Comedian Bob Newhart Performs Today During Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2014 The Lucy Desi Museum & Center for Comedy, Chautauqua Striders, and the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena are proud to announce that comedy legend Bob Newhart will be the featured performer of the 2014 Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K weekend. Newhart will be showcased today, October 11th in a night of comedy...
Aronoff Center Presents Bill Cosby in Comedy Central's FAR FROM FINISHED Tour, 6/14
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014 One of America's most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby, whose comedy transcends age, gender, and cultural barriers, is making a rare appearance at the Aronoff Center, Saturday, June 14 at 8:00 PM. Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums, and best-sel...
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....
Bill Cosby Premieres on Comedy Central for First TV Concert in 30 Years, 11/23
by Christina Mancuso - November 05, 2013 A legend that needs no introduction, Bill Cosby is coming to Comedy Central for his first television concert special in 30 years. Bill Cosby: Far From Finished will premiere on Saturday, November 23rd at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. An extended Blu-ray and DVD of the special will be released on November 26th by...
Legendary Entertainer Bill Cosby to Play Show at Treasure Island, 7/18
by Matt Smith - June 24, 2014 Las Vegas— Following a sold-out performance in March, iconic funny man Bill Cosby brings his signature comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre July 18 at 8 p.m....
Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond Set for SiriusXM Intimate Q&A with Fans Today
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2013 Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) previously announced that Tina Fey and her husband Jeff Richmond, will be the featured guests on an upcoming installment of SiriusXM's 'Town Hall' series....
Eddie Murphy Reprises Bill Cosby Impersonation While Receiving Mark Twain Prize for Humor
by Caryn Robbins - October 19, 2015 The 18th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded last night to comedian Eddie Murphy. T...
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....
Bill Cosby to Receive Award for Comedic Excellence at AMERICAN COMEDY AWARDS, 5/8
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2014 NBC and Don Mischer Productions announced today that Bill Cosby will be honored with the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence at the “American Comedy Awards,” which airs May 8 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC....
Jay Leno Coming to Dell Hall, 5/31
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2015 Perhaps one of the best known comedians and entertainers today, former “Tonight Show” host JAY LENO is coming to the Long Center for a one night only showcase his best comedy routine, and the personality that made him a star on late night television. See the longtime host live in Dell Hall on Sunday...
CBS to Broadcast KENNEDY CENTER HONORS Through 2024
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2016 CBS and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced today a new agreement that will keep the annual KENNEDY CENTER HONORS broadcast on CBS through 2025....
Comedy Central Airs Bill Cosby Concert Special FAR FROM FINISHED Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2013 Bill Cosby's first television concert special in 30 years, 'Far From Finished,' will air on COMEDY CENTRAL tonight, November 24, 2013. Robert Townsend directed the show, which will be compiled from material that Cosby performed at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center earlier this summer....
Comedian Bob Newhart to Perform During Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K, 10/11
by Christina Mancuso - August 27, 2014 The Lucy Desi Museum & Center for Comedy, Chautauqua Striders, and the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena are proud to announce that comedy legend Bob Newhart will be the featured performer of the 2014 Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K weekend. Newhart will be showcased October 11th in a night of comedy at the...
Bill Cosby Returns to the Treasure Island Theatre, 9/26
by Christina Mancuso - August 19, 2014 Beloved comedic genius Bill Cosby brings his signature comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m....
Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski & More Set for Lorne Michaels Tribute
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2016 SNL alum Tina Fey and husband Jeff Richmond will co-write and co-direct a special tribute to SNL creator Lorne Michaels at Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala...
Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman & More to Honor Bill Murray at 19th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2016 A lineup of leading performers, including Dan Aykroyd, Aziz Ansari, Roy Blount Jr., Bill Hader, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Brian Doyle Murray, Paul Shaffer, Sigourney Weaver, and others will salute Bill Murray at the 19th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, Octob...
Lane, Redford, Etc. to Honor Twain Prize-Winner Simon
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2006 Jason Alexander, Richard Dreyfus, Nathan Lane, Cyndi Lauper, Robert Redford, Paul Reiser, Mercedes Ruehl and Jonathan Silverman will be on hand to salute Neil Simon at the Kennedy Center's Ninth Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony...
Northrop to Welcome Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2013 Northrop at the University of Minnesota presents Hubbard Dance Street Chicago on Sat, Sep 21 at 8:00 pm at the State Theatre as the opening performance in the 2013-14 Northrop dance season....
Bill Cosby Hard at Work on New Cosby Show Comedy!
by Robert Diamond - November 09, 2013 YahooTV reports that Cosby is at work on two network shows, one which sounds a lot like The Cosby Show, though he insists it won't be a remake -- 'They would like to see a married couple that acts like they love each other, warts and all, children who respect the parenting, and the comedy of people ...
MUPPETS CHARACTER ENCYCLOPEDIA to be Celebrated at Museum of the Moving Image, 2/22
by Tyler Peterson - February 07, 2014 Craig Shemin, President of The Jim Henson Legacy and author of the lavishly illustrated and meticulously researched new Muppets Character Encyclopedia (2014, DK Publishing), will present a program featuring memorable moments from the biggest Muppet stars, as well as rare highlights of some lesser kn...
TV One to Premiere PBS' EDDIE MURPHY: THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE, 12/4
by Caryn Robbins - December 01, 2015 TV One salutes comedy genius Eddie Murphy with the network premiere of PBS' Eddie Murphy: The Mark Twain Prize on Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. ET....
Legendary Entertainer Bill Cosby Headlines at Treasure Island Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2014 Las Vegas— Following a sold-out performance in March, iconic funny man Bill Cosby brings his signature comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre tonight, July 18 at 8 p.m....
Oprah, Eddie Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Mike Epps Join Richard Pryor Biopic
by Sally Henry - August 30, 2015 A Richard Pryor biopic is officially on the way....
George Carlin Website to Relaunch with New, Rare Recordings
by Christina Mancuso - March 25, 2015 According to Variety, George Carlin's estate will be relaunching his website on March 27, including previously unreleased or rare audio recordings....
Bill Cosby Comes To The Morrison Center
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2011 An Evening with Bill Cosby comes to the MORRISON CENTER tonight - 5 & 8 pm with IMAG Screen... |