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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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Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, Jean Smart, and more took home Emmy Awards tonight. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 15. Check out the full list of winners here!
76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Night One Winners List

The Television Academy and executive producer Bob Bain has announced the night one winners for the 76th Creative Arts Emmy® Awards.
Words From The Wings: Amanda LaMotte of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Amanda LaMotte who is currently appearing in Once Upon a Mattress. Amanda told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
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Comedian Matt Friend Announced as New Host for KC SuperStar Finals

Comedian, actor and impersonator Matt Friend steps in as the celebrity host for this year’s KC SuperStar Finals, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College.
Seth Meyers Comedy Special Coming To HBO This Fall

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Cortland Repertory to Present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST As Final Show In Summer Season

Cortland Repertory Theatre will close their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney's Beauty and the Beast”.  This production will run from July 31 - August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM.
David O'Joherty, Larry Dean And Jason Byrne Join Edinburgh Festival Fringe WONDERBOX Podcast Specials

Russell Howard will host three live Wonderbox podcast specials at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with comedians David O'Doherty, Larry Dean, and Jason Byrne on August 1st, 2nd, and 4th at the Assembly Gordon Aikman Theatre.
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Russell Howard Will Host Three Live WONDERBOX Edinburgh Festival Fringe Podcast Specials

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Marc Maron's Stand-Up Special 'From Bleak to Dark' Set to Debut on Vinyl

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MARY POPPINS Now Running at Red Mountain Theatre Through June

Red Mountain Theatre is presenting Mary Poppins. Enjoy classic songs and a heartwarming story as Mary Poppins helps heal the Banks Family's relationships in this family-friendly musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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Dave Hill Brings New Stand-up Show CAVEMAN IN A SPACESHIP to London in May

Dave Hill (as seen on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer) is coming to London with his new stand-up show 'Caveman in a Spaceship' in May.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Oliver been in?

John Oliver has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Oliver been in?

John Oliver has not appeared in the West End.

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