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If you’re anything like me, you were sitting on your couch on Monday, January 15th watching the Golden Globe Awards to see which of your favorite stars, movies and television shows would take home awards. (And, to see what everyone was wearing!) This year’s show did not disappoint. Newcomer America Ferrara, from the new ABC show Ugly Betty, took home a Best Actress award. Jennifer Hudson, of American Idol fame, won her first Golden Globe for her supporting role in the film Dreamgirls. Some old timers were also honored, such as Meryl Streep for The Devil Wears Prada. For the complete list of this year’s Golden Globe winners see: http://www. accessmylibrary. com/coms2/summary_0286-29249626_ITM
One of the side effects of winning a Golden Globe, or just being nominated, can be an increase in ticket sales and theatre exposure, for those respective movies. Films that most folks have not seen, or even seen previews for, end up getting the exposure they need and deserve. People are going to their theatre and watching films they wouldn’t have normally seen, had these films not have gained notoriety due to their success at the Golden Globes.
According to Salon. com, The Fox Searchlight film “The Last King of Scotland” is reaping the benefits due to Forest Whitaker winning the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama, for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. The film expanded its theatre exposure to 495 theatres, and took in an estimated $1. 8 million the weekend following the broadcast of the Golden Globes.
“Babel”, starring Brad Pitt, won for best drama, and increased its ticket sales by 500% the weekend following the awards. The drama “The Queen”, which won 2 awards, also saw a large lift, jumping up to the 9th spot at the box office, an increase of 233 percent! Many of these Golden Globe winning films and actors have received Oscar nominations, and are expected to have repeat performances when the Oscars air on February 25.
Television shows are also seeing an increase in viewers due to their accolades at the Golden Globes. According to Media Week, Ugly Betty, which won the Golden Glove for Best TV comedy, drew its largest audience in over 3 months just three days after its win. Grey’s Anatomy, which won for Best Drama, also won its time slot on the Thursday following their win.
That being said, it does not mean Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy, or any winning or nominated TV show, will perform that well for the long haul. The networks do a good job of creating buzz for their awarding winning shows, but it does not always work. According to AZNightBuzz. com, an unscientific look at the past 10 years of TV winners at the Golden Globes in the Best Drama, Best Comedy and Best Actor and Actress categories indicates the award almost never delivers a lasting ratings pop. In fact, many TV shows decline in ratings after winning. Last year’s Best Drama winner, “Lost,” is down 18 percent so far this season.
So, will television’s winners have lasting power the remainder of the television season? Will the Golden Globe movie winners have repeat performances at the Oscars in February? We’ll just have to tune in and see!
The 64th annual Golden Globe Awards were held on January 15th. The Golden Globe Awards honor the year’s top films and TV shows, and are presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.  Read more... (628 words)

It is said that laughter really is the best medicine. If that is the case then Seattle should be a pretty healthy city. There is plenty of laughter to be had in this great city and even more to be shared with those who choose to visit. If you are planning a trip to Seattle Washington, be sure to check out the many comedy clubs that can be found throughout the city. There are at least three of these comedy clubs that stand out and make a lasting impression. The first one is Comedy Underground. With locations in both Seattle and Tacoma you can pretty much take your pick between whichever one has the comedian you are most interested in seeing perform. The clubs actually have a fairly impressive menu and you are allowed to eat during the show. Just make sure that your food doesn’t smell too good or the comedian might heckle you. The really good news is that Comedy Underground is open 7 nights a week with several open mic nights when you can see local talent. Those are often the most interesting to watch. Tickets can be purchased for reasonable prices; especially during open mic nights and the performances are a lot of fun to watch. This is a great way to spend an evening and bring a date. Giggles Comedy Night Club is the next one on my list. This club is only open Thursday through Sunday nights and has a one-drink minimum when there is a headliner and a two-drink minimum on open mic nights. Giggles features acts that you may have seen around a bit rather than only offering local talent. The comedy is good and the drinks are better. This is a great place to go and bring a group of friends along. The more the merrier when it comes to comedy, laughter, and liquor. Just remember to appoint a designated driver or have other plans for your ride home. Now we get to the Jet City Improv. The Jet City Improv has grown and expanded over time and is now one of the most popular theatre experiences in the Seattle area. One of the great things about these shows is that they are suitable for all ages. So this is a more family friendly environment than most other comedy clubs in the area. The entire show is improvised nightly based on audience participation and suggestions. This is one of the most hilarious theatre experiences you can possibly imagine. And the more you can imagine the funnier it will get. I seriously recommend that you bring some Advil or some other sort of pain medicine along with you, as your sides will hurt before the night is over. Whether you are a serious fan of comedy or someone who is only interested because it is a liver performance, I think you will be surprised by how much fun you have at any one of these three locations. My personal favorite is the improv but this is solely based on the audience participation factor and the fact that you pretty much know what to expect when going in. You never know what you are going to get when you hit an open mic night at some comedy clubs-sometimes the show is wonderful and sometimes the show is not so wonderful. The important thing is that you laugh often and you laugh well.  Read more... (600 words)

