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Date of Death: May 16, 1984 (35)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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The Red Bastard aka Eric Davis Set for Brady Arts Centre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2013


America's number one bouffon Eric Davis - aka Red Bastard - will perform his dangerous, seductive comedy monster in his London debut this October for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Brady Arts Centre, 192 - 196 Hanbury St, London E1 5HU tonight, October 4th at 8pm.

Video: Comedic Actress Jenn Dodd Set for New Solo Show Beginning October 10th at Stage Left Studios in New York City
by Robert Diamond - Sep 30, 2013


Comedy chameleon Jenn Dodd premieres her first solo show “No Show: A One Woman Show” for a series of performances beginning October 10th at Stage Left Studios in New York City.

Lianne Marie Dobbs, Cole Burden and More Set for The Development Wing's BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2013


The Development Wing which has dedicated itself to nurturing new musicals via partnerships with regional, not for profit theaters will hold its exclusive, intimate one-night-only benefit concert featuring Broadway stars singing songs from several new musicals at the historic Tewksbury, New Jersey home of Cherie King, President, The Development Wing and her husband composer, lyricist and book writer, Jonathan Brielle, Artistic Director of The Development Wing and Vice Chairman, The Johnny Mercer Foundation.

Heeere's Johnny - NBC to Develop Miniseries Based on Life of TV Icon Johnny Carson
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 19, 2013


NBC is in development on a miniseries about the life of legendary late-night talk show host Johnny Carson.

The Red Bastard aka Eric Davis Set for Brady Arts Centre, Oct 4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2013


America's number one bouffon Eric Davis - aka Red Bastard - will perform his dangerous, seductive comedy monster in his London debut this October for ONE NIGHT ONLY at the Brady Arts Centre, 192 - 196 Hanbury St, London E1 5HU on October 4th at 8pm.

Lianne Marie Dobbs, Cole Burden and More Set for The Development Wing's BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Gala, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2013


The Development Wing which has dedicated itself to nurturing new musicals via partnerships with regional, not for profit theaters will hold its exclusive, intimate one-night-only benefit concert featuring Broadway stars singing songs from several new musicals at the historic Tewksbury, New Jersey home of Cherie King, President, The Development Wing and her husband composer, lyricist and book writer, Jonathan Brielle, Artistic Director of The Development Wing and Vice Chairman, The Johnny Mercer Foundation.

A CLOWN CAR NAMED DESIRE Begins Tonight at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2013


The Second City e.t.c. has announced the opening of their 37th Revue, A Clown Car Named Desire. Reviewing press are invited to attend the show tonight, June 21, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 N. Wells Street, 2nd floor of Piper's Alley). A Grand Opening is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.

BWW Preview: Miranda Sings Brings Her Bizarrely Wonderful, Must-See Show to Actor's Express
by Matthew Allen - Jun 20, 2013


Perhaps no YouTube spawned star better incapsulates what is right and wrong about the site better than Miranda Sings. Miranda is a musically, and socially, tone-deaf singer who posts videos of her often-personalized covers of the best songs from the stage and radio, and this Friday and Saturday (June 21st-June 22nd), she will bring her one-of-a-kind stage show to Actor's Express for a three show engagement.

Nick Vatterott to Play Four Shows at Comix At Foxwoods, Begin. 8/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 18, 2013


Chicago Magazine's 'Funniest Man in Chicago,' Nick Vatterott, will visit Comix at Foxwoods for the first time for four shows Thursday, Aug. 1 to Saturday, Aug. 3. Vatterott will take the stage at 8 p.m. nightly for his first three performances, before wrapping up the weekend with a 'nasty'-themed appearance for his final outrageous performance on Aug. 3 at 10:30 p.m.

A CLOWN CAR NAMED DESIRE to Begin 6/21 at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2013


The Second City e.t.c. has announced the opening of their 37th Revue, A Clown Car Named Desire. Reviewing press are invited to attend the show on Friday, June 21, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 N. Wells Street, 2nd floor of Piper's Alley). A Grand Opening is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.

