David Letterman News

Nationally popular comedian Nick Di Paolo's 'Nick is Right' tour comes to Cortland Repertory Theater Downtown, 24 Port Watson Street in Cortland for one night only: Friday April 20th at 7:30 PM.  CRT cautions that this hilarious performance is for mature audiences only, and contains adult language.

Netflix announces the return of the popular 'FYSEE' exhibition space that brings the best of everyone's favorite Netflix shows to life. The five-week-long showcase, hosted at Raleigh Studios, will welcome industry and guild members to mix and mingle with the cast and creators of their favorite Netflix shows leading into the 2018 Emmy(R) season. Spread across three sound stages, the more than 30,000 square foot experience launches Sunday, May 6th with a kick-off party featuring talent from Netflix's slate and surprise guests in attendance.

Michael Che is coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver on Saturday, June 23rd at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29.50 to $39.50 and go on sale Friday, April 13th at 8:00am at AltitudeTickets.com, 866-461-6556. Starting Monday, April 16th tickets will also be available for purchase at the Pepsi Center Box Office and Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, or Paramount Theatre box office (event days only).

Netflix announces the return of the popular “FYSEE” exhibition space that brings the best of everyone's favorite Netflix shows to life. The five-week-long showcase, hosted at Raleigh Studios, will welcome industry and guild members to mix and mingle with the cast and creators of their favorite Netflix shows leading into the 2018 Emmy® season. Spread across three sound stages, the more than 30,000 square foot experience launches Sunday, May 6th with a kick-off party featuring talent from Netflix's slate and surprise guests in attendance.

Raue Center For The Arts is excited to welcome comedian, writer, actress and mom Rita Rudner to the stage! Treat mom to an early Mother's Day featuring quick one-liners and a wickedly funny look at everyday life from this house-filling favorite on May 12, 2018!

Academy Award-winning, Emmy- and Grammy-nominated comedian Steven Wright continually sells out theaters internationally with his skewed comedic view of the world. Since his debut on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," which prompted Wright to be invited back to perform again within a week, the deadpan surrealist master has pushed the comedic boundaries in film, television, and the live stage. With an Oscar-winning short film, a 2014 Emmy nomination as a producer on the hit FX series "Louie," two Grammy-nominated CD's, three critically acclaimed one-hour specials, and countless appearances on TV and in film, Wright is a prototype comedian that others continually try to follow.

Broadway In Chicago, the producers of HEARTBREAK HOTEL, and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises today, are delighted to announce that individual tickets for HEARTBREAK HOTEL, a musical premiere that will ignite the stage of the Broadway Playhouse, will go on sale Friday, April 6, 2018. HEARTBREAK HOTEL, the live musical, will make its debut at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited engagement, running from June 30 through September 9, 2018.

 On the heels of announcing that Steven Tyler's documentary OUT ON A LIMB would open the 49th Annual Nashville Film Festival, the festival continued its lineup of major talent participation with today's announcement of the Music Films/Music City Selections for the 2018 Festival (May 10-19, 2018). Films featuring artists as diverse as David Letterman, Ronnie and Johnny Van Zant, Brian “Head” Welch of KoRn, The Edge and Al Sharpton are included in this competition of films about music, musicians and the impact music has on our lives.

After the lauded World Premiere of The Boy Who Danced On Air, Diversionary is proud to produce the World Premiere of another groundbreaking new musical.

Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulous will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala on Monday, April 9th at The Pierre New York. The works of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner AUGUST WILSON (Fences, The Piano Lesson, Jitney) will be honored this spring with the Legacy Award, Tony Award® nomineeDAVID YAZBEK (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty) will be honored with the Creative Achievement Award.

In a first look for Friday's premiere of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Jay-Z breaks down what makes a great rapper, with impressions of Snoop Dogg and Eminem sprinkled in. Watch the preview here. In the interview, they also discuss family, politics and Jay-Z's personal life.

Marika Hughes has returned to her chamber music roots with a new project, The New String Quartet. Alongside Charlie Burnham (violin/voice) Marvin Sewell (guitar) and Rashaan Carter (bass), the band sets out to celebrate the sounds, the vibrations and the resonances of their acoustic, unamplified strings. Rooted in the traditions of the western classical string quartet, NSQ weaves itself thru Marika's musical heritage; from songs to tunes to impromptu sketches. With a new collection of music Marika and The New String Quartet tip their hats to love, to loss, family and to gratitude.

A new song is out called "We Sing for Martin Luther King," featuring acclaimed musicians Liz Queler on lead vocals, Seth Farber on piano, organ, vocals, and Joey Farber on guitar, bass, and drums, based on lyrics and music written by poet and writer Holly Peppe in 1968. As the date of April 4 th, 2018 marks the 50 th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s passing, Dr. King's inspiring work and dream of peace, unity, social equality and justice continue to remain as important as ever in the struggles facing our nation today.

New Version Of WE SING FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING Released In Honor Of 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's Passing

Magic Monday - Albie Selznick (Smoke and Mirrors) returns to the Santa Monica Playhouse for a summer full of magic. Every Monday evening from May through August will see a new and different lineup of world-class, award-winning magicians and outstanding variety acts. Get ready for an unforgettable season of show-stopping feats - including sleight of hand, interactive parlor magic and mind-blowing illusions.

Los Angeles based Blue Elan Records is proud to announce the newest addition to their diverse artist roster, the mid-western rock band, Red Wanting Blue. With the signing news, the roots/rock quintet are thrilled to announce their new album,The Wanting, will be released on April 27TH and the band will launch a full U.S. tour on May 3rd continuing on through June 30th.

THEATRE FORWARD and Chairman JOHN THOMOPOULOUS will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala on Monday, April 9th at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman's Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives.

Showtime Unveils the Full Trailer for Season Two of I'M DYING UP HERE

SHOWTIME has released the trailer for the second season of I'M DYING UP HERE. Created and executive produced by Dave Flebotte and executive produced by Golden Globe® winner Jim Carrey and Michael Aguilar, the fictional I'M DYING UP HERE explores L.A.'s famed '70s stand-up comedy scene, with an ensemble cast led by Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter) and Ari Graynor. The 10-episode season of I'M DYING UP HERE will premiere onSunday, May 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Grab your BFF and head for The Ridgefield Playhouse on April 20th for a night of hilarity with three Fabulous Funny Females of Comedy!