John Olive News

Opened in September 2006 in Manhattan's booming Meatpacking District, Comix has quickly defined itself as the premier comedy club in New York City. Comix is Zagat's highest rated comedy venue, and was dubbed 'one of the top six clubs in the country' by the Hollywood Reporter. Comix was also named the top headliner club in New York City by both GrandLife and Digital City.

This is one smokin' show that's B.Y.O.B. (bring your own blanket). 'The Daily Show & Friends' is this year's presentation of 'COMEDY CENTRAL Park' which will take place on Wednesday, July 21 at 8:00 p.m. The event will be hosted by Lewis Black and feature stand-up performances by 'Daily Show' correspondents Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver, series alum Rob Riggle, executive producer Rory Albanese and supervising producer Adam Lowitt.

The time is now. The setting is a downtown Chicago theater, where Jack Shore, a popular TV personality, is appearing one night only in a tribute to his grandfather, Jacob Shemerinsky, great star of the Yiddish Theater.

History Theatre announces the 2010-2011 Season, featuring two returning favorites and four world premieres, celebrating local legends and rock 'n' roll icons, real heroes and everyday people.

Two audience favorites from decades past will bookend South Coast Repertory's 2010-2011 season: George Bernard Shaw's mischievous Misalliance, brought to life by SCR Artistic Director Martin Benson, and Richard Greenberg's Pulitzer-nominated Three Days of Rain, directed by Producing Artistic Director David Emmes.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Being a teenager can be one of the most wonderfully miserable times in a person's life. Kids are mean, school is hard, parents just don't understand.

This holiday season, take a break from the holiday hoopla with a brilliant play at the Know Theatre of Cincinnati. Their one family friendly show of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, is playing now through December 26th. Children are certain to enjoy the humorous stories, yet the adults will enjoy this piece of contemporary theatre as well.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Know Theatre of Cincinnati is pleased to announce its second production of the season, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Sideways Stories from Wayside School will open on Know Theatre's mainstage November 28 and play through December 26, 2009.

Coal Creek Community Theater of Louisville, CO presents Voice of the Prairie, written by John Olive and directed by Linda Orr. The play, spanning three decades, from 1895, through the early days of radio in 1923, centers on the adventures of Davey Quinn and Frankie, the Blind Girl, as re-told some 30 years later by the now middle-aged David Quinn. Quinn becomes famous sending his stories into the 'Ethernet' through the infant industry of radio as 'The Voice of the Prairie.' Frankie hears Davey?s stories and reenters his life as the FCC threatens them all for broadcasting without a license.

Coal Creek Community Theater of Louisville, CO announces auditions for the 3rd show of their 20th season, Voice of the Prairie, by John Olive. Auditions will be held on August 23 and 24 from 7:00 - 10:00pm at the Louisville Arts Center, 801 Grant Ave, Louisville. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, August 25th.

Coal Creek Community Theater of Louisville, CO announces auditions for the 3rd show of their 20th season, Voice of the Prairie, by John Olive. Auditions will be held on August 23 and 24 from 7:00 - 10:00pm at the Louisville Arts Center, 801 Grant Ave, Louisville. Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, August 25th.

Based upon the book by Louis Sachar, Sideways Stories from Wayside School was adapted by the stage by John Olive and is directed by Mark Adams. The show will be performed at the Main Street Theater (Chelsea Market) on Sautrdays April 18 &25 and May 2 & 16 at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The show is recommended for Kindergarten-aged kids and up.