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MARK TWAIN PRIZE FOR AMERICAN HUMOR

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The "Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" is an American award for humor awarded by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts annually since 1998. It is named after the 19th century novelist, essayist and humorist Mark Twain and is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to American humor. The prize is presented and show is taped in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington DC, during which the honoree is celebrated by his or her peers. The event is a significant fundraiser to benefit the Kennedy Center, which sells tickets as well as access to dinners and after-parties featuring the celebrities. Recipients of the Twain Prize receive a copy of an 1884 bronze portrait bust of Mark Twain sculpted by Karl Gerhardt (1853-1940).

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives the Mark Twain Prize for Humor Photo Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives the Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 22, 2018

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathered in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recipient of the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on October 21, 2018. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, was presented at a gala per...


Multi-Grammy Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Announces North American Tour Photo Multi-Grammy Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Announces North American Tour
by Michael Major - January 30, 2024

Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. announces his upcoming North American tour in support of the hotly anticipated new album JPEG RAW. The news arrives shortly after Clark released a 4-track sampler of new songs — including 'Maktub,' 'JPEG RAW,' 'This Is Who We Are' and 'Hyperwave.'...


Lily Tomlin to Receive AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards Career Achievement Honor Photo Lily Tomlin to Receive AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards Career Achievement Honor
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022

AARP The Magazine announced that Lily Tomlin will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award. Tomlin is the recipient of eight Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, and more. She will be honored at the 20th Anniversary Special of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Aw...


Common, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman & More Will Honor Dave Chappelle With Mark Twa Photo Common, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman & More Will Honor Dave Chappelle With Mark Twain Prize
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 24, 2019

A lineup of leading performers, including yasiin bey, Neal Brennan, Common, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Tiffany Haddish, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Lorne Michaels, Trevor Noah, Q-Tip, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart, Frédéric Yonnet, and others will salute Dave Chappelle at the 22nd annual Ken...


BWW News: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Cancels Most Previously Photo BWW News: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Cancels Most Previously Scheduled Performances Through the End of 2020
by Elliot Lanes - June 23, 2020

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will cancel most previously announced performances and events through the end of 2020 with some planned programs moving to spring 2021 and beyond, due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19 and in accordance with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's current guide...


Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Ameri Photo Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 20, 2023

See photos from the 24th annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Adam Sandler. ...


Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan to Return as Executive Producers of the 97th Oscars Photo Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan to Return as Executive Producers of the 97th Oscars
by Josh Sharpe - October 28, 2024

Live television event producer Raj Kapoor returns as executive producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton as director of the 97th Oscars. “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the ...


Kennedy Center to Award Julia Louis-Dreyfus the 2018 Mark Twain Prize for American Hu Photo Kennedy Center to Award Julia Louis-Dreyfus the 2018 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Julie Musbach - May 23, 2018

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world's greatest humorists, will be given at a gala...


JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Goes 'Back to Brooklyn' This Week with Adam Sandler, Louis-Dreyfus Photo JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! Goes 'Back to Brooklyn' This Week with Adam Sandler, Louis-Dreyfus, Cardi B and more!
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018

ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returns to Brooklyn, New York, for five original shows starting MONDAY, OCT. 15. The show will tape in front of a live studio audience from the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera House. This will be the fourth time that Kimmel and his show have broadcast from ...


Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize Photo Kennedy Center Teams Up With Netflix To Stream Mark Twain Prize
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

The Kennedy Center collaborates with Netflix to stream the Mark Twain Prize, and sets the cast. Get the latest updates on this exciting partnership and the star-studded cast lineup. This year's program will feature a cast of leading performers, including Dave Burd aka “Lil Dicky,” Dave Chappelle, Ji...


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by Michael Major - October 04, 2021

Also featuring Morgan Freeman, Emmy award-winning director Stan Lathan returns to direct The Closer, having directed all six of Chappelle’s Netflix specials. This stand-up special completes a body of work which includes: The Age Of Spin, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, Equanimity, The Bird Revelation, A...


