Amy Sedaris News

La MaMa will honor award-winning Olympia Dukakis for her creative achievement in the arts and her work as an activist for social change; and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom partner Dan Kurtz for his steadfast advocacy on behalf of nonprofit organizations at the La MaMa Earth Gala on Thursday, November 13th. Guests Include Austin Pendleton (who will toast Olympia), John Patrick Shanley, Matt Dillon, among others.

The hilarious holiday favorite, The SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello and produced by Cleveland Public Theatre, makes its return to PlayhouseSquare this holiday season, Nov. 28 - Dec. 21, starring native Clevelander Eric Schmiedl as "Crumpet."

La MaMa presents the World Premiere of IF COLORADO HAD AN OCEAN… by Mike Gorman. Directed by David Bennett, previews begin December 4 with opening night slated for Thursday, December 11, 2014.

Following the strong debut of Jill Soloway's dark comedy Transparent, Amazon will premiere all 10 episodes of the second season of Garry Trudeau's critically-acclaimed political comedy series ALPHA HOUSE today, October 24 exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Following the strong debut of Jill Soloway's dark comedy Transparent, Amazon today announced it will premiere all 10 episodes of the second season of Garry Trudeau's critically-acclaimed political comedy series Alpha House on Friday, October 24

Funny lady Amy Sedaris stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Check out clips from the appearance below!

Gravitas (US and International) and Phase 4 Films (Canada) announced today that they have acquired VOD rights to JACKHAMMER, a male stripper comedy from writer/director/star Michael Hanus, co-writers Guy Christie, Duncan MacLellan, Julian Paul and Jason Burkart. The film features Jamie Kennedy, Jason Burkart, Peter Shinkoda, Robb Wells, Nicole Sullivan and a cameo appearance from Pamela Anderson. The film is slated for a VOD release with numerous cable operators, online platforms and Reelhouse.org online partnerships, worldwide on September 2nd, 2014.

Custom Made is thrilled to bring back The Book of Liz for a fourth hysterical run, after setting box office records in 2009, 2011, and 2013. This year, James Nelson brings his directorial eye to the popular 'LizFest.'

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) proudly announces a new season of five award-winning plays, 'JOURNEYS.'

Custom Made is thrilled to bring back The Book of Liz for a fourth hysterical run, after setting box office records in 2009, 2011, and 2013. This year, James Nelson brings his directorial eye to the popular 'LizFest.'

Running June 5-21, 2014 at the Birmingham Festival Theatre is THE BOOK OF LIZ, written by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris and directed by Bethe Ensey. Featuring Camille Spratling, Daniel Martin, Debbie Smith and Bates Redwine.

Running June 5-21, 2014 at the Birmingham Festival Theatre is THE BOOK OF LIZ, written by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris and directed by Bethe Ensey. Featuring Camille Spratling, Daniel Martin, Debbie Smith and Bates Redwine.

Over 150 celebrities - actors, musicians, writers, models, photographers, performers - are auctioning off unique personal photos and selfies as part of the MIX NYC #NakedEye Camera Benefit. To bid, visit mixnyc.org/nakedeye. A full list of participating celebrities is included below; auctions close today, May 22nd.

Starting today, over 150 celebrities - actors, musicians, writers, models, photographers, performers - are auctioning off unique personal photos and selfies as part of the MIX NYC #NakedEye Camera Benefit. To bid, visit mixnyc.org/nakedeye. A full list of participating celebrities is included at the end of this release; auctions close on May 22nd.

Northport's oldest theatre group, The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport, kick off their 2014 season at Houghton Hall - Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village with a staging of David Lindsay-Abaire's absurd comedy, 'Wonder Of the World'. Performances are over two weekends today, April 26th and May 3rd at 8 P.M. and a 3 P.M. matinee performances on Sunday, April 27th and May 4th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

David Sedaris, internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and National Public Radio humorist, returns by popular demand for his annual visit to the State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Sedaris is one of America's pre-eminent humor writers with more than seven million copies of his books in print. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18. Visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787 for tickets or more information.

Speaking on the news of his upcoming new gig on CBS, Colbert commented "I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth."

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced its feature film selections in the Spotlight, Midnight, and Special Screenings sections, as well as the selections for the Storyscapes program.

Northport's oldest theatre group, The Minstrel Players Theatre Company of Northport, kick off their 2014 season at Houghton Hall - Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main Street in scenic Northport Village with a staging of David Lindsay-Abaire's absurd comedy, 'Wonder Of the World'. Performances are over two weekends on Saturday, April 26th and May 3rd at 8 P.M. and a 3 P.M. matinee performances on Sunday, April 27th and May 4th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

Sundance Institute presents the films selected for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> section of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, today, January 16-26 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.