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With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.





David, photo credit - Ingrid ChristieDavid Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and his most recent book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of which became an immediate bestseller. The audio version of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls is a 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album. He is the author of the NYT-bestselling collection of fables entitled Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary (with illustrations by Ian Falconer). He was also the editor of Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules: An Anthology of Outstanding Stories. Sedaris’ pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker and have twice been included in “The Best American Essays.” There are over ten million copies of his books in print and they have been translated into 25 languages.



He and his sister, Amy Sedaris, have collaborated under the name “The Talent Family” and have written half-a-dozen plays which have been produced at La Mama, Lincoln Center, and The Drama Department in New York City. These plays include Stump the Host, Stitches, One Woman Shoe, which received an Obie Award, Incident at Cobbler’s Knob, and The Book of Liz, which was published in book form by Dramatists Play Service. David Sedaris’ original radio pieces can often be heard on the public radio show This American Life. David Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. His latest audio recording of new stories (recorded live) is “David Sedaris: Live for Your Listening Pleasure” (November 2009). A feature film adaptation of his story C.O.G. was released after a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival (2013). Since 2011, he can be heard annually on a series of live recordings on BBC Radio 4 entitled “Meet David Sedaris.” David Sedaris’ new book is a collection of his diaries, entitled Theft By Finding, Diaries (1977-2002) (May 2017). An art book, about David Sedaris’ diary covers was also just published and edited by Jeffrey Jenkins, entitled: David Sedaris Diaries: A Visual Compendium (October 2017, Little, Brown and Company). The nationally bestselling essay collection Calypso was published in June 2018, and a second volume of his diaries is expected for summer 2021.

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David Sedaris Comes to APAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Acclaimed humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris will grace the stage of the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts (APAC) in Anchorage this month.
Westport Country Playhouse Will Host Author and Humorist David Sedaris
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present “An Evening with David Sedaris,” author and humorist, next month. The event will consist of a 60-minute reading followed by 20–30-minute audience Q&A.
THE GREAT GATSBY and More Set for Overture Center 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025

Overture Center has revealed its 2025/26 season, featuring Broadway shows, dance performances and much more! The season lineup includes The Great Gatsby, Water for Elephants, and more. See the full season here! 
Author David Sedaris To Appear Live At Palace Theatre In October
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025

CAPA will present An Evening with David Sedaris for one night only at the Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.) at 7:30 m Tuesday, October 14, following the release of his newest books “Happy Go Lucky” and “Pretty Ugly.”
Author David Sedaris To Appear Live At The Music Hall In July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025

The Music Hall to present An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at The Music Hall on Sunday, July 13 at 7pm  following the release of his newest books Happy Go Lucky and Pretty Ugly.
David Sedaris Joins REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 7 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

This week on Real Time with Bill Maher features a one-on-one interview with David Sedaris, best-selling author and humorist who will begin a 40-city tour across the U.S. on March 30.
Review: NATIVE GARDENS at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Feb 24, 2025

Karen Zacarías’s Native Gardens is a 90-minute one-act that thrives at the proven winner Westport Country Playhouse. Directed with verve by JoAnn M. Hunter, Native Gardens is a funny but meaningful play about harmony in the neighborhood and in nature.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Announced At Aurora's Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

David Sedaris will be appearing for one night only at Aurora's Paramount Theatre on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m., following the release of his newest books, Happy Go Lucky and Pretty Ugly. 
David Sedaris Returns To The Fisher Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at the Fisher Theatre on April 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Retta Joins the Cast of FINAL RESTING PLACE At The Broadwater Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

Retta (The Hit Man, Parks and Rec) has joined the cast of Final Resting Place. The performance will be at the Broadwater Theater Second Stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HOLIDAYS ON ICE to be Presented at Emerson Theater Collaborative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

Emerson Theater Collaborative will present another unforgettable live theater production for the holiday season. Join them as they bring the holidays alive with David Sedaris' Holidays on Ice. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS to Return to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

Satirical genius meets the humor of hapless situations in An Evening with David Sedaris, coming to Popejoy Hall in November. The author visits to read snippets from works throughout his career, sneak peeks into future projects, as well as daily diary musings. Learn how to purchase tickets.
McCarter Theatre Center 2024-25 Presented Programming Season Begins
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.
Spruce Peak Arts Expands Season with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

Spruce Peak Arts is adding more extraordinary programs to its already stellar lineup for the 2024/2025 season. Joining the roster are the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Jazz at the Peak with Pete Malinverni, the innovative Little House Dance, Doktor Kaboom, and renowned jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli, each bringing their unique flair and artistry to the stage. 
Philadelphia Author Turns Book Into Solo Show at Philly Fringe Fest
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Author and comedian Martha Cooney debuts her solo show, Walk Me Through Your Resume: The Show, at the 2024 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The show is directed by Charles J., his directorial debut after years of acting on regional stages.
Spruce Peak Arts Unveils 2024/25 Season Lineup Featuring Theater, Music & Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

Spruce Peak Arts announces its 2024/2025 season featuring a diverse array of performances, including theater, music, and dance. Highlights include renowned artists and new works premiering at the venue.
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!
SIX, CLUE, and More Set For Popejoy Hall's 2024-2025 Popejoy Presents Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

Popejoy Hall announces the 2024-2025 Popejoy Presents season, offering an exciting lineup of theatrical performances. Learn more about the lineup here!
Billy Porter Will Reopen East Hampton's Guild Hall
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Guild Hall has announced the completion of its theater renovation, with performing arts programming commencing in July. Guild Hall’s facility-wide capital improvements project and campaign was first announced in 2021 and ushered in a period of 21st-century revitalization for the legendary multi-arts center.
Tickets On Sale for Bestselling Author David Sedaris At The Bushnell This Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

David Sedaris will be returning to The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17.

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