If you have been to any live shows featuring stand-up comics recently you will know that most comedians get their laughs with jokes that are off-color and definitely not suitable for children. Orlando vacation-goers however can take the whole family to two destinations that offer clean, high quality humor on a nightly basis. The first of these destinations is the SAK Comedy Lab. It is a 200 seat improvisational comedy theater in downtown Orlando. In addition to presenting shows, SAK is a training school for up and coming comedians and runs a SAK University with four levels of comic training. How good are the SAK shows? Some young visitors who have been through all the attractions of Orlando, including Disney World, Sea World, Universal and the indoor sky diving at Sky Ventures, put SAK Comedy Lab as their number one or two attractions. It is that good!There are a number of different shows running at SAK but the main one is Duel of Fools which is a “high energy improv competition” with audience judges. Seasonal variations of this show are called Yule for Fools (Christmas) and Love for Fools (Valentine’s Day). In addition to the main show, you can also see shows put on by the students and interns of the SAK Comedy Lab. Famous “graduates” from SAK include: Wayne Brady, Dee Bradley Baker, Karey Kirkpatrick and Jonathan Mangum. All of them were members of the ensemble prior to going on to careers elsewhere. One of the best features of the SAK Comedy Lab is that it is reasonably priced. Admission for Duel of Fools is only $15 and refreshments are also inexpensive as well. Parking is between $8-10. This is an alcohol free venue and definitely suited for the whole family. SAK Comedy Lab is located at 380 W. Amelia Street Orlando, FL 32801 First floor of Centroplex II Parking Garage and you can call them at 407-648-0001. Another great family-friendly comedy hub in Orlando is the Outta Control Dinner Show. The main comedian, Tony Brent, is a magician and he gets the audience involved in his truly amazing tricks. It’s difficult to eat when you are laughing so hard, but you will want to try it here because they serve you unlimited amounts of very good pizza and supplement it with tossed salad, popcorn, beer, wine, soda and desserts. In addition to being family-friendly, Outta Control is very reasonably priced with adult tickets selling for $24. 95 and tickets for kids and seniors are $16. 95. If you have a group of 8 or more you can also book a birthday party or hold other group or corporate events there. Outta Control Dinner Show is part of the WonderWorks fantasy attraction and is located at 9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 . While walk in visitors are allowed, it is better to reserve for the dinner show by calling (401) 351-8800Between these two attractions you will certainly find something to get the whole family laughing, so don’t miss them the next time you visit Orlando.  Read more... (575 words)

Prepare yourself for a non-stop laughter as Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival performs on Oct 27 to 30. Now is your chance to experience watching Armidale’s rural stage show staged by world class comedians!

Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival, the only women’s comedy festival in the southern hemisphere will feature entertaining comedy physical theatre acts that everyone will surely enjoy.

With a production titled “What the Frock Do We Know…Now,” The event showcases several local women along with national acts. Friday and Saturday are allotted for the main events with Gala Comedy show on Saturday at evo 8. Sunday highlights few nippers render stand-up comedy together with Kids Comedy Circus.

Catch this most anticipated show of the year! Tickets range from $12 each to $55 for a festival pass.  Read more... (222 words)

On Saturday, January 26th, the Venus II restaurant will host several of the area’s funniest comedians in an effort to raise funds for the non-profit organization. Doors open at 7 p. m. and the show begins at 8 p. m. Tickets are $20 each and all proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

The 1,000 member strong Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment.

Funds from Comedy Night will help support ongoing programming and special events for the children at the club.

The evening’s line-up includes:

Chrissy Kelleher, emcee, who has done comedy all over New England, but calls Marshfield home. She has run a successful open mic in Marshfield for over three years and produces and appears in shows all over the South Shore. This past year she has opened for Kevin Nealon and Loretta LoRoche, appeared on Nickelodeon’s America’s Funniest Mom 3, and has acted in an independent film “Boston Psychiatric”, which is still in production.  Read more... (890 words)

