Dean Obeidallah
Latest News on Dean Obeidallah:
Tony Shalhoub Joins 20th Annual Arab American Comedy Festival at Town Hall (Nov 3, 2023)
Arab American Comedy Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary with National Tour (Oct 19, 2023)
Atheer Yacoub to Record Comedy Album at New York Comedy Club This Month (Nov 5, 2022)
Tony Shalhoub Joins 20th Annual Arab American Comedy Festival at Town Hall (Nov 3, 2023)
Arab American Comedy Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary with National Tour (Oct 19, 2023)
Atheer Yacoub to Record Comedy Album at New York Comedy Club This Month (Nov 5, 2022)
Photos
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
News
Tony Shalhoub Joins 20th Annual Arab American Comedy Festival at Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a year-long tour to 5 of the most prestigious performance venues in the US.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a year-long tour to 5 of the most prestigious performance venues in the US.
Arab American Comedy Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary with National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival (NYAACF) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a year-long tour to 5 of the most prestigious performance venues in the US. For two decades, the festival has upheld its commitment to combating negative media portrayals of Arab Americans and Muslims, while showcasing the incredible talent within the community and fostering connections with industry professionals.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival (NYAACF) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a year-long tour to 5 of the most prestigious performance venues in the US. For two decades, the festival has upheld its commitment to combating negative media portrayals of Arab Americans and Muslims, while showcasing the incredible talent within the community and fostering connections with industry professionals.
Atheer Yacoub to Record Comedy Album at New York Comedy Club This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
Palestinian-American comedian and writer, Atheer Yacoub (Comedy Central, Gotham Comedy Live) will record her first stand-up comedy album at New York Comedy Club on November 20th at 7pm and 9:30pm.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
Palestinian-American comedian and writer, Atheer Yacoub (Comedy Central, Gotham Comedy Live) will record her first stand-up comedy album at New York Comedy Club on November 20th at 7pm and 9:30pm.
Judy Gold Joins Lineup for INDICTMENT EXCITEMENT at Theatre555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022
Emmy-Award winning stand-up comic Judy Gold will add her voice to “INDICTMENT EXCITEMENT,” a lacerating exploration of the current political world of Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the upcoming midterm elections for 5 nights – Tuesday, October 21, Wednesday, October 21, Friday, October 28, Tuesday, November 1 and Friday, November 4.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022
Emmy-Award winning stand-up comic Judy Gold will add her voice to “INDICTMENT EXCITEMENT,” a lacerating exploration of the current political world of Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the upcoming midterm elections for 5 nights – Tuesday, October 21, Wednesday, October 21, Friday, October 28, Tuesday, November 1 and Friday, November 4.
INDICTMENT EXCITEMENT Will Be Performed at Theater 555 Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
Laughing Liberally, in association with Eric Krebs, will present “INDICTMENT EXCITEMENT,” a lacerating exploration of the current political world of Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the upcoming midterm elections.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
Laughing Liberally, in association with Eric Krebs, will present “INDICTMENT EXCITEMENT,” a lacerating exploration of the current political world of Donald Trump, the Republican Party and the upcoming midterm elections.
The New York Arab-American Comedy Festival Celebrates 17th Anniversary Virtually!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is back—virtually, that is--to give people some laughs during these challenging times. What began as a began this festival in 2003 only two years after 9/11, has turned into the most successful comedy festival featuring Arab comics of different faiths.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2020
The New York Arab American Comedy Festival is back—virtually, that is--to give people some laughs during these challenging times. What began as a began this festival in 2003 only two years after 9/11, has turned into the most successful comedy festival featuring Arab comics of different faiths.
ASK A POLITICAL SCIENTIST Explores Immigration And Citizenship This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2020
What does it mean to be a good democratic citizen, and who gets to become one? How do our perceived civic duties change when democracy is under threat? Where do we get our ideas about what we 'ought' to do (vote? wear masks?) in the first place?
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2020
What does it mean to be a good democratic citizen, and who gets to become one? How do our perceived civic duties change when democracy is under threat? Where do we get our ideas about what we 'ought' to do (vote? wear masks?) in the first place?
MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN Begins Performances Tonight
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2019
Laughing Liberally will present LAUGHING LIBERALLY OFF-BROADWAY - 'MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN,' featuring a diverse roster of political performers taking back the discourse and bringing joy and intelligent topical humor to the NY stage for 15 performances only, beginning tonight
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2019
Laughing Liberally will present LAUGHING LIBERALLY OFF-BROADWAY - 'MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN,' featuring a diverse roster of political performers taking back the discourse and bringing joy and intelligent topical humor to the NY stage for 15 performances only, beginning tonight
Laughing Liberally Will Present MAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019
Laughing Liberally, in association with Eric Krebs, will present LAUGHING LIBERALLY OFF-BROADWAY a?' a?oeMAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN,a?? featuring a diverse roster of political performers taking back the discourse and bringing joy and intelligent topical humor to the NY stage for 15 performances only (September 3-21) at The Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street- between 9th & 10th Avenues). The run promises a different lineup of artists at each performance a?' and the return to the NYC stage of the great Elayne Boosler.
