Mike Birbiglia News

The Barrow Group Theatre Company, the birthplace of this season's Broadway hit A Steady Rain, and last season's Off-Broadway hit The Tempermentals, opens their 23rd Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of Clare McIntyre's The Thickness of Skin, directed by Jacob White in the TBG Studio Theatre.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) unite to present the third annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4th. Brian Williams will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Louis C.K., Stephen Colbert, Lisa Lampanelli, John Ondrasik, Bruce Springsteen and other surprise guests. These and other A-list entertainers have agreed to Stand Up for Heroes and ReMIND our nation that 'Support our troops' is no longer a slogan. It's an action. The evening promises unforgettable performances, laughter, and sincere gratitude, with proceeds going to the BWF.

Jorgensen and the UConn Student Board of Governors (SUBOG) bring two well-known comedians, the genial Mike Birbiglia and bubbly Caroline Rhea, to the Jorgensen stage in Storrs, CT, for UConn Family Weekend on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm.

Jorgensen and SUBOG bring two well-known comedians to the Jorgensen stage for UConn Family Weekend on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm. Mike Birbiglia leads off with his strangely insightful, incredibly funny observations on life. A self-described 'Olive Garden Italian-American,' the genial Birbiglia is a consummate storyteller who honestly, often poignantly, relates his own awkward life adventures.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company, the birthplace of this season's Broadway hit A Steady Rain, and last season's Off-Broadway hit The Tempermentals, opens their 23rd Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of Clare McIntyre's The Thickness of Skin, directed by Jacob White in the TBG Studio Theatre.

Jorgensen and the UConn Student Board of Governors (SUBOG) bring two well-known comedians, the genial Mike Birbiglia and bubbly Caroline Rhea, to the Jorgensen stage in Storrs, CT, for UConn Family Weekend on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today a new partnership with the People's Choice Awards that will provide two unique opportunities for both comedians and fans to participate in this year's festival. For the first time ever, festival-goers will have the chance to vote on and present an official People's Choice Award during the 'New York's Funniest Stand-Up' competition, an event that showcases the most talented newcomers and established comedians in New York. The winner of the competition will receive the prestigious crystal People's Choice Award and will be recognized during the 2010 People's Choice Award live broadcast on CBS.

The Wilbur Theatre announces a new slate of standup comedy performances into 2010 as well as concerts and more.

Jorgensen and SUBOG bring two well-known comedians to the Jorgensen stage for UConn Family Weekend on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm. Mike Birbiglia leads off with his strangely insightful, incredibly funny observations on life. A self-described 'Olive Garden Italian-American,' the genial Birbiglia is a consummate storyteller who honestly, often poignantly, relates his own awkward life adventures.

Fri, Sept. 7 -Oct 16 Blake Shirley: Purple and Blender Jorgensen Gallery Open 11 am - 4 pm, Monday-Friday, and 1 hr. before performances

Comedian Mike Birbiglia hits the road this summer with his 'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Mike Birbiglia: I'm in the Future Also' Tour. The nationwide stand-up tour featuring Birbiglia's captivating storytelling-style of stand-up kicks off in August with sponsor Smirnoff Ice and travels to more than 20 cities, with additional shows to be announced.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today that Dane Cook, Andy Samberg, Artie Lange, Mike Epps, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, and Mike Birbiglia have been added to the already stellar line-up for this year's New York Comedy Festival. They will join Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, and Tracy Morgan and over 150 other comedians performing at more than 10 venues throughout New York City over the course of five days, November 4 - 8, 2009.

Comedian Mike Birbiglia hits the road this summer with his 'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Mike Birbiglia: I'm in the Future Also' Tour. The nationwide stand-up tour featuring Birbiglia's captivating storytelling-style of stand-up kicks off in August with sponsor Smirnoff Ice and travels to more than 20 cities, with additional shows to be announced.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, will play Fire Island's Ocean Beach Community Arts Center on Friday, July 17 at 9pm, with a cast that includes Mike Birbiglia, Rachel Dratch, Abby Elliot, Jackie Hoffman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michaela Watkins, and Alan Zweibel.

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words, the hit show that won the coveted 2009 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience, continues its sit-down, open-ended run at New York's Triad Theater, 158 West 72 Street, Monday, June 22, at 7:30pm with a cast that includes Roger Bart, Mike Birbiglia, Rachel Dratch, Jackie Hoffman, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Steve Schirripa, Sherri Shepherd, and Alan Zweibel.

Sleepwalk With Me ends its extended run today, June 7 at The Bleecker Street Theatre (45 Bleecker Street just East of Lafayette). The show previously extended through March 22.

The 54th Annual Drama Desk Awards were held, Sunday, May 17, 2009 in the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Drama Desk nominees received their official Nomination Certificates at a cocktail reception on Friday, May 1st at Il Bastardo restaurant, 191 Seventh Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets).

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators for all media covering New York theatre announced today its award winners for the 2008-09 season in 23 categories.

The Barrow Group Theatre Company presented its 15th Annual Celebrity Doodles Auction & Gala on Monday, May 4th, 2009. Each year celebrities donate their artwork, or doodles, that are auctioned off in this annual fundraiser, at which The Barrow Group also honors individuals for their service to the arts and TBG. This year's honorees include Tony Award Winners Nathan Lane and Judith Ivey and arts advocate Jeff Dine.

Sleepwalk With Me, the smash hit off-Broadway play written by and starring Mike Birbiglia and produced by Nathan Lane announces 'Take Your Mom For Free On Mother's Day' on May 10th at 4:00pm and their first ever College Night, Saturday, May 16th at 8pm.