NBC to Air BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE COMEDY AND MUSIC SUPERFEST
Musical performers include John Legend, Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and Earth Wind & Fire. Comedy performances include Kenan Thompson, Cedric The Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Jon Lovitz, Roy Wood Jr., Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, Dane Cook, Gabriel Iglesias, and Loni Love.
THE MASKED SINGER to Host Andrew Lloyd Webber-Themed Episode
Season eight of The Masked Singer will introduce all-new themed episodes, including an 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Night.' The episode will also feature an appearance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, himself. Get a first look at Webber and The Masked Singer judge Ken Jeong in a new video teaser trailer for the upcoming season!
GROUNDLINGS OF '69 Improv Comedy Show to Open This Month
The Groundlings Theatre introduces a brand-new groovy sketch show from the Groundlings Main company, “Groundlings of ’69.” Previews begin on April 2nd as part of a new, two show night weekend schedule for the Theatre. Opening night is April 29th. Directed by Lisa Schurga (Clipped) this sketch comedy show features appearances from Main Company members Josh Duvendeck (Parks and Recreation), Allison Dunbar (The Sopranos), Ryan Gaul (The Last O.G.), Patty Guggenheim (Florida Girls), Chris Kleckner, Laird Macintosh, Jessica Pohly, Emily Pendergast (VEEP), Annie Sertich (Sillicon Valley), and Greg Worswick.
Groundlings Present New Virtual Shows This Week!
Special guests Drew Droege (Boba??s Burgers) joins The Crazy Uncle Joe Show and Nyima Funk (Key & Peele) joins first virtual Cookina?? With GAS show for this weeka??s The Groundlings Theatre online programming.
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and More Join FEEDING AMERICA Comedy Festival on NBC
NBC is teaming with Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios and Funny Or Die for the two-hour comedy special a?oeFeeding America Comedy Festivala?? on Sunday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m. ET/PT. The all-star event will feature a plethora of today's biggest comedy superstars to support and raise money for America's largest hunger-relief organization, Feeding America.
VIDEO: SNL Returns With 'Hell-ish' Political Cold Open, Featuring Adam Driver as Jeffrey Epstein
Saturday Night Live returned for its first episode of 2020 last night. The episode was hosted by Adam Driver and the musical guest was Halsey. The show of course kicked off with a politically-themed cold open. In this sketch, Donald Trump's attorney Alan Dershowitz (Jon Lovitz) gives Senator Mitch McConnell (Beck Bennett) and Senator Susan Collins (Cecily Strong) a preview of his impeachment defense. Driver also plays Jeffrey Epstein in the sketch.
GROUNDLINGS MIX TAPE to Open in January
Every once in a blue moon a a?oeBest of Sketcha?? show comes to town to delight audiences with its wild characters and only-seen-once-before sketch comedy genius. Come see what the brilliant cast of Groundlings and alumni unearth for this special four-week run when Groundlings Mix Tape comes to The Groundlings Theatre next month.