -of course, the most hilarious comedians in the country! Check here for shows
- Cape Fear - not the movie - the comedy festival in North Carolina is off to a fun start!
- NY - Don't forget New York Underground Comedy Festival Kick-Off With Leighann Lord, Jim Mendrinos, Ellen Karis and Liz Miele @ Borough of Manhattan Community College Saturday, May 21 - 8PM
- CA - San Francisco Improv Festival has an event at the Purple Onion and a workshop this weekend!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
la la la & animation
LA COMEDY AWARDS ARE TONIGHT!
In California?
LA comedy awards tonight!!
Hottest comedy event - Don’t miss it!!
Comics Can submit for LA Comedy Awards monthly events too!!
LA COMEDY FEST IS ALSO STILL ON!
In NY?
TONIGHT - Alex Barnett & Hugs Kisses & Laughs at Stand Up NY!!
TOMORROW: Bill Plympton blowout book party at the School of Visual Arts in NYC this
Wednesday, May 18, 6-9 pm. The address is 209 East 23rd St.
in the 3rd Floor Ampitheatre.
BILL will be showing some of his newest films and projects,
plus talking about his new Rizzoli book "Independently
Animated, Bill Plympton" and showing some slides and
artwork.
Then, David Levy, the co-writer of the magnificent
book, will talk about the process.
And the best part is, it's FREE!
Wednesday, May 18, 6-9 pm. The address is 209 East 23rd St.
in the 3rd Floor Ampitheatre.
BILL will be showing some of his newest films and projects,
plus talking about his new Rizzoli book "Independently
Animated, Bill Plympton" and showing some slides and
artwork.
Then, David Levy, the co-writer of the magnificent
book, will talk about the process.
And the best part is, it's FREE!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Comedy Fest Fever
Festival Fever
The full article and review of many more festivals coming in The Comic Bible Magazine
May and June are busy months in the Comedy Festival Scene
NY: May 14 – The Long Island Comedy Fest takes over Westbury Music Hall stages with Bobby Slayton, Richie Minervini and more.
May 21- NY Underground Comedy Festival begins its annual events on May 21 at Borough of Manhattan Community College in NY with Leighann Lord, Jim Mendrinos and more fun!!
May 31- June 4 Stand UP 360 Comedy Festival in New York at Broadway Comedy Club is gearing to kick off its week long events with Judah Friedlander and a large gala opening show on May 31. The week includes top talent, emerging stars, seminars, and the grand opening of Broadway Comedy Clubs Stand Up Comedy Museum. On June 2 the finalists of the New Guns contest take the stage on June 3, before the closing ceremonies, the winner will be chosen and announced.
NJ: The first ever New Jersey Shore Comedy Festival hosted by Mike Marino at Uncle Vinnies Comedy was a hit ending May 1.
NC: May 18-22 - The Cape Fear comedy festival in North Carolina is a packed event in the city, with the top comics and new talent and more shows and fun than we have space to mention!!
OH: The Cincinnati Laugh Off made ‘em laugh in April and continues throughout May.
PA: Duo Fest improv and comedy in Philly goes from June 2-5!
LA: The Big Easy Comedy Festival in New Orleans is a hot event in a hot spot!
CA: May 12-The Los Angeles Comedy Festival is happening now! AT the Acme Theatre in LA you’ll find the funniest films and best comedy from US and Canada!! All week!!
May 17 – the LA Comedy Awards are coming up. This round promises to be great with red carpet festivities and the best comedy awarded!
Just for Laughs is coming too…June in Chicago and July in Montreal!!
Overseas:
NZ: The New Zealand Comedy festival happens throughout May attracting hundreds of thousands to NZ for great comedy!
UK: The Funniest Females were awarded on May 8 after year long heats.
Channel 4 Comedy Gala is the hottest comedy party of the year on May 24.
Norway: Stand Up Norway fest has an English Night May 28-30 Stand UP Norway Ltd also run their own venue in Oslo; Latter Theatre.
Comedians don’t forget to submit to the Hong Kong Festival and short films to Hollywood Film Festival.
