Lewis Black News

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, comedian and star of the new movie 'Rock Dog,' Lewis Black, requested anonymity so he could speak freely about the new president.

Newnan Theatre Company invites you to the wedding of the century when they open the new year with comedian Lewis Black's play, One Slight Hitch in their Black Box arena. Most people probably know Black for his bombastic comedy rants on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, however Black first made his name in New York as Playwright in Residence for the West Bank Cafe Downstairs Theatre Bar in New York City. He wrote many short plays while there, but One Slight Hitch was his best-known full length play.

The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation is pleased to announce that Grammy Award-nominated comedian and the star of two of the most successful network TV shows ever produced, Bob Saget, has joined the Garden of Laughs presented by Delta Air Lines.

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced that the annual WTF Gala will be held this year at Tao Downtown in New York City (92 Ninth Avenue) on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM.

From the Television Critics Association (TCA) press tour, premium TV network EPIX® announced today that its next Original Comedy Special will showcase Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally's unique stage production Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. The one-hour special will be filmed tonight at The Barclay in Irvine, CA and makes its World Television Premiere on EPIX on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 10:00PM ET/PT, 9:00 PM CT.

ROCK DOGS hits theaters on February 24, 2017 and features the voice talents of Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons, Lewis Black, Kenan Thompson, and Mae Whitman.

Comedian, actor, and author Patton Oswalt has found success in a variety of entertainment genres from his Grammy-nominated comedy specials to his many memorable film roles to guest appearances on his favorite TV shows, including "Parks and Recreation" for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award.

The Writers Guild of America, East is proud to announce the creation of the Walter Bernstein Award, which will be presented for the first time at the 69th annual Writers Guild Awards at New York's Edison Ballroom on February 19, 2017.

Norm MacDonald is Jerry Seinfeld's next guest on COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE. The episode airs January 12th on Crackle. Get a first look below!

Crackle, Sony's streaming network, today released the new season trailer and key art for season nine of Jerry Seinfeld's Emmy(R) nominated series COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, is a holiday mash-up sure to please the entire family. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and co-commissioned by United Palace of Cultural Arts, The Hip Hop Nutcracker makes two NY Metro-area stops during its second North American tour of 23 cities from Los Angeles to New York.

John Waters will be honored with the Writers Guild of America, East's Ian McLellan Hunter Award at the 2017 Writers Guild Awards to be held at New York's Edison Ballroom on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

The South Bend Civic Theatre is pleased to announce its exciting 2017 Season, celebrating their 60th anniversary and 10th year in their new home.

The Boch Center and Live Nation announced today that comedian Lewis Black has added a second show at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8:00PM as part of his Rant, White & Blue tour. Tickets for the newly added February 11 show go on sale to the general public Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00AM. 

Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) will complete its 2016 season entitled Paint It Red with the snappy, jazzy holiday musical comedy The Happy Elf. Follow Eubie the Elf as he sets out on a mission to restore Christmas joy to a town called Bluesville where every single child is on Santa's naughty list. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Premium TV Network EPIX announced today that it will showcase the bold comedic musings of Tom Papa in his new stand-up special Tom Papa: Human Mule.

Red Branch Theatre Company (RBTC) will complete its 2016 season entitled Paint It Red with the snappy, jazzy holiday musical comedy The Happy Elf. Casting has been completed and rehearsals are underway for the stage adaptation of the 3D-animated film that first appeared as a holiday special in 2005.

The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) and The Garden of Dreams Foundation are proud to announce the return of Garden of Laughs Presented By Delta Air Lines - the successful bi-annual all-star comedy benefit.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker, a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, is a holiday mash-up sure to please the entire family. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and co-commissioned by United Palace of Cultural Arts, The Hip Hop Nutcracker makes two NY Metro-area stops during its second North American tour of 23 cities from Los Angeles to New York.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, The Dramaticsfeaturing LJ Reynolds, The Jones Girls featuring Shirley Jones, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, Ted Mills - the voice of Blue Magic - and more!