Ian Roberts News

There's another great line-up of top-quality South African entertainment at The Drama Factory this month.

The multi award winning TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL had its Australian Premiere gala performance last night in front of a star-studded audience. Check out all new photos here!

The special will feature the original Emmy®-nominated “Reno 911!” cast, including Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Cedric Yarbrough, Carlos Alazraqui, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash, Mary Birdsong and Ian Roberts.

Amy Poehler gets candid about the future of Upright Citizens Brigade- the improv training and performance company that she co-founded. 

Upright Citizens Brigade has closed their Sunset Boulevard venue, according to a post on social media. The comedy troupe said that they have “been unable to make mortgage payments during this extended shutdown.”

HBO Max has licensed non-exclusive streaming rights to five award-winning series from Comedy Central’s vast library, further expanding the platform’s curated portfolio.

Reno 911! lets viewers ride shotgun with the courageous men and women of the Reno Sheriff’s Department as they lay down the law and put it all on the line. The Reno 911! camera doesn’t blink - and when danger is near, the Reno Sheriff’s Department will be nearer.

Reno 911! lets viewers ride shotgun with the courageous men and women of the Reno Sheriff's Department as they lay down the law and put it all on the line. The Reno 911! camera doesn't blink - and when danger is near, the Reno Sheriff's Department will be nearer.

Upright Citizens Brigade has announced that it plans to diversify its leadership, the New York Times reports.

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, the famed improvisational and sketch comedy training theater, has announced that it will close its theater and training facility in New York's Hell's Kitchen. 

Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) presents 'A Serious Exploration of St Patrick Using Comedy', a free comedy show in their Station North theater by celebrating the stories of historical figure Saint Patrick. The show first ran in 2018.

Quibi and Comedy Central Productions have announced additional castings for RENO 911! starring co-creators Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver. They are now joined by Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cedric Yarbrough, and Carlos Alazraqui. Ian Roberts, Joe LoTruglio and Mary Birdsong will all be featured.

Central Baltimore Partnership's work with Partners in Government, and the community members of Baltimore received approval for a brand new re-imagined storefront and neon sign at The BIG Theater coming in 2020.

Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) presented 'WINTER WONDERYESAND: Yule Laugh Your Cash Off', a nonprofit comedy fundraiser event in Station North's The BIG Theater on Sunday December 8th raising $36,000 i.

SF Sketchfest announces the initial line up for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival taking place January 9-26, 2020, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. SF Sketchfest offers fans the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances, discussions and immersive comedy experiences.

TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Musical is set to begin it's extended, hour long version of the show at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Hells Kitchen) on October 9th. TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Musical has been running at UCB since April and the hour long version is coming on the heels of a round of shows out in Los Angeles.

The two-woman sketch show 'Shame-Full' continues its successful run at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. This original comedy is written and performed by Kathleen Cameron & Tess Richie, and directed by Leslie Meisel.

God, I hope they get it! A one word suggestion to start their improv set that is. Parody musical A Back Line starts its official run at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre on July 11 at 9:00pm.

Toxic Masculinity: The Musical starts it's official run at the UCB Theater on April 1st, paired with Musical Improv show Rumpleteaser. The show is written by and starring Douglas Widick (North Coast, Pop Roulette) and Ken McGraw (UCB) and is directed by Caitlin Bitzegaio (The Rundown with Robin Thede, MTV, truTV). Tickets are available on www.ucbtheatre.com for $9.

According to New York Times writer Sopan Deb on Twitter, UCB will close its East Village location, a month after it had announced several layoffs.