Mamma Mia is currently playing in New York City on the famous theater district known as Broadway. The productions home is The Wintergarden Theatre at 1634 Broadway. With a seating capacity of 1482 and a proscenium stage, a very traditional Theatre to see a Broadway show.
Mamma Mia has become a huge hit and very popular amongst audiences and critics alike. With a great musical score, which includes 22 hits from the supergroup ABBA, including the original song “Mamma Mia”. The show takes you back into the heart of the 1970s and the disco frenzy of the era.
Set in the present-day on a small Greek Island. The show uses the music of the group ABBA to tell the story of a mother and her daughter who is soon to be wed. The young, soon to be wed, woman named Donna. Donna realizes she is missing one thing for her wedding day, her father. She sets out to find out who her father is, behind her mothers back, and the adventure begins. Donna does find her father, invites him to the wedding (without her mother knowing) and then the fun begins, hence the name Mamma Mia!
Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus and under the direction of Phyllida Lloyd, Mamma Mia has been a huge success in New York. Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes with 1 intermission and ticket Broadway show Mamma Mia average around sixty-five dollars. For a fun, lighthearted nosaltia trip back to the disco days, Mamma Mia is sure to please.  Read more... (303 words)

Not to be confused with New York’s Apollo, Chicago’s Apollo Theater was built by Jason Brett and Stuart Oken and first opened its doors to the public in 1978. Formerly, there was a theater with the same name on Randolph Street in Chicago that closed in 1987 and was subsequently demolished in 1989. Today, the Apollo Theater is located at 2540 N. Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park, one of Chicago’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Redesigned by Michael Lustig into a breathtaking concrete and glass design, when you step into the Apollo Theater, the lobby welcomes every visitor with an art exhibit, full bar and souvenir counter. The seating arrangement in the Apollo Theater is situated to provide the maximum enjoyment for every person in attendance. An intimate crowd of just 440 persons is situated in eleven rows around the three quarter thrust stage. Plush seating provides comfort and gives every member of the audience a thrilling theatrical experience. It has earned the Apollo Theater the reputation for being Chicago’s most innovative theater for families, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Emerald City Theatre Company, which is Chicago’s largest children’s theater company, calls the Apollo Theater home. Your family can make plans to enjoy any one or more of the currently playing venues that are at the Apollo Theater. The Apollo Theater is not just for children however and many adult programs have played at this theater for several years. Thinking about a more intimate setting than the 440-seat setting? The Apollo Studio is a 50-set space that hosts improve, sketch, comedy and many others. Artists such as Tracy Egan and Aaron Freeman have been featured here, making this a must-stop location for a smart way to get your laugh on. The Aragon Entertainment Center, formerly recognized as the Aragon Ballroom was constructed by Andrew and William Karzas in 1926. Aragon is the name of a Spanish province in the northeast region of the country. The architecture is reflected by the now historic design of the Aragon Ballroom, which replicates a Spanish courtyard. The moment you walk into this space, you feel a sense of awe and appreciation for the area. From the terra cotta ceilings above down to the beautiful balconies and mosaic tiled archways, the Aragon Ballroom welcomes each visitor to experience a unique entertainment experience for every event that’s held here. Whether it is an intimate concert for a group of 700 or a world class boxing match with 4,500 screaming fans nestled around the ring, the Aragon is your destination for entertainment enjoyment. Regarded as one of Chicago’s premiere venues for live entertainment, this venue is great for concerts, dances, corporate events, cultural events, conventions, wrestling matches, boxing, movie and video production, television programs and much more. It is the ideal setting for many different events and the architecture makes the ambience of each participant’s visit to the Aragon Ballroom one that is unlike any other experience in the world. Located at 1106 W. Lawrence Avenue in the windy city of Chicago, whether you’re looking for tickets to your favorite band for a special event or just a reward for a job well done, the Aragon Ballroom is your one-stop to make the night come alive with the rewarding entertainment experience you seek. The expandable stage goes out to 110 feet wide by 44 feet deep and nearly seven feet high. House security, ticket takers, ushers and wait staff are all provided by the Aragon Ballroom making it simple and easy to have your event at this location. A variety of options exist for those who wish to make this location their destination for entertainment that’s sure to make a lasting impression.  Read more... (691 words)

Broward County traffic tickets are no laughing matter for drivers who get pulled over and find themselves convicted of a moving violation. Yet among the options for “alternative” traffic schools are comedy classes that take the driver through painful puns and insensitive mocking while purporting to teach them to be safer drivers. A 21st-century option to try instead of the traditional Broward driving school that does the job well, however, is the online traffic school. These relatively new innovations, which allow students to log on to a web-based account from home or office in order to complete their coursework, are the real enhancement to old-style traffic school Broward County needs. These classes bring the best of the best to the student, distilling historical knowledge about driver safety from teams of experts and delivering it in a consistent, easy-to-follow, easy-to-handle way. For those who don’t have the time or inclination to spend hours sitting in a classroom, heading online is an excellent way to gather that information and fulfill court obligations. The courses generally allow you to come and go as you please, and keep track of total time elapsed and which sections of the course have been covered. They permit the early-riser to get started while the rest of the house sleeps, and the busy businessperson to work while on a lunch break. The flexibility of these classes is one of the main selling points for taking them instead of traditional (or “alternative”) classroom traffic school courses. The cost is generally comparable, but the convenience makes them win in a head-to-head battle of benefits. The time spent looking for a class, changing your schedule around to attend it, and driving to and from the course are not applied toward the total time spent “in traffic school” according to the Florida courts. Therefore, any of that time that you can avoid spending is time that you get back for yourself. Working online allows you to do this. If you’re the sort of driver who would rather get the entire thing over with and have your Broward County traffic tickets dismissed immediately, online can still be a great option for you. The courses don’t just allow you to come and go, they allow you to come and stay as well. If you want, you can register and take the entire class in one sitting, starting immediately if that is your preference. It’s essentially the equivalent of having a Broward driving school course available that has a starting and ending time of whatever you prefer, and a location that is whatever is most convenient for you. With all the options open to you online, there is no reason to go to a classroom course to fulfill your online traffic school obligations, unless the class is taught in the same building as your office or home, at the exact time of your choosing. Based on those parameters, traffic school instructors are the only ones who would benefit from taking defensive driving in a classroom, and hopefully they’re not the ones getting traffic tickets!  Read more... (557 words)

