Ian Edward News

A comedian & writer of over 20 years, Ian Edwards has toured the country with his stand-up regularly opening for Joe Rogan.

Gourmet hand-crafted burger shop, Big Smoke Burger, today announced the grand re-opening of its King Street West flagship store (573 King St. W.) since closing and undergoing extensive renovations in November 2014. To celebrate the occasion, on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m the restaurant will offer free hand-crafted burgers, fresh cut fries and fountain drinks. Big Smoke Burger is also asking customers to make a donation to the Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs and will match every dollar donated.

In a sneak peek from tonight's episode of CONAN on TBS, Ian Edwards is happy that Obama finally offers a positive black role model, since he thinks Al Sharpton is less like a leader and more like a WWE wrestler. Edwards' new comedy album, 100% Half-Assed, is available now at Team Coco Records. Watch below!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, TBS's late night show host Conan O'Brien is introducing a new comedy record label called Team Coco. Comedian Ian Edwards's 100% HALF ASSED will be the label's first release in June.

Ruth Wilson stars in the London premiere of The El. Train: three one-act plays by Eugene O'Neill (The Web, Before Breakfast and The Dreamy Kid). The plays, written between 1913 and 1918, are being presented together for the first time. Ruth acts in The Web and Before Breakfast, directed by Sam Yates, and makes her directorial debut with The Dreamy Kid. Combining live music with immersive design, all housed in the intimate setting of Grade II listed Hoxton Hall (built 1863, seating an audience of 125), The El. Train will run for a limited four-week season through 30 December. Check out photos from opening night below!

The full cast for The El. Train, joining the previously announced Ruth Wilson, is Simon Coombs, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Christian Edwards, Nicola Hughes, Adam Sopp, Ony Uhiara and Zubin Varla. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the team in rehearsal below!

The full cast for The El. Train, joining the previously announced Ruth Wilson, is Simon Coombs, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Christian Edwards, Nicola Hughes, Adam Sopp, Ony Uhiara and Zubin Varla.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced three conductors who will participate in the 2013/14 Dudamel Fellowship Program - Daniel Cohen, BenGernon, and Antonio Mendez. Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, together with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, created the Dudamel Fellowship Program in 2009 to provide a unique opportunity for promising young conductors from around the world to develop their craft and enrich their musical experience through personal mentorship and participation in the LA Phil's orchestral, education and community programs.

On the 350th anniversary of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Lord Lloyd Webber and The Really Useful Theatres Group are delighted to announce the stunning restoration of the Rotunda, Royal Staircases and Grand Saloon.

The Canadian Opera Company's 2013 spring season marks the return of celebrated Canadian director Atom Egoyan with his searing, critically acclaimed COC production of Richard Strauss's Salome.

PMT Productions and Yorktown Stage are dying to announce the Westchester premiere of Monty Python's Spamalot. Performances will be held Saturday evenings, tonight, April 13 & April 20 at 7:30 pm; Sunday afternoons April 14 & April 21 at 2 p.m.; and Friday evening, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

PMT Productions and Yorktown Stage are dying to announce the Westchester premiere of Monty Python's Spamalot. Performances will be held Saturday evenings, April 13 & April 20 at 7:30 pm; Sunday afternoons April 14 & April 21 at 2 p.m.; and Friday evening, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.

The Canadian Opera Company's 2013 spring season marks the return of celebrated Canadian director Atom Egoyan with his searing, critically acclaimed COC production of Richard Strauss's Salome.

The Canadian Opera Company's 2013 spring season marks the return of celebrated Canadian director Atom Egoyan with his searing, critically acclaimed COC production of Richard Strauss's Salome.

HBO has confirmed a compelling array of timely and thought-provoking documentaries for the first half of 2013. Among the films are MEA MAXIMA CULPA: SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD, from Alex Gibney (HBO's Oscar(R)-winning 'Taxi to the Dark Side), exposing the systematic abuse of power in the Catholic Church; WHICH WAY IS THE FRONTLINE FROM HERE?: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TIM HETHERINGTON, from Sebastian Junger (the Oscar(R)-nominated 'Restrepo'), an unflinching portrait of the late war photographer and filmmaker; and 50 CHILDREN: THE RESCUE MISSION OF MR. AND MRS. KRAUS, the never-before-told story of one couple's courage during the Holocaust.

Crowd favorite at many top Comedy Clubs in New England, Corey Rodrigues knows how to keep audiences on The Edge of their seats. This December, Rodrigues will bring his stand-up act to the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows tonight, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Multitalented entertainer, writer, and comedian, Christina Pazsitzky, will take her hysterical stand-up routine to the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows in 2013. Pazsitzky will start things off on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m., with additional performances Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $20 advance general admission ($30 day of show) and $40 for advance VIP admission ($50 day of show). VIP admission includes priority club access and reserved table selection before general seating begins. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. This show is for mature audiences only.

Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS stars Emmy & Tony Award-winner Lillias White (Dreamgirls), LaToya London (American Idol, The Color Purple), Brittany Underwood (Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights), Matt Zarley (A Chorus Line, Chicago), Nita Whitaker (Star Search), Carla Renata (CW's Hart of Dixie, Avenue Q), JAMES TORME, Sylvia MacCalla (Hairspray), Kelli Provart (Aida) and Santa Claus (Coming Direct from the North Pole)!

Comedic star Alonzo Bodden has entertained crowds worldwide with his hilarious stand-up routine. This February, Bodden will take his international touring act to the Comix stage for four shows starting Thursday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., with additional performances Friday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for advance general admission ($30 day of show) and $40 for advance VIP admission ($50 day of show). VIP admission includes priority club access and reserved table selection before general seating begins. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets, which are on sale now. This show is for mature audiences only.

"Last Comic Standing" and "Chappelle's Show" veteran, Kyle Grooms, will bring his stand-up routine to New England this December. Grooms will be showcasing his act for four shows on the Comix At Foxwoods stage, beginning tonight, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., with additional shows Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets are on sale now for $20 ($30 the day of), and VIP admission tickets for $40 ($50 the day of). A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is 21+ and is for mature audiences only.