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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Sheriff (Five Visits from Mr. Whitcomb)/ Mista Officer/ Reporter/ TV Announcer (Live from the Edge of Oblivion)

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Flute


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Sacramento Quartet Güero Release 'Mind's Eye' Single In Advance Of New Album 'Wednesdays' Dropping This Friday
