Jon Glaser

Shakespeare & Company to Present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Beginning Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 6, 2024

William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company's outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.

SAMANTHA BEE'S WITS END Announces Special Guests For July 9th Show At The Bell House
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

Samantha Bee's WITS END at The Bell House on July 9th will feature special guests Jon Glaser and Wyatt Cenac. Don't miss this exciting night of comedy and entertainment.

SF SKETCHFEST Continues In San Francisco Shows & Livestream Events Through February 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2024

After kicking off its 21st comedy festival last week with legend Eric Idle, followed by dozens of shows through the week, SF Sketchfest continues its multi-day comedy festival with more shows and live-stream events through Februrary 4.

SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

Jon Glaser Releases New Comedy Album
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023

JON GLASER (Delocated, Parks and Rec, Girls) has released his debut comedy album 'JON GLASER'S SOOTHING MEDITATIONS FOR THE SOLITARY DOG.' Glaser's album is the latest release in the PGF Records catalog which includes releases from Eugene Mirman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, and most recently, Derrick Brown's album of comedy & poetry.

Derrick Brown Drops Comedy & Poetry Album 'A Close Shave With Heaven'
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2023

Derrick has performed opening for comedians and bands including Cold War Kids, Afghan Whigs, Rival Sons, Kyle Kinane, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler, Cross, Mirman, and more. Derrick has written 10 poetry books and can be found performing on stages around L.A. where he now calls home.

Cast Set For Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023

Casting has been announced for the Berkshires premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Shakespeare & Company.

Eugene Mirman Shares New Single 'How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa'
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2022

New from PGF Records, the indie comedy label co-founded by comedian Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers), comes the single “How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa”. Performed by Eugene and Lucy Wainright Roche, it’s a Christmas song about the dilemma of wanting to indulge your young child in the fun of Santa.

Cast Announced For MEASURE FOR MEASURE At Shakespeare & Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2022

Shakespeare & Company has announced the cast of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare - to be staged at the Tina Packer Playhouse at the Shakespeare & Company campus, from August 19 through September 18. 

Tyler Martin's WHAT I FIRST DESIRED to be Presented at Soho Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022

WHAT I FIRST DESIRED, written by playwright and actor Tyler Martin and directed by Enrique Cavazos, now moves onto a highly anticipated second round of performances this July giving audiences an opportunity to see an extended version of the one-act. WHAT I FIRST DESIRED will return with performances July 1, 6, 8, & 9 @ 7PM ET.

LISTEN: Presley Ryan, Max Von Essen & More Celebrate 100 Episodes of TAKE A BOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022

The Broadway Podcast Network has announced that Take a Bow,  hosted by Eli Tokash, is celebrating it's 100th episode with a special live event featuring stars JJ Niemann (The Book of Mormon), Presley Ryan (Beetlejuice), Max Von Essen (Anastasia), and Anthony Rosenthal (Falsettos).

Comedy Central Announces Voice Casts for WASHINGTONIA & FAIRVIEW
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2021

The boundary-pushing, provocative animated political satire feature, Washingtonia will premiere in fall 2021. Fairview a weekly, hyper-topical, half-hour, eight episode series set to premiere in early 2022.

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Rachel Dratch, Jon Hamm, Jane Lynch & More to Take Part in SF Sketchfest's FESTPOCALYPSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021

SF Sketchfest will present Festpocalypse, an all-star virtual variety show featuring over 100 of the biggest names in comedy, film, and television livestreaming on Saturday, January 30. Festpocalypse features all new performances and appearances from The Kids in the Hall, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, SNL alums Cheri Oteri, Fred Armisen, and more.

Eugene Mirmans' Documentary IT STARTED AS A JOKE is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 3, 2020

The Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, Flight of the Conchords, Delocated) feature documentary “It Started As A Joke” is available today on VOD on Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, FandangoNow, Sony and Microsoft Xbox. 

Eugene Mirman's IT STARTED AS A JOKE Gets April 3 VOD Release Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 19, 2020

Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has announced IT STARTED AS A JOKE will be released on-demand on Friday, April 3. The feature documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL including the final farewell show. Packed with stars and offering an intimate look at the New York comedy scene, It Started As A Joke celebrates Eugene's unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement. Heartfelt and hilarious, the doc offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era and reminds us of the healing properties of comedy – even in the most challenging of life's circumstances.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases Trailer for OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 16, 2020

SHOWTIME has released the key art and trailer for the upcoming third season of OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT, premiering on Sunday, January 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. Executive produced by multiple Emmy® winner Stephen Colbert, showrunner R.J. Fried and Late Show executive producer Chris Licht, OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT kicks open the doors of the White House for a satirical look at President Trump, his family and the power players in Washington, D.C. and beyond. 

OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT Returns for Third Season on January 26
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 7, 2020

The SHOWTIME animated series OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT will return for its third season on Sunday, January 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. Executive produced by multiple Emmy® winner Stephen Colbert, showrunner R.J. Fried and Late Show executive producer Chris Licht, OUR CARTOON PRESIDENT kicks open the doors of the White House for a satirical look at President Trump, his family and the power players in Washington, D.C. and beyond. Season three order includes 18, 30-minute episodes, with 10 episodes airing until March 29th, and returning with 8 episodes to air this fall tied to the 2020 Presidential election.

CBS Announces The 20 Performers Participating In The 2020 Showcase
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 6, 2020

CBS today announced the 20 performers participating in the 2020 SHOWCASE, which will begin its run of six shows on Jan. 14 at the El Portal Theatre in Los Angeles.

SF Sketchfest Announces Lineup for the 19th Annual San Francisco Comedy Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019

SF Sketchfest announces the initial line up for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival taking place January 9-26, 2020, featuring top comedic talent performing in venues across the city. SF Sketchfest offers fans the rare opportunity to see their favorite performers in intimate live performances, discussions and immersive comedy experiences.