Doug Smith

Ailey II, Ballet Hispánico, and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE anf More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026

Des Moines Performing Arts announced lineups for four returning series, including the Dance Series featuring Ailey II and Ballet Hispánico, the National Geographic Live Speaker Series, and comedy and concert series at the Temple Theater.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Will Come to Roy Thomson Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

 Roy Thomson Hall has announced that, due to overwhelming demand, a second performance of the special National Geographic Live presentation, Amazon: Andes to the Atlantic.

Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP at Georgetown Palace Theatre
by Sabrina Wallace - Feb 10, 2026

Georgetown Palace’s The Mountaintop skips the monument and gives us the man. A powerful reminder that history isn’t made by saints, but by people who keep walking anyway.

Thomas Peschak Joins NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE at Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2026

Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall announced that renowned photographer Thomas Peschak will join the National Geographic Live series. The event, set for February 2026, will feature Peschak's insights into wildlife and conservation photography.

Georgetown Palace Theatre Faces Major Damage and Calls for Community Support
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The historic Georgetown Palace Theatre has incurred significant damage, prompting a call for community and financial support to aid in restoration efforts.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE Set for 2025/26 Season At Roy Thomson Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025

Roy Thomson Hall has announced the 2025-2026 season of the critically-acclaimed series, National Geographic Live with a new roster of inspiring adventurers who will share their thought-provoking adventures on stage through immersive storytelling, photography and film.

TSQ LIVE to Feature DJ Sets, Comedy and More All Summer Long
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022

Times Square Alliance has announced a summer’s worth of open-air programming from June through August. This seasons’ TSQ LIVE presented by Nasdaq will feature DJ sets, comedy, and more—all free and accessible to the growing number of New Yorkers and visitors alike headed to the Crossroads of the World.

Yvonne Orji, Jason Banks, Nick Colletti, Joe Machi, Joe Dombrowski, Renny and More Come to Carolines on Broadway in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022

 Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, announces its talented line-up for the month of May, with headliners Yvonne Orji, from HBO's Insecure, on May 1; Jason Banks, from TruTV's Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks, May 5 - 7; Nick Colletti, from Facebook Watch's The Real Bros of Simi Valley, on May 13; Joe Machi, from NBC's Last Comic Standing, on May 14; Joe Dombrowski, as seen on Ellen, BuzzFeed and GMA, May 19 - 21; and Renny, from MTV's Wild 'N Out, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 - 29.

VIDEO: Doug Smith Performs Stand-Up on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 28, 2020

Stand-up comedian Doug Smith performs jokes about being a stay-at-home father of a 4-year-old, why twins were his biggest fear, and memories of being left alone as a child in his mom's car.

1917, SUCCESSION, FLEABAG, CHERNOBYL, and More Win Top Honors At The 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2020

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards on the evening of Saturday, January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium. A full list of winners is below.

AMERICAN SON, FOSSE/VERDON, & More Nominated for Producers Guild Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 7, 2020

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the Motion Pictures and Television nominees for the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards. Winners in these categories will be announced at the PGA awards ceremony on January 18 at the Hollywood Palladium.  

Doug Smith's Debut Comedy Album 'Barely Regal' to Be Released Dec. 3
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 14, 2019

New York comedian Doug Smith's debut comedy album Barely Regal will be dropping December 3rd on all digital and streaming platforms from 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Barely Regal is a cutting, satisfying collection of Doug's musings about his direct relation to Ulysses S. Grant, raising a son, maintaining a marriage, and keeping your sanity in the hellscape that is New York City. The album will be exclusively available on Pandora ahead of release on November 19th, and available everywhere on December 3rd. 

No Name Comedy/Variety Shows Come to Otto's In Manhattan
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2019

'No Name... & A Bag O' Chips' comedy / variety show producer Eric Vetter recently announced two July 2019 shows at Otto's in Manhattan with the first on Friday, July 12th to feature Liz Miele (CD 'Mind Over Melee'), Doug Smith (CONAN on TBS), Emily Winter(co-creator What A Joke National Comedy Festival), Troy Alan (Laughs on Fox TV) and John Minus (Stand-Up 360 festiva).

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the World Premiere of AUGUST RUSH
by Julie Musbach - Apr 15, 2019

Chicago audiences will be the first to see the world premiere of August Rush: The Musical a never-before-seen musical based on the original Oscar-nominated Warner Bros film about a musically gifted orphan and the search for his birth parents. Get a sneak peek with some rehearsal photos below!

George Abud, Jack McCarthy and Huxley Westemeier Lead Cast of AUGUST RUSH
by Julie Musbach - Mar 26, 2019

Chicago audiences will be the first to see the world premiere of August Rush: The Musical a never-before-seen musical based on the original Oscar-nominated Warner Bros film about a musically gifted orphan and the search for his birth parents.

Alfonso Cuaron, Bo Burnham Take Top Prizes at the DGA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 4, 2019

The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2018 were announced tonight during the 71st Annual DGA Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center's Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood. Alfonso Cuarón won the DGA's Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Roma.

DGA Awards Announces TV, Documentary & Commercials Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 7, 2019

The Directors Guild of America  today announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary for 2018.

All New Stand-Up All Star Comedy Comes to Bay Street Theater, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2018

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an evening of all new All Star Stand-up Comedy just in time for Thanksgiving weekend today, November 24 at a special time of 9:30 pm. Tickets are $30 when purchased in advance and $40 when purchased the day of the event; on sale now at baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. The Box Office is open Tuesday- Today 11 am - 5 pm or until showtime.

SCHTICK A POLE IN IT: WHITE STRIPES EDITION Opens 10/26 at Drom NYC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2018

For over 5 years Schtick A Pole In It has owned the 4th Saturday in the East Village. It's the best and only Comedy and Pole Dancing show in the city.

Ultra Wine Racks & Cellars Raises the Bar with Their Latest...
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 18, 2018

Ultra Wine Racks & Cellars, a modern, metal wine rack manufacturer has released their latest innovation - the Diamond Fusion panel. The latest product in their Fusion panel line of wine racks is an elegant, symmetrical diamond shape, hence the name.