If you didn’t know about these festival and more than you are not reading The Comic Bible www.thecomicbible.com
TV: Watch Mancations, Travel Channel's new unscripted comedy TV series, with Evan Mann and Gareth Reynolds starting Sunday, June 5, at 10 E/P. http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Mancations/Photos/mancations-sneak-peek-slideshow
Got Talent?
Bob and Tom’s Open Mic Contest
Show us your stand-up for the chance to join the Busch Light Bob & Tom
Comedy All Stars Tour and perform at one of their shows!
Comedy All Stars Tour and perform at one of their shows!
- Submit a one minute video featuring your original stand-up routine
(the “Theme”). Videos over one minute will be disqualified. - Our judges will review the videos and select the top 5 finalists by May 27, 2011 based on
originality, creativity, sincerity, and use of the Theme. - Between May 30th and June 12th, 2011, listeners will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite video!
- The final winner will be selected based on the highest listener voting score.
Grand Prize
One Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for 2 to one of the stops on the 2011 Busch Light Bob & Tom Comedy All Stars Tour and the opportunity to perform their winning stand-up routine, including roundtrip coach airfare for 2 people, 2 nights hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and two tickets to the show.
Entry Criteria
- Video entry that includes one (1) original stand-up comedy routine.
- Video entry should be no longer than one (1) minute in length.
- Video entry should not exceed one hundred (100) MB in size.
- Permitted formats of the video are 3gpp, asf, asx, avi, flv, mov, mp4, mpg, or wmv.
Submit to Americas Got Talent
Think you have what it takes enter on the NBC America's Got Talent website!
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Mancations Raw Bloggers & Fest
TV News
New comedy on the Travel Channel - Not just comedy - an unscripted comedy duo travel show; “Mancations” will follow comedians, Evan Mann and Gareth Reynolds... more details in the bible!
www.thecomicbible.com
NEW YORK FUN
It's here.....New York Underground Comedy Festival Kicks-Off Saturday, May 21 - 8PM
With Leighann Lord, Jim Mendrinos, Ellen Karis and Liz Miele
@ Borough of Manhattan Community College
Jane Condon's Raw & Unchained is just great and extended at St. Lukes Theatre.
Blogger night, produced by Eric Hanson at Broadway Comedy Club was fun, food and networking! All bloggers must attend! The first of a monthly event was Wednesday May 11. There was food, drinks, great company, and lots of laughs.
CALIFORNIA
Roz Browne is around town check her out at
Saturday , May 21st 9pm –
Roz Headlines at
The Downtown Comedy Club
114 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 841-3940
July 18, 2011 8 pm
The Groundling Improv Theater:
7307 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Roz says, "I will be with my improvising friends, including Ed Begley, Helen Hunt, and Helen Slater. ok I'm name droppping:)"
CLASSES
Best comedy class in LA - Los Angeles School of Comedy
New comedy on the Travel Channel - Not just comedy - an unscripted comedy duo travel show; “Mancations” will follow comedians, Evan Mann and Gareth Reynolds... more details in the bible!
www.thecomicbible.com
NEW YORK FUN
It's here.....New York Underground Comedy Festival Kicks-Off Saturday, May 21 - 8PM
With Leighann Lord, Jim Mendrinos, Ellen Karis and Liz Miele
@ Borough of Manhattan Community College
Jane Condon's Raw & Unchained is just great and extended at St. Lukes Theatre.
Blogger night, produced by Eric Hanson at Broadway Comedy Club was fun, food and networking! All bloggers must attend! The first of a monthly event was Wednesday May 11. There was food, drinks, great company, and lots of laughs.
CALIFORNIA
Roz Browne is around town check her out at
Saturday , May 21st 9pm –
Roz Headlines at
The Downtown Comedy Club
114 W. 5th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 841-3940
July 18, 2011 8 pm
The Groundling Improv Theater:
7307 Melrose Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Roz says, "I will be with my improvising friends, including Ed Begley, Helen Hunt, and Helen Slater. ok I'm name droppping:)"
CLASSES
Best comedy class in LA - Los Angeles School of Comedy
Monday, May 9, 2011
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