Wanda Sykes News

Acclaimed stand up comedian Wanda Sykes stopped by this morning's 'Today' on NBC to talk about taking on a new role as executive producer and mentor on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing.'

Actor, producer, activist and author Jane Fonda was honored with the 42nd annual AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film

Actor, producer, activist and author Jane Fonda was honored with the 42nd annual AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film

Comedian DeAnne Smith jokes about her balls in the season premiere of LAST COMIC STANDING. Check out the hilarious video below!

An all-star line-up of special guests adds to the fun when Emmy-nominated series "Last Comic Standing" returns to NBC on Thursday, May 22

John Schreiber, NJPAC's President and CEO, and David Rodriguez, Executive Producer of the Arts Center, announced today a 2014-15 season packed with new, NJPAC- created, season-long series', collaborations with renowned artists and companies, an expansion of diverse programming, further integration of NJPAC's arts education programs within mainstage performances, and a continuation of the Arts Center's 17-year tradition of presenting world-class artists. With over 100 performances and special events announced for the acoustically superb 2,800- seat Prudential Hall, intimate 514-seat Victoria Theater, 250-seat Chase Room, and outdoors in Theater Square, by artists ranging from Patti LaBelle to The Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars; from Chris Botti to Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience; from Golda's Balcony with Tovah Feldshuh to the Brick City Jazz Orchestra; from Bela Fleck to Lula Washington Dance Theatre; from Beres Hammond to Audra McDonald; and from The Second City to Dinosaur Train Live!, NJPAC's new season has something for everyone.

Earlier this week, the Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel, hosted the kick-off celebration for TrevorLIVE, featuring a special guest performance by Grammy and Tony-Award nominee Jeremy Jordan. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of Jordan's amazing performance below!

The Trevor Project has announced that five-time Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes will host TrevorLIVE in New York (TrevorLIVE NY) on June 16th at the Marriott Marquis, presented by Wells Fargo.

For her 50th birthday, Wanda Sykes celebrated on the ski slopes. Below, watch as the funnylady explains to Ellen how things went downhill from there on today's ELLEN.

Sykes gives Jay a gift to take with him after he leaves the "Tonight Show"

Media Theatre, Media Pa. Celebrates 20 Years of Theatre!!

For eight years, actress Yara Martinez has worked hard to find her place in the acting world. Well, now her dreams have come true on Amazon's new show 'Alpha House.'

This year The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), presented in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, marks its 10th anniversary today, November 6 through Sunday, November 10. The festival will once again bring laughs to all the boroughs in New York City, and adding several new venues. The 2013 festival line-up will be announced in August, at which time tickets will also go on sale. Additional shows will be added in the fall.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) are proud to present Stand Up for Heroes, an evening of comedy and music benefiting injured service members, veterans and their families tonight, November 6th at 8pm.

The outrageously funny, smart-witted, Emmy Award-winning, stand-up comedian Wanda Sykes will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center tonight, October 5 at 8:00pm.

The Boulder Theater has announced its upcoming lineup as of September 30th. Details below!

Z2 Entertainment will present Wanda Sykes at the Boulder Theater on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 27th at 10:00 am for $40 general admission reserved, $50 reserved and $75.00 gold circle.

Summer is on its way out, but the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center brings the celebrities in all year long! From hilarious comedians and storytellers to iconic musicians and singers, the WHBPAC's presents it 2013 Fall MainStage Season of Events.

Amazon Studios today announced that Cynthia Nixon ('Sex and the City'), Amy Sedaris ('Strangers with Candy'), Wanda Sykes ('Curb Your Enthusiasm'), and Julie White ('Go On') will appear in the Amazon Original Series 'Alpha House,'

The outrageously funny, smart-witted, Emmy Award-winning, stand-up comedian Wanda Sykes will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 5 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $125 - $175 and can be purchased online at www.whbpac.org.