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Oliver started his career as a stand-up comedian, both in the United Kingdom and United States. He came to wider attention for his work on THE DAILY SHOW WITH Jon Stewart as its senior British correspondent from 2006 to 2013. Oliver won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a writer on THE DAILY SHOW and was its guest host for an eight-week period in 2013. In addition to The Daily Show, Oliver co-hosted the satirical comedy podcast The Bugle(2007-2015) with Andy Zaltzman, with whom Oliver had previously co-hosted the radio series Political Animal, and hosted John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show on Comedy Central from 2010 to 2013. He has also acted on television, most notably in a recurring role as Ian Duncan on the NBC sitcom Community.




Since 2014, Oliver has been the host of the HBO series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. For his work on Last Week Tonight, Oliver has won six Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award and was included in the 2015 Time 100.

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Video: Derek Klena Sings 'Shut Up and Dance' With the Savannah Bananas
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2026

Derek Klena celebrated his first game with the Savannah Bananas with a special performance! Watch a video of the Tony nominee performing 'Shut Up and Dance' for his debut game, a song he originally performed in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS & More Receive 2026 Producers Guild Awards - Full List of Winners Photo
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS & More Receive 2026 Producers Guild Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters, One Battle After Another, The Studio, and more were honored at the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards this weekend. The event, held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, recognized influential producers and entertainment icons in entertainment.
SINNERS, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, & More Win 2026 ACE Eddie Awards - Full List Photo
SINNERS, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, & More Win 2026 ACE Eddie Awards - Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

American Cinema Editors (ACE) unveiled the winners for the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, which included honors for Sinners, KPop Demon Hunters, One Battle After Another, and more. Take a look at the full list here.
LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Sets HBO Return Photo
LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Sets HBO Return
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

The HBO Original series Last Week Tonight With John Oliver returns for its 13th season on Sunday, February 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Watch the trailer for the new season now.
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Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
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WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET, & More Receive Nominations for 2026 ACE Eddie Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, KPop Demon Hunters, and more have received nominations at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, which recognize outstanding editing. Check out the full list of nominees here.
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HAMNET, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, & More Receive Nominations for 2026 Producers Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2026

Hamnet, KPop Demon Hunters, Only Murders in the Building, and more have been nominated in the Motion Pictures and Television categories at the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards.
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LIBERATION, OEDIPUS, REDWOOD and More Nominated for 2026 GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has revealed the nominees of the 37th GLAAD Media Awards. 
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Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
Video: Derek Klena Joins Dancing Baseball Team, Savannah Bananas Photo
Video: Derek Klena Joins Dancing Baseball Team, Savannah Bananas
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

Broadway's Derek Klena has joined the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that combines the game everyone knows with choreographed song-and-dance performances. Learn more and watch the video here!
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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

Dances With Films has unveiled the film lineup for the 4th New York City edition of the bicoastal indie-film focused film festival. January 15-18 will kick off the new year with several feature-length narratives, documentaries, and midnight films making their debut, with pilots, family films, and short films also featuring in the cinema showcase.
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

​As America marks its 250th anniversary, American musical icon James Taylor will return to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performancees in Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed.
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WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025

Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
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Anthony Ramos Joins 'Children in Conflict' Benefit Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 1, 2025

Children in Conflict has announced “Children in Conflict Show,” a benefit concert taking place Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York City. It will feature performances by Common, Natasha Bedingfield, Anthony Ramos, and Mon Rovia.
MOUSE KING: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE NUTCRACKER Returns to South Florida Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

South Florida's favorite holiday tradition is back! Mouse King: The Untold Story of The Nutcracker, the family-favorite musical created by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning composer Jim Camacho, returns to the Mandelstam Theater this December.
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by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2025

Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 13, at the historic Shubert Theatre, hosted by John Oliver. Check out photos from the evening below!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

Russell Howard will return to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up tour, Don't Tell The Algorithm. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
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Matthew Broderick, Darren Criss and More to Perform at ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Only Make Believe has revealed the performers for its Annual Gala, marking the culmination of its 25th Anniversary year. See the full list of performers and learn how to purchase tickets here!
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Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, & More Win 2025 Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 14, 2025

Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!
Bryan Buckley, Paul Epworth & David Korins Are Developing FYRE FEST Musical Photo
Bryan Buckley, Paul Epworth & David Korins Are Developing FYRE FEST Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Two-time Academy Award nominee Bryan Buckley, producing team Academy Award winner Taika Waititi, international recording artist Rita Ora, Tony Award nominee Matthew Weaver and Hungry Man Productions just announced the development of FYRE FEST THE MUSICAL. We have all of the details!
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