Wyatt Cenac News

The Janelle James Comedy Festival has just announced a murderers' row of talent appearing December 4-6 at the Bell House, including of course Eugene Mirman plus Liza Treyger, David Cross, Mia Jackson, Nore Davis and more. 

Variety says Judd Apatow, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lilly Singh and Olga Kay (among other stars) will participate in a get-out-the-vote streaming comedy special dubbed 'Telethon for America.' The stream will go out on the evening of November 5th, one day before the Midterm elections.

The Janelle James Comedy Festival has just announced a murderers' row of talent appearing December 4-6 at the Bell House, including of course Eugene Mirman plus Liza Treyger, David Cross, Mia Jackson, Nore Davis and more. 

Come see the best of artists of Aspecialthing Records all on one showcase! AST Records is a Los Angeles-based independent comedy record label owned and operated by Matt Belknap and Ryan McManemin. Stemming from an online message board, Aspecialthing records has taken a D.I.Y. approach to producing and distributing the finest stand-up comedy albums since 2006.

Natasha Vaynblat puts on a one-night only hybrid standup/ character special. Broken up into four sections, Natasha will switch from standup to characters while accompanied by Eric Gersen on the keys. From delivering jokes about her Russian upbringing to giving advice as a French doula, this show is a wild ride spanning genres.

After ten wonderful years, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival is no more.  Fortunately, he's handed the baton to Janelle James who plans on keeping the same zany vibe and raucous laughter while adding her own personal touch at the Inaugural Janelle James Comedy Festival! Mirman, who will be attending the upcoming festival said 'I am thrilled to be part of the first annual Janelle James Comedy Festival. She's so funny and it's a joy to see the joke of a self-titled comedy festival live on and be reborn.' All shows will take place right where it all started: at The Bell House in Brooklyn. The festival will be overseen by Caroline Creaghead a former co-producer of The Eugene Mirman Festival. Tickets will go on sale in October, and the lineup will be announced as it is confirmed.

After ten wonderful years, The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival is no more.

Following his first solo stand-up album, Amazing, Probably, which went to number 3 in the iTunes Comedy Chart, Sid Singh returns to the Edinburgh Fringe to tear a strip off Silicon Valley's tech culture (yes, Apple included!), its pervasiveness in our lives and the sexism and racism that reigns in the Valley itself.

Comedian CLARE O'KANE is set to release her debut comedy album 'LET IT BE' on FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 on ASPECIALTHING RECORDS. Taped live, the album starts with a fantastic introduction by Megan Koester before Clare hits the stage with her sharp comedy to talk her Asian mom, her grandma, her dad, little kids, nude modeling, her millionaire ex-boyfriend and more. 'Let It Be' will be available as a limited “coke bottle clear' 12' vinyl pressing with a download card, as well as digitally everywhere. Pre-orders available.

Following his first solo stand-up album, Amazing, Probably, which went to number 3 in the iTunes Comedy Chart, Sid Singh returns to the Edinburgh Fringe to tear a strip off Silicon Valley's tech culture (yes, Apple included!), its pervasiveness in our lives and the sexism and racism that reigns in the Valley itself.

Acclaimed comedian and writer, Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show with John Stewart), hosts a topical docu-series examining hot-button issues in Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas, available for Digital Download on July 16th.  Marking the latest addition to HBO®'s impressive late night slate, including Real Time with Bill Maher and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the series is penned as “… a necessary addition to late night” (AV Club).

Following his first solo stand-up album, Amazing, Probably, which went to number 3 in the iTunes Comedy Chart, Sid Singh returns to the Edinburgh Fringe to tear a strip off Silicon Valley's tech culture (yes, Apple included!), its pervasiveness in our lives and the sexism and racism that reigns in the Valley itself.

HBO has renewed the late-night series WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS for a second season, it was announced today by Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president, HBO Programming.

Natasha Vaynblat puts on a one-night only hybrid stand up/ character special. In this 90min show she'll jump from hard jokes to oddball characters and then back again.  From delivering jokes about her Russian upbringing to giving advice as a French doula, this show is a wild ride spanning genres. And Natasha has invited some of her favorite NYC comics to share the stage. Hosted by Ashley Brooke Roberts (Night Train with Wyatt Cenac) and featuring CJ Hunt (The Rundown with Robin Thede), Mary Cella (Little Old Lady Comedy), and Eric Gersen (UCB), it's a stand up special for people craving something beyond the everyday stand up special.

Vulture Festival, presented by AT&T, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site Vulture to life, today announced additions to its 2018 lineup, celebrating the best of today's television, comedy, film, podcasts, and more. The pop-culture extravaganza includes panels, screenings, performances, and live podcast recordings, taking place May 19-20 at Milk Studios in New York City, with select events at other venues.

Vulture Festival, presented by AT&T, a weekend of high-profile events bringing the entertainment site Vulture to life, today announced additions to its 2018 lineup, celebrating the best of today's television, comedy, film, podcasts, and more. The pop-culture extravaganza includes panels, screenings, performances, and live podcast recordings, taking place May 19-20 at Milk Studios in New York City, with select events at other venues.

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the acquisition of several series and features that initially debuted on Seeso, the former comedy subscription streaming service, including 'Take My Wife' seasons 1 and 2, 'Night Train with Wyatt Cenac' and the 'Sklar Brothers: Hipster Ghosts' stand-up special.

This week, the popular podcast RISK! features Trevor Noah, Sarah Silverman, Kumail Nanjiani & Pete Holmes, Samantha Bee and Aubrey O'Day telling their true, personal stories they never thought they'd dare to share. The episode also includes clips from stories from Aisha Tyler, Dan Savage, Andy Dick, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo, Michael Ian Black, Rob Delaney, Wyatt Cenac, Ilana Glazer, Paul F. Tomkins, Tom Lennon and Lisa Lampanelli. 

Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the acquisition of several series and features that initially debuted on Seeso, the former comedy subscription streaming service, including “Take My Wife” seasons 1 and 2, “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac” and the “Sklar Brothers: Hipster Ghosts” stand-up special.

The Story Collider celebrates eight years of science stories, hosted by Erin Barker and Ed Yong, and featuring Dr. Jo Handelsman, Arielle Duhaime-Ross, and Josh Gondelman, only at Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, Manhattan. Doors open at 7:00pm.