Ross Bennett News

On Friday, October 4, Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown provides some much needed laughs for Central New York with the return of stand-up comedian Ross Bennett on his a?oeNew York 'Country'a?? comedy tour.

Cortland Repertory Theater Downtown at 24 Port Watson Street in downtown Cortland is announcing their full fall schedule of quality entertainment.  Now in their 5th year in the new a?oeCRT Downtowna?? building, the theater continues to offer something for everyone, entertaining residents and visitors to Cortland in the fall and winter months.

Patchogue Theatre will welcome "The Make Comedy Great Again Tour," presented by CRTV and Stand-Up Global, on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. featuring comedians Jeff Allen, Ross Bennett, Earl David Reed and Tina Giorgi.

Do you remember what GREAT comedy was? It was smart. It was well performed. And it made you laugh until you cried. It wasn't political, it wasn't profane, and it wasn't worried about hurt feelings. And after being away for far too long, GREAT comedy is back!

Do you remember what GREAT comedy was? It was smart. It was well performed. And it made you laugh until you cried. It wasn't political, it wasn't profane, and it wasn't worried about hurt feelings. And after being away for far too long, GREAT comedy is back!

Excitement is brewing as 14 artists play one of The Grand's three venues in Wimington.  With the potential to bring over 15,000 patrons to downtown Wilmington, this month is sure to restaurants and patrons happy. The old saying goes, there's something for everyone this month at The Grand!   

Adrianne Tolsch, the first female House MC at the legendary Catch a Rising Star was remembered at the Friars Club last night and you can only imagine what happens when comics commemorate one of their own in the confines of the Milton Berle Room's husband, former Letterman writer Bill Sheft hosted the evening which featured some of his wife's favorite comics… Maureen Langan, Brian Cichocki, Rose Bennett, Jeff Stison, Cory Kahaney, Patty Rosborough, and Judy Gold.

Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown is providing some much needed laughs for Central New York residents to shake of the winter doldrums! Tonight, February 6, stand-up comedian Ross Bennett makes a stop in Cortland on his 'New York 'Country' Comedy Tour', offering clean, upstate New York humor for anyone who has said 'I'm a New Yorker, but not from New York City'.

Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown is providing some much needed laughs for Central New York residents to shake of the winter doldrums! On Saturday, February 6, stand-up comedian Ross Bennett makes a stop in Cortland on his "New York 'Country' Comedy Tour", offering clean, upstate New York humor for anyone who has said "I'm a New Yorker, but not from New York City".

In celebrating the New Year 5776, The Actors' Temple, founded in 1917 and located in a landmark building in the heart of the theater district since 1923, introduces a new initiative ARTS @ AT, to reinforce their historic commitment to serving Jewish theater artists and maintaining a relationship with the surrounding NYC arts community. Sophie Tucker, Red Buttons, Jack Benny and the Three Stooges are among the scores of well-known entertainers who frequented its striking halls. The Actors' Temple is located at 339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenue.

This fall, the premiere of 'The Christian Comedy Show' at The World Famous Comic Strip Live! will star national headliner Jeff Allen (Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1).

The comics given the job of making the Friars laugh last night were not fooling around and the club rocked with laughter. The stand up comedy of MC Dave Konig, George Vanarthos, Michelle Tod, Nancy Lombardo, Michele Balan, Maria Schultz, Ross Bennett and producer Cory Kahaney were well received by members who have been well trained in the art of laughing by fellow Friars. Ross Bennett, recently a smash on David Letterman was especially effective. The intimate setting of the club's Milton Berle Room has been the scene of many fun filled evenings, and numerous comics have launched their careers in the mahogany walled space.

The Morris Museum's Bickford Theatre is proud to announce the 2013-2014 Main Stage Season, which includes a world premiere and a New Jersey premiere.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company presents NYC's: 1st Annual Tennessee Williams Birthday Festival. Playhouse Creatures will celebrate one of America's greatest playwrights with a day of informative lectures and readings of his rare on-act plays. A FREE community event dedicated to celebrating Tennessee Williams' life and work.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company presents NYC's: 1st Annual Tennessee Williams Birthday Festival. Playhouse Creatures will celebrate one of America's greatest playwrights with a day of informative lectures and readings of his rare on-act plays. A FREE community event dedicated to celebrating Tennessee Williams' life and work.

For the 11th year, we've scoured the country for the funniest, sidesplitting and most outrageous comics you've NEVER heard of, and we found them! No over-hyped stars, no over-sized ticket prices, just hysterical comics and a great night out. Nobodies of Comedy is a hit year after year! This year's line up include up-and-coming comedy stars Pete Lee, Ross Bennett, Tony Deyo, Gina Brillon and Mark Normand.

The holidays will be here before you know it and The Bushnell is the place to celebrate the season! The holiday spirit continues to shine brightly with a full range of festive holiday programming and more to celebrate.

Quintessence Theatre Group opens its third season with Shakespeare's tragedy OTHELLO, directed by Alexander Burns. OTHELLO will begin previews on Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm with a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN performance, and open on Saturday, October 13 at 8pm at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets, visit www.QuintessenceTheatre.org or call 1.877.238.5596.

Quintessence Theatre Group opens its third season with Shakespeare's tragedy OTHELLO, directed by Alexander Burns. OTHELLO will begin previews on Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm and open on Saturday, October 13 at 8pm at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets, visit www.QuintessenceTheatre.org or call 1.877.238.5596.