SLATE Live has teamed up with Employee of the Month with Catie Lazarus to celebrate the ninth year anniversary of the talk show, which The New York Times calls as a "beloved downtown institution." On Thursday, March 15th, downtown darling Catie Lazarus will interview and honor comedian Hannibal Buress (30 Rock, Broad City), Tony Award-winning Broadway and (now film) music conductor and director Alex Lacamoire (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Incredibles II); actor Emily Mortimer (The Party, Marry Poppins, Newsroom), musical guest The Resistance Revival Chorus, fresh from The Grammy's with Kesha and the Women's March.
John Oliver and his show Last Week Tonight got caught up in a legal suit after Oliver called coal king Robert Murray a 'geriatric Dr. Evil' and made fun of his energy corporation during a segment last June. Oliver was sued for defamation but he has announced that the comments were ruled a First Amendment right, according to Deadline.
The live-action Lion King is set to feature four of the film's original songs by John and Tim Rice. Elton John told The Sun, 'They need to have a new end credits song. There's going to be four of our songs in the film, from the original: 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight?', 'Hakuna Matata', 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' and 'Circle of Life'. And then there will be an end, closing song, and we've been speaking to Beyonce's people and hopefully Tim and I and her can cook up something.' But will Scar's 'Be Prepared' make the cut for live-action THE LION KING?
Comedian Lewis Black returned The Daily Show, February 20, with his segment Back in Black. Since 1996, Black has been bringing his comedic rants to the Comedy Central series—then hosted by Jon Stewart and now hosted by Trevor Noah.
According to The Sun, Elton John is working with Beyonce to write new music for the upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King, in which Beyonce will play Nala.
Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer Another Planet Entertainment, announced today the extraordinary lineup for the return of Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival, headlined by Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, The Lonely Island, in their first ever live concert performance, and Trevor Noah. Now in its second year, Clusterfest will once again take place in the heart of San Francisco at Civic Center Plaza and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium from Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018. Tickets are on sale now exclusively at www.clusterfest.com.
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis will be adding a fourth pillar - In the Works - to its In the Schools, In the Streets, In the Park programming, enhancing its appeal as a year-round festival, it was announced today. In the Works, a month-long ticketed event, scheduled for late fall at the Grandel Theatre, will culminate the 2018 season that includes the Education Tour (Feb. 5-April 15), SHAKE 38 (April 18-22), the main stage production of "Romeo & Juliet" (June 1-24) and Shakespeare in the Streets' production of "Blow, Winds," (June 15-16).
In a Valentines double-header, Flappers Comedy Club and Restaurant will present real-life married couple Christopher Titus (SPECIAL UNIT, TITUS ON FOX, ABC) and Rachel Bradley (TITUS, LOL COMEDY FESTIVAL, THE VOICE IN MY HEAD) on February 14 at 7:00 PM, followed by Jeff Garlin's (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE GOLDBERGS, WALL-E) at 9:30 PM. Tickets are each show are $25 and may be purchased on-line at http://www.flapperscomedy.com.
John Oliver appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, where the conversation naturally turned to Trump and the fact that he says he wants to talk to Mueller.
'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. John gives Meghan Markle a fair warning ahead of the upcoming Royal Wedding. Check out the clip below!
Mo Rocca, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, joins host Mark Malkoff in a conversation on Saturday February 10th at 4:30pm at The PIT for a live podcast recording.
The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, comes to HBO in February as a series of four themed hour-long specials. Directed by Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi'), the show debuts FRIDAY, FEB. 2
THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT will broadcast live following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address today, Jan. 30 (11:35 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts' management announced its 2018 Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) lineup Friday afternoon during an event at the Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden. With over 50 performances ranging from music and dance to 360-degree immersive spectacle experiences, the 2018 festival raises the proverbial PIFA bar, showcasing critically-acclaimed work that has captivated critics and garnered awards nationally and internationally. Known for its engaging performances curated by The Kimmel Center from around the globe, the festival was first developed in 2011 drawing increasing audiences locally and attracting regional visitors seeking out the ultimate Philly experience. The 2018 festival runs Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 10.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Trevor Noah, the host of Comedy Central's Emmy-winning Daily Show, returns by popular demand with an evening of hilarious stand-up!
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Trevor Noah, the host of Comedy Central's Emmy-winning Daily Show, returns by popular demand with an evening of hilarious stand-up!
By popular demand, Trevor Noah announces a second show at the Peabody Opera House Friday, May 11 at 10pm. Tickets on sale Friday, January 26 At 11am from LiveNation.com or at the Scottrade Center Box Office, 800-745-3000.
The 2018 Producers Guild Awards were announced on Saturday, January 20, in Beverly Hills. The Shape of Water took the prize for best feature. The Handmaid's Tale, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Black Mirror took the top TV prizes.
#NASTYWOMEN is an evening of political comedy led by 4 ferocious female voices. Hosted by Betches - The 'Sup's Alise Morales (formerly of the 14th Street Y's After School program). In the lead up to the first anniversary of the women's march, this night aims to amp up the audience with laughter, games and giveaways.
Presented by The Educational Alliance and The 14th Street Y In Partnership with The BETCHES 'Sup #NASTY WOMEN - A Night of Female Resistance Comedy. Today, January 18 at 7:30pm - An evening of political comedy led by 4 ferocious female voices:
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