Gilbert Gottfried

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Narrator [Replacement]

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Review: ALADDIN at Princess Of Wales

The story of the ascendance of young Aladdin from “street rat” to sultan in Agrabah, this morality tale about the importance of pure-heartedness, self-determination and using your power to help others is a straightforward, fun show that expands slightly on the original film’s memorable musical numbers.

2024 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup Featuring Q&A's, Panels & More

2024 NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival has revealed the full lineup featuring feature-length films, short films, and more. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

Review: ALADDIN at The Overture Center

What did Aladdin, I had seen the movie one time about 25 years ago with my daughter. I remember little about it, except of course what lived on in memes. Robin Williams was the Genie and Gilbert Gottfried as Iago. I have very little memory of the movie, so my expectations were almost non-existent. Kid’s movie, now a Broadway musical. Got it. Wow, was I in for a treat critic think of ALADDIN at The Overture Center?

Interview: Radio Royalty Sharpe Dunaway talks about ROCKSTARS and brushes with Greatness

Arkansas is saturated with an abundance of talent, whether it be on a theatrical stage, a concert hall, or on the radio. Quite often the talent overlaps from one avenue to the next. This can be said about Radio Royalty Sharpe Dunaway. Though he has switched from radio to videography (you know....video killed the radio star- Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes and Bruce Woolley ca. 1979), Sharpe has a lot of history when it comes to Arkansas entertainment. Broadway World’s favorite MC Blake Woodson sat down with Sharpe to reminisce about all of the Rockstars he has met over the years, but first we wanted to know how he got into videography.  

Comedians With Disabilities Act Change Attitudes Through Laughter In 2023 West Coast Comedy Tour

The founders and contributors of the Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) are about to hit the road for its wildly popular show to span three states: Montana, Oregon and California. They're celebrating Disability Pride month in July, which also happens to coincide with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Review: ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League

What did our critic think of ALADDIN at Rochester Broadway Theatre League?

Playhouse on Park's COMEDY NIGHT Series Continues in May

Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 8pm. Carl Yard and Ace Aceto are set to co-headline. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20, all seats reserved. 

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club Present Tim Dillon Live

State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Tim Dillon Live on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 8pm. 

Ladies of Laughter Releases First All Women Comedy Recording From NY Friars Club

​​​​​​​The Ladies of Laughter will officially release their first recording Ladies of Laughter From The Friars Club! on March 29st. This marks the first-ever live all women comedy recording from the 119-year old show business fraternal organization that first began allowing women members into its club in 1984.

Tony V Will Headline Comedy Night at Samuel Slater's This Month

Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA on Saturday, September 17th.  Hosted by James Dorsey, the show will feature Tony V plus special guest Liam McGurk for a night of laughs.

Stand-Up Comes to Bay Street Theater in September

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced two evenings of side-splitting stand-up comedy on Saturday, September 17, and Saturday, September 24, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. On September 17 at 8 p.m., New York comedian Joseph Vecsey returns with an all new lineup of All Star Comedy. 

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT at Canadian Stage's High Park Amphitheatre

Banishment, unassailable friendships, brotherly hate, love at first sight, philosophy, a magical forest, and a witty young woman in disguise. These classic Shakespearean elements and more await audiences of Canadian Stage's Dream in High Park production of AS YOU LIKE IT, in bloom at the High Park Amphitheatre until September 4.

BWW Review: Arts in Motion Presents an Adorable SHREK THE MUSICAL at the PHSC Instructional Performing Arts Center in Wesley Chapel

Director Mitchell Gonzalez leads his young cast in bringing to life this audience favorite.

Christine O'Leary's Zoom Stand Up Comedy Workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse Begins May 16, 2022

Award-winning comedian Christine O'Leary shares the tricks of her very funny trade at The Ridgefield Playhouse in a Six-Week Zoom Comedy Workshop on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm from May 16, 2022 to June 20, 2022.

Comedy With Paul Nardizzi, James Dorsey, and Dan Boulger Comes to Samuel Slater's Restaurant

Live Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's in Webster, MA on Saturday, April 23rd with headliner Paul Nardizzi and special guests James Dorsey and Dan Boulger. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 8pm.

VIDEO: ALADDIN Pays Tribute to Original 'Iago' Gilbert Gottfried

Tonight, the company of Aladdin on Broadway took a moment at their curtain call to remember comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, whom Disney fans fondly remember as the voice of Jafar's sidekick, Iago, in the animated film.

Gilbert Gottfried Passes Away at 67

Gottfried voiced the role of Iago the Parrot in Disney's classic animated film Aladdin. He has also been seen in Problem Child, The Aristocrats, Thumbelina, and Animal Crackers. He has also been seen on Saturday Night Live, Saved By the Bell, Fairly Odd Parents, Cyberchase, and more.

Patchogue Theatre Announces New Jokes on Main Comedy Series

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a brand new edition of Jokes on Main, its new comedy series featuring the Tri-State's funniest stand-up comedians, Michael Somerville, Motts Pelazza, Joey Callahan, and Bill Chiang on Friday, January 14 at 8:00pm. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Goddard Riverside Announces Gold Standard Arts Festival

Goddard Riverside's Community Arts Program will host an inaugural week-long arts festival to celebrate emerging and established film, theater, and comedy artists 50 years and older.

Gilbert Gottfried FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gilbert Gottfried been in?

Gilbert Gottfried has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Gilbert Gottfried been in?

Gilbert Gottfried has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Gilbert Gottfried written?

Gilbert Gottfried has written 1 shows including The Diet Show (Co-writer).

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