If you are going to be heading to Las Vegas for a vacation, you might as well do it right.   Between the spectacular golf courses and the countless shows, you are bound to have the trip of a lifetime.   Look for a web site that makes things easy on you by giving you the opportunity to purchase discount tee times and event tickets online at the same web site. Instead of having to scramble through several different web sites to plan everything out, there are sites that help eliminate the extra work.   It literally is the one-stop shop for all of your needs.   Not only can you take care of tee times and event tickets online, but you will also be able to book your flight and hotel as well. When you first get to the web site you should see different features and tabs that allow you to find golf options and shows.   You can find all of the golf courses available and every show Vegas has to offer. There will even be a few golf courses selected that you can quickly book discount tee times for if they interest you. As you click through the various golf courses, each page should bring up a detailed description of the course.   You will be able to find information like what the tee time policy is, what the different prices are, and what the dress code is like.   You will also find a review of the golf course so you know what to expect. As soon as you are finished booking your tee times, you can move on to purchasing event tickets.   Without even having to click back, there should be links that you can click on to be redirected to the shows. Upon clicking on the right button, you will be able to search through the various event tickets online.   Some of the top shows in Vegas today include the Blue Man Group, Le Reve and Terry Fator.   If you are looking for a specific kind of show, you can search through the different categories including production shows, magic shows and comedy shows. If you are going to take a vacation to Las Vegas, you might as well book it the right way.   Look for a web site that has everything you need to make things easy on you.   From booking discount tee times to shows to even your flight and hotel rooms, there is no better way to get taken care of online.  Read more... (498 words)

U2 Tickets Minneapolis The Irish rockers U2 returns to the twin cities in a big way if they make the first concert of the new TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, 27 June tickets for the eagerly awaited show, at $ 250 to $ 30 cheap and may be sold on Saturday to 10 clock Ticketmaster. And it is good news for fans on a tight budget: At least 10,000 tickets will be at the lowest price of $ 30 are available. In other news from a concert that opens the Cedar Cultural Center, a turnover of more samples at noon today through Ticketweb, including: # Pres / folk hero Doc Watson, 8 pm May 15, $ 80 – $ 65 # Men at Work, Colin Hay, 8 pm May 21-22, $ 25 – $ 22 Celebrate the 10th Anniversary # Local label Modern Radio, 5 pm 23rd January, $ 10. Ticketmaster, meanwhile, sales will show the following: # The Broadway hit “Dreamgirls” Jan 12-17, Orpheum Theater, $ 78 – $ 28, sold by 10 clock today. # In Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein 9-14 February, Orpheum Theater, $ 78 – $ 28, sold by 10 clock today. # The ABBA musical “Mamma Mia!”, March 9-14, Orpheum Theater, $ 78 – $ 28, sold at 10 today. # The stage version of “The Wizard of Oz, and March 26-28, Orpheum Theater, $ 67 – $ 23, sold at 10 today. # Puppet centered musical “Avenue Q”, April 13-18, Orpheum Theater, $ 68 – $ 28, sold at 10 today. “# From Andrew Lloyd Webber Cats, May 14-16, Orpheum Advertisement Theater, $ 65 – $ 23, sold by 10 clock today. # Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra, 6 PM 3 February Varsity Theater, $ 24, sold at 10 today. # Favorite Local Motion City Soundtrack, 5 pm 23rd January First Avenue, $ 18. 50, now on sale at noon. # Stoner comedy team Cheech and Chong, 8 Clock 26th March, State Theater, $ 51. 50 to $ 36, Sale at 4:20 pm today. # Polish death metal band Behemoth, 6 pm 25th January, Station 4, $ 17, on sale Saturday at 11. – Ross Räihälä U2 Tickets Minneapolis  Read more... (382 words)