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|  | COMEDY Hannah Einbinder to perform additional show July 16 2022-06-25 - Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre announced a third stand-up performance for comedian/actress Hannah Einbinder (the TV show Hacks) on Saturday, July 16, at 7 p.m. on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. The ...
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|  | TELEVISION John Early and Kate Berlant discuss 'Would It Kill You to Laugh?' 2022-06-21 - Peacock is releasing a new sketch comedy show called Would It Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant and John Early, the show debuts Friday, June 24. This one-hour special features a comedy duo who have ...
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|  | TELEVISION 'Rutherford Falls' returns for season two with double the diversity 2022-06-19 - Peacock's hit comedy Rutherford Falls is back with season two. (It started June 16.) The story follows two lifelong friendsNathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding)as they navigate ...
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|  | About Face to run immersive comedy about climate-change activism 2022-05-27 - About Face Theatre brings its 27th season to a close with a world premiere comedy created by and starring the About Face Youth Theatre ensemble. Gayme Changers will run June 18-24 at The Den Theater, 1331 ...
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|  | Ricky Gervais courts controversy with graphic anti-trans jokes 2022-05-24 - (WARNING: There is graphic language in this article.) Yet another Netflix special is courting controversy because of a comedian making anti-trans jokes. Ricky Gervais' Netflix comedy special SuperNature has drawn criticism for a string of grap ...
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|  | TELEVISION Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson and others to exit 'SNL' 2022-05-20 - In a major shake-up on the long-running hit Saturday Night Live (or SNL), several of the main stars are leavingincluding out cast member Kate McKinnon, Deadline reported. McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney and Pete Davidson (who's ...
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|  | Casting announced for 'Queer Eye: The Musical Parody' at Second City 2022-05-13 - Comedy institution The Second City announced the cast and crew of Queer Eye: The Musical Parody, which will start running Thursday, May 26. (The production will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at ...
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|  | COMEDY Netflix holds 'Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration' 2022-05-09 - On May 7, Billy Eichner hosted Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival's "Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration" at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The historic celebration featured LGBTQ+ comedy legends and emerging talent. Highlights included ...
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|  | TELEVISION Peacock cancels rebooted 'Saved by the Bell' 2022-05-05 - Only a month after the reboot of the classic NBC comedy Saved by the Bell won Outstanding Comedy Series at the GLAAD Media Awards, Peacock has canceled the show after two seasons, Deadline reported. The second ...
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|  | Raven Theatre announces 40th Anniversary Season 2022-05-02 -- From a press release - CHICAGO (May 2, 2022) — Raven Theatre is pleased to announce its 40th Anniversary Season, kicking off this fall with a fresh take on Noel Coward's iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank. The ...
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|  | SHOWBIZ Lily Tomlin, 'The Color Purple,' Walter Mercado, Janelle Monae, Loki 2022-04-24 Video below - In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, legendary actress/comedian Lily Tomlin discussed a variety of topics, including comedy and the Oscars. About the Academy Awards, she said, "I sometimes think they shouldn't be able to tread ...
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|  | Northlight Theatre announces 2022-23 season 2022-04-20 -- From a press release - Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces its 2022-2023 season, opening with the buddy comedy The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle, directed by Cody Estle; followed by ...
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|  | Bisexual comedian Hannah Einbinder ('Hacks') now at The Den on July 15 2022-04-13 - Bisexual comedian/actress Hannah Einbinder has announced a new date for her stand-up engagement at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Originally scheduled to perform on Friday, June 17, Einbinder will now appear Friday, July 15, ...
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|  | Hard Rock's upcoming acts: Trevor Noah, Daughtry, Wanda Sykes and more 2022-04-11 - Trevor Noah and rock band Daughtry (headed by former American Idol winner Chris Daughtry) are among the upcoming acts at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's new Hard Rock Live venue. The Trevor Noah "Back to Abnormal" ...
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|  | Mary Lynn Rajskub: Actress/comedian discusses acting, sexuality in new book 2022-04-10 - Emmy-winning actresses and stand-up comedians who just finished publishing their new memoirs, while simultaneously embarking on their stand-up tours, rarely have moments to themselves. Thankfully, Mary Lynn Rajskub, best known for her work on the TV ...
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