The actress, last onstage over four decades ago, had a “terrifying” desire to return to the stage. “Other Desert Cities” will be her Broadway debut.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Ready to Make a Meal of Broadway
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With Emmys Haul, Apple Joins the Big Leagues of TV
The New York Times – Business:The tech giant took home the most trophies this year, breaking the chokehold HBO and Netflix have had on the awards for more than two decades.
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What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards
The New York Times – Business:“The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race.
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Leanne Morgan, the 60-Year-Old Breakout Comedy Star
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The homey Southern comic is a red-state phenomenon with blue-state celebrity, big tours, a Netflix series and Judd Apatow’s adoration. How did she get here?
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8 Signs You’re Living in a Rom-Com
The New York Times – Movies:Are you baking cookies with your old high-school crush? Our cartoonist has seen enough trying-on-clothes montages to spot the clues.
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Ian Frazier Wrote ‘Coyote v. Acme’ in 1990. Now It’s a Movie.
The New York Times – Movies:With “Coyote vs. Acme,” Ian Frazier, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
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Stavros Halkias Never Wanted to Get Political
The New York Times – Movies:The podcast host and emerging Hollywood presence spoke about his new stand-up special, giving advice to incels and comedy’s rightward creep.
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At Edinburgh Fringe, It’s Time for Comedy, Stunts and Even a Few Owls
The New York Times – On the Runway:As the festival brings thousands of shows to the Scottish city, there’s also plenty of merriment out on the streets.
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At Edinburgh Fringe, Amanda Knox Takes the Mic to Reclaim Her Story
The New York Times – On the Runway:In a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Knox is trying to turn her tabloid infamy into stand-up humor, despite an intense backlash.
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Mariska Hargitay to Host the Emmys
The New York Times – Business:The “Law & Order: SVU” star is a departure from the comedians and sitcom actors who have typically hosted the annual awards show.
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Conan O’Brien Will Return as Oscars Host
The New York Times – Business:It will be the first time anyone has done the job for three straight years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s.