Jim Gaffigan News

On Saturday, September 17, Emmy-winning comedy star Judy Gold brings her edgy wit and sharp observational commentary to the greater Seattle region for an exclusive, one-night-only stand-up appearance at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island.

The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the first major New York revival of David Hare's PLENTY. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux and featuring the previously announced Rachel Weisz and Corey Stoll, the show will begin previews on Tuesday, October 4 and run through Sunday, November 6, with an official press opening on Thursday, October 20.

TV Land announced yesterday that it will not renew THE JIM GAFFIGAN SHOW for a third season. The series, based on the comedian's real life, wrapped its second season on Sunday.

“THH” is back and funny AF. Comedy Central's stand-up series “The Half Hour” is back with a huge roster of talented comedians and premieres on Friday, August 26 at midnight ET/PT and 12:30 a.m. ET/PT featuring Noah Gardenswartz and Ramon Rivas II. The preview episode “Must CC: The Half Hour” with highlights from all 17 comedians is available on the Comedy Central App and cc.com/shows/the-half-hour.

Comedians tear up the stage in GODDAMN COMEDY JAM which showcases Pete Davidson ('SNL'), Adam Devine ('Workaholics' & 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates'), Jim Jefferies ('Jim Jefferies: Freedumb'), Natasha Leggero ('Another Period') and Jay Pharoah ('SNL') telling funny, poignant and ridiculous stories that have an association with an iconic hit song.

Comedians tear up the stage in “Goddamn Comedy Jam” which showcases Pete Davidson (“SNL“), Adam Devine (“Workaholics” & “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates“), Jim Jefferies (“Jim Jefferies: Freedumb“), Natasha Leggero (“Another Period“) and Jay Pharoah (“SNL“) telling funny, poignant and ridiculous stories that have an association with an iconic hit song. After each story, the comedians sing their song live backed by the Comedy Jam Band. The one-hour comedy and music special premieres with limited commercial interruption on Sunday, August 28 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

? The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street) announces the fall and winter programming of their 2016-2017 season. Featuring thought-provoking theater, film, music, poetry, art, and discourse, The Sheen Center will continue several successful series launched in their inaugural season, as well as maintain a focus on fostering new talent. Building on its first season that featured David Mamet and a re-envisioning of his play The Anarchist; Comedian Jim Gaffigan; speaker Michael Bloomberg; a panel discussion on Netflix's Daredevil with Marvel TV; red carpet screenings and an extended run of the hit play Universal Robots by Mac Rogers, the Sheen Center continues its excellence in diverse programming.

The main cast has been put together for “The LEGO Ninjago Movie,” a new animated adventure in Warner Bros. Pictures' LEGO franchise.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central, today announced the talented line-up of comedians who will make New York laugh when the festival runs from November 1 - 6.  For six days, over 200 comedians will perform in more than 60 shows across all five boros at some of New York City's most prestigious venues.  

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with Comedy Central, today announced the talented line-up of comedians who will make New York laugh when the festival runs from November 1 - 6.

Coming to you today with news that MP Taverna in Astoria, celebrated chef Michael Psilakis' modern Greek spot, is launching a weekly comedy night, aptly called Taverna Comedy.

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its production of Tiger Style!, by La Jolla native Mike Lew, directed by Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Jaime Castañeda, running September 6 - October 2 (press opening: Wed, September 14 at 7:00pm) in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.

Executive produced by Rob Zombie, famously upbeat comedian, Tom Papa delivers a stand-up performance that includes his observations on the perils of raising daughters and more.

POP to bring viewers a scripted, culture-commentary comedy series NIGHTCAP premiering on Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT.

On the heels of its 'Summer Nights' programming event, Hallmark Channel will celebrate the fall season with the return of 'Fall Harvest,' an exciting line-up of four new, original world premiere movies and new, original specials that reflect the special traditions and sensibilities of autumn.

On July 1, Forrest added the title Executive Director to his ongoing role as Artistic Director of ArtsRock

Writer, director and producer Judd Apatow is to be honoured with the 2016 Generation Award at the Just For Laughs Awards presented by Air Canada.

Comedy Central Records announces the digital release of Joe List's ARE YOU MAD AT ME? today, July 15.

While Provincetown's Art House has become known as the East Coast's hot spot for Broadway's biggest musical stars (think Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, all of whom are headlining there this summer), the venue has an equally long and famous (or infamous as the case may intentionally be) reputation as the right coast's breeding ground for cutting-edge comedy.