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VIDEO: John Oliver Takes On Encryption Dilemma on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2016

HBO continued to present a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued its third season

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble to Present Joseph Vitale's MURROW
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 1, 2016

THE PHOENIX THEATRE ENSEMBLE is pleased to announce the New York Premiere production of Joseph Vitale's MURROW, starring Joseph Menino, and directed by Jeremy Williams. MURROW will play a limited engagement at The Wild Project (195 East 3rd Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, May4 and continue through Sunday, May22. Opening Night is Saturday, May7 (8 p.m.). Tickets are $25 at www.OvationTix.com or 212-352-2101.

VIDEO: John Oliver Takes On Abortion Laws on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 22, 2016

HBO continued to present a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued its third season SUNDAY, FEB. 21 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

VIDEO: John Oliver Takes on Cornerstone of American Democracy: Voting
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 15, 2016

HBO continued to peresent its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER kicked off its third season

HBO Premieres Season 3 of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, 2/14
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 9, 2016

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER kicks off its third season SUNDAY, FEB. 14 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

THE BIG SHORT, GAME OF THRONES Among 2016 PGA Winners; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 24, 2016

Winners of the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards Winners were revealed last night, Saturday January 23 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

BIG SHORT, 'AMY SCHUMER' Among Nominees for 27th Annual PGA Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 5, 2016

The PGA has announced its nominations for the 27th Annual Producers Guild Awards Winners will be announced January 23 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

VIDEO: LAST WEEK TONIGHT's John Oliver Shares Revised New Year's Resolutions!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2016

In the all-new web-only video below, LAST WEEK TONIGHT host John Oliver helps you revise the New Year's resolutions you've already failed to keep.

Convergences Theatre Collective to Host Winter Performance Suite in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2015

Convergences Theatre Collective is proud to present its Winter Performance Suite January 15-19 in New York City. These performances are a part of APAP|NYC, an annual conference organized by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. The suite features Babel, The Woman Who Was Me, and A Mexican Affair.

VIDEO: John Oliver Ponders Why We Still Make Pennies on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2015

This week's topics include a return to normalcy for the French, the U.S. anti-refugee rhetoric, the penny nuisance and a look back at highlights of this season. Check out a clip below!

VIDEO: John Oliver Tackles Prisoner Re-Entry on HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 9, 2015

HBO continued presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER aired its 35-show second season

VIDEO: John Oliver: 'Trump's an Open Book and Doesn't Have Many Interesting Words in It'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 31, 2015

In a recent interview with CBS THIS MORNING, Oliver talked about how he views his position as a satirist of the news with no very serious connections to journalism. He also discussed why he has not invited Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to his show, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER. “I haven't really got anything to say to him... He's an open book, and that book doesn't have many interesting words in it.” Check out the full interview below!

VIDEO: Mike Meyers Offers Advice on Upcoming Canadian Election on JOHN OLIVER
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2015

HBO continued presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued its 35-show second season with a new edition

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks North Dakota's Friendship with Oil Companies on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2015

HBO continued presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued its 35-show second season with a new edition SUNDAY, OCT. 11

VIDEO: John Oliver Takes on Mental Health System on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2015

HBO continued to present its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER aired with a new edition SUNDAY, OCT. 4

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks Migrants and Refugees on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 28, 2015

HBO continued to present a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, as LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continued its 35-show second season with a new edition SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 (11:05-11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

VIDEO: JOHN OLIVER Gives Update on Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption Church
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2015

This week's topics included the challenges faced by America's public defenders, and an update on Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption Church.

VIDEO: John Oliver Talks LGBT Rights & More on LAST WEEK
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2015

HBO continued to present its satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues on LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER with a new edition SUNDAY

VIDEO: 'Televangelists' John & Wanda Oliver Appear on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2015

This week's topics included the evolving relations between the United States and Cuba, including the placement of the American flag over the U.S. embassy, New Zealand's push for a redesign of its flag, and the exploitation of people's faith for monetary gain by televangelists.

VIDEO: John Oliver Takes on Sex Ed & More on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2015

HBO continued presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues with a new edition of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER on SUNDAY, AUG. 9 (11:30-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

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