John Oliver
Latest News on John Oliver:
MOUSE KING - The Musical Returns to South Florida (Nov 15, 2024)
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Nov 9, 2024)
Meet the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Oct 23, 2024)
MOUSE KING - The Musical Returns to South Florida (Nov 15, 2024)
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Nov 9, 2024)
Meet the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Oct 23, 2024)
BIO
Oliver started his career as a stand-up comedian, both in the United Kingdom and United States. He came to wider attention for his work on THE DAILY SHOW WITH Jon Stewart as its senior British correspondent from 2006 to 2013. Oliver won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a writer on THE DAILY SHOW and was its guest host for an eight-week period in 2013. In addition to The Daily Show, Oliver co-hosted the satirical comedy podcast The Bugle(2007-2015) with Andy Zaltzman, with whom Oliver had previously co-hosted the radio series Political Animal, and hosted John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show on Comedy Central from 2010 to 2013. He has also acted on television, most notably in a recurring role as Ian Duncan on the NBC sitcom Community.
Since 2014, Oliver has been the host of the HBO series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. For his work on Last Week Tonight, Oliver has won six Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award and was included in the 2015 Time 100.
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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: First Look at THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More In New HBO Max 2023 Promo
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022
VIDEO: John Oliver Reacts to Prince Philip's Passing on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 13, 2021
VIDEO: John Oliver Found Meghan Markle's Revelations to Oprah Unsurprising
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 16, 2021
VIDEO: John Oliver Takes the 'Which Muppet Are You Quiz' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 10, 2021
VIDEO: John Oliver Talks About Voting in His First US Election on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Nov 3, 2020
VIDEO: Josh Charles Talks About His Daughter on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 10, 2020
VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses President Trump's Response to the Pandemic on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 30, 2020
VIDEO: John Oliver Talks Coronavirus, Misinformation, Social Distancing and More on LAST WEEK TONIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 16, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Maybe Coming Soon With John Oliver on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 14, 2020
VIDEO: John Oliver Says His First Crush Was On Eyore on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - Feb 11, 2020
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MOUSE KING - The Musical Returns to South Florida
Written by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning singer and songwriter, Jim Camacho, the beloved decade-spanning holiday musical, 'Mouse King,' makes its return to South Florida.
Written by Sesame Street veteran Noel MacNeal and award-winning singer and songwriter, Jim Camacho, the beloved decade-spanning holiday musical, 'Mouse King,' makes its return to South Florida.
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
Meet the Cast of DEATH BECOMES HER, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Death Becomes her is coming to Broadway! The new musical begins preview performances tonight, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Death Becomes Her here!
Death Becomes her is coming to Broadway! The new musical begins preview performances tonight, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Death Becomes Her here!
INDECENT Comes to Endangered Species Theatre Project
Endangered Species theatre Project will present Paula Vogel’s Award-winning play Indecent.
Endangered Species theatre Project will present Paula Vogel’s Award-winning play Indecent.
Video: SETH MEYERS: DAD MAN WALKING Comedy Special Trailer
The HBO Original stand-up comedy special SETH MEYERS: DAD MAN WALKING debuts SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Watch the trailer!
The HBO Original stand-up comedy special SETH MEYERS: DAD MAN WALKING debuts SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Watch the trailer!
Interview: Intergalactic Comedian and Novelty Politician Count Binface: 'Who Should Play Me on Stage? Toby Jones'.
A self-described 'independent space warrior' from Sigma IX, Count Binface is becoming something of a political institution.
A self-described 'independent space warrior' from Sigma IX, Count Binface is becoming something of a political institution.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners
Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, Jean Smart, and more took home Emmy Awards tonight. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 15. Check out the full list of winners here!
Alex Edelman, Billy Crudup, Jean Smart, and more took home Emmy Awards tonight. The 76th Emmy Awards ceremony was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 15. Check out the full list of winners here!
