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Kenan Thompson’s “Road to NYC” Ends at Carolines on Broadway

Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson’s nationwide talent search, “Road to NYC,” for child and adult comedians culminated at Carolines on Broadway on May 6 with a grand finale shows after showcases in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angels, Las Vegas and Miami. As part of the “Road to NYC” talent search, two youth winners and…

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Gloria Steinem, Kathy Najimy and More Celebrate Four Years of “Sisters of Comedy”

L to R:  Kathy Najimy, Linda Sarsour, Gloria Steinem and “Sisters of Comedy” producer Ogunda Okeyo.  Photo Credit:  Michelle Smith Gloria Steinem, Kathy Najimy, Linda Sarsour, and more show out in celebration of 4 years of “Sisters of Comedy” right here at Carolines On Broadway’s stage. Read more about it below! On January 17, Gloria…

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Kerry Coddett Crowned 2017 Carolines Comedy Madness Champion

Congratulations to Kerry Coddett, who outlasted 63 other comedians over five rounds to be crowned champion of the 2017 Carolines Comedy Madness stand-up competition.   For winning the event, Coddett will receive a cash prize and have the opportunity to perform at the 2017 New York Comedy Festival in November. Coddett, who won one week after…

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Anthony Jeselnik and Norm Macdonald added to Last Comic Standing

Anthony Jeselnik and Norm Macdonald added to Last Comic Standing! After rumors of yet another cancellation, it was announced earlier today by USA Today that NBC’s Last Comic Standing will return for another season later this year with new host Anthony Jeselnik and judge Norm Macdonald, both of whom headlined Carolines on Broadway in 2014….

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Hannibal Buress New Show Ordered By Comedy Central

Hannibal Buress is set to have a new show on Comedy Central! Keep reading to learn more about it! Comedy Central has ordered eight half-hour episodes of a new weekly series titled Why with Hannibal Buress which will begin airing this June. According to Deadline, the show will feature stand-up from Buress, filmed-segments, man-on-the-street interviews,…

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CAROLINES Named In Top 5 Places To See Stand-Up in NYC

You know you’ve made it as a comedian when you get the chance to perform at Caroline’s in Times Square. This comedy club opened in 1982 in Chelsea before moving to the heart of Times Square in 1992. Legendary performers like Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal, and Rosie O’Donnell have graced the stage and have helped…

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