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Lewis Black to Bring New Rants to DPAC This Fall Photo Lewis Black to Bring New Rants to DPAC This Fall
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2017

Following the highly successful 2016 leg of his THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES: THE NAKED TRUTH TOUR, Lewis Black's 2017 THE RANT, WHITE & BLUE TOUR will stop at DPAC today November 17, 2017....


Etta May To Bring SOUTHERN SASS To The Valerie Theatre Photo Etta May To Bring SOUTHERN SASS To The Valerie Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2022

Etta May, the so-called 'queen of southern sass,' is heading to Central Florida for two shows at The Valerie Theatre in Inverness on Saturday, April 9. The comedienne, known for her no-nonsense, next-door-neighborly approach to storytelling, vows to share whatever is on her mind, while steering clea...


Comedian Judy Gold to Perform at Bell Theater at Bell Works Photo Comedian Judy Gold to Perform at Bell Theater at Bell Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2025

Two-time Emmy Award winner Judy Gold will perform at Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


Lewis Black Brings His JOKE'S ON US Comedy Tour To Worcester Photo Lewis Black Brings His JOKE'S ON US Comedy Tour To Worcester
by A.A. Cristi - April 29, 2019

Lewis Black, the Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and author, returns to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts with his new show, The Joke's On US Tour, on Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm. Tickets are now on sale to members and go on sale to the public on Friday, May 3...


Lewis Black Brings IT GETS BETTER EVERY DAY to Van Wezel Photo Lewis Black Brings IT GETS BETTER EVERY DAY to Van Wezel
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2019

Lewis Black returns to the Van Wezel by popular demand on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 8 p.m. with his a?oeIt Gets Better Every Daya?? tour! The a?oeking of the rant,a?? known for his comedic yelling, has performed across the world throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S., garnering crit...


Judy Tenuta To Receive Palm Springs International Comedy Festival 'Lifetime Achieveme Photo Judy Tenuta To Receive Palm Springs International Comedy Festival 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
by Stephi Wild - October 02, 2020

Judy Tenuta, Comedian, Actress, Author, Two-Time Grammy Nominee, Love Goddess, and Officiant of Gay Marriages everywhere, to be honored with the 2020 'PSICF Lifetime Achievement in Comedy Award' at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival which launches virtually this year, October 11th-18th, ...


Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guests, Ty Burrell and Bill Photo Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guests, Ty Burrell and Bill Wrubel
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - February 08, 2021

Did you ever wonder what the relationship between the stars and the writers of a hit sitcom is like? Todays episode goes behind the scenes with Modern Family’s Ty Burrell and writer/exec producer Bill Wrubel....


VIDEO: Nathan Lane Chats His New Role on PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, Terrence McN Photo VIDEO: Nathan Lane Chats His New Role on PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, Terrence McNally, His Stage Career, and More!
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2020

Nathan Lane was profiled today on CBS Sunday Morning, to chat about his role on the television series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels....


An Evening Of Judy-ism! JUDY TENUTA Returns To The Copa Palm Springs For One Special Photo An Evening Of Judy-ism! JUDY TENUTA Returns To The Copa Palm Springs For One Special Night!
by David Green - November 21, 2017

The Copa Palm Springs presents the hilarious cmic icon Judy Tenuta for one night only on November 24 at 8:00 pm. Judy Tenuta has appeared in shows from The Vagina Monologues to Menopause The Musical. Her stand-up specials have aired on Showtime, HBO, and Lifetime. Judy was featured as the national s...


Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine - Jason Alexander Photo Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine - Jason Alexander
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - September 10, 2018

In this episode, Jason Alexander, the Tony Award winner and Seinfeld star, sits down with Ilana and opens up about his childhood, his incredible career in the theater and what it meant to play the iconic role of George Constanza. In this intimate conversation these two friends talk about all the way...


BETTY WHITE'S PET SET The Complete Series Will Be Available on DVD Photo BETTY WHITE'S PET SET The Complete Series Will Be Available on DVD
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 16, 2020

BETTY WHITE’S PET SET, a long-unseen series created by and starring the sitcom legend, will make its debut on digital platforms and DVD on February 23, 2021. Celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary, BETTY WHITE’S PET SET will be released by MPI Media Group in partnership with Darren Wadyko Media and...


Backstage with Richard Ridge: Jason Alexander Looks Back on His Broadway Roots! Photo Backstage with Richard Ridge: Jason Alexander Looks Back on His Broadway Roots!
by Nicole Rosky - December 11, 2017

The rest of the world might know him as Jerry Seinfeld's on-screen best bud, but theatre lovers remember him for the many roles he has played onstage over his four decade-long career....


