Eddie Murphy News

Pete Davidson to Headline ESL Rochester Fringe Festival Comedy Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 12, 2026

Pete Davidson has been named the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival Comedy Headliner, performing at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester, NY in September.

Ed Harris, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney, and More Will Lead OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — May 26, 2026

Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.

Bryce Pinkham and Ephraim Sykes to Lead TRADING PLACES Workshop Presentations

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2026

Trading Places, the Broadway-bound new musical based on the Paramount motion picture written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, will have workshop presentations in New York City.

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below This Fall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 16, 2026

54 Below will welcome back two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, joined by her longtime music director Billy Stritch, for a special evening celebrating their 25-year friendship.

LESLIE JONES: I'M HOT TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre in October

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 13, 2026

Three-time Emmy nominee Leslie Jones will bring her I'm Hot Tour to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on October 8, 2026.

Interview: Sapphira Cristál of ONE SLUE OVER THE CUCKCOO'S NEST at PUNCHLINE HOUSTON

by Brett Cullum — April 7, 2026

My original show had dancing, singing, comedy, and my album, but it also had stand-up, and that part was kind of the thing that made me go, “I really love this!”

Netflix Will Stream Eddie Murphy AFI Life Achievement Award Special

by Josh Sharpe — March 31, 2026

Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) will premiere the televised special, The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy, on the streamer on May 31, 2026.

Aries Spears Set to Perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall in January

by Stephi Wild — March 17, 2026

Comedian Aries Spears has been announced to perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall on January 22.

Amy Madigan to Be Honored With the 2026 MUAHS Distinguished Artisan Award

by Josh Sharpe — February 10, 2026

Oscar-nominated actress Amy Madigan will receive the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Distinguished Artisan Award at the 13th Annual MUAHS Awards.

Review: MALCOLM X AND REDD FOXX WASHING DISHES... Cooks Up Chemistry at City Theatre

by Greg Kerestan — January 29, 2026

Unlike most works of historical fiction, the vibes in this new dramedy are so good, you almost don't need the biographical tie-ins at all.

Video: Sam Jay Talks WE THE PEOPLE From LCT3 X SEAVIEW

by A.A. Cristi — December 1, 2025

LCT3 and SEAVIEW will present The Comedy Series Featuring Sam Jay: We The People, a new installment in their ongoing collaboration spotlighting contemporary comedic voices.

54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs.

Review: ELF at Fulton Theatre

by Rich Mehrenberg — November 23, 2025

The production is as big, bright, and shiny, as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Interview: 'It's Just A Really Special Show': Actor Joel Montague on Working With His Wife and Feeling Christmassy in ELF THE MUSICAL

by Kat Mokrynski — November 25, 2025

Elf the Musical, an adaptation of the hit film starring Will Ferrell, has returned to the West End for the Christmas season, with Joel Montague taking on the role of Buddy the Elf.