Yamaneika Saunders

The Second City New York Will Reprise Comedy Showcase BETTER DAYS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

One of New York City's greatest comedy showcases of all time, Better Days, is back and better than ever at The Second City New York. Learn more about the event here!

Orlando Leyba, Matt Kirshen, And Harrison Greenbaum Highlight March 2024 Lineup At The Comedy Cellar
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

Catch the laughter at the Comedy Cellar at Rio Hotel & Casino in March 2024 with performances by Orlando Leyba, Matt Kirshen, and Harrison Greenbaum.

Video: Hulu Drops LIFE & BETH Season Two Trailer With Beanie Feldstein, Laura Benanti & More
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024

Check out the official trailer for the second season of Hulu's 'Life & Beth,' which is written, directed, executive produced, and starring Amy Schumer.  The new season will feature Laura Benanti, Beanie Feldstein, Jennifer Coolidge, Margaret Cho, Tim Meadows, Kevin Kane, Amy Sedaris, and more. Watch the video now!

Noah Gardenswartz and Caitlin Peluffo Highlight The September 2023 Lineup at the Comedy Cellar
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2023

The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the September 2023 lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Christina P, Ms. Pat, Akaash Singh and More to Bring the Laughs to Carolines on Broadway in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022

Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, announces its talented line-up for the month of November, with headliners Christina P, from her Netflix special 'Mom Genes,' November 4 and 5; Ms. Pat, as part of the New York Comedy Festival and from her BET+ series The Ms. Pat Show, November 10 - 12; and Akaash Singh, from his YouTube stand-up special 'Bring Back Apu,' November 17 - 19; and Scott Seiss, from his YouTube sketch series 'Angry Retail Guy,' Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25 and 26.

Photos: Illana Glazer, Dulcé Sloan, Yamaneika Saunders, Zarna Garg, and More Attend Ms. Foundation Comedy Night at Carolines
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2022

Last night, the Ms. Foundation for Women presented their annual comedy night at the iconic Carolines on Broadway in New York. This year’s show, “Sometimes, You Just Gotta Laugh!”, featured headliner Ilana Glazer as well as stand up sets from comedians Chanel Ali, Pat Brown, Zarna Garg, Jordan Jensen, Yamaneika Saunders, and Dulcé Sloan. 

JJ Whitehead, Andrew Ginsburg, T Murph, and More To Bring The Laughs To Carolines On Broadway In October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022

 Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, announced its talented line-up for the month of October.

Gregg Rogell, Yamaneika Saunders And Jeff Leach Highlight The August 2022 Lineup At The Comedy Cellar
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022

The world-famous Comedy Cellar has announced the August 2022 lineup for its first West Coast location, an exact replica of its New York club, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Yameneika Saunders Comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square, May 5 - 7
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2022

Comedy Works has announced that Yamaneika Saunders will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square.

Hulu Renews Amy Schumer's LIFE & BETH For a Second Season
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2022

Hulu has renewed Life and Beth for a second season. The ensemble cast includes Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Susannah Flood, Violet Young, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michael Rapaport, Rosebud Walker and LaVar Walker. The season one cast also included Jonathan Groff and David Byrne.

Fire Island Summer Series Announced Featuring Jeanna De Waal, John Waters, Ada Vox, Marilu Henner, and Seth Sikes
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2022

NYC promoter and producer brings his Summer series to Fire Island's Whyte Hall for Summer 2022.

VIDEO: Amy Schumer Stars in Hulu's LIFE & BETH Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2022

Check out the official trailer and key art for Hulu's 'Life & Beth' starring and executive produced by Amy Schumer. The ensemble cast includes Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michael Rapaport, Rosebud Walker and LaVar Walker. The trailer also features Jonathan Groff and David Byrne.

Photo: First Look at Amy Schumer & Michael Cera in LIFE & BETH
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022

Hulu has revealed a first look at original comedy series 'Life & Beth' starring and executive produced by Amy Schumer. The ensemble cast includes Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Susannah Flood, Violet Young, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Larry Owens, Michael Rapaport, Rosebud Walker and LaVar Walker.

Carolines On Broadway Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2021

As part of New York City's great re-awakening and just in time for the summer season, Carolines on Broadway re-opened to the public for the first time this weekend since the pandemic, making it one of the first live entertainment venues to operate in Times Square.

TBS' Comedy Competition TOURNAMENT OF LAUGHS Reveals Final Bracket and Match-Ups
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2020

TBS' upcoming comedy competition series Tournament of Laughs has set its bracket and released the final match-ups in the battle for laughs.

Jason Sudeikis Hosts New Comedy Competition TOURNAMENT OF LAUGHS on TBS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 5, 2020

TBS is serving up the ultimate comedic match with a seven-episode greenlight for Tournament of Laughs, set to premiere on Sunday, June 21 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For FUNNY PAINS, Out May 26 On Demand
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020

Jorgy Cruz's “Funny Pains” will be available On Demand May 26 from Passion River Films.

E! Announces New Competition Series THE FUNNY DANCE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 26, 2020

'The Funny Dance Show' premieres on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30pm ET/PT on E! during the new 'Laughter Hours' programming block.

Comedy Central to Live Stream 24 Hours of Stand-Up Content on Youtube
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 16, 2019

Comedy Central is opening its deep vault of half-hour stand-up specials for a 24-hour live stream event on the #1 brand in comedy's Stand-Up channel on YouTube that will cover specials curated from the past two decades. The live stream will include performances from some of the biggest names in comedy including Kevin Hart (2004), Jim Gaffigan (2000), Amy Schumer (2010), John Mulaney (2009), Zach Galifianakis (2001), Patton Oswalt (1999), Michael Che (2014), Gabriel Iglesias (2003), Anthony Jeselnik (2009), Daniel Tosh (2003), Sebastian Maniscalco (2008), Chris Redd (2017), Donald Glover (2010). In all, the 24-hour live stream will feature a curated playlist of over 60 half-hour stand-up specials beginning Thursday, October 17 at 11:00 p.m. ET on the Comedy Central Stand-Up channel on YouTube and culminating with the on-air premiere of the new season of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents… with back-to-back episodes, Jaboukie Young-White and Vanessa Gonzalez, on Friday, October 18 at 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Launches Mental Health Initiative
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2019

On World Mental Health Day, Comedy Central, in partnership with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), a program of the National Council for Behavioral Health, today premiered its Be The Difference public service announcement (PSA) featuring Jeff Ross, Matteo Lane and Yamaneika Saunders. The spot is the initial step in Comedy Central's first long-term social impact campaign that will focus on driving culture change on mental health. Working with its launch partners, Comedy Central will integrate the campaign across all brand platforms, including linear series, social content and live events, with the goal of making emotional health as important as physical health.