ERIK DIES, YOU'RE STUPID AND WE HATE YOU Makes Its Debut at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 5/23
by Kelsey Denette - May 8, 2013


Erik Dies, You're Stupid and We Hate You, described as a new indescribably bizarre comedic one-act play, will debut at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre at 8:00 PM on on Thursday, May 23rd. Tickets are $5, which includes admission to Erik Dies, You're Stupid and We Hate You and a set from Andy Kaufman Award winning stand-up comic, Brent Weinbach.

KRISTEN SCHAAL: LIVE AT THE FILLMORE Airs Tonight on Comedy Central; Gets DVD Release, 4/2
by TV News Desk - Apr 1, 2013


Kristen Schaal unleashes her unique point of view and unconventional delivery upon San Francisco in the world premiere of her first original one-hour stand-up special, Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore, debuting on Comedy Central tonight, April 1 at midnight ET/PT.

KRISTEN SCHAAL: LIVE AT THE FILLMORE to Air 4/1 on Comedy Central; Gets DVD Release, 4/2
by TV News Desk - Mar 26, 2013


Kristen Schaal unleashes her unique point of view and unconventional delivery upon San Francisco in the world premiere of her first original one-hour stand-up special, Kristen Schaal: Live at the Fillmore, debuting on Comedy Central on Monday, April 1 at midnight ET/PT.

30 ROCK's Kristen Schaal Replaces Mandy Moore in ABC's PULLING
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2013


She may have lost her page position on NBC's 30 ROCK, but Kristen Schaal is on the rebound. According to Deadline, the actress/comedian, best known for her role as 'Hazel' on the recently wrapped ROCK, has signed on to replace Mandy Moore in ABC's upcoming comedy pilot PULLING. She joins Jenny Slate (yes, of MARCEL THE SHELL) and June Diane Raphael (NTSF:SD:SUV::) for the project from ABC and Kapital Entertainment.

THE EXISTENTIAL VARIETY HOURS Comes to The Tank
by Samantha Vega - Feb 8, 2013


In one hour you can experience surreal puppetry, clown and magic, celebrate life with wonderful strangers, and discover the meaning of existence. There are also free cookies. The Existential Variety Hour is performed by the licensed metaphysicians of Doppelskope.

Todd Barry Returns to ImprovBoston 1/22 for Off The Cuff Crowd Work Tour
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 2, 2013


ImprovBoston is kicking off 2013 by welcoming back comedian Todd Barry for a two show performance on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Following his sold-out show at the 2011 Boston Comedy Arts Festival, Barry returns to ImprovBoston for a stop on his Crowd Work Tour. Tickets cost $15 and are available online at www.improvboston.com. ImprovBoston is located at 40 Prospect Street.

Harry Terjanian and Tom Allon Guest in THE SKINNY with Peter DeGiglio at Red Room Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2012


This month at The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio (presented by Horse Trade Theater Group and DeGiCo Media), the show features Andy Kaufman Award finalist Harry Terjanian and special guest, mayoral candidate Tom Allon tonight, December 12, 2012 at 8 p.m. at The Red Room Theater.

Harry Terjanian and Tom Allon Guest in THE SKINNY with Peter DeGiglio at Red Room Theater, 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2012


This month at The Skinny with Peter DeGiglio, the show features Andy Kaufman Award finalist Harry Terjanian and special guest, mayoral candidate Tom Allon on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 8 p.m. at The Red Room Theater.

Atlanta's Improv Standup Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre Hosts Grand Opening with Louie Anderson Tonight, 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2012


The Improv Standup Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre is opening in Atlanta with a bang. The Improv perhaps best known for its A&E network show An Evening at the Improv will open in the prestigious Buckhead nightlife destination, Andrews Entertainment District, tonight, October 4th, 2012. Headlining the Atlanta Improv opening is comic legend Louie Anderson who made his television debut on the 'The Tonight Show' in 1984 with Johnny Carson.

Interview: Catching Up With Actress Carol Kane!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2012


Carol Kane has had a prolific career in theater, film and television, from her Emmy award-winning turn in TAXI as Simka Dahblitz-Gravas, to Madame Morrible in the smash Broadway musical 'Wicked.' The multi-talented actress chatted with BWW about her latest project, voicing the 'Sea Witch' in the Halloween episode of Disney Channel's JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES.

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