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2019
Laughing Liberally, in association with Eric Krebs, will present LAUGHING LIBERALLY OFF-BROADWAY a?' a?oeMAKE AMERICA LAUGH AGAIN,a?? featuring a diverse roster of political performers taking back the discourse and bringing joy and intelligent topical humor to the NY stage for 15 performances only (September 3-21) at The Theater at St. Clement's (423 West 46th Street- between 9th & 10th Avenues). The run promises a different lineup of artists at each performance a?' and the return to the NYC stage of the great Elayne Boosler.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Aasif Mandvi's SAKINA'S RESTAURANT
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 15, 2018
Sakina's Restaurant, the Obie Award-winning play written and performed by actor, writer, and former correspondent for 'The Daily Show' Aasif Mandvi (Disgraced), just opened yesterday, October 14 at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Performances of the recently-extended five-week-only engagement began on October 5th. Sakina's Restaurant comes from Audible, the same producers as the critically acclaimed Harry Clarke, Girls and Boys, and Patti Smith: Words and Music, and the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment.
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 15, 2018
Sakina's Restaurant, the Obie Award-winning play written and performed by actor, writer, and former correspondent for 'The Daily Show' Aasif Mandvi (Disgraced), just opened yesterday, October 14 at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Performances of the recently-extended five-week-only engagement began on October 5th. Sakina's Restaurant comes from Audible, the same producers as the critically acclaimed Harry Clarke, Girls and Boys, and Patti Smith: Words and Music, and the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment.
North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival to Screen THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING, 2/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2014
n Partnership with the UNC Center for the Study of the American South, Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations, UNC's Department of American Studies, and Muslim Life at Duke, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is presenting a screening of the new comedy documentary, The Muslims Are Coming, at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7. The screening will be at the FedEx Global Education Center Nelson Mandela Auditorium on the campus of UNC. Tickets are free. Tickets and more information can be found at www.nccomedyarts.com
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 29, 2014
n Partnership with the UNC Center for the Study of the American South, Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations, UNC's Department of American Studies, and Muslim Life at Duke, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is presenting a screening of the new comedy documentary, The Muslims Are Coming, at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7. The screening will be at the FedEx Global Education Center Nelson Mandela Auditorium on the campus of UNC. Tickets are free. Tickets and more information can be found at www.nccomedyarts.com
Sarah Silverman, Lizz Winstead, Emily Mortimer & More Join NARAL Pro-Choice America for Online Telethon
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2013
Last night, celebrities joined with NARAL Pro-Choice America and the New York Abortion Access Fund for an online telethon to raise money to support Texas women in the face of legislation restricting their right to abortion care.
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 19, 2013
Last night, celebrities joined with NARAL Pro-Choice America and the New York Abortion Access Fund for an online telethon to raise money to support Texas women in the face of legislation restricting their right to abortion care.
10th Annual New York Arab American Comedy Festival Celebrates 'A Decade of Funny'
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2013
Celebrating "A Decade of Funny," the 10th Annual New York Arab-American Comedy Festival will take place October 24th - October 27th. The annual weekend-long series will feature over 30 comedians over the four days and will mount six shows which will take place at two New York City locations.
by Robert Diamond - Oct 19, 2013
Celebrating "A Decade of Funny," the 10th Annual New York Arab-American Comedy Festival will take place October 24th - October 27th. The annual weekend-long series will feature over 30 comedians over the four days and will mount six shows which will take place at two New York City locations.
THE REP, QWERTY & More Among FilmBuff's September Films on VOD
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2013
FilmBuff has released their September lineup of films heading to VOD - check it out below! As always there is something to fit every taste: the global impact of China's unquenching thirst for fine wines; a hilarious team of Muslim comedians touring the US, cracking jokes and ending Islamophobia one town at a time; a chronicle of eccentric adult “My Little Pony” fans; and the love of repertory cinema all take center stage in this month's lineup.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 8, 2013
FilmBuff has released their September lineup of films heading to VOD - check it out below! As always there is something to fit every taste: the global impact of China's unquenching thirst for fine wines; a hilarious team of Muslim comedians touring the US, cracking jokes and ending Islamophobia one town at a time; a chronicle of eccentric adult “My Little Pony” fans; and the love of repertory cinema all take center stage in this month's lineup.
