Gilbert Gottfried News

SISTER AFRICA, Stephanie Liss' world premiere drama about efforts to aid female and child victims of the Congo's ongoing civil war, will be performed by a cast of actors from the worlds of feature films, opera and the Chicago theater scene. Elayne LeTraunik, Associate Artistic Director of Genesis Theatrical Productions, Chicago veteran actor, and director of SISTER AFRICA, announced casting today.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of July, highlighted by headliners Michael Blackson, 'The African King of Comedy,' from the film Next Friday, July 1 and 2; David Alan Grier, from NBC's The Carmichael Show, July 6 - 8; Sugar Sammy, from his HBO Canada special In Concert:  Direct from Montreal , July 13 - 15; Craig Shoemaker, 'The Love Master,' July 19; Gilbert Gottfried, from the documentary film Gilbert, July 20; and Colin Jost, co-anchor of Weekend Update on NBC's Today Night Live, July 21 and 22; and Lil Duval, from the film Grow House, July 27 - 30.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of July, highlighted by headliners Michael Blackson, 'The African King of Comedy,' from the film Next Friday, July 1 and 2; David Alan Grier, from NBC's The Carmichael Show, July 6 - 8; Sugar Sammy, from his HBO Canada special In Concert:  Direct from Montreal , July 13 - 15; Craig Shoemaker, 'The Love Master,' July 19; Gilbert Gottfried, from the documentary film Gilbert, July 20; and Colin Jost, co-anchor of Weekend Update on NBC's Saturday Night Live, July 21 and 22; and Lil Duval, from the film Grow House, July 27 - 30.

Gilbert Gottfried will headline Comedy Works South at the Landmark, June 22 - 24, 2017.

Gilbert Gottfried will headline Comedy Works South at the Landmark, June 22 - 24, 2017.

In a new interview with Billboard, award-winning composer and Disney mainstay Alan Menken discusses his upcoming projects for the House of Mouse, including live-action remakes of the classics, THE LITTLE MERMAID and ALADDIN. 

Pack your passport and grab a chainsaw, because SHARKNADO is going global! Taking the world – and unsuspecting celebrities – by storm, the movie event of the century blows into town this summer, and today, SYFY and The Asylum revealed its chilling title: SHARKNADO 5: GLOBAL SWARMING.

Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown is pleased to present one of the most sought-after comics in the country, Gilbert Gottfried, Friday, May 12 at 7:30 PM for one night only. 

The 16th Tribeca Film Festival announced the winners of its competition categories at the awards ceremony tonight at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

The Last Laugh is a documentary based on the premise that the Holocaust would seem to be an absolutely off-limits topic for comedy. But is it?

Will Smith is currently in discussions to take on the iconic role of Genie in Disney's upcoming live-action ALADDIN. The role was made famous by late comedian Robin Williams in the studio's 1992 animated film.

The Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its jurors for the 16th edition, comprised of a group of critically acclaimed filmmakers, award-winning actors working across film, television, and stage, accomplished producers, and cultural leaders.

The Last Laugh is a documentary based on the premise that the Holocaust would seem to be an absolutely off-limits topic for comedy. But is it?

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Guy Ritchie will be helming a live-action re-imagining of Disney's Aladdin. The project marks the latest in a string of upcoming live-action reboots of Disney classics, including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, in theaters March 17th, MARY POPPINS RETURNS, out Christmas Day, 2018, MULAN and THE LION KING.

To honor the 25th anniversary of Disney's 1992 ALADDIN, the Tribeca Film Festival has announced that Brad Kane, the singing voice behind the title character, will host a sing-along prior to the screening of the animated musical classic.

Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of March, highlighted by headliners Erik Griffin, from Comedy Central's Workaholics,March 2 - 5; Gilbert Gottfried, from the film The Aristocrats, one night only,March 9; Vir Das, from his live stand-up show "Unbelievablish," March 10 - 12;Christopher Titus, headlining his 'Born with a Defect Tour,' March 16 - 18;Nikki Glaser, from her Comedy Central stand-up special "Perfect," March 23 - 26; and Big Jay Oakerson, host of SiriusXM Radio's The Bonfire, March 29 and 30.

Broadway came out last night for the Fifth Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young. Attendees included: Emily Bergl, Alex Brightman,Geneva Carr, Alexander Chaplin, Nadia Dajani, Melissa Errico, Gilbert Gottfried, Jenna Leigh Green, Mariska Hargitay, Jeremy Hays, Peter Hermann, Seth Herzog, Cady Huffman, James Monroe Iglehart, Richard Kind, Alex Lacamoire, Patrick McEnroe, Greg Naughton, Michael Oberholtzer, Kelli O'Hara, Caroline Rhea, Nicki Richards, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Frank Wood, & many more, as well as SAY kids.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Guy Ritchie will be helming a live-action re-imagining of Disney's Aladdin. The project marks the latest in a string of upcoming live-action reboots of Disney classics, including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, in theaters March 17th, MARY POPPINS RETURNS, out Christmas Day, 2018, MULAN and THE LION KING.

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young announced today that Hamilton's Brandon Victor Dixon will be the guest host at the Fifth Annual Paul Rudd All-Star Bowling Benefit to support SAY.

Jake Ehrenreich will open in A Jew Grows in Brooklyn 2.0 at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center on February 2nd. But prior to that opening, he'll visit the Miami Jewish Film festival as a special guest speaker to discuss his participation in the recent film, The Last Laugh, cinematographer Ferne Pearlstein's fascinating look at the importance of laughter under even the most dire of circumstances.