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Deal Includes a Co-Starring Role on "Broad City," A Pilot Commitment, A One-Hour Stand-Up Special and Nationwide "COMEDY CENTRAL Live" Stand-up Tour NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hannibal Buress is bringing his swagger and laid back, cerebral comedic style to COMEDY CENTRAL in a big way. The #1 brand in comedy has signed Buress to a wide-ranging, multiplatform development deal which includes a recurring role on the upcoming scripted series "Broad City," a commitment for a...

May 4 - June 8, 2013 Tickets On Sale Now TORONTO, April 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Match Game host and stand-up star DARRIN ROSE will hit the road in May on his second cross-country theatre tour called STILL CHASING MANHOOD. In addition to hosting Match Game on the Comedy Network, ROSE plays Bill the bartender on the CBC sitcom Mr. D, and is a favourite on MuchMusic's Video On Trial. STILL CHASING MANHOOD kicks off at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound on May 4 and continues in Parry...

COMEDY CENTRAL to Expand Six Existing Episodes of the HBO Digital Dramatic Comedy And Produce Six All-New Episodes NEW YORK, April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The laughter and drama and the emotional highs and lows of Brody Stevens' journey through life and the world of stand-up comedy is coming to the small screen. COMEDY CENTRAL has ordered its first-ever dramatic comedy series, "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!," it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Content Development...

The one of a kind, smart witted stand-up of Wanda Sykes Comes to Sacramento and San Rafael for the first time! SONOMA COUNTY, Calif., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Film, television and stand-up comedy star Wanda Sykes will appear for her very first stand-up comedy concerts in Sacramento, California Friday, May 10 at Sacramento Community Center Theater and in San Rafael, California Saturday, May 11( )at the Marin Center. Tickets are on-sale now at www.rbpconcerts.com. Wanda...

Produced by Avalon Television and Executive Produced by Devine, Avalon's Jon Thoday, Richard Allen-Turner, David Martin and Isaac Horne and "Workaholics" Kyle Newacheck Who is Also Set to Direct NEW YORK, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Devine, co-star of the hit COMEDY CENTRAL series "Workaholics," is taking the party to the next level as the channel has ordered eight episodes of a stand-up series, "Adam Devine's House Party," it was announced today by Kent Alterman,...

MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- South Beach Comedy Festival returns to Miami Beach Wednesday, April 17(th) to Sunday, April 21(st), for another stellar comedy showcase featuring some of the world's most favorite entertainers. Now in its eighth year, the South Beach Comedy Festival continues to grow and remains one of the premiere comedy festivals for top comedic talent and fans across the country. This year's event features Bill Burr, Jamel Debouzze, Pete Holmes, Jim Jefferies,...

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Infamous "Roastmaster General," Jeff Ross, is back on COMEDY CENTRAL and better than ever in the second season of the weekly half-hour topical series "The Burn with Jeff Ross," premiering on Tuesday, January 8 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Guest panelists in the premiere episode include Ross' friends and fellow comedians Anthony Jeselnik and Lisa Lampanelli, both well-known for their roasting prowess. The weekly series picks up where the Roasts...

NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Ross Lights the Flame with the Season Two Premiere of "The Burn with Jeff Ross" on Tuesday, January 8 at 10:30 p.m. The Guys Go Back to Work with All-New Episodes of "Workaholics" Beginning Wednesday, January 16 at 10:00 p.m. Nick Kroll Unleashes His Universe in the New Sketch Series "Kroll Show" Premiering Wednesday, January 16 at 10:30 p.m. Season Five of "Tosh.0" and Daniel's Next 100 Episodes Kick Off Tuesday, February 5 at 10:00...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The longest-running most successful urban comedy tour will again hit stages across America this winter/spring 2013. Kicking off February 2, Super Bowl Weekend in Louisiana, THE ROYAL COMEDY TOUR will celebrate some of the premiere comedians in the country coming together on one stage for a 25-city stand-up tour. Now in it's 4(th) year, this year's tour will feature the Queen B of Comedy Sommore, alongside veteran comedians Mark...

ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre is hosting Kids Comedy Korner. Kids Comedy Korner is a television show hosted by Denisha Gillespie. This show is an hour reality talent competition that entertains the audience and educates the contestants. Each week the contestants learn skills to create and perform comedy from comedians and acting coaches. Quincy Bonds, head instructor and on screen moderator of improv, coaches the contestants one...