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SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

There is something extremely refreshing when a theatre company gives its patrons the opportunity to experience a rare gem. Now, there’s nothing wrong with producing a show that is popular with the masses, but out of the thousands of musicals out there waiting to be performed, giving a rarely produced and underappreciated property the chance to breathe on the stage is, to me, the ultimate gift to theatre fans. That is why I was thrilled to have the chance to experience A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC – the season opener for Orlando’s Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) at the Dr. Phillips Center. And I am here to tell you, CFVA’s production is absolutely magnificent – and one that you simply do not want to miss.

'Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion', states southern sage and beauty shop owner Truvy Jones in STEEL MAGNOLIAS. No line of dialogue describes so well the audience's experience while viewing this hilarious and touching play. And in Osceola Arts’ latest production of the Robert Harling classic the laughs (and tears) are plenty – orchestrated by six talented actors embodying these old friends from Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana.

Rome Little Theatre's production of 'I and You' opens Friday, March 17th at the Historic DeSoto Theatre on Broad Street.

The Sklar Brothers, are a post-modern take on a stand-up comedy duo. They have released four critically acclaimed comedy albums, had two Comedy Central Presents half-hour specials, and a one-hour stand-up special on Netflix, titled What Are We Talking About. Their newest stand-up special, titled Hipster Ghosts, is available on Starz Network. 

While the highly anticipated in-person return of SF Sketchfest brings over 200 shows to venues across the city, for the first time ever, SF Sketchfest will be making its special programming accessible to audiences around the world with livestream viewing available for select festival events.

The Den Theatre will present a comedy double feature: join The Sklar Brothers and Daniel Van Kirk for their hilarious and irreverent “Dumb People Town” podcast, then stick around for a stand-up set featuring the comedic triple threat.

Los Angeles duo No Swoon have announced their sophomore album Take Your Time with lead single “Beside”. Originally based out of New York, when the world slowed down so did Tasha Abbott & Zack Nestel-Patt. Watch the new music video for 'Beside' from the upcoming album now!

Comedy Works has announced that Sklar Brothers will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek of season five of Central Park, premiering Friday, June 19!

SF Sketchfest announces the initial line up for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival taking place January 9-26, 2020, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. SF Sketchfest offers fans the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances, discussions and immersive comedy experiences.

On Friday, November 15th, nationally-touring comedian, Daniel Van Kirk, will release his debut comedy album, Thanks Diane, on Blonde Medicine. Fans know Daniel from his widely popular podcasts, Dumb People Town with The Sklar Brothers and Pen Pals with Rory Scovel, his work on The NFL Network, and as the voice of Flips Whitefudge on Bob's Burgers.

Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education's annual gala, Fiesta, was held at The Plaza Hotel on October 15, 2019. The evening honored Ambassador Mary Dawkins and Brigadier General Peter Dawkins, John Hardy Jewelry, Edgar Legaspi, and Juan Montoya with the Casita Maria Gold Medals of Honor. The evening's host was Sissi Fleitas. The award is bestowed to individuals in recognition of their contribution to the worlds of arts, education and philanthropy. The festive evening began with cocktails, followed by a dinner dance to the tune of Bob Hardwick's Latin inspired tunes.     

Planet Ant's designated stand-up venue, The Independent Comedy Club, brings touring comic Daniel Van Kirk to Hamtramck this Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 9:00pm. Tickets are $15 online at planetant.com and $20 at the door.

 Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the founders behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, today announced that Amy Poehler & Friends, Fred Armisen, Neal Brennan, and a live read of Clueless featuring Issa Rae, have been added to this year's Clusterfest lineup, joining an impressive roster including John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Leslie Jones, The Roots, Chelsea Peretti, Courtney Barnett, My Favorite Murder, and many more. In addition, the daily lineup was released for the three-day comedy and music festival with single-day tickets on sale today at 10 a.m. PT. General admission three-day, VIP and Platinum tickets are already available. All tickets can be purchased exclusively at www.clusterfest.com.

San Antonio-based alt R&B band (and brothers), Idyll Green, share their debut EP, When Love Ends, Be The Water, out now. A book of poetry by the same name, is also available now, written by the band's own Rene Villanueva and illustrated by Rikkianne Van Kirk, who also created the album artwork. “Water, like stories, holds no shape. That's why we felt it was better to break up the narrative into the music and the book,' says the band.

DRAGONFLY STUDIO & PRODUCTIONS has announced the cast of the upcoming cabaret, CASUALTY OF LOVE!, the second installment from the series: CELEBRATE? DON'T MIND IF I DO! This fun look at relationships is in celebration of a holiday some of us have come to know all too well: Single's Awareness Day! When best to celebrate this holiday you ask? Well on Valentine's Day of course!

A DREAM IS A WISH! is the first installment of the new cabaret series entitled: CELEBRATE? DON'T MIND IF I DO! being produced by Dragonfly Studio & Productions located in Downtown Ocoee, FL. The Dragonfly production team is presenting a unique and innovative monthly series based on obscure or seldom celebrated holidays. The evening will be filled with hilarious yet poignant anecdotes surrounded by some of your favorite musical theater tunes!

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.