Oliver started his career as a stand-up comedian, both in the United Kingdom and United States. He came to wider attention for his work on THE DAILY SHOW WITH Jon Stewart as its senior British correspondent from 2006 to 2013. Oliver won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a writer on THE DAILY SHOW and was its guest host for an eight-week period in 2013. In addition to The Daily Show, Oliver co-hosted the satirical comedy podcast The Bugle(2007-2015) with Andy Zaltzman, with whom Oliver had previously co-hosted the radio series Political Animal, and hosted John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show on Comedy Central from 2010 to 2013. He has also acted on television, most notably in a recurring role as Ian Duncan on the NBC sitcom Community.
Since 2014, Oliver has been the host of the HBO series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. For his work on Last Week Tonight, Oliver has won six Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award and was included in the 2015 Time 100.
Two iconic songwriters will share the stage, trade songs and swap stories when Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb perform together at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 pm.
Stage Right's Theatre Company concludes its 2023-2024 season with the multi-Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, featuring Russell Fischer.
Catch the return of the hit musical comedy DAVID AND KATIE GET RE-MARRIED Off-Broadway, featuring performers David Carl and Katie Hartman. Learn where and when you can see the show and learn how to purchase tickets.
Join John Oliver, Jeremy Shamos, and Nina Hellman as they host the Brooklyn Children's Theatre 20th Anniversary Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The line-up is now complete for the 2024 edition of The Town and The City Festival, the two-day music and arts festival in Lowell, MA on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th.
Russell Howard will bring his final two national tour shows at The London Palladium on the 27th and 28th April. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!
A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver's hilarious, expertly honed perspective on the pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain.
HBO Originals swept the drama categories (Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor/Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress, Guest Actor/Actress, Directing, Writing, Casting, and Picture Editing) with “Succession,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus,” with “Succession” scoring top awards for its final season.
Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Elton John, Jennifer Coolidge, RuPaul, Kieran Culkin, The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Walter Hauser, Niecy Nash-Betts, John Oliver, and more took home Emmys tonight. Check out the full list of winners now!
Following the critically acclaimed, sold out run at Atlantic Theater Company, Days of Wine and Roses opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Studio 54. This limited 16-week engagement begins previews tonight, January 6, 2024. Meet the cast of Days of Wine and Roses here!
A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on the pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain.
DPAC Celebrates its 15th Birthday as one of the nation's top theaters, hosting over 2,900 events and welcoming six million guests in its first 15 years.
The Brooklyn Comedy Collective presents 'Katy and Adrian's 1976 Holiday Variety Spectacular!' A retro-inspired, alt-comedy show with sketch, musical improv, and outrageous characters.
Comic Relief US will present their inaugural U.S. gala on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Cipriani 25 Broadway.
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY has announced casting for its World Premiere production of SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE, a dramatic original work by playwright KIRBY FIELDS. Adam Karsten, CVRep Executive Artistic Director, is directing SUMMER SESSION WITH THE BONES BRIGADE.
Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James. Learn more about who else is in the cast here!
The scintillating MOUSE KING marks its 10th anniversary with a four-day run beginning on December 8 at The Mandelstam Theater, located on the campus of The Mandelstam School in South Miami.
Standup star Jiaoyin Summers jumps off her national tour to headline at the iconic The Apollo on Thursday, November 9 as part of the 19th Anniversary of New York Comedy Festival.
John Oliver has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
John Oliver has not appeared in the West End.
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