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The NY Comedy Festival lineup is here, with headliners Margaret Cho, The Basement Yard and Hannah Berner
The NY Comedy Festival lineup is here, with headliners Margaret Cho, The Basement Yard and Hannah Berner

Time Out

time14-07-2025

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  • Time Out

The NY Comedy Festival lineup is here, with headliners Margaret Cho, The Basement Yard and Hannah Berner

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), the country's largest and longest-running annual comedy festival, will return for its 21st edition this November, with over 200 comedians across 100 shows at iconic NYC venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre and Town Hall from Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 16. Its initial blockbuster lineup has just been announced, with comedy legends like Margaret Cho and (somehow) Louis C.K. welcoming members of the podcast generation, including The Basement Yard and Hannah Berner. A special treat comes in the form of a Strangers with Candy reunion, with cast members Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello reuniting on the 25th anniversary of the cult Comedy Central series' cancellation. A jam-packed ten days brings the cream of the comedy crop to New York's five boroughs—the de facto comedy capital of the world—for bold, inclusive programming that goes beyond stand-up and improv, with panels, galas, emerging talent showcases, live podcast tapings, and immersive brand activations. On landing Madison Square Garden, one of the most important stages worldwide, Joe Santagato of the born-and-bred Queens podcasters The Basement Yard says: 'I have no idea how many planets had to align for this opportunity to be given.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Santagato (@joesantagato) In keeping with the increasing social media comedy revolution, Threads will present New York's Funniest Stand Ups. And festival staples like Stand Up for Heroes and Comics to Watch return to showcase the field's full breadth. Created in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch, former owner of the beloved Carolines on Broadway club, the festival has brought fans comedy's most beloved and boundary-pushing names together under one festival bill. Tickets for all shows will be available for purchase through the NYCF website starting Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. with additional shows to be announced soon. Here are the New York Comedy Festival events confirmed so far: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00 p.m & 9:45 p.m. – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. (TBD)– Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour at The Beacon Theatre SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00 p.m. – A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Cancellation of Strangers with Candy with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris at Town Hall 7:00 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York 7:00 p.m.– Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male at Beacon Theatre 8:00 p.m. – Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour at Carnegie Hall SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:00 p.m. - Ismo: Woo Hoo! World Tour at Town Hall THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:00 p.m. – Yohay Sponder at Town Hall 7:00 p.m. – Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour at The Beacon Theatre 8:00 p.m. – The Basement Yard: From the Basement to the World Tour at Madison Square Garden FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Amy Sedaris Joins Jon Favreau's Disney+ Series Centered on OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT — GeekTyrant
Amy Sedaris Joins Jon Favreau's Disney+ Series Centered on OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT — GeekTyrant

Geek Tyrant

time03-07-2025

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  • Geek Tyrant

Amy Sedaris Joins Jon Favreau's Disney+ Series Centered on OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT — GeekTyrant

Jon Favreau's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit series for Disney+ is taking shape and now it's got some serious comedic energy behind it. Amy Sedaris has officially joined the cast, marking yet another collaboration between the offbeat comedy icon and the powerhouse filmmaker. Details about the show remain tightly under wraps, but we know it's a hybrid animation/live-action series focused on Oswald, Disney's original cartoon troublemaker who predates Mickey Mouse himself. Sedaris is reportedly playing the mother of Taylor, a character portrayed by Ryder Allen. She'll star alongside young talents Ravi Cabot-Conyers and Mykal-Michelle Harris. Sedaris and Favreau go way back. She had a memorable role in Favreau's indie hit Chef , and later lent her voice to a Guinea Fowl in the director's 2019 Lion King remake. More recently, she became a fan-favorite in the Star Wars universe playing the no-nonsense mechanic Peli Motto in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett . Outside of her work with Favreau, Sedaris has long carved out her own brilliant, bizarre corner of entertainment. She's the co-creator and star of the cult classic Strangers with Candy , voiced Princess Carolyn in BoJack Horseman , and fronted her Emmy-nominated series At Home with Amy Sedaris . Oh, and let's not forget she was in Elf , Jennifer's Body , and Puss in Boots . Favreau is writing, directing, and executive producing Oswald , with Walt Disney Studios behind production. It's a fitting project for Disney's legacy Oswald was originally created in 1927 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal, only for Disney to lose control of the character a year later. That loss famously pushed Walt and Ub to create Mickey Mouse . The character returned to Disney in 2006, and as of 2023, Oswald's earliest appearances are officially in the public domain. With Favreau steering the ship and Sedaris now onboard, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit could end up being a weird, wonderful, and unexpectedly heartfelt ride. Source: Variety

