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Interview: Brian Leonard of THERAPIST ZERO @ The Hudson Theater in our Hollywood Fringe Festival!
by Gavin Glynn - May 31, 2026

Brian Leonard's current show, Therapist Zero, is directed by Ken Sonkin, in a raw and deeply human production that recently completed a limited Off-Broadway run and was named a San Francisco Chronicle “Critic’s Pick.” The performance traces Brian’s two-decade journey parenting an emotionally volatile daughter through a confounding mental health system, while reflecting on his own unconventional Southside Chicago childhood.

Review: Gold Dust Orphans Sprinkle Holiday Fun with SWEENEY CLAUS: THE DEMON FATHER OF SLEET STREET
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 16, 2025

What did our critic think of SWEENEY CLAUS: THE DEMON FATHER OF FLEET STREET at Iron Wolf Theatre, South Boston Lithuanian Citizens Association?

Brad Zimmerman To Bring MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS To Lake Worth Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Brad Zimmerman will appear at the Lake Worth Playhouse this December in MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY & STILL NOT FAMOUS, a follow-up to his long-running comedy My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy.

Judd Apatow to Serve as Guest Curator of New Comedy Film Exhibition at the Academy Museum
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced that legendary writer, director and producer Judd Apatow would be the Academy Museum’s first guest curator of its newest comedy film exhibition focused on celebrating and presenting the comedy genre and filmmakers.

MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY Comes to The Lake Worth Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025

Brad Zimmerman will bring his hit New York comedy to Lake Worth in February with his autobiographical comedy, My Son the Waiter:  A Jewish Tragedy. Learn more here!

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben To Return With Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024

Comedy writer Alan Zweibel will be joining Culture & Cocktails at The Ben in January. Learn more about upcoming programming and see how to attend the event!

Cultural Council For Palm Beach County Announces 20th Season Of CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Cultural Council will present three CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversations in early 2025 featuring some exciting personalities from the worlds of entertainment—all at our beautiful venue,

Mel Brooks Documentary In Production From HBO and Judd Apatow
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

A two-part documentary about the comedic icon Mel Brooks is currently in production from HBO Documentary Films and Apatow Productions. The documentary is said to be an expansive yet intimate look at one of comedy’s most hilarious and influential minds, whose work has had audiences around the world laughing for more than 70 years.

Joseph Vecsey Returns To Bay Street Theater For A Live Taping Of His Comedy Special
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

Comedian JOSEPH VECSEY is set to return to BAY STREET THEATER for a live taping of his comedy special, 'Half Hard, Half Soft'.

Comedians With Disabilities Act to Make Debut At SF Sketchfest At The Alameda Comedy Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

Interview: Director Susan Leslie on Martyna Majok's IRONBOUND at the Broadwater Second Stage July 14-16
by Shari Barrett - Jul 9, 2023

Writer and performer Susan Leslie is probably best known in the theatre world for her long association with writer/director, Del Shores, having appeared in six of his plays. And this month, she will be directing Martyna Majok’s play Ironbound, with three performances July 14-16 at The Broadwater Second Stage. I decided to speak with Susan about her decision to direct this play and why the short run is being presented as a benefit for WomenShelter of Long Beach.

MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY Comes to Lakewood Cultural Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023

In its 10th year of touring nationally, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S. Allison Parkway, August 3 – 20, 2023.

MY SON THE WAITER A Jewish Tragedy, Comes To The Eisemann Center For Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

In its 10th year of touring nationally, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy will return to the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts from July 6-30, 2023.

Gilda's Laughfest Announces Artists For 2023 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

Gilda's LaughFest, presented by Gun Lake Casino, today announced artists participating during the 2023 festival coming up March 8-12 including Tig Notaro, Pete Holmes, the Clean Comedy Showcase, D.J. Demers, Daphnique Springs, and Mike Vecchione.

Comedian Pete Holmes Adds Fourth November Performance at The Den Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022

Due to popular demand, The Den Theatre has added a fourth performance of comedian Pete Holmes’ upcoming stand-up tour on Saturday, November 12 at 9:45 pm. Pete Holmes Live: Where Were We plays November 10 – 12, 2022 on The Den’s Heath Mainstage.

Comedian Pete Holmes to Perform at The Den Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022

The Den Theatre will present Pete Holmes Live: Where Were We, featuring three evenings of stand-up comedy November 10 – 12, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.

MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY Makes DC Debut At Theater J
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022

In its seventh year of touring nationally, My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy will make its Washington, DC premiere at the Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater Edlavitch DCJCC (Theater J) from July 21 to August 21, 2022. 

Ethan Slater Completes The Cast Of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At Adelphi
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

Tony award nominee and star of 'SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical' Ethan Slater rounds out the star-studded cast of the award-winning comedy show 'Celebrity Autobiography' on Saturday, April 30, in Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Metropolis Welcomes Return Of Last Comic Standing Star For AN EVENING WITH ROCKY LAPORTE AND FRIENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2021

Popular Last Comic Standing contestant Rocky LaPorte returns to Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for An Evening with Rocky LaPorte and Friends December 8, 2021.