TCG Selects Chicago, IL for 2024 National Conference
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced that the 33rd TCG National Conference will be hosted in Chicago, IL from June 20th to 22nd, 2024, in association with the League of Chicago Theatres.
Freeform Launches Voting Digital Series THE CLOCK IS TICKING From Yara Shahidi
Today, Freeform announced the digital series “The Clock Is Ticking,” starring and executive produced by Yara Shahidi (“grown-ish”), as part of the network’s multiplatform voting initiative. The two-part digital series, which will live on Freeform’s Instagram, will debut on TUESDAY, OCT. 27, and TUESDAY, NOV. 3.
No Name Comedy Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Word Up Bookshop
Eric Vetter, co-founder of the No Name Comedy/Variety Show ("NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety Show"), celebrates its 25-year anniversary with what else, a comedy/variety show: Today, February 26th, 7:00pm at Word Up Community Bookshop/Libreria Comunitaria in Washington Heights (corner of 163rd Street & Amsterdam Avenue). Free admission, donations welcome. For more 'No Name' information, contact (347) 885-3466; NoNameNYC@hotmail.com
No Name Comedy Celebrates 25th Anniversary At Word Up Bookshop
Eric Vetter, co-founder of the No Name Comedy/Variety Show ("NYC's Best Damn Comedy/Variety Show"), celebrates its 25-year anniversary with what else, a comedy/variety show: Tuesday, February 26th, 7:00pm at Word Up Community Bookshop/Libreria Comunitaria in Washington Heights (corner of 163rd Street & Amsterdam Avenue). Free admission, donations welcome. For more 'No Name' information, contact (347) 885-3466; NoNameNYC@hotmail.com
Baratunde Thurston, Sean Patton, And More Come to Downtown Variety, 8/6
Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour is back for its 62nd show at UCB Theatre East Village Monday, August 6 at 7:30 PM with the an all-star comedy lineup! Host Nat Towsen (VICE, Nickelodeon) combines the disappearing, eclectic lower Manhattan culture in which he grew up (around the corner from the theatre, in fact) with interviews, informative presentations, and the best of the NYC comedy scene. The show features native luminaries as well as a few welcome New York transplants.
Isaac Mizrahi Hosts IN YOUR FACE NEW YORK
Iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi will host In Your Face-New York, a live performance extravaganza that captures the spirit, energy, music and creativity of New York City on Monday, March 12th at 7:30 PM at Merkin Concert Hall.
Baratunde Thurston, Pilot Writing, Personal Finance Class And More Coming Up At QED!
QED is the place to be this February with shows and classes we're super psyched about! Here's The Thing, our newest stand up showcase, will challenge NYC's funniest comics to get through their sets without using cliched phrases such as "just me?" or "here's the thing," otherwise they're reprimanded by taking a drink. Will any comic walk away unscathed? Probably not.
This Week's Events Announced at Caveat
Caveat - located at 21A Clinton Street between East Houston and Stanton in the Lower East Side, about a five minute walk from the Delancey F train - is New York's newest speakeasy stage for playful, intelligent nightlife. Join us for drinks and go home smarter. Our core creative team includes a recovering theoretical physicist, a renegade museum tour guide, and a one-time Moth StorySlam champion. That love for science and unconventional storytelling is at the heart of Caveat's booking philosophy: we regularly host comedy, science talks, storytelling, concerts, trivia competitions, live recorded podcasts, and special events that defy description... you'll have to come experience them for yourself!
Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour to Return to UCB Theatre East Village
Nat Towsen's Downtown Variety Hour is back at UCB Theatre East Village on Monday, December 4 at 7:30 PM with a holiday comedy lineup! Host Nat Towsen (VICE, Nickelodeon) combines the disappearing, eclectic lower Manhattan culture in which he grew up (around the corner from the theatre, in fact) with interviews, informative presentations, and the best of the NYC comedy scene. The show features native luminaries as well as a few welcome New York transplants.