Cedric the Entertainer News

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Gregg Henry about his career and the upcoming show at NJ Rep.

Comedy performer Earthquake, will come to the M Pavilion at M Resort Spa Casino on Friday, November 7, 2025, for a night of sharp wit, unfiltered humor, and unforgettable storytelling.

2x Emmy-winning comedian, writer, actress (Crashing) and executive producer (Ted Lasso), Jamie Lee will be making her Edinburgh Fringe debut performance with a brand-new darkly comedic hour My Friend Katy.

Prudential North to Shore will present, comedy kingmaker Bob Sumner — co-creator of HBO's Def Comedy Jam —and the next wave of comedy greatness with The Rising Stars of Comedy: I'm in Love with Mary Jane Show.

On April 7, 2025, stars of the stage and screen gathered to honor the life of the late James Earl Jones at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos here!

 Florida Rep's stand-up comedy nights will return with comedian headliners from The Comedy Zone performing in the Historic Arcade Theatre from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on select Fridays throughout the 2024-2025 season.

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

On Sunday, October 6 CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) presented an unforgettable celebration during the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, an evening honoring half a century of groundbreaking music, iconic moments, unforgettable performances, and rich pop culture history. Take a look at photos of performances from the night here!

CBS and Dick Clark Productions has announced additional performances and special appearances including musical powerhouses Nelly, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Sheila E. on the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL.

Michael Schlesinger's comedy film ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE, featuring Marilu Henner and Joe Regalbuto, will premiere at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival on October 5th.

Tony Award winner Kecia Lewis has joined the cast of Crutch, a new spin-off of CBS' The Neighborhood. The Hell's Kitchen star will play Antoinette, the sister-in-law of the title character played by Tracy Morgan.

Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons will be performing at Comedy Works Larimer Square this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The San Francisco Black Film Festival has announced the participation of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Mario Van Peebles in its 2024 edition.

Join Cedric The Entertainer for a night of laughter at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Learn how to purchase tickets.

A new guest has just been announced for John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA. Richard Kind, comedian of the stage and screen, will appear as the announcer of the comedy special, which debuts on May 3. ​​​​​​​John Mulaney will explore the city of Los Angeles with his comedian friends in this upcoming Netflix special. Over the course of six live episodes, the comically unconventional show will feature Mulaney along with special guests and field pieces all shot in Los Angeles. 

This spring, GRAMMY Award-winning multiplatinum superstar, actress, producer and entrepreneur, Toni Braxton and the legendary “Original King of Comedy” Cedric The Entertainer will join forces for ‘Love & Laughter,' a one-of-a-kind music and comedy limited engagement at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

FAN EXPO Philadelphia returns with a star-studded lineup including Mario Lopez, Sean Gunn, Felicia Day, Ben McKenzie, and more.

Comedy Works Entertainment and AEG Presents welcome GEORGE LOPEZ to Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00pm.

CBS' DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC will include Jason Alexander performing “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Let’s Go Fly a Kite”; Zachary Levi will perform “Jolly Holliday”; Skylar Astin and Amanda Kloots will perform “Put on a Happy Face”; Amber Riley will sing “Chim Chim Cheree”; and more. Watch videos and check out photos now!