Craig Robinson News

Comedian, voice actor and television star Billy Gardell will return to the Treasure Island Theatre November 27 at 9 p.m.

In mounting the world premiere of Rob Urbinati's new play, Mama's Boy, Good Theater's Artistic Director Brian P. Allen has given Maine a great gift - one of the company's finest productions - some two hours of searing psychological drama, tautly directed and brought to life by a stellar cast. Urbinati's (Death by Design, Hazelwood) two-act play explores the complex, emotionally wrought family dynamics of Lee Harvey Oswald, his mother Marguerite, his wife Marina, and his brother Robert in the time just prior to and just after the Kennedy assassination. Though the play is rooted in history and evokes indelible memories in the communal consciousness, it is less about the tragic events of 1963 and more about the personal relationships of four damaged individuals desperately seeking some connection and meaning. At the epicenter of this dysfunctional family is Marguerite Oswald, thrice married single parent to three estranged sons, a fierce and tender woman who is sees herself as victim and survivor, a woman whose own emotional demands continue to cripple her children. Returning from his defection to Russia, Lee Harvey brings with him his bewildered young wife Marina and their first child, and Urbinati examines Lee Harvey's troubled year before November 22, 1963 as he struggles to support himself and his family, find an ideology, and take hold of his manhood by freeing himself from his mother. The playwright effectively probes Lee Harvey Oswald's increasing instability, as well as his conflicts with Marina and Marguerite. Though the play offers no answers to the many riddles of the JFK assassination, it does challenge the audience to view the characters as human beings and to realize that the dreadful events at Dealey Plaza claimed the Oswald family among its victims, as well as the beloved President, his family, and a grieving nation.

Dramatic Repertory Company founder Keith Powell Beyland had a stroke on Sept. 26, so members of the Portland theatre community are rallying to perform readings of his plays in order to help pay Beyland's medical bills.  The readings will be held Nov. 5-7 at Portland Stage Company.

Comedian, voice actor and television star Billy Gardell will return to the Treasure Island Theatre November 27 at 9 p.m.

Comedy Central, in association with The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), announced today the addition of more than 50 shows to its 2015 line-up, which includes compelling and engaging panel discussions, classic stand-up, musical comedy and podcasts.

Portland's Good Theater opened its 2015-2016 season with No Biz Like Show Biz, a stylish tribute to two legends of the Broadway stage, Ethel Merman and Mary Martin, created and directed by the company's artistic director, Brian P. Allen. The one-hundred-minute arrangement of songs associated with these legends from the decades of the 1930s-1960s focuses on the work of iconic composers and lyricists such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, and Stephen Sondheim and is performed by three delightfully talented and distinctive singing-actresses.

Good Theater, the professional theater company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, kicks off its 14th season tonight, September 23, with the original musical revue, NO BIZ LIKE SHOW BIZ. This show is a tribute to Mary Martin and Ethel Merman starring three singers: Marie Dittmer, Lynne McGhee and Jen Means.

In a bold, new approach to bringing iconic horror films to life during 'Halloween Horror Nights,' Universal Studios Hollywood will break new ground with the introduction of its first ever 3D horror-comedy maze, 'This is the End 3D,' based on 2013's hit movie starring James Franco, Seth Rogen Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson. 'Halloween Horror Nights' begins today, September 18, 2015.

Good Theater, the professional theater company in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, kicks off its 14th season on September 23 with the original musical revue, NO BIZ LIKE SHOW BIZ.  This show is a tribute to Mary Martin and Ethel Merman starring three singers:  Marie Dittmer, Lynne McGhee and Jen Means.

Mary Lynn Rajskub (CHLOE FROM “24') will lead an all-star cast of 14 female comedians in 'Ladies of Laughter' at Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant, tonight, August 19 at 8:00 PM.  

In a bold, new approach to bringing iconic horror films to life during 'Halloween Horror Nights,' Universal Studios Hollywood will break new ground with the introduction of its first ever 3D horror-comedy maze, This is the End 3D, based on 2013's hit movie starring James Franco, Seth Rogen Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson, beginning on Friday, September 18, 2015.

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! on Bravo, actress Salma Hayek's palate was tested as actor Craig Robinson guessed if she'll eat odd foods like worms and spray cheese

The LATE LATE SHOW didn't have the music budget for today's hits, so guest Craig Robinson and host James Corden sang a copyright-free, sexy, swinging and sultry medley of public domain names.

Mary Lynn Rajskub (CHLOE FROM “24') will lead an all-star cast of 14 female comedians in 'Ladies of Laughter' at Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant, Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 PM.  

CBS previously announced that tonight, Aug. 12th, Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, host of the upcoming variety show, 'Best Time Ever', will sit down with host James Corden on the LATE LATE SHOW. Craig Robinson is also scheduled to appear on the broadcast. Be sure to set your DVR's!

Craig Robinson stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT to talk about starring in his new series 'Mr. Robinson', based on his life.

Tuesdays are TWIST'D on BET beginning August 18 with the return of the Network's hit series "REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD" and the premiere of fan favorite "PUNK'D."

CBS has announced that on Wednesday, Aug. 12 th, actor Neil Patrick Harris, host of the upcoming variety show 'Best Show Ever', will sit down with host James Corden

The Hollywood Bowl's production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT (which won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005) played last weekend at the legendary venue.

The Hollywood Bowl's production of Monty Python's SPAMALOT (which won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005) is running this weekend only at the legendary venue and we've got photos of the production below!