David Letterman News

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

CBS announced on Thursday that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which debuted in 1993 with David Letterman, will conclude in May 2026 at the close of the 2025-26 broadcast season.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Darlene Love: Love For The Holidays appearing at Patchogue Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2025-2026 Special Events which include a variety of special events and concerts. Learn more here!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present a special edition of Person Place Thing with host Randy Cohen and guest Will Power, acclaimed playwright and creator of CTH's highly anticipated summer production, MEMNON.

Comedy Works has announced that Pat McGann will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark. Performances run June 12 - 14. Learn more about Pat here!

Legendary fashion designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg has been announced as the 2025 PAC NYC ICON OF CULTURE. The PAC NYC ICONS OF CULTURE Gala will take place on October 28, 2025, at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in Lower Manhattan.

Emmy Award winner Conan O’Brien will make his first appearance as a guest on NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” on Wednesday, June 11. O’Brien hosted the critically acclaimed “Late Night” franchise for more than 16 years, between 1993 and 2009.

Cristela Alonzo will perform Downtown at Larimer Square in May. Cristela Alonzo made history when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, Cristela for ABC. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Beloved indie/folk trio The Lone Bellow have announced fall tour dates, kicking off in September, as well as a new song titled “That Table.” Check out the tour dates and listen to the new song here.

The Fab Faux perform A Hard Day's Night and Abbey Road in their entireties. Joining The Fab Faux are The Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and SNL band alums).

Raue Center For The Arts will present the return of funny-man Pat McGann for an evening of stand-up comedy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

CAPA and Natalie’s Grandview will welcome singer/songwriter Colin Hay in concert in November. The show, which features Hay solo and acoustic, supports Hay’s forthcoming album, Man at Work 2, scheduled for release in June 2025.

bergenPAC has announced four new shows. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery – The Trouble with Angels on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.; VOYAGE – a Tribute to Journey on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Appetite for Destruction – The premier tribute to Guns N' Roses on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 at 8 p.m.; Colin Hay on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues ii May 2025 - at a range of budget points. Find out how you can get tickets this month to shows from Sandra Bernhardt, Alex Newell, Mario Cantone and more!

Netflix has shared the trailer for Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a special celebrating O'Brien as the recipient of the prestigious award. Watch it now!

The HBO Original two-part documentary Pee-wee as Himself will debut Friday, May 23 (8:00 p.m.-11:20 p.m. ET/PT) with both parts airing back-to-back on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Watch the trailer now!

Brian Regan is coming to Boise this Fall. The performance is set for Idaho Central Arena in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Emmy-winning comedy writer Carol Leifer visits The 92nd Street Y, New York on Wednesday, April 9 with actress Susie Essman to discuss her new book, How to Write a Funny Speech…For a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation, and Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place.