John Lutz

Summer Comedy Programming Set For The Kennedy Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced additional programming for its summer line-up of Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.

DON'T TELL SETH! An Evening With The Seth Meyers Writers is Coming to the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Join the writers of Seth Meyers for a special evening, Don't Tell Seth!, on June 14-15. Experience the wit and humor behind one of late night's most popular shows.

John Lutz, Jonathan Mangum & Barrett Foa Join Hyprov As October's Special Guest Improvisors
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis announces the addition of John Lutz, and the return of Johnathan Mangum and Barrett Foa to its star-studded lineup of improvisers.

VIDEO: Peacock Debuts GIRLS5EVA Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2022

Peacock has released the trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of Girls5Eva, starring Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and Busy Philipps. The new season will also feature James Monroe Iglehart, Grey Henson, Judy Gold, Mario Cantone, Andrew Rannells, Ashley Park, Daniel Breaker, Erika Henningsen, and more.

Grey Henson, James Monroe Iglehart & More Will Appear in GIRLS5EVA Season Two
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2022

Grey Henson, James Monroe Iglehart, Ashley Park, Erika Henningsen, Andrew Rannells, Daniel Breaker, and more have joined the second season of Girls5Eva. The Tina Fey series stars Sara Bareilles as Dawn, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Wickie, Paula Pell as Gloria, and Busy Philipps as Summer.

LISTEN: Hear the Audio Trailer for HIT JOB, Premiering April 22 on Audible
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 20, 2021

Hit Job premieres with 12 half-hour episodes on Thursday, April 22 exclusively on Audible. 

KeKe Palmer, Matt Bomer, Aaron Tveit, Okieriete Onaodowan and More to Star in New Audible Original Comedy Podcasts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2021

Audible Inc. today announced two new scripted Audible Original comedy podcasts produced via its ongoing collaboration with Broadway Video Enterprises, including Hit Job, a high-concept workplace comedy, and Hot White Heist, a queer action comedy that turns the heist genre on its head. 

Listings for NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, August 11 �" August 18
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2020

LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS' August 11 – August 18

The Sketchersons Present SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE Online 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2020

Sure, you can't go out and see live sketch comedy right now, but with award-winning troupe The Sketchersons, the laughs can still come to you.

Paul Rudd to Lead Audible's Scripted Comedy Podcast ESCAPE FROM VIRTUAL ISLAND
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2020

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced a new scripted Audible Original comedy series, Escape from Virtual Island, written by John Lutz, best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “30 Rock” and produced by Broadway Video Enterprises. Golden Globe-nominated actor Paul Rudd leads an all-star ensemble cast of comedic talent including Jack McBrayer, Paula Pell, Amber Ruffin, Scott Adsit, Jane Krakowski, Seth Meyers, Jason Sudeikis, Kenan Thompson, Olivia Wilde and Henry Winkler. The audio series will debut April 2, 2020 exclusively on Audible. Escape from Virtual Island is executive produced by Broadway Video's Britta von Schoeler and produced by Austin Breslow. Will Rogers and Ian Stearns are executive producers for Audible.

J.B. Smoove, Hayley Magnus Join Cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS on Quibi; Andy Samberg, Tina Fey to Guest Star
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 3, 2019

Quibi has announced the director and star-studded cast of MAPLEWORTH MURDERS, a comedic murder mystery series created by and starring Paula Pell and John Lutz. The series is executive produced by Pell, Lutz, Lorne Michaels, Seth Meyers, Andrew Singer and Mike Shoemaker.

DRUNK HISTORY Returns to Comedy Central with New Episodes on June 18
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019

Pour a shot and learn a lot! The Emmy(R) Award-winning Comedy Central series Drunk History returns with eight all-new episodes premiering Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, leading off with the highly innovative and spellbinding Derek Waters' Believe It or Not and followed by the series premiere of Alternatino with Arturo Castro at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT. Fans can watch the all new trailer featuring highlights from the new summer season here and catch up on the first eight episodes of season six on the Comedy Central App and at cc.com/drunk.

WRITER'S GUILD AWARDS Unveils 2019 Nominations
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 7, 2018

The 2019 Writer's Guild Awards nominations have been unveiled. The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be handed out Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Beverly Hilton. See the full list of nominees below!

The Second City Announces All-Night Benefit With Special Guests
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2018

The Second City's 17th annual 24-hour improv and music marathon will take place Monday, November 19th-Tuesday, November 20th in Second City's e.t.c. Theater. 24 Hour: To the Moon and Back, Buddies is a non-stop event that will feature over 100 performers in a lineup that includes Second City alumni, current talent, and special guests from the worlds of comedy, theater, and music.

Get to Know the Star of THE NEW ONE, Mike Birbiglia!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 12, 2018

On Sunday, November 11th, Mike Birbiglia's newest show, 'The New One,' opened on Broadway at the Cort Theater. Birbiglia makes his Broadway debut, but this isn't his first foray into the world of theater!

Comedy Central Renews Emmy-Winning Series DRUNK HISTORY For Sixth Season
by Macon Prickett - Feb 22, 2018

Kent Alterman, President of Comedy Central announced today that the Emmy® Award-winning Comedy Central series, Drunk History, has been renewed for a sixth season with sixteen episodes. Created for television by Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner, Drunk History is produced by Central Productions and executive produced by Waters and Konner, along with Gary Sanchez Productions' Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Owen Burke. Ian Friedman and Daniel Wolfberg are the Executives in Charge of Production for Comedy Central. The fifth season currently airs on Tuesdays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

DRUNK HISTORY Season 5 Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 23, 2018

DRUNK HISTORY Season 5 Premieres Tonight on Comedy Central

VIDEO: Comedy Central Shares Trailer for DRUNK HISTORY Season 5, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2018

Raise your glass and get to class! The Emmy -winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY returns for its fifth season with the first of seven all-new episodes premiering today, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

HANDMAID'S TALE, GLOW Among Nominees for 2018 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2017

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2017. Winners will be honored at the 2018 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at concurrent ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles.

VIDEO: Comedy Central Shares Trailer for DRUNK HISTORY Season 5, Premiering 1/23
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017

Raise your glass and get to class! The Emmy -winning Comedy Central series DRUNK HISTORY returns for its fifth season with the first of seven all-new episodes premiering on Tuesday, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT