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April 23, 2018

Published by Sara Dahms at April 23, 2018

The World Champ, Judah Friedlander Announces 2020 Presidential Bid at The Moontower Comedy Festival!

Judah Friedlander announced his 2020 candidacy at his Presidential Press Conference with Ron Bennington and it was definitely a party! The room was completely decked out with balloons, […]

April 23, 2018

Published by Sara Dahms at April 23, 2018

Moontower Comedy Festival Finishes Strong with New York’s Finest

After four days of nonstop comedy, the final show of Moontower Comedy Festival, 2018 was New York’s Finest. This show was hosted by legendary radio personality […]

April 22, 2018

Published by Amma Marfo at April 22, 2018

Emma Willmann Headlines With Boston Hometown Comics at WICF

When we spoke to Emma Willmann ahead of this weekend’s Women in Comedy Festival, she marked it as an opportunity to make sure she had new […]

April 22, 2018

Published by Sara Dahms at April 22, 2018

Weird Al Yankovic and The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill Advised Vanity Tour with Special Guest, Emo Philips Live at Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin Texas

Weird Al Yankovic’s work transcends genres and generations. His ability to pull inspiration from some of the biggest hits of our time, along with the talent […]

April 21, 2018

Published by Amma Marfo at April 21, 2018

Kerry Coddett Breaks Through Race and Color Barrier to Write on HBO’s Newest Late Night Show

Comedian, writer, actress and activist Kerry Coddett (HBO, Comedy Central, MTV) is a staff writer for Wyatt Cenac’s PROBLEM AREAS which debuted Friday, April 13th @ 11:30 PM ET on HBO, making her one of the few black, […]

April 21, 2018

Published by Amma Marfo at April 21, 2018

Televsision Networks In Record Attendance at Women in Comedy Fest in a #TimesUp Year

This year’s Women in Comedy Festival boasts its largest level of involvement with television networks in the festival’s history. Between workshops, sponsorships, and panels, nearly every […]

April 21, 2018

Published by Ernie Tripper at April 21, 2018

Who Is Hosting Saturday Night Live Tonight: April 21, 2018

After two weeks of live shows, SNL returns to reruns for the rest April, starting tonight with an encore Saturday Night Live hosted by Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell.

April 20, 2018

Published by Amma Marfo at April 20, 2018

Boston’s WICF Young Comics Showcase Brings Some Really Young and Really Impressive Talent to the Stage

It’s not often that a comic on a festival lineup has an intro that features the phrase “excited to be playing hooky from school.” But the […]

April 19, 2018

Published by The Editor at April 19, 2018

I’m in Austin For Moontower! Where Should I Eat 2018!!? 52 “Restaurants” to Check Out in Austin

We are back in Austin for Moontower this year, and excited to get back to our old favorite places and try a few new ones. For […]

April 19, 2018

Published by Debra Kessler at April 19, 2018

KLBJ’s Dudley & Bob + Matt Jumpstart Moontower With a Killer Show, Two Rons and a Big Surprise

Moontower 2018 is officially underway. The starting gun for the four day run of outstanding comedy was a night of gigantic laughs with a live show […]

April 19, 2018

Published by Dan Murphy at April 19, 2018

No Topic Is Off Limits for Scott Thompson’s Buddy Cole

Scott Thompson: “The idea that there are certain topics that can’t be addressed by humor is a terrible notion, and I reject it.” In 1989, The […]

April 18, 2018

Published by Interrobang Staff at April 18, 2018

Amy Sedaris Series Gets a Second Season

truTV today announced a 10-episode season two greenlight of its critically-acclaimed, half-hour variety sketch series, “At Home with Amy Sedaris”, co-created by Amy Sedaris and Paul […]