Chris Rock News

Today we are once again speaking with a world renowned living legend all about his phenomenal career on Broadway and in Hollywood in honor of his new 54 Below engagement later this month, titled STEPPIN OUT', the one and only Ben Vereen. Besides sharing what lucky attendees can expect from his 54 Below shows, Vereen also shares preliminary plans to bring a new biomusical to Broadway some season soon as well as the forthcoming release of a star-studded documentary all about his iconic show business legacy planned to be released later this year. Additionally, Vereen reflects on a number of recent milestones and looks back at some of his most memorable movie musical work in honor of the 45th anniversary of the release of SWEET CHARITY last month, plus the brand new Blu-ray editions of FUNNY LADY and ALL THAT JAZZ now available. Plus, Vereen shines a light on his ongoing patronship of the arts and spotlights the importance of arts education in schools via the nationwide high school competition series leading up to the yearly Ben Vereen Awards while also clueing us in on some of his upcoming theatre projects, including directing a regional production of HAIR and more. As if all of that were not enough, Vereen also comments on some recent small screen and big screen appearances including his turn on the final season of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER opposite Neil Patrick Harris and sharing the screen with Betty White on HOT IN CLEVELAND, not to mention the smash hit success of the ensemble Chris Rock comedy TOP FIVE. All of that, first news on his upcoming feature film TIME OUT OF MIND and much, much more with one of Broadway's best triple-threats.

This show is NOT a science lecture. There are NO blackboards on stage. The audience DOES NOT NEED a college degree in physics to attend. The Harris Center for the Arts audience just needs to prepare to see an extraordinary performance by actor Ed Metzger. From crazy white hair, thrift-style clothes and sneakers without socks, Mr. Metzger brings to life the unbridled curiosity of the world's most beloved genius and physicist in his compelling nationally acclaimed dramatic one-man show, Einstein: The Practical Bohemian.

In the video below, Conan O'Brien announces a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be drawn as a character on 'The Simpsons.' Enter to win at http://omaze.com/simpsons.

Audience members spin a wheel to determine how intimate they can get with Paul Rudd on Comedy Central's Night of Too Many Stars, hosted by Jon Stewart.

'Happy Gilmore' costars Adam Sandler and Bob Barker, who came to blows in the 1996 comedy, were at it again during a segment from Comedy Central's upcoming Night of Too Many Stars

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced plans to build an outdoor entertainment venue to host concerts and festivals along with plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art nightclub later this year.

Following a hugely successful, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in Spring 2015.

Marking its 20th anniversary season, REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV's most honored sports magazine series, will debut a new programming segment featuring comedy talents from the HBO entertainment family when the show returns with a new edition TONIGHT, FEB. 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

New York-based Camille A. Brown & Dancers bring their gutsy moves and virtuosic musicality to The O'Shaughnessy stage for one night only tonight, February 21 at 7:30pm.

his show is NOT a science lecture. There are NO blackboards on stage. The audience DOES NOT NEED a college degree in physics to attend. The Harris Center for the Arts audience just needs to prepare to see an extraordinary performance by actor Ed Metzger. From crazy white hair, thrift-style clothes and sneakers without socks, Mr. Metzger brings to life the unbridled curiosity of the world's most beloved genius and physicist in his compelling nationally acclaimed dramatic one-man show, Einstein: The Practical Bohemian.

Chris Rock pays homage to Eddie Murphy, who calls returning to SNL a magical feeling.

Tonight, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is holding a one night only 40th anniversary special. It is a 3 and 1/2 hour LIVE special taking place at 8/7c on NBC, with the red carpet pre-show beginning at 7/6c. Everyone you could imagine will be on the show, with celebrities ranging from Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Justin Timberlake, Sarah Silverman, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy and more!

NBC will air a star-studded, three-hour live special today, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise 'Saturday Night Live.' It appears that just about every single comic actor who has performed in America will take the stage for the event, and BroadwayWorld brings you a list of confirmed stars below!

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, raised over $2 million at its annual New York Gala on February 11, 2015 at Cipriani Wall Street. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the black carpet below! And be sure to check out Part 1 here!

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, raised over $2 million at its annual New York Gala on February 11, 2015 at Cipriani Wall Street. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the black carpet below! And be sure to check out Part 2 here!

She has been called one of the funniest people in America by Entertainment Weekly and that she is. With a wit sharper than ever before, it's no mystery why Emmy Award winning Wanda Sykes is one of the best in the business. I had the chance to talk to Wanda about upcoming projects, taking care of white people, celebrity co-stars and much more!

Ben Vereen, a veteran of the stage and screen, will visit Manhattan College on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at noon, highlighting the College's celebration of Black History Month.

Comedian Bobby Collins has an ability to truthfully translate the human condition. Audiences across the country relate to his comedic characterizations as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up resplendent rants on world events.

Following a hugely successful, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in Spring 2015. Yes that's right, the bad boys of abridgement will finally tackle the subject they were born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF COMEDY (abridged) covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes and Shakespeare to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin.

Now beginning its 9th 'unbubblievable' year, GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, is proving to be unPopable! A New York City MUST SEE, the GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW, will celebrate its 9th year on February 15th, its 3150th performance, at New World Stages (340 West 50 Street).