Colin Quinn News

Appearing this weekend at Side Splitters: MIKE E. WINFIELD tonight, August 29- September 1.

Mike E. Winfield in minutes will describe what has happened in your life that very day. Many often leave his show saying, “Does he live with us?” Strikingly brilliant comedian Mike E. has not slowed down since his debut on The Late Show W/ David Letterman and most recently winning a reoccurring role on NBC's The Office. Whether its hardships or love, you're gonna get it served honestly from this charismatic Baltimore native who now resides in California's state capitol. When asked, why Sacramento? He says, “If they want you, they'll find you.”

Sue Costello, acclaimed comic, actor and writer is set to bring her one-woman show, I Wasn't Trying To Be Funny, to The Producers' Club, 348 West 44th street, for one night only, Wednesday, September 11th at 7:30pm.

Dave Attell and COMEDY CENTRAL will be keeping fans up late into the night once again as the #1 brand in comedy is back in business with the iconic comic, ordering its first-ever uncensored, weekly late-night stand-up series

Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Skerritt will make his Broadway debut in A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. Skerritt will portray Lucien Wilbanks, the mentor to protagonist Jake Brigance (played by Sebastian Arcelus), in this thrilling, iconic courtroom drama. Skerritt joins the previously announced Sebastian Arcelus, Chike Johnson, Patrick Page, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, Fred Dalton Thompson, John Douglas Thompson, and Ashley Williams plus Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks, and Lee Sellars. Casting is now complete.

Jim David will be performing at Bridge Street Live tonight, August 9, 2013.

Two of today's top comedians will create a laughing riot this October at The Ridgefield Playhouse. On Saturday, the 5th, Colin Quinn's Unconstitutional tackles 226 years of American Constitution calamities -- from predator drones to the Kardashians. The HBO hit Curb Your Enthusiasm's Richard Lewis will show why Comedy Central lists him as one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time on Friday, October 18, with special guest Mike Jacobs, whose edgy brand of observational comedy is sidesplitting. Both shows kick off at 8 p.m. Bissell House (378 Main Street, Ridgefield) will pour a free glass of house wine or draft beer with dinner the night of the Richard Lewis show when tickets/stubs are presented. Media sponsor is i95fm The Home of Rock 'n' Roll. These events are part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series.

Trinity Rep is pleased to announce that popular stand-up comedian and Saturday Night Live veteran Colin Quinn will bring his one-man showColin Quinn Unconstitutional to Trinity Rep's Chace Theater on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8:00PM. Fast on the heels of an extended run at Manhattan's Cherry Lane Theater, Quinn is taking his show on the road, travelling to the original 13 colonies, in the spirit of the Constitution. General admission tickets are $35 and are on sale now at www.trinityrep.com, by phone at 401-351-4242, and at the Trinity Rep box office at 201 Washington St. in Providence. For more information about the show and The Original 13 Colonies Tour visit www.ColinQuinnUnconstitutional.com

Partial Comfort Productions (Drama Desk nominee A Bright New Boise) kicks off it's 11th season with the World Premiere of AND MILES TO GO by Chad Beckim. Directed by Hal Brooks (Pulitzer Prize finalist Thom Pain), previews begin October 2 at The Wild Project. Opening night is slated for Thursday, October 10.

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Jim David will be performing at Bridge Street Live on Friday, August 9, 2013.

Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced today that Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson (in his Broadway debut), and John Douglas Thompson will star in the new Broadway courtroom drama A Time to Kill, Tony Award-winning playwright Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel. This new Broadway play holds the distinction of being the first-ever John Grisham property to be adapted for the stage. A Time to Kill is set to open on Broadway on October 20, 2013 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). Previews begin September 28th. Ethan McSweeny will direct. The remainder of the high-powered ensemble cast of 13 will be announced shortly. For more information, visit www.ATimeToKillOnBroadway.com.

Star of 5 TV comedy specials Nick DiPaolo is set to blast into the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun tonight, July 13th.

Colin Quinn Unconstitutional, a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, has been extended at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) and the show will now close on August 8th. (The show was previously on sale through July 23rd). Colin Quinn Unconstitutional, is presented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Mike Lavoie.

Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Philadelphia Theatre Company closes its 2012-2013 season with Love, Loss and What I Wore on June 25-July 7 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. This intimate collection of stories by sisters Nora and Delia Ephron and directed by Karen Carpenter is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. Like the popular book, the show uses clothing, accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories to which all women can relate. This production is presented by special arrangement with Daryl Roth.

Due to popular demand and after receiving rave reviews, Colin Quinn Unconstitutional, (www.ColinQuinnUnconstitutional.com) a new comedy written by and starring Colin Quinn, will transfer to The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) for a 3 week run: today, July 4 - July 23rd. Colin Quinn Unconstitutional, is presented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Mike Lavoie.

Star of 5 TV comedy specials Nick DiPaolo is set to blast into the Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun on July 13th.

Bay Street Theatre's Comedy Club, sponsored by Madison & Main Restaurant and Bar, continues tonight, June 29 with Colin Quinn Unconstitutional.

James Braly's LIFE IN MARITAL INSTITUTION (20 Years of Monogamy in One Terrifying Hour), written by and starring James Braly, directed by Hal Brooks (Colin Quinn's Long Story Short, Nilaja Sun's No Child...), and presented and produced by Meredith Vieira Productions, will travel to Bass Performance Hall's McDavid Studio for 6 performances, tonight, June 26-30, 2013.

Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Philadelphia Theatre Company closes its 2012-2013 season with Love, Loss and What I Wore tonight, June 25-July 7 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. This intimate collection of stories by sisters Nora and Delia Ephron and directed by Karen Carpenter is based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman. Like the popular book, the show uses clothing, accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories to which all women can relate. This production is presented by special arrangement with Daryl Roth.