Comix At Foxwoods will host the Emmy-winning queen of daytime talk, Joy Behar, at the MGM Grand Theater for a stand-up performance on Friday, March 21 at 9 p.m. Tickets are currently available and can be purchased in advance for $35, $45 and $55. This show is for mature audiences only.
Marley began performing stand-up comedy in his hometown of Portland, Maine before moving to Boston early in his career where he gained experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. He now has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called The World According to Bob. Winner of XM/Sirius Super Bowl of Comedy, he continually makes new fans around the country.
After sold-out shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and Los Angeles, costume drama parody Murder Abbey begins a run at the Fountain Theatre. Murder Abbey is a solo costume drama parody written and performed by Upright Citizens Brigade comedian, Kate Hess.
DONNA VIVINO, the rising Broadway and vocal star, will celebrate the release of Beautiful Dreamer - her debut solo album from Ghostlight Records - with a special performance at 54 Below on Thursday, January 23 at 9:30 PM. The veteran of Broadway's "Wicked" and "Les Miserables," Vivino will reprise her solo concert "It's Not Easy Being Green" with special numbers from the new recording. She will be joined by Musical Director Ken Levinsky on piano and Jeff Ganz on bass. The album was released in stores and via online outlets December 10, 2013.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE TEMPEST, produced by the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at The Smith Center in Las Vegas April 5-13, 2014. The Smith Center's first ever co-production, THE TEMPEST is adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus. THE TEMPEST will perform at The Smith Center's Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park in a 500-seat climate controlled tent before moving to Cambridge, MA to begin performances at A.R.T. Tickets start at $35.00 and go on sale Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 at The Smith Center box office, online at www.TheSmithCenter.com or by phone at (702) 749-2000.
Treehouse Comedy Productions has announced its January 2014 comedy talent lineup at The Cabaret Theatre at Mohegan Sun, located at One Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, Conn. Details below!
The Capitol Center for the Arts welcomes contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Saturday, January 11, 2014 to perform hits from their latest studio album, Rattle Them Bones. Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now at the Capitol Center box office, located at 44 South Main Street, Concord , NH, via phone at 603-225-1111, and online at www.ccanh.com.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of THE TEMPEST, produced by the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at The Smith Center in Las Vegas April 5-13, 2014. The Smith Center's first ever co-production, THE TEMPEST is adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus.
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the Artistic Direction of Diane Paulus, will present the last production of its 2013/14 Season, THE TEMPEST, adapted and directed by Aaron Posner and Teller from the play by William Shakespeare, with magic by Teller, music by Tom Waits, and movement by Matt Kent of Pilobolus Produced in association with The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada, the production will begin performances in Cambridge on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Loeb Drama Center and run through Sunday, June 15, 2014. It will be available for press viewing from Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30pm.
Jimmy Tingle's "Making Comic Sense of 2013,' an ImprovBoston Holiday Benefit is set for December 19th, 6:30pm at IMPROVBOSTON in CAMBRIDGE, MA. $10 tickets and available online at www.improvboston.com. In person sales available at ImprovBoston. For more information, call the box office at 617-576-1253.
Pilobolus, the dance theatre troupe known for its performances that are part dance, part mime and part sculpture and filled with humor, athleticism and theatricality, returns to Houston Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Hall.
In the summer of 2013, comedian Rory Scovel headed to Nashville, TN to record a stand-up comedy album at Jack White's world-renowned Third Man Records. The result being an 12” vinyl LP recording of the performance that will be available for the public next week. Rory Scovel Live At Third Man Records will be released on Tuesday, December 17th and is currently available for pre-order.
Donna Vivino, who starred for two years as 'Elphaba' in the First National Tour of WICKED and also in the role on Broadway, just released a jazzy new album called 'Beautiful Dreamer' via Ghostlight Records. This is Donna's first album, which came about in a spur-of-the-moment collaboration with her father, Jerry Vivino, who is part of Conan's Basic Cable Band -- the house band for O'Brien's late night show on TBS. Donna recently spoke with BWW about working with her father, her current project off-Broadway, and the upcoming third season of 'Submissions Only'.
House seating tickets are now on sale for Our Living Room Show, a once-in-a-lifetime evening of comedy and music at Chicago's Up Comedy Club on Monday, January 6th, 2014. Wilco frontman and Grammy Award winner Jeff Tweedy will play an intimate live set after a 90-minute sketch comedy and improv performance from distinguished Second City alumni, including Aidy Bryant (SNL), Kevin Dorff (Late Night with Conan O'Brien), TJ Jagodowski (TJ & Dave), Beth Melewski (Cash Cab Chicago), Mike O'Brien (SNL), Tim Robinson (SNL), Tami Sagher (Writer, 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother), Horatio Sanz (SNL) & SNL's newest 'Weekend Update' co-anchor, Cecily Strong. Our Living Room Show continues The Second City's long-standing commitment to supporting families from Onward Neighborhood House and Letters to Santa. Information on ticket sales is as follows:
The acclaimed comedian took to Twitter for the big reveal - posting a photo of the button, along with the caption: 'If this existed, I'd probably use Facebook a lot more.' You can check out the photo below!
Jimmy Pardo and Never Not Funny are returning to host the Fifth Annual Pardcast-a-Thon fundraiser to benefit Smile Train. This year's event will stream live from noon to midnight Pacific Standard Time today, November 29th. Jimmy will once again be joined by co-hosts Matt Belknap and Pat Francis.
Jimmy Pardo and Never Not Funny are returning to host the Fifth Annual Pardcast-a-Thon fundraiser to benefit Smile Train. This year's event will stream live from noon to midnight Pacific Standard Time on Friday, November 29th. Jimmy will once again be joined by co-hosts Matt Belknap and Pat Francis.