Amy Poehler News

Hennepin Theatre Trust has announced that American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer Ben Schwartz will return to Minneapolis by popular demand at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave.) on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 at 8 p.m.

Kaite Folger is set to premiere her one-woman show, GETTING IN BED WITH THE PIZZA MAN at El Portal in May 2024.

Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater, The Second City, will return to Berkeley Repertory Theatre with The Best of The Second City. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Watch an exclusive video clip from Chelsea Peretti's FIRST TIME FEMALE DIRECTOR, which also stars Chelsea Peretti, Benito Skinner, Kate Berlant, Megan Stalter, Megan Mullally, Jak Knight, Blake Anderson, and Amy Poehler.

Amy Poehler is set to receive the prestigious CinemaCon Vanguard Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. Poehler will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will join the new, one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman & Friends celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand. Learn how to purchase tickets.

“Saturday Night Live” alumni Tina Fey and Amy Poehler broke the record for most consecutive shows by any comedian at the Beacon Theatre with their sold-out run of 11 consecutive shows at the iconic venue between February 7 and 18, as part of their Restless Leg tour.

President Joe Biden joins host Seth Meyers and guest Amy Poehler in studio for a surprise appearance on tonight’s all-new “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Tonight’s telecast marks the series’ 10th anniversary. President Biden, who at the time served as vice president, and Poehler were the inaugural guests for “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

According to NPR, The Second City has opened its first New York Location, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Learn more here!

Zarna Garg, Chloe Radcliffe, and Jenny Yang will join the upcoming RIOT! Funny Women Stand Up at The Kennedy Center.

Tina Fey sat down with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers on their 'Las Culturistas' podcast this week to discuss the Mean Girls movie musical, her tour with Amy Poehler, and more. The 30 Rock star praised Reneé Rapp's performance in the new movie and joked about TikTok criticism. Watch the video!

The Max Original stand-up comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN, from comedian, actor, and writer Rory Scovel, is coming to Max. The special is executive produced by Conan O'Brien and Conaco. Watch the video trailer now!

Check out photos from the Emmys red carpet, ceremony, and winners room! Winners included RuPaul Charles, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jennifer Coolidge, Sarah Snook, and more. Check out photos from inside the event, and shots from the red carpet with Hannah Waddingham, Natasha Lyonne, Ayo Edebiri, Jessica Chastain, Amy Poehler, and more.

It's Weekend Update with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler! The comedy duo brought back their Saturday Night Live roles for tonight's Emmys broadcast, just as the pair celebrates the 20th anniversary of their work together on the show. Watch the video of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reuniting now!

Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Elton John, Jennifer Coolidge, RuPaul, Kieran Culkin, The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Walter Hauser, Niecy Nash-Betts, John Oliver, and more took home Emmys tonight. Check out the full list of winners now!

'Cool Mom' Busy Philipps almost starred in Mean Girls on Broadway before appearing in the upcoming movie musical. Philipps revealed that Tina Fey thought she looked so much like Reneé Rapp, she offered her the role on Broadway prior to the 2020 shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video of the interview now!

Peacock won its first-ever Primetime Emmy Award tonight with Judith Light winning Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series for her role as Irene Smothers in POKER FACE's “Time of the Monkey.” The award was presented at tonight's Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, and this is Light's first-ever Primetime Emmy Award win.

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.

Don't miss D'Lai, Joanne McNally, and Off Book: The Improvised Musical at The Den Theatre in February. Get tickets now!

Perhaps it is reassuring Second City, the training ground for many of America’s greatest comedic talent, is still thriving