The "Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" is an American award for humor awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts annually since 1998. It is named after the 19th century novelist, essayist and humorist Mark Twain and is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to American humor. The prize is presented and show is taped in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington DC, during which the honoree is celebrated by his or her peers. The event is a significant fundraiser to benefit the Kennedy Center, which sells tickets as well as access to dinners and after-parties featuring the celebrities. Recipients of the Twain Prize receive a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853-1940).
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Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Prize
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2018
The Kennedy Center today unveiled an all-star lineup and new producers for the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which this year will celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center's new producing partner for the Mark Twa...
Legendary Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
by Robert Diamond - August 26, 2018
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary playwright Neil Simon has died at 91. ...
Kennedy Center to Award Julia Louis-Dreyfus the 2018 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a ga...
DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017
Modern masterpieces, cutting-edge composition, dance, drag, film, jazz, Hip Hop, video games, electronica, ecology, and activism all converge at the inaugural season of DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's new 15-day celebration of contemporary culture....
Steve Martin, Jimmy Kimmel & More Join Lineup for Mark Twain Prize Honoring David Letterman
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017
A lineup of leading performers, including Senator Al Franken, Jimmy Kimmel, Norm Macdonald, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Bill Murray, Amy Schumer, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short, Eddie Vedder, Jimmie Walker, and others will salute David Letterman at the 20th annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Ame...
VIETNAM Documentary & More Among PBS's Fall 2017 Schedule
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017
PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2017
PBS today announced its fall 2017 lineup, as well as the January 2018 broadcast of TONY BENNETT: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE, a PBS music special taping this fall to honor the singer, this year's recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton to Present Lily Tomlin with the 53rd SAG Life Achievement Award
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2017
Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton will present the SAG Life Achievement Award to actor, comedian, writer, producer and all-round entertainment maverick Lily Tomlin during the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards...
by Caryn Robbins - January 17, 2017
Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton will present the SAG Life Achievement Award to actor, comedian, writer, producer and all-round entertainment maverick Lily Tomlin during the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards...
CBS to Broadcast KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Through 2024
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016
CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS broadcast on CBS through 2025....
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016
CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS broadcast on CBS through 2025....
David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel & More to Salute Bill Murray at Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change....
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016
The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change....
David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel & More to Salute Bill Murray at Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2016
The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change....
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2016
The program is slated to air on PBS stations as Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize nationwide October 28 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). Artists are subject to change....
Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman & More to Honor Bill Murray at 19th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2016
A lineup of leading performers, including Dan Aykroyd, Aziz Ansari, Roy Blount Jr., Bill Hader, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Brian Doyle Murray, Paul Shaffer, Sigourney Weaver, and others will salute Bill Murray at the 19th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, Octob...
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2016
A lineup of leading performers, including Dan Aykroyd, Aziz Ansari, Roy Blount Jr., Bill Hader, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Brian Doyle Murray, Paul Shaffer, Sigourney Weaver, and others will salute Bill Murray at the 19th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, Octob...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Tapped to Host PBS Arts Fall Festival This October
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2016
At today's Television Critics Association press tour, PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger revealed that Miranda will also host the PBS Arts Fall Festival, which begins on October 21st. ...
by Caryn Robbins - July 28, 2016
At today's Television Critics Association press tour, PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger revealed that Miranda will also host the PBS Arts Fall Festival, which begins on October 21st. ...
Kennedy Center to Present 19th Mark Twain Prize to Bill Murray
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2016
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Bill Murray on October 23, 2016 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall...
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2016
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Bill Murray on October 23, 2016 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall...
Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski & More Set for Lorne Michaels Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2016
SNL alum Tina Fey and husband Jeff Richmond will co-write and co-direct a special tribute to SNL creator Lorne Michaels at Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala...
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2016
SNL alum Tina Fey and husband Jeff Richmond will co-write and co-direct a special tribute to SNL creator Lorne Michaels at Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala...
