Jay Leno News

Jay Leno once coined the phrase Plaidheads, referring to fans (such as himself) of the hit stage production, Forever Plaid. Well on July 9th, Plaidheads nation wide gathered to celebrate the screening of one of Off-Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed musicals, as it made its first appearance on the big screen in the Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special event on Thursday, July 9th. Select members from the original ?Forever Plaid?cast with narration provied by David Hyde Pierce for the pre-taped anniversary performance, as they introduce the event live from the red carpet at Los Angeles' Club Nokia to fans in 500 movie theaters across the country and Canada, followed by a specially-taped 20th Anniversary performance of ?Forever Plaid.? Audiences across the country experienced a memorable evening, combining the 20th Anniversary event classic production with new and interactive twists, including a first-ever live, coast-to-coast in-theater sing-a-long with ?The Plaids.?

Double Emmy award winner and Grammy nominee Kathy Griffin will return to the Fox Theatre for one hilarious night of comedy on Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are $52.50, $47.50, & $42.50. All prices are subject to change. Presented by Fox Concerts. Recommended for mature audiences.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that DAVE MORDAL will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square.

The countdown is on as New Yorkers await the return of the global phenomenon Puppetry of the Penis, a show which Vanity Fair calls 'Dementedly good fun!' Puppetry of the Penis begins performance on August 4; opening August 6 running through August 30, 2009 at 45 Bleecker Street Theatre.

Ken Davenport, producer of the Off-Broadway hits Altar Boyz and The Awesome 80s Prom, today announced that all performances of the off-Broadway hit MY FIRST TIME (www.MyFirstTimeThePlay.com) in July will add new, previously unheard and unedited real 'adult' stories about first times at the end of each performance, starting July 3rd.

Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will perform her witty comedy routine inside the Mandalay Bay Theater Friday, July 3.

Acclaimed Broadway dancer extraordinaire, JUDINE SOMERVILLE, has become the first dancer to receive the prestigious F. LAMMOT BELIN ARTS SCHOLARSHIP in that award's 45-year history.

No, they don't pirouette, plié or pas de chat, but audiences are sure to end up rolling with laughter in the aisles when The Umbilical Brothers (David Collins and Shane Dundas) tear up the stage of The Joyce Theater from June 29 - July 11 with their madcap style of physical and vocal mayhem in SPEED MOUSE. Following this two-week engagement, the duo will play Connecticut's Hartford Stage from July 15 - August 2.

Ken Davenport, producer of the Off-Broadway hits Altar Boyz and The Awesome 80s Prom, today announced that all performances of the off-Broadway hit MY FIRST TIME (www.MyFirstTimeThePlay.com) in July will add new, previously unheard and unedited real 'adult' stories about first times at the end of each performance, starting July 3rd.

When Harry Met Linda, LLC today announced that The Deep Throat Sex Scandal, a new play by David Bertolino, directed by Jerry Douglas, will have its Off-Broadway premiere at the newly renovated HA! Theater (163 West 46th Street, just east of Broadway).

Two of the biggest names in comedy - TBS and Just For Laughs - have lined up a roster of extraordinary comedians for the premiere edition of TBS PRESENTS A 'VERY FUNNY' FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS in Chicago, which will run Wednesday, June 17 - Sunday, June 21. Among the many top-name talents scheduled to appear are Ellen DeGeneres, Martin Short, George Lopez, Bill Engvall, David Alan Grier, Tim Meadows, Lisa Lampanelli, Jimmy Fallon, Russell Peters, Louis CK, Jim Jefferies, Bob Odenkirk and Mike Epps, to name a few.

The following is Comedy Works Landmark's show calendar.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that EMO PHILLIPS will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square June 19 and 20.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that CHRIS BLISS will perform at the Comedy Works South in the Landmark Village, back by popular demand June 19 through 21.

Two of the biggest names in comedy - TBS and Just For Laughs - have lined up a roster of extraordinary comedians for the premiere edition of TBS PRESENTS A 'VERY FUNNY' FESTIVAL: JUST FOR LAUGHS in Chicago, which will run Wednesday, June 17 - Sunday, June 21. Among the many top-name talents scheduled to appear are Ellen DeGeneres, Martin Short, George Lopez, Bill Engvall, David Alan Grier, Tim Meadows, Lisa Lampanelli, Jimmy Fallon, Russell Peters, Louis CK, Jim Jefferies, Bob Odenkirk and Mike Epps, to name a few.

Double Emmy award winner and Grammy nominee Kathy Griffin will return to the Fox Theatre for one hilarious night of comedy on Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are $52.50, $47.50, & $42.50. All prices are subject to change. Presented by Fox Concerts. Recommended for mature audiences.

Emmy(R) winner Kathy Griffin, a multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, is coming to The Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre on Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th! After moving west and joining the famed Los Angeles Groundlings comedy improvisational troupe, Kathy began building her resume with guest starring roles on such series as ER and Seinfeld -- where she created recurring character Sally Weaver.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that EMO PHILLIPS will perform at the Comedy Works Larimer Square June 19 and 20.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that CHRIS BLISS will perform at the Comedy Works South in the Landmark Village, back by popular demand June 19 through 21.

Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell will appear at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF June 11-14 for an 8 PM opening show and two shows a night on June 12-13. Sunday June 14th the show is at 7 PM. Tickets are $45- $47.50 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399. All 2008 shows at the Rrazz Room sold out.