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THE ELECTION EDITION Concludes 10/15 at the Playroom Theater
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 28, 2012
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THE 2012 ELECTION EDITION, a comedy extravaganza, which mixes humor, musical numbers, and political satire will conclude its 2012 on Oct. 15th at The Playroom Theater. Featuring progressive comedians from CNN, Comedy Central, Showtime, MTV, Huffington Post, and C-SPAN, the show plays Monday evenings at 8PM until Oct. 15th.
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 28, 2012
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THE 2012 ELECTION EDITION, a comedy extravaganza, which mixes humor, musical numbers, and political satire will conclude its 2012 on Oct. 15th at The Playroom Theater. Featuring progressive comedians from CNN, Comedy Central, Showtime, MTV, Huffington Post, and C-SPAN, the show plays Monday evenings at 8PM until Oct. 15th.
Aurora Theater Co Hosts The Muslims are Coming!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2011
'The Muslims are Coming!' stand up comedy show, featuring some of today's top Muslim-American comedians, is heading out on its first ever tour.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2011
'The Muslims are Coming!' stand up comedy show, featuring some of today's top Muslim-American comedians, is heading out on its first ever tour.
Aurora Theater Co Hosts The Muslims are Coming!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2011
'The Muslims are Coming!' stand up comedy show, featuring some of today's top Muslim-American comedians, is heading out on its first ever tour.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 26, 2011
'The Muslims are Coming!' stand up comedy show, featuring some of today's top Muslim-American comedians, is heading out on its first ever tour.
Celebrate the Departure of Glenn Beck from FOX TV at LAUGHING LIBERALLY
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2011
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THIS AIN'T NO TEA PARTY, now enjoying an extended run Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre, 163 West 46th Street (just east of Broadway), will celebrate the departure of FOX NEWS's Glenn Beck, with a special edition dedicated to him, this Thursday at 8pm, featuring Beck-themed commentary and a farewell toast as well as an all-star line-up of aggressive progressives delivering a night of Laughter from the Left, including John Fugelsang, Lee Camp, Baratunde Thurston, Katie Halper, Negin Farsad and Jamie Jackson. (Performances continue every Thursday throughout the summer).
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2011
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THIS AIN'T NO TEA PARTY, now enjoying an extended run Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre, 163 West 46th Street (just east of Broadway), will celebrate the departure of FOX NEWS's Glenn Beck, with a special edition dedicated to him, this Thursday at 8pm, featuring Beck-themed commentary and a farewell toast as well as an all-star line-up of aggressive progressives delivering a night of Laughter from the Left, including John Fugelsang, Lee Camp, Baratunde Thurston, Katie Halper, Negin Farsad and Jamie Jackson. (Performances continue every Thursday throughout the summer).
Celebrate the Departure of Glenn Beck from FOX TV at LAUGHING LIBERALLY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2011
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THIS AIN'T NO TEA PARTY, now enjoying an extended run Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre, 163 West 46th Street (just east of Broadway), will celebrate the departure of FOX NEWS's Glenn Beck, with a special edition dedicated to him, this Thursday at 8pm, featuring Beck-themed commentary and a farewell toast as well as an all-star line-up of aggressive progressives delivering a night of Laughter from the Left, including John Fugelsang, Lee Camp, Baratunde Thurston, Katie Halper, Negin Farsad and Jamie Jackson. (Performances continue every Thursday throughout the summer).
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2011
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THIS AIN'T NO TEA PARTY, now enjoying an extended run Off-Broadway at the Midtown Theatre, 163 West 46th Street (just east of Broadway), will celebrate the departure of FOX NEWS's Glenn Beck, with a special edition dedicated to him, this Thursday at 8pm, featuring Beck-themed commentary and a farewell toast as well as an all-star line-up of aggressive progressives delivering a night of Laughter from the Left, including John Fugelsang, Lee Camp, Baratunde Thurston, Katie Halper, Negin Farsad and Jamie Jackson. (Performances continue every Thursday throughout the summer).
LAUGHING LIBERALLY Extended Thru 9/1 at Midtown Theater
by Lauren Wolman - May 22, 2011
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THIS AIN'T NO TEA PARTY, a new evening of comedy with music and multi-media presentations, making its Off-Broadway debut at the Midtown Theatre, 163 West 46th Street (just east of Broadway), has announced that it will extend performances through September 1.
by Lauren Wolman - May 22, 2011
LAUGHING LIBERALLY: THIS AIN'T NO TEA PARTY, a new evening of comedy with music and multi-media presentations, making its Off-Broadway debut at the Midtown Theatre, 163 West 46th Street (just east of Broadway), has announced that it will extend performances through September 1.
Videos