Gilda Radner News

Players Circle Theater is ready to raise the roof with their largest production to date, GODSPELL, running April 16th – May 12th, 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.

George Street Playhouse has unveiled complete programming for the 2024–2025 season. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Judd Apatow is producing a new documentary about the making of the star-studded original Toronto production of Godspell. The documentary will follow the original cast, which includes Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, Andrea Martin and Dave Thomas.

Andrew Barth Feldman has joined the cast of SNL 1975, an origin film about the beginning of Saturday Night Live. Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes film based on the start of the iconic comedy series. The film will have up-and-coming talent playing roles like Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Jane Curtin, Jim Henson, Lorne Michaels, and more.

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

Tickets are now on sale for United Solo Theatre Festival’s 16th Season. Featuring shows from across the country and around the globe.

Victor Garber is looking back on his time with Godspell, discussing moving to New York for the movie musical. Watch a video of him looking back on starring in the musical with Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Gilda Radner, Dave Thomas, and Paul Shaffer.

Margaret Cho continues to be the must-see comedian-actress: she stars in Hulu's EMMY nominated rom-com movie -'Fire Island' (People’s Choice Award, GLAAD Media Award, Dorian TV & Gotham Award winner) with SNL alum Bowen Yang, in Awkwafina’s Nora From Queens and with Iliza Shlesinger in Netflix's 'Good on Paper.' 

'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.

The Second City announces hilarious holiday programming for 2023, including 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Sweater' and the 'Holiday Improv Brunch.' Get ready for a season of laughter and festive fun!

“I’ve always been a very practical person, and obviously, pursuing a career in comedy is not the practical career in terms of financial security,” Savage said. “My parents were much more supportive than you’d think. They were of the opinion if you don’t try this now, you’re going to regret not trying the rest of your life.”

The 21st Austin Jewish Film Festival presents a diverse lineup of films, parties, and Q&A events from November 2-12, 2023. Discover the latest Jewish films and enjoy premieres from around the world. Check out the festival's website for more information.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has revealed the hysterical line-up for the second iteration of this season's ALL STAR COMEDY series set for Friday, October 27, at 8 pm. 

Celebrate the extraordinary career of sound designer Abe Jacob as he receives the prestigious Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design at the 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards on October 23.

K & E Entertainment will present Cabaret6: Desert Stars featuring rarely seen cabaret shows from Coachella Valley’s finest entertainers.

Irish playwright Sean Cooney was six or seven years old when the Hollywood Circus came to his hometown of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland.

Broadway Grand Rapids will partner with Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids during the engagement Funny Girl September 19-24, 2023. Learn more about the partnership, and get tickets to Funny Girl here!

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