TV One Premieres PBS' EDDIE MURPHY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2015
TV One salutes comedy genius Eddie Murphy with the network premiere of PBS' Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize tonight, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET....
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2015
TV One salutes comedy genius Eddie Murphy with the network premiere of PBS' Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize tonight, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET....
TV One to Premiere PBS' EDDIE MURPHY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE, 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2015
TV One salutes comedy genius Eddie Murphy with the network premiere of PBS' Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize on Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET....
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2015
TV One salutes comedy genius Eddie Murphy with the network premiere of PBS' Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize on Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET....
Eddie Murphy Reprises Bill Cosby Impersonation While Receiving Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2015
The 18th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded last night to comedian Eddie Murphy. T...
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2015
The 18th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded last night to comedian Eddie Murphy. T...
Oprah, Eddie Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Mike Epps Join Richard Pryor Biopic
by Sally Henry - August 30, 2015
A Richard Pryor biopic is officially on the way....
by Sally Henry - August 30, 2015
A Richard Pryor biopic is officially on the way....
Washington National Opera to Present M&M's OPERA IN THE OUTFIELD, 5/16
by Matt Smith - April 23, 2015
(WASHINGTON)—Washington National Opera (WNO) celebrates its seventh season of free opera simulcasts at Nationals Park with title sponsor Mars Chocolate North America for the M&M'S® Opera in the Outfield performance of Rossini's charming romantic comedy Cinderella on Saturday, May 16, 2015. This d...
by Matt Smith - April 23, 2015
(WASHINGTON)—Washington National Opera (WNO) celebrates its seventh season of free opera simulcasts at Nationals Park with title sponsor Mars Chocolate North America for the M&M'S® Opera in the Outfield performance of Rossini's charming romantic comedy Cinderella on Saturday, May 16, 2015. This d...
Jay Leno Receives Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2014
Late night host and comedian Jay Leno received the Kennedy Center's 17th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor last night, Sunday, October 19th....
by Caryn Robbins - October 20, 2014
Late night host and comedian Jay Leno received the Kennedy Center's 17th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor last night, Sunday, October 19th....
Bill Cosby to Receive Award for Comedic Excellence at AMERICAN COMEDY AWARDS, 5/8
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2014
NBC and Don Mischer Productions announced today that Bill Cosby will be honored with the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence at the “American Comedy Awards,” which airs May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC....
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2014
NBC and Don Mischer Productions announced today that Bill Cosby will be honored with the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence at the “American Comedy Awards,” which airs May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC....
Comedy Central Airs Bill Cosby Concert Special FAR FROM FINISHED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2013
Bill Cosby's first television concert special in 30 years, 'Far From Finished,' will air on COMEDY CENTRAL tonight, November 24, 2013. Robert Townsend directed the show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer....
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2013
Bill Cosby's first television concert special in 30 years, 'Far From Finished,' will air on COMEDY CENTRAL tonight, November 24, 2013. Robert Townsend directed the show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer....
Bill Cosby Hard at Work on New Cosby Show Comedy!
by Robert Diamond - November 09, 2013
YahooTV reports that Cosby is at work on two network shows, one which sounds a lot like The Cosby Show, though he insists it won't be a remake -- 'They would like to see a married couple that acts like they love each other, warts and all, children who respect the parenting, and the comedy of people ...
by Robert Diamond - November 09, 2013
YahooTV reports that Cosby is at work on two network shows, one which sounds a lot like The Cosby Show, though he insists it won't be a remake -- 'They would like to see a married couple that acts like they love each other, warts and all, children who respect the parenting, and the comedy of people ...
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Northrop Welcomes Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2013
Northrop at the University of Minnesota presents Hubbard Dance Street Chicago tonight, Sep 21 at 8:00 pm at the State Theatre as the opening performance in the 2013-14 Northrop dance season....
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2013
Northrop at the University of Minnesota presents Hubbard Dance Street Chicago tonight, Sep 21 at 8:00 pm at the State Theatre as the opening performance in the 2013-14 Northrop dance season....
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