Gary Owen News

Stage stars Samantha Barks and Morfydd Clark are headed to Prague!

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with comedian and actor Mike Epps of Survivor's Remorse on STARZ, Hangover 3 and Next Friday Fame slings his sharp observations about life at large in an exclusive appearance with special guests Gary Owen & Cocoa Brown. Friday, March 11, 2016 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

It was revealed today that Deon Taylor's comedy MEET THE BLACKS has landed a wide theatrical release this spring through Freestyle Releasing. The film will open nationwide this April 29th.

The Traverse announces its Spring season today (7 December 2015), featuring new work from Scotland and beyond. The Traverse is delighted to welcome back Michael Boyd to direct Right Now by Quebecois playwright, Catherine-Anne Toupin, in a translation by Chris Campbell.

=Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of December 2015, highlighted by headliners Donnell Rawlings, "Ashy Larry" from Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show" and from MTV2's "Guy Code," December 3 - 6; Kevin Nealon, from Showtime's "Weeds" and NBC's "Saturday Night Live," December 10 - 13; Gilbert Gottfried, from the film "The Aristocrats" and host of "Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing, Colossal Podcast," on December 17; Tom Green, host of AXS TV's "Tom Green Live" and the film "Freddy Got Fingered," December 18 - 20; Judy Gold stars in "Merry Hanukkah: with Judy Gold," December 23 - 25; and Gary Owen, from his Showtime special "I Agree with Myself" and from the "Think Like a Man" films, December 26 - 29.

Comedian Gary Owen will bring his fearless and entertaining stand-up comedy act to The Orleans Showroom Nov. 13 and 14.

UK Theatre has announced the winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2015 - the only awards to honour outstanding achievement in performing, producing and management in theatres throughout the United Kingdom.

Jonathan Coe's The Rotters' Club, Gareth Farr's The Quiet House and Tom Wells' Folk will receive their stage premieres at Birmingham Repertory Theatre next year. The new Spring and Summer 2016 season also features a ground-breaking new production of The Government Inspector, Don Warrington as King Lear, plus a major revival of Alan Bennett's Single Spies alongside a compelling mix of drama, comedy and family shows.

Comedian Gary Owen will bring his fearless and entertaining stand-up comedy act to The Orleans Showroom Nov. 13 and 14.

Ria Parry will direct Patti Love in the title role of Rebecca Lenkiewicz's Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern. The world premiere production, from Out of Joint, Watford Palace Theatre and Arcola Theatre in association with Eastern Angles, will tour the UK from September 2015 to January 2016.

Rufus Norris, director of the National Theatre, today announced a high-profile slate of forthcoming productions for 2016. Among them is Annie Baker's Pulitzer Prize-winning play THE FLICK -- keep reading for the jam-packed, incredible lineup!

The nominations for the UK Theatre Awards 2015 have now been announced. The Awards will be presented on Sunday 18 October, and details of the compere for the event and other special guests will be announced in due course.

Drama Centre grad Morfydd Clark will take on the female lead in Sheffield's ROMEO AND JULIET at the Crucible this fall. Freddie Fox plays Romeo in the play, beginning tonight, September 17, 2015.

Recent Drama Centre grad Morfydd Clark is in high demand these days.

Ria Parry will direct Patti Love in the title role of Rebecca Lenkiewicz's Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern. The world premiere production, from Out of Joint, Watford Palace Theatre and Arcola Theatre in association with Eastern Angles, will tour the UK from September 2015 to January 2016.

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."

?Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of July 2015, highlighted by headliners Rob Stapleton; celebrating 4th of July Weekend with John Laster and Smokey Suarez, July 2 - 5; 'The Luis Jimenez Show Live,' hosted by Luis Jimenez from 93.1 FM, on July 3; Ron Funches, from NBC's 'Undateable,' July 9 - 12; D.L. Hughley, one of 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and host of Radio 103.9 FM's 'The D.L. Hughley Show,' July 16 - 19; Gary Owen, from his Showtime stand-up special 'I Agree with Myself' and the 'Think Like a Man' films, July 23 - 26; and Damon Wayans, Jr., from FOX's 'New Girl' and the film 'Let's Be Cops,' July 30 - August 1.

?Carolines on Broadway announces its line-up for the month of July 2015, highlighted by headliners Rob Stapleton; celebrating 4th of July Weekend with John Laster and Smokey Suarez, July 2 - 5; "The Luis Jimenez Show Live," hosted by Luis Jimenez from 93.1 FM, on July 3; Ron Funches, from NBC's "Undateable," July 9 - 12; D.L. Hughley, one of "The Original Kings of Comedy" and host of Radio 103.9 FM's "The D.L. Hughley Show," July 16 - 19; Gary Owen, from his Showtime stand-up special "I Agree with Myself" and the "Think Like a Man" films, July 23 - 26; and Damon Wayans, Jr., from FOX's "New Girl" and the film "Let's Be Cops," July 30 - August 1.

The Daily Mail writes that recent Drama Centre grad Morfydd Clark will take on the female lead in Sheffield's ROMEO AND JULIET at the Crucible this fall. Freddie Fox plays Romeo in the play, beginning September 17, 2015.

Only tour stop in the metro area! Sommore, Arnez J., Tony Rock and Gary Owens: The Top Shelf Comedy Tour brings some of the greatest veteran comedians in the business together on one stage tonight, January 30th 2015. Whether you like your comedy neat or on the rocks, this tour promises a night of non-stop, gut-busting laughter.