New Adam Ferrara Album 'Unconditional' Available August 3 Photo New Adam Ferrara Album 'Unconditional' Available August 3
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018

800 Pound Gorilla Records announces the August 3 release of Unconditional, the first album in nearly 10 years from Rescue Me, The Job, Nurse Jackie, and Top Gear veteran Adam Ferrara....


VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 17: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Tonys Photo VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 17: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Tonys
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2018

On Day 17 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate a Tony-winning veteran of stage and screen who is nominated once again this year for his portrayal of Roy Cohn in the Broadway revival of Angels In America, Nathan Lane. ...


BWW Interview: NOT THAT JEWISH! A Chat With Comic Monica Piper As She Prepares For He Photo BWW Interview: NOT THAT JEWISH! A Chat With Comic Monica Piper As She Prepares For Her One Woman Show In Palm Springs
by David Green - November 07, 2018

JFS Desert is proud to present an incredible afternoon with Emmy® Award winning comedy writer and stand-up comic Monica Piper for one performance only. This dynamic comedian who has written for Roseanne, Mad About You, Veronica's Closet and was the head writer of the #1 children's animated series Ru...


BWW Interview: NOT THAT JEWISH! A Chat With Comic Monica Piper As She Prepares For He Photo BWW Interview: NOT THAT JEWISH! A Chat With Comic Monica Piper As She Prepares For Her One Woman Show In Palm Springs
by David Green - November 07, 2018

JFS Desert is proud to present an incredible afternoon with Emmy® Award winning comedy writer and stand-up comic Monica Piper for one performance only. This dynamic comedian who has written for Roseanne, Mad About You, Veronica's Closet and was the head writer of the #1 children's animated series Ru...


The Kentucky Center and NS2 Will Present Kathleen Madigan Photo The Kentucky Center and NS2 Will Present Kathleen Madigan
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2019

Kathleen Madigana?"Hot Dogs and Angels Tour will come to The Brown Theatre Sunday, November 23, 2019 at 8 p.m....


Craig Shoemaker Brings LAUGHTER HEALS To Thousand Oaks Photo Craig Shoemaker Brings LAUGHTER HEALS To Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - September 29, 2022

Comedian Craig Shoemaker, 30-plus year veteran of the comedy club circuit, brings his new show, “Laughter Heals”, to the Scherr Forum on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 7:30 pm....


An Evening Of Judy-ism! JUDY TENUTA Returns To The Copa Palm Springs For One Special Photo An Evening Of Judy-ism! JUDY TENUTA Returns To The Copa Palm Springs For One Special Night!
by David Green - November 21, 2017

The Copa Palm Springs presents the hilarious cmic icon Judy Tenuta for one night only on November 24 at 8:00 pm. Judy Tenuta has appeared in shows from The Vagina Monologues to Menopause The Musical. Her stand-up specials have aired on Showtime, HBO, and Lifetime. Judy was featured as the national s...


Chelsea Peretti to Host 2019 Writers Guild Awards Photo Chelsea Peretti to Host 2019 Writers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2018

Acclaimed actress-writer-comedian Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation) is set to host the 2019 Writers Guild Awards L.A. show on Sunday, February 17, 2019....


BWW Invite: Attend SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation with Jason Alexander! Photo BWW Invite: Attend SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversation with Jason Alexander!
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2017

On Friday, December 1 (2:00 PM) join us at the Robin Williams Center (247 W 54th St) for a Career Conversations Q&A with Jason Alexander, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge....


FSCJ Artist Series to Present 'AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE' Photo FSCJ Artist Series to Present 'AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE' with Steve Martin & Martin Short
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2017

Longtime comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will perform a one-night only show at the Times-Union Center on March 9, 2018 at 8 p.m. The show, 'An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life,' includes stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and conversations about their lives in show busine...


Lewis Black Brings OFF THE RAILS TO Orpheum Theater In February 2023 Photo Lewis Black Brings OFF THE RAILS TO Orpheum Theater In February 2023
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2022

LEWIS BLACK: OFF THE RAILS comes to Orpheum Theater (315 North Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, Sd 57104) on Thursday, February 16, 2023....


VIDEO: Nathan Lane Gives Stephen Colbert A Tour of His Showbiz Memorabilia Photo VIDEO: Nathan Lane Gives Stephen Colbert A Tour of His Showbiz Memorabilia
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2020

Nathan Lane logged into The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night for a chat!...


Broadway Will Dim Lights This Week in Honor of Neil Simon Photo Broadway Will Dim Lights This Week in Honor of Neil Simon
by Julie Musbach - August 27, 2018

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Neil Simon, who passed away on August 26 at age 91. The Committee of Theatre Owners has decided to dim the lights of Broadway theatres in his memory on Thursday, August 30 at exactly 6:45pm for one minute....






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