Kal Penn News

Al Franken Makes Guest Host Debut on THE DAILY SHOW

by Michael Major — March 20, 2023

Al Franken kicks off his guest host week of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.

President Joe Biden to Appear on THE DAILY SHOW This Week

by Michael Major — March 13, 2023

Tonight, President Joe Biden will join guest host Kal Penn for an in-depth interview on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show at 11 p.

JOHN LLOYD YOUNG To Play Café Carlyle March 28 Through April 1

by Stephen Mosher — March 4, 2023

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of JERSEY BOYS returns to the Café Carlyle with an all-new set of Golden Era classics.

Video: Tina Fey, Erika Dickerson-Despenza & More Honored at 2023 PEN America Literary Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 3, 2023

Watch video of Tina Fey and more being honored at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards!

Erika Dickerson-Despenza and Vinod Kumar Shukla to be Honored at PEN America Literary Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2023

PEN America has announced recipients of two monumental career achievement honors to be presented live at the 59th Annual PEN Literary Awards, March 2 at The Town Hall.

Kal Penn to Host 2023 PEN America Literary Awards

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 7, 2023

Kal Penn, the acclaimed actor, author, and former Obama White House aide, will host the 60th annual PEN America Literary Awards, to be held Thursday, March 2, at The Town Hall in New York City.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Extends at TFANA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 21, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the extension of the Off-Broadway premiere of Denis Johnson’s Des Moines.

Sarah Cooper, Lucy Freyer & More Complete the Cast of Katie Holmes Led THE WANDERERS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 16, 2022

Complete casting has been announced for Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein and starring Katie Holmes.

John Leguizamo, Sarah Silverman & More to Guest Host THE DAILY SHOW Following Trevor Noah's Exit

by Michael Major — December 6, 2022

Al Franken, Chelsea Handler, D.

DES MOINES Starring Michael Shannon & More Announces New Preview & Opening Dates

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 1, 2022

Theatre for a New Audience has announced new preview, press, and opening dates for Denis Johnson’s Des Moines.

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts THE SANTA CLAUSES Series Trailer

by Michael Major — October 27, 2022

Disney+ debuted a new trailer for “The Santa Clauses' series.

THE KITE RUNNER Will Launch North American Tour in 2024

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 25, 2022

Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024.

LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan Announce 'Multiverse Halloween' Episode

by Michael Major — October 24, 2022

From “House of Dragons” to “Stranger Things” and “The Kardashians” to “The Bachelorette,” or from “The Bear” to “Real Housewives” and Nancy Sinatra to Freddie Mercury and more, the show is a nonstop, laugh-ridden hour with tricks and treats along the way.

ABC Announces 2022 Holiday Programming Schedule

by Michael Major — October 24, 2022

Two dazzling specials featuring some of the biggest names in music will bring melodies in December: “A Very Backstreet Christmas” celebrates the holidays with The Backstreet Boys, and “Finding Harmony” is an uplifting story featuring EGOT winner John Legend and David Brown, founder of the C