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[Off-Broadway]
1993
Artie Bishop


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KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival Opens Next Week

The 12-day, ninth annual KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival won't take over downtown this year, but it will engage plenty of arts lovers in their own homes from Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, September 26.
Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
Initial Line Up Announced For 2019 San Francisco Comedy Festival, Tickets On Sale This Sunday

SF Sketchfest presented by Audible announces the initial line up for the 18th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival January 10-27, 2019, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. Audiences can expect another outstanding year of programming and fun as SF Sketchfest will host major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming acts from around the world for non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more.
THE $18-BILLION PRIZE, a New Play Based On Shocking True Story, Comes to San Francisco's Phoenix Theatre

A shocking and at times farcical tale of how an environmental lawsuit turned into the world's biggest fraud is revealed in a new play. The world premiere of The $18-Billion Prize, based on the true story of rainforest natives and their New York lawyer "fighting for justice" against one of the world's biggest oil companies, opens May 19 at the Phoenix Theatre, where performances continue through June 3.
CHAPATTI, H.M.S. PINAFORE, THE BICYCLE MEN and More Set for 2015 Three Oaks Theater Festival

Co-founders John Stoops and Tim Evans proudly announce the third season of the Three Oaks Theater Festival, an annual summer event that brings limited-engagement runs of highly- acclaimed, professional productions to audiences in Harbor Country, Michigan. This season will be performed at the Acorn Theater with a staged reading to take place at the Vickers Theatre.
CHAPATTI, H.M.S. PINAFORE, THE BICYCLE MEN and More Set for 2015 Three Oaks Theater Festival

Co-founders John Stoops and Tim Evans proudly announce the third season of the Three Oaks Theater Festival, an annual summer event that brings limited-engagement runs of highly- acclaimed, professional productions to audiences in Harbor Country, Michigan. This season will be performed at the Acorn Theater with a staged reading to take place at the Vickers Theatre.
THE BICYCLE MEN Coming to Garner Galleria Theatre, 7/10-20

Part Second City, part Monty Python, THE BICYCLE MEN plays The Garner Galleria Theatre July 10-20 only. Due to popular demand, THE BICYCLE MEN adds additional Sunday night performance on July 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now at Denvercenter.org.
Photo Flash: Jim O'Heir, Maribeth Monroe and the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! Celebrate Opening at CTG

The Second City's 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' opened on Thursday, December 12 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/ Kirk Douglas Theatre. Written by Second City alumni Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort and directed by fellow Second City alum Marc Warzecha, 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' continues through December 29, 2013. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
BWW Reviews: Second City Alumni Hilariously Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS!

L.A.'s Hottest New Holiday Tradition A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! Returns to CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre for a Limited Run through December 29, 2013.
Casey Affleck, Jane Kaczmarek and More Guest Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS!, Beg. Tonight at CTG

Center Theatre Group and The Second City are assembling a collection of special guests to drop in to the Kirk Douglas Theatre for a surprise cameo appearance in The Second City's 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!'
Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! Opens this Week at the Douglas

The Second City's 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' opens this Thursday, December 12 at the Center Theatre Group/ Kirk Douglas Theatre. Written by Second City alumni Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort and directed by fellow Second City alum Marc Warzecha, 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' continues through December 29, 2013.
Frank Caeti, Amanda Blake Davis and Ron West Return for CTG's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS Tonight

Casting has been announced for The Second City's 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' which begins previews tonight, December 8 at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Opening night is December 12 and performances run through December 29, 2013.
STAGE TUBE: Submit Your Sins to Win Prizes for The Second City's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! at CTG

In an attempt to prove that Washington, D.C. isn't the only town that rewards malfeasance, Center Theatre Group is celebrating Los Angelenos' wrong-doings and missteps by asking all residents to search their consciences for the worst things that they have ever done, and submit said misdeeds now through December 23 to win a package of prizes. The holiday prize pack includes two tickets to see The Second City's "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, a gift certificate to the local restaurant Ugo Culver City and all the Tiny Timtinis and Scrooge Drivers you can drink **. (Please Note: Mr. Scrooge has determined that you and your guest can drink no more than two each - this is a theatre, not a Toronto City Council meeting.) Check out a video about the competition below!
Casey Affleck, Jane Kaczmarek and More to Guest Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS! at CTG

Center Theatre Group and The Second City are assembling a collection of special guests to drop in to the Kirk Douglas Theatre for a surprise cameo appearance in The Second City's 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!'
Frank Caeti, Amanda Blake Davis and Ron West to Return for CTG's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: TWIST YOUR DICKENS; Full Cast Announced!

Casting has been announced for The Second City's 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' which begins previews December 8 at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Opening night is December 12 and performances run through December 29, 2013.
Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill Presents THE BICYCLE MEN, Now thru 7/20

Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents The Bicycle Men for one weekend only! The show runs tonight, July 18-20, today, Friday & Saturday at 7.30pm, with a special late night show on Saturday at 10pm.
Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill to Present THE BICYCLE MEN, 7/18-20

Aux Dog Theatre Nob Hill presents The Bicycle Men for one weekend only! The show runs July 18-20, on Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7.30pm, with a special late night show on Saturday at 10pm.
FLANAGAN'S WAKE Opens Off-Broadway

FLANAGAN'S WAKE, The Hilarious, Interactive Irish Wake that has been running 17 smash years in Chicago, has finally hit the Big Apple, Off-Broadway! (www.FlanagansWakeNYC.com) Directed by Amy Binns-Calvey with Musical Direction by Bonnie Shadrake.
UP Comedy Club Announces Line-Up Through January

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand-up and sketch shows including Robert Klein, Kyle Kinane, Loni Love, 'The Second City's Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue,' Carlos Mencia and a special one night event featuring Nick Kroll. Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-662-4562 or visiting UPComedyClub.com. UP Comedy Club is located at 230 W. North Ave, 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley in Chicago.
UP Comedy Club Announces All-Star Line-Up of Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy

Tickets are currently on sale for UP Comedy Club's roster of stand up and sketch shows, Maria Bamford, Jim Breuer, Jo Koy, Ted Alexandro, Robert Klein, Kyle Kinane, THE SECOND CITY'S NUT-CRACKING HOLIDAY REVUE and the debut of WHAT THE TOUR GUIDE DIDN'T TELL YOU: A CHICAGO REVUE.

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