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Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Brandi Carlile, David Letterman, and more are among the star-studded lineup of special guests who will take the stage to present, perform, and honor this year’s Inductees at the 40th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Peacock original documentary “Downey Wrote That,” about the career of Jim Downey, is set to premiere Oct. 17. The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions, and enduring influence of the SNL comedy writer.

Creative Stage Collective will present their Fall Fundraising Event in October. This will not be a traditional fundraising gala-join Creative Stage Collective at Open Jar Studios in the heart of the Theater District.

Creative Stage Collective will host their Fall Fundraising Event this Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30PM at Open Jar Studios, 1601 Broadway, 11th floor.

Brian stars in two Netflix stand-up specials, Brian Regan: On The Rocks, and Brian Regan: Nunchucks and Flamethrowers, and he stars in his own Netflix series, Stand Up and Away! With Brian Regan.

Between Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime, Dana Gould has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit. He has appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, Maron, and Real Time with Bill Maher.

PRIMARY STAGES' 2025 Fall Gala will honor Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. Learn more!

State Theatre New Jersey and Stress Factory Comedy Club will present Comedy Night Live! on September 27, 2025, at 8pm. The night of laughs features Mike Sicoli, Jon Bramnick, Joey Kola, and Vinnie Brand.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been taped at the Ed Sullivan Theatre located on Broadway between 53rd and 54th Streets since it began in 2015. Before the Broadway-loving Colbert took over The Late Show, the host was David Letterman, who ruled late night from 1993 onward via his perch at 1697 Broadway.

Moth Slam winner Gail Thomas brings the East Coast premiere of her award-winning solo comedy Patient 13 to Pangea September 11–20, 2025. The Moth Slam winner’s acclaimed dark comedy plays an exclusive three-night engagement.

Cristela Alonzo is returning to Netflix in her third stand-up special, Upper Classy. Filmed at The Majestic theater in Dallas, Texas, Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy premieres globally on September 23, 2025 only on Netflix.

The Midtown Men performed at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance. Check out photos here!

Get tickets to some of the hottest shows in NYC for Fall 2025 before they sell out! We scoured the fall listings for can’t-miss events you’ll want to get your tickets to way, way in advance: Halloween-themed treats, standup, Broadway stars & more

Harris Center for The Arts will present entertainment legend Rita Rudner in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the upcoming performance here!

Stephen Colbert is making the leap to a different kind of late-night show, as sources confirm that the host and comedian will appear as a guest star in the upcoming third season of Elsbeth.

Comedy Works Larimer Square will welcome stand-up comedian Brian Simpson for a three-night run from August 7–9, with five performances scheduled. Known for his sharp wit and deeply personal perspective, Simpson has become one of the most compelling new voices in comedy today.

Here are a few top entertainment picks to consider this week including plenty of free outdoor summer concerts, Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), Beth Leavel (The Prom and Drowsy Chaperone), and more.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. To cheer up Colbert and his audience, Lin-Manuel Miranda and 'Weird' Al Yankovic stopped by during last night's episode to perform Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida.' Watch the video here!

Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square will welcome acclaimed comedian Adrienne Iapalucci for a limited run of performances from July 24–26. Known for her razor-sharp delivery and unapologetically dark sense of humor, Iapalucci will perform five shows over three nights at Denver’s premier comedy venue.