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Emmy, Peabody, and Writers Guild Award-winning comedian Kyle Dunnigan, known for Reno 911 and Inside Amy Schumer, will perform a multi-night run at Comedy Works Landmark in Denver.

Emily Goglia will present THE LIMELIGHT CLUB at Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard, featuring Broadway veterans and TV actors including Adam Shapiro and Jennifer Malenke, with accompanist Dwight Rivera.

Mel Brooks announced his career archives, nearly 150,000 documents and over 5,000 photographs, will be preserved at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, spanning works from BLAZING SADDLES to THE PRODUCERS.

WHAT SURVIVES, a new one-act play about a community reckoning with an ICE abduction, will have its world premiere at The Broadwater in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Fundraiser, theatrical producer, and communications executive, Timothy J. Boynton, has released his debut book, Joni Mitchell Called Me Ugly: Persuasion and the Power of the Ask.

Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer, and Seth Meyers will headline the National Comedy Center's annual comedy festival in Jamestown, New York, August 6–9, 2026, alongside Carol Leifer, Gina Brillon, and others.

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone will bring her razor-sharp observational humor and legendary spontaneity to the stage at Raue Center For The Arts on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 PM.

Bucks County Playhouse has appointed director, producer and arts leader BT McNicholl as the organization’s new Producing Artistic Director. McNicholl will assume his role as producing artistic director beginning summer 2026.

The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre presents SPACE ODDITY The Quintessential David Bowie Experience, starring David Brighton, on David Bowie’s birthday, Friday, January 8, at 8pm.

Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan will perform at the SERVPRO After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion in Glen Allen, Virginia as part of the venue’s 2026 season. The concert will take place Thursday, May 28 at The Innsbrook Pavilion.

Laugh Factory continues its programming at the Laugh Factory Las Vegas Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas with a rotating lineup of stand-up headliners performing throughout March.

Steve Sweeney will headline Comedy Night at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA on March 13, 2026. The show also features Howie Mason and host Jack Burke. Tickets are on sale now.

Legendary comedian, Jeff Dunham has announced his return to Australia in August 2026, kicking off in Perth in August then heading to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. 

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including a night celebrating the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, comedian Todd Glass doing a new solo show, jazz, and more.

Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy is coming to Paramount Theatre. A very limited number of VIP tickets are available which include a premium seat and a post-show meet and greet. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased now.

Comedian Paula Poundstone will perform her stand-up routine at The Tobin Center in 2026, promising an evening of laughter and entertainment.

“Big Band Broadway,” a concert of Broadway's greatest hits starring Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte backed by a six-piece band, will be presented by Westport Country Playhouse for five performances.

On Friday, February 13, 2026, at 8 p.m., audiences are invited to celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a one-night-only stand-up showcase featuring Maggie Hughes DePalo and Jim Flannigan, hosted by Chicago favorite John DaCosse.

McCallum Theatre will open its 2026 season with concerts by Paul Anka and a January lineup spanning music, comedy, and classical performance. The schedule includes appearances by Christine Ebersole, Jay Leno, The Jussen Brothers, and Alan Cumming. Performances will take place at McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert.