Demetri Martin News

In preparation for his next Netflix stand-up special taping later this year, Comedian Jo Koy will be releasing his first stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle Friday, September 28th. Live from Seattle currently streams on Netflix, and for the first time ever will be available for fans to listen to on the go.

It was announced today that Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman (School of Rock) will star as 'Beetlejuice' and two-time Lortel Award nominee Sophia Anne Caruso (Lazarus) will star as 'Lydia' in the world premiere Pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical comedy Beetlejuice.

Standing Room Only and Graceful Productions have announced a staged reading of the new musical Calvin Berger at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. With book, music, and lyrics by Barry Wyner and directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel, the Calvin Berger staged reading will be presented today, August 10, and Saturday, August 11, at 8pm and Sunday, August 12, at 7pm. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Grace Kaufman, Julia Lester, Jason Eric Testa, and one more actor to be announced. The musical director is Anthony Lucca.          

Standing Room Only and Graceful Productions have announced a staged reading of the new musical Calvin Berger at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. With book, music, and lyrics by Barry Wyner and directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel, the Calvin Berger staged reading will be presented on Friday, August 10, and Saturday, August 11, at 8pm and Sunday, August 12, at 7pm. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Joshua Bassett, Grace Kaufman, Julia Lester, and Jason Eric Testa. The musical director is Anthony Lucca.

800 Pound Gorilla Records announces the August 3 release of Unconditional, the first album in nearly 10 years from Rescue Me, The Job, Nurse Jackie, and Top Gear veteran Adam Ferrara.

21CF Global Inclusion will begin its third annual Fox Directors Lab (FDL) program on the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles in August. FDL is a highly selective program designed to nurture experienced television directors who have diverse voices, backgrounds, and life experiences.  The goal of the program is to create a strong pipeline of well-rounded talent for potential staffing on Fox television series. 

Standing Room Only and Graceful Productions have announced a staged reading of the new musical Calvin Berger at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. With book, music, and lyrics by Barry Wyner and directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel, the Calvin Berger staged reading will be presented on Friday, August 10, and Saturday, August 11, at 8pm and Sunday, August 12, at 7pm. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Grace Kaufman, Julia Lester, Jason Eric Testa, and one more actor to be announced. The musical director is Anthony Lucca.          

800 Pound Gorilla Records announces today's release of Ticking Boxes, the highly-anticipated album from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah's British Correspondent Gina Yashere.

800 Pound Gorilla Records celebrates the continued success of 5:5:1 - A Comedy Experience, the June 8 debut album from The Brilliant Idiots podcast co-host Andrew Schulz.

800 Pound Gorilla Records announces today's release of 5:5:1 – A Comedy Experience, the debut album from MTV's Guy Code star and The Brilliant Idiots podcast co-host Andrew Schulz.

800 Pound Gorilla Records announces the June 15 release of Translate This, the highly-anticipated third album from Last Comic Standing season seven winner Felipe Esparza.

800 Pound Gorilla Records announces the June 8 release of 5:5:1 – A Comedy Experience, the debut album from MTV's Guy Code star and The Brilliant Idiots podcast co-host Andrew Schulz.

She swiped Brightman! At least that's what we hear on social media. Some of Broadway stars like Sierra Boggess and Lesli Margherita turned out this week to celebrate the marriage of Broadway's own Alex Brightman to casting director Jenny Ravitz.  Check out photos of the happy couple and their guests below!

The animated adult television series ANIMALS. returns for its ten-episode third season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. From Duplass Brothers Productions, the show was created by Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano.

The comedy of Demetri Martin relies on equal parts absurdity, pithy observations, quick-witted one-liners and at times, awkwardness. Extreme, stifling awkwardness. And now, that awkwardness should be front and center when his "Let's Get Awkward" Tour hits the CCA mainstage on Friday, April 13 at 8PM. 

New York based creator of comedy, music, and film Lauren Maul (NY Times, Amazon Reviews: The Musical!) is announcing the release of her album Apologies from Men. The album will be available for purchase on March 9th, 2018, and she will be debuting the songs live at a concert at The People's Improv Theater on that same date at 9:30pm - tickets are available here for $10.

Comedian Rory Scovel, who was born and raised in Greenville, will play the Peace Center's Gunter Theatre on Saturday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. Scovel's Netflix special, Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time, recently premiered to rave reviews. His stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central, Conan, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and he has released two comedy albums - Dilation and Rory Scovel Live at Third Man Records.

Nominees have been reveale for The 10th annual SHORTY AWARDS. The awards recognize the best of social media, including influencers, brands, and organizations on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. The Awards also honor the Best in Comedy as well as Best TV Show.

The NAMM Foundation has announced that singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will receive the prestigious Les Paul Innovation Award at the 33 rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Anaheim, CA.

SCHOOL OF ROCK star Alex Brightman, Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Universal TV have struck a deal with NBC to develop an untitled family comedy written by the Tony Award-nominated actor. Brightman is also set to executive produce the pilot.