The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) partner for the fourth consecutive year to present Stand Up for Heroes at the Beacon Theatre in New York on Wednesday, November 3rd at 8 p.m.
Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features announced today that the new Broadway musical ELF will star Tony® Award winner Beth Leavel (Emily), Tony® Award nominee Mark Jacoby (Walter), Matthew Gumley (Michael), Valerie Wright (Deb), Michael McCormick (Mr. Greenway), Michael Mandell (Store Manager) and six-time Emmy® Award winner George Wendt (Santa). Full casting including the lead roles of Buddy and Jovie will be announced shortly.
David Brenner, stand-up comedian, author, and founder and creator of funnydeli.com is coming to Bay Street Theatre on Monday, August 7 at 8 pm. Recognized as a political pundit who can be seen regularly on television news shows, Brenner regularly finds humor in current events.
David Brenner, stand-up comedian, author, and founder and creator of funnydeli.com is coming to Bay Street Theatre on Monday, August 7 at 8 pm. Recognized as a political pundit who can be seen regularly on television news shows, Brenner regularly finds humor in current events.
It's the last chance to buy tickets for David Alan Grier, a master of all entertainment genres - theatre, television, film and radio. Grier will be performing at Bay Street Theatre on Monday, July 19 at 8 pm.
It's the last chance to buy tickets for David Alan Grier, a master of all entertainment genres - theatre, television, film and radio. Grier will be performing at Bay Street Theatre on Monday, July 19 at 8 pm.
COMEDY CENTRAL, the preeminent brand in comedy, is teaming up with the New York Comedy Festival, to produce 'Comics To Watch,' a live show featuring the best up-and-coming young comedians from across the country.
Join us at the Theatre for a night of unforgettable comedy, starring Dennis Malloy, Steve Trevelise, Jimmy 'Roundboy' Graham and Uncle Floyd. Their jokes are guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles with laughter! The show takes place February 27 at 8PM.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) unite to present the third annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation at Town Hall in New York City at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4th. Brian Williams will host Stand Up for Heroes, which will feature star performances by Louis C.K., Stephen Colbert, Lisa Lampanelli, John Ondrasik, Bruce Springsteen and other surprise guests. These and other A-list entertainers have agreed to Stand Up for Heroes and ReMIND our nation that 'Support our troops' is no longer a slogan. It's an action. The evening promises unforgettable performances, laughter, and sincere gratitude, with proceeds going to the BWF.
The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today a new partnership with the People's Choice Awards that will provide two unique opportunities for both comedians and fans to participate in this year's festival. For the first time ever, festival-goers will have the chance to vote on and present an official People's Choice Award during the 'New York's Funniest Stand-Up' competition, an event that showcases the most talented newcomers and established comedians in New York. The winner of the competition will receive the prestigious crystal People's Choice Award and will be recognized during the 2010 People's Choice Award live broadcast on CBS.
The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced today that Dane Cook, Andy Samberg, Artie Lange, Mike Epps, Bill Burr, Patton Oswalt, and Mike Birbiglia have been added to the already stellar line-up for this year's New York Comedy Festival. They will join Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, and Tracy Morgan and over 150 other comedians performing at more than 10 venues throughout New York City over the course of five days, November 4 - 8, 2009.
Jim Breuer, one of the most outrageous comedians in the U.S., is coming to Bay Street. Known for his incredible stand-up performances, charismatic stage antics and impressions, various television appearances, movie roles and his Sirius Satellite Radio show, Breuer will delight and entertain on July 27 at 8:00 p.m. as part of Bay Street Theatre's Monday Night Comedy Club.
When it comes to acting, beyond the confines of sketch comedy, only one woman has displayed serious dramatic talent, of late. Out of the most recent SNL ensemble, Maya Rudolph, now starring in the film Away We Go, surpasses her late-night cohorts, including Fey and Amy Poehler, with an inspired and often touching performance...