93RD OSCARS Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans Photo 93RD OSCARS Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 24, 2021

Rob Paine has been associated with the Oscars telecast for more than 20 years and returns as supervising producer....


DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The K Photo DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017

Modern masterpieces, cutting-edge composition, dance, drag, film, jazz, Hip Hop, video games, electronica, ecology, and activism all converge at the inaugural season of DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's new 15-day celebration of contemporary culture....


Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Photo Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Prize
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2018

The Kennedy Center today unveiled an all-star lineup and new producers for the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which this year will celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center's new producing partner for the Mark Twa...


Kevin Hart to Receive the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Photo Kevin Hart to Receive the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Kevin Hart on March 24, 2024 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, will be awarded at a gala performance featuring s...


Wake Up With BWW 3/28: Inside SWEENEY TODD Opening Night, Plus a Message From Rachel Photo Wake Up With BWW 3/28: Inside SWEENEY TODD Opening Night, Plus a Message From Rachel Brosnahan!
by - March 28, 2023

Top stories: Check out our coverage from opening night of Sweeney Todd, plus watch a video message from Rachel Brosnahan in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!...


Grammy-Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Details 2025 North American Tour Photo Grammy-Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. Details 2025 North American Tour
by Josh Sharpe - October 01, 2024

Four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced his 2025 North American tour in support of his critically acclaimed album JPEG RAW, released earlier this year.  ...


Jon Stewart Extends Deal to Host THE DAILY SHOW Every Monday Through 2025 Photo Jon Stewart Extends Deal to Host THE DAILY SHOW Every Monday Through 2025
by Josh Sharpe - October 28, 2024

Paramount Global Co-CEO and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios CEO and President Chris McCarthy has announced that Stewart will be staying on as host and EP through December 2025....


Photos: Go Inside Kevin Hart's HARTBEAT BRUNCH in Partnership with Netflix is a Joke Photo Photos: Go Inside Kevin Hart's HARTBEAT BRUNCH in Partnership with Netflix is a Joke Fest
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024

Check out photos from Kevin Hart's annual Hartbeat Brunch in partnership with Netflix is a Joke Fest here!...


VIDEO: Apple TV+ Reveals New THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART Teaser Photo VIDEO: Apple TV+ Reveals New THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART Teaser
by Michael Major - February 17, 2022

In this teaser video, Stewart is back in front of a studio audience sharing laughs, jokes and most importantly “problems,” as he tackles the stock market and Robinhood and speaks with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, giving viewers an idea of what’s in store this season. Watch the teaser for the new episo...


Gary Clark Jr. Adds Additional 2025 North American Tour Dates Photo Gary Clark Jr. Adds Additional 2025 North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - February 18, 2025

Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. has announced additional 2025 North American tour dates in support of his critically acclaimed 2024 album JPEG RAW....


DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The K Photo DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017

Modern masterpieces, cutting-edge composition, dance, drag, film, jazz, Hip Hop, video games, electronica, ecology, and activism all converge at the inaugural season of DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's new 15-day celebration of contemporary culture....


THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART to Return on March 3 Photo THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART to Return on March 3
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023

Upcoming interviews include Stewart sitting down with General David Petraeus to discuss defense; State Senator Natham Dahm (R-OK) about crimes and guns; Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) about prison reform and rehabilitation, and for the first time ever the series will travel abroad for Stewart to speak...


Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock Announce More Dates for Their Co-Headline Tour Photo Dave Chappelle & Chris Rock Announce More Dates for Their Co-Headline Tour
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022

Comedy legends Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock have announced a huge Liverpool date for their iconic co-headlining show around the U.K this September, produced by Live Nation. Due to demand, the two American comedians will start off their tour at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Thursday the 1st of Septe...


DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The K Photo DIRECT CURRENT Slates Inaugural Season of Dance, Drag, Jazz, Activism & More at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2017

Modern masterpieces, cutting-edge composition, dance, drag, film, jazz, Hip Hop, video games, electronica, ecology, and activism all converge at the inaugural season of DIRECT CURRENT, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts's new 15-day celebration of contemporary culture....






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