20 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (June 21-27)
20 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (June 21-27)

Yahoo

time27-06-2025

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  • Yahoo

20 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (June 21-27)

Woof — it's been a long week. If you feel like you've been working like a dog, let us offer you the internet equivalent of a big pile of catnip: hilarious posts about pets. We Shih Tzu not. Each week at HuffPost, we scour Bluesky, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, to find the funniest posts about our furballs being complete goofballs. They're sure to make you howl. (And if you want more, no need to beg ― you can check out last week's batch right here.) Dudes will see this image and be like'He's literally me' — F Train Freddy (@TheOpsWarrior) June 24, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Sedaris (@amysedaris) The absolute state of these three. — Geoff (@kwoade) June 23, 2025 This is Sirius. He wanted to show off all of his best unconventional tricks. 14/10 what an absolute pro — WeRateDogs (@dog_rates) June 25, 2025 This notice from management at a U.S hotel shows the reasons why it allows dogs to stay — B&S (@_B___S) June 26, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Doggos Doing Things (@doggosdoingthings) A dog meets its younger — Interesting things (@awkwardgoogle) June 22, 2025 My sister got a new kitten and it immediately decided to loaf on a watermelon and bless us with this picture. — Faff (Fawful's Lover) (@faffreux) June 25, 2025 Nailed it.. 😂 — Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) June 26, 2025 — contents that ll heal your depression 🌻 (@catshealdeprsn) June 27, 2025 saw glengarry glen ross on broadway this weekend and also got this picture of michael mckean showing the crowd a picture of his dog — hil (@plume__) June 23, 2025 Dog Hides From Owners When Its Name Is Called — B&S (@_B___S) June 21, 2025 ㅤ — smol silly cat (@Catsillyness) June 22, 2025 — Posts Of Cats (@PostsOfCats) June 27, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by SubwayCreatures (@subwaycreatures) 23 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week 22 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week 21 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week

'Wicked,' gardening and Amy Sedaris: 7 events this week
'Wicked,' gardening and Amy Sedaris: 7 events this week

Yahoo

time30-05-2025

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  • Yahoo

'Wicked,' gardening and Amy Sedaris: 7 events this week

May 29—The season is winding down, but there is still time to tackle spring cleaning with the city's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. House already sparkling? Check out one of these other events that won't waste your time. Got an event we should know about? Reach out to features@ Worth a thousand words The Albuquerque Museum is hosting "Pictures of Hope," an exhibit of photographs taken by children at Saranam, from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 30. Photos in the show capture the children's hopes or dreams. Eventgoers will also be able to purchase greeting cards of the photos and sales will benefit Saranam. The museum is located at 2000 Mountain Road NW. On the 'Road' The "Road to Everywhere," starring Robert Mirabal, will hosting screenings in Albuquerque and Taos this weekend. You can catch the film at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW. Tickets are $22 The film will screen at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Taos Center for the Arts, 145 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte in Taos. Tickets are $20, plus fees, at Get growing The Albuquerque Garden Center is holding a Gardening U class at noon Sunday, June 1. Participants 11 and under will learn to make "fairy gardens." The class is free but registration is required at The garden center is located at 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE. Chasing Amy Comedian Amy Sedaris is coming to The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 West San Francisco St., Santa Fe, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 30; and the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Tickets are $65-$85, plus fees, at for Santa Fe show; $50-$70, plus fees at 'Lover's Game' Music duo The War and Treaty will perform at the KiMo Theatre, 423 Central Ave. NW, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 2. Tickets are $35-$40 at 'Dancing through life' Defy gravity at the Santa Fe Railyard Park, 740 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, for a free screening of "Wicked." Your trip to the Emerald City starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Come early for a Glinda and Elphaba costume contest. To reserve your space, visit What a waste! The city of Albuquerque is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Residents can dispose of up to 55 gallons of household hazardous waste. Visit for a list of approved items for drop off. The event will be held at Balloon Fiesta Park's East Lot/Marvin the Martian Lot at 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE. ---

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