John Early News

Peacock has ordered a new original sketch comedy special Would it Kill You to Laugh? Starring Kate Berlant & John Early. Television veteran and Emmy winner Meredith Vieira will also appear in the special. The one-of-a-kind comedy special will feature famous comedy duo Berlant (A League of Their Own) and Early (Search Party, The Afterparty).

The cast includes JG Quintel, Gabrielle Walsh, Jason Mantzoukas, Kimiko Glenn, Danielle Brooks, Jessica DiCicco, and James Adomian. The guest cast includes Henry Winkler, Laraine Newman, John Early, Nikki Glaser, Debra Wilson,  and Monét X. Change.

Uncle Function, returns to Asylum NYC on Friday, March 11th at 7:30pm after their SOLD-OUT February show.

Joining the cast this season as recurring guest stars are Kathy Griffin, John Waters, Aparna Nancherla, Angela Trimbur, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Greta Titelman, Joe Castle Baker, Larry Owens and Michelle Badillo. Returning recurring guest stars include Jeffery Self and Clare McNulty. Watch the new trailer now!

Kathy Griffin appeared on The View this morning to discuss her role in HBO's Search Party. Griffin, who recently overcame lung cancer, guest stars in the upcoming season. In the new season, Dory enters a very public business partnership with charismatic tech billionaire Tunnel Quinn (Jeff Goldblum) on the other side of her near-death experience.

Joining the cast this season are recurring guest stars Kathy Griffin, John Waters, Aparna Nancherla, Angela Trimbur, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Greta Titelman, Joe Castle Baker, Larry Owens and Michelle Badillo. Returning recurring guest stars include Jeffery Self and Clare McNulty.

The Uncle's celebratory performance will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy. For over 6 years, Uncle Function has performed sold-out runs at several of NYC's most storied comedy institutions, including the UCB Theater and People's Improv Theater.

From Oscar-winning duo Chris Miller and Phil Lord, “The Afterparty” Stars Comedy Greats Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou, and Dave Franco, Among Others.

Uncle Function continues their run at Asylum NYC on Friday September 10th at 7:30pm. The Uncle's celebratory performance will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy, live musical performance and a special guest appearance by comedian Kyle Gordon.

The Uncle's celebratory performance will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy, live musical performance and a special guest appearance by comedian Johanna Hausman (Bill Nye Saves the World/Hyphenated).

Uncle Function, 'one of NYC's premier sketch comedy troupes' will celebrate their 5th (and 6th--because no one celebrated anything in 2020) Anniversary Show at Asylum NYC on Friday July 9th at 7:30pm.

This is the last chance to see Get on Your Knees in New York City before it goes on tour. Learn more about how to purchase tickets here!

Starting Thursday, June 17, the popular hit JACQUELINE NOVAK: GET ON YOUR KNEES, will return for a limited engagement through July 3 on the mainstage at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.)

The Uncle's triumphant return to the stage will feature their signature brand of original sketch comedy, live musical performance, and special guest appearance by stand-up comedian Jon Laster (BET's Comic View, Comedy Central's Premium Blend).

The Bronx Museum, Queens Museum, and the Brooklyn Museum hosted dance performances featuring Ayodele Casel, Amanda Castro, Anthony Morigerato, John Manzari, Anastasia Victory, and Senfu. 

Passersby in Lower Manhattan got a treat on Saturday afternoon. As a part of NY PopsUp- the sprawling arts festival intended to bring back the arts sector in New York State, Tony Award winner Gavin Creel, Shoshana Bean, and Ximone Rose united to bring music back to the city.

The second NY PopsUp performance took place this weekend, featuring Gavin Creel, Shoshana Bean, and more. Watch the group perform “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” in a clip from the concert!

NY PopsUp has announced the lineup for its next performance, taking place this Saturday, February 27. This weekend's performance will feature a 'musical collaboration' between Gavin Creel, Shoshana Bean, Ximone Rose, Nadia Digiallonardo, Meg Toohey, and Marq Walls.

The inaugural NY PopsUp performance took place on Saturday, February 20, at 12:30 for staff at the Javits Center.  The event was a NYC Love Riot led by Jon Batiste, featuring Ayodele Casel and Anthony Roth Costanzo in Manhattan and Brooklyn. 

NY PopsUp is an expansive festival consisting of hundreds of pop-up performances that will regularly permeate the daily lives of New Yorkers. It is intended to revitalize the spirit and emotional well-being of New York citizens through the energy of live performance.