David Letterman News

Bringing together five artists from New York City's downtown scene, the Secret Variety Society is formed for a monthly residency at Pangea, the intimate supper club in the heart of the East Village, for an evening of satirical, surreal and sublime entertainment.

truTV will be adding MUTHA, to the current season of its popular television series and home for short-form comedic content, Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack. The show stars actress and rapper Mandy May Cheetham and is co-produced by Abso Lutely Productions (Comedy Bang-Bang, The Eric Andre Show, Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie) and Artsy Fartsy Productions.

Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) will present Jingle All the Way, a holiday concert of traditional carols reimagined, beloved classic Christmas songs, and contemporary works from Grammy-winning composer Craig Hella Johnson and others -- all wrapped up in BGMC's signature blend of class and camp.

Taking time off from his residency in Las Vegas, comedian Don Barnhart will once again lead the Battle Comics World Tour as they head to the Middle East bringing laughter to the men and women serving overseas in war zones.

Husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey make their annual fall pilgrimage toCafe Carlyle with an all-new show, The Arc of a Love Affair, November 22-December 1. They return following last year's universally acclaimed show My Generation. 

Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein recently announced that Keen's acclaimed new production of Jonathan Larson's Tick, Tick...BOOM! would play an extended run through December 18th. Beginning tonight, November 22nd, Lilli Cooper, seen on Broadway in Spring Awakening and Wicked, will take over the role of Susan.

26-30 December, Pontine Theatre presents a host of New Vaudeville performers at its Annual ZEST FEST New Vaudeville Festival. Each show features a different exciting performer. Performances are offered at 2pm, at Strawbery Banke Museum's Tyco Visitors' Center located at 14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth. ZEST FEST features family-friendly shows sure to delight audiences of all ages with magic, mirth, and mayhem. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door a half-hour prior to each show, based on availability. Contact Pontine: info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660.

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) kicks off their fall line-up with two of the biggest names in comedy, Tracy Morgan and Carlos Mencia.

God isn't happy and She (that's right....She) is coming to Arizona to set the record straight in no uncertain terms about Her thinking and Her works in Emmy-winner David Javerbaum's irreverent, sinfully funny new comedy, An Act of God.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that the Wisconsin-based rock band BODEANS will perform at the historic Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Friday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their best-selling album, “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams,” the group will also perform songs from their soon to be released CD “Lucky Man.” Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis), charge-by-phone at (800) 982-2787 and online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton ('A Thousand Miles'), blues guitar player/singer Ana Popovic, country music musician Rodney Crowell and more.

TV star and comedian Rich Hall is returning to Parr Hall to share his grouchy, deadpan style with the Warrington public on his latest tour.

National Geographic Channel's long-running, critically-acclaimed series EXPLORER, which has long represented the best of the network for more than three decades, will return in a newly reimagined format on November 14, 2016 at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

The Fab Faux will return to the Beacon in New York for a November 12th concert - 'THE ANGEL IN THE DETAILS - A Concert for Sir George Martin' - celebrating the arranger, producer and 'fifth Beatle' and featuring Abbey Road in its entirety. 

Calling all early birds! Wouldn't it be great if there were a New Year's Eve show you could enjoy while still making it home in time to fall asleep long before midnight? Good news: there is! Say goodbye to 2016 with Steve Cochran's New Year's Eve Comedy Show at Raue Center at 1 p.m. on December 31, 2016.

After playing sold-out engagements in New York City and Europe, Bay Area native Alysha Umphress brings her solo show, Homecoming Queen, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for two performances only - Today, November 11 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, November 12 (7 p.m.).

Pontine Theatre presents a host of New Vaudeville performers at its Annual ZEST FEST New Vaudeville Festival.  Each show features a different exciting performer.  Performances are offered at 2pm, at Strawbery Banke Museum's Tyco Visitors' Center located at 14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth.  ZEST FEST features family-friendly shows sure to delight audiences of all ages with magic, mirth, and mayhem. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org.  Tickets may also be purchased at the door a half-hour prior to each show, based on availability.  Contact Pontine: info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660.

The Rob Mathes Holiday Concert, a tradition since 1993, finally comes to Manhattan this December for one concert only! Don't miss an afternoon with Emmy winner and Grammy, Tony and Drama Desk Award nominated Rob Mathes as he lights up the Schimmel stage with his all-star six-piece horn section and a backing band filled with studio legends from SNL, David Letterman's Late Show, and Paul Simon's band. Celebrated vocalists Vaneese Thomas and James 'D-Train' Williams round out the powerhouse cast. Expect an afternoon filled with high-energy reimaginings and a celebration of the holiday spirit!

On December 16 and 17, 2016 at 8:00PM, The New York Pops, led by Music Director Steven Reineke, will present an evening full of holiday cheer at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage.

The Fab Faux will return to the Beacon in New York for a November 12th concert - 'THE ANGEL IN THE DETAILS - A Concert for Sir George Martin' - celebrating the arranger, producer and 'fifth Beatle' and featuring Abbey Road in its entirety.