76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Night One Winners List
The Television Academy and executive producer Bob Bain has announced the night one winners for the 76th Creative Arts Emmy® Awards.
The Television Academy and executive producer Bob Bain has announced the night one winners for the 76th Creative Arts Emmy® Awards.
Words From The Wings: Amanda LaMotte of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Amanda LaMotte who is currently appearing in Once Upon a Mattress. Amanda told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Amanda LaMotte who is currently appearing in Once Upon a Mattress. Amanda told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
1812 Productions Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More
1812 Productions announces its 2024/2025 season featuring popular hits like THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and more.
1812 Productions announces its 2024/2025 season featuring popular hits like THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and more.
Comedian Matt Friend Announced as New Host for KC SuperStar Finals
Comedian, actor and impersonator Matt Friend steps in as the celebrity host for this year’s KC SuperStar Finals, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College.
Comedian, actor and impersonator Matt Friend steps in as the celebrity host for this year’s KC SuperStar Finals, which will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College.
Seth Meyers Comedy Special Coming To HBO This Fall
Seth Meyers’ new comedy special debuts this fall on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The comedian, writer, and host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” taped his first HBO comedy special in front of a live audience at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Seth Meyers’ new comedy special debuts this fall on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The comedian, writer, and host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” taped his first HBO comedy special in front of a live audience at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
Cortland Repertory to Present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST As Final Show In Summer Season
Cortland Repertory Theatre will close their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney's Beauty and the Beast”. This production will run from July 31 - August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM.
Cortland Repertory Theatre will close their 53rd summer season with a three-week run of the popular musical “Disney's Beauty and the Beast”. This production will run from July 31 - August 17 at the Little York Pavilion, with evening performances at 7:30 PM.
David O'Joherty, Larry Dean And Jason Byrne Join Edinburgh Festival Fringe WONDERBOX Podcast Specials
Russell Howard will host three live Wonderbox podcast specials at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with comedians David O'Doherty, Larry Dean, and Jason Byrne on August 1st, 2nd, and 4th at the Assembly Gordon Aikman Theatre.
Russell Howard will host three live Wonderbox podcast specials at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with comedians David O'Doherty, Larry Dean, and Jason Byrne on August 1st, 2nd, and 4th at the Assembly Gordon Aikman Theatre.
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Russell Howard Will Host Three Live WONDERBOX Edinburgh Festival Fringe Podcast Specials
Russell Howard is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time since 2019, with 3 live Wonderbox podcast shows.
Russell Howard is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time since 2019, with 3 live Wonderbox podcast shows.
Marc Maron's Stand-Up Special 'From Bleak to Dark' Set to Debut on Vinyl
Craft Recordings has announced a vinyl release for Marc Maron’s acclaimed HBO stand-up special, From Bleak to Dark. Available for pre-order and set to debut on July 26th, the legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster’s fifth stand-up special (and first for HBO), which premiered on HBO and is now streaming on MAX, found Maron getting more personal than ever.
Craft Recordings has announced a vinyl release for Marc Maron’s acclaimed HBO stand-up special, From Bleak to Dark. Available for pre-order and set to debut on July 26th, the legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster’s fifth stand-up special (and first for HBO), which premiered on HBO and is now streaming on MAX, found Maron getting more personal than ever.
MARY POPPINS Now Running at Red Mountain Theatre Through June
Red Mountain Theatre is presenting Mary Poppins. Enjoy classic songs and a heartwarming story as Mary Poppins helps heal the Banks Family's relationships in this family-friendly musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Red Mountain Theatre is presenting Mary Poppins. Enjoy classic songs and a heartwarming story as Mary Poppins helps heal the Banks Family's relationships in this family-friendly musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
2024 Peabody Awards Include THE BEAR, BLUEY, & More; See the Full List
Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!
Last week, The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced the 34 winners elected to represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2023. See the full list here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Oliver been in?
John Oliver has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has John Oliver been in?
John Oliver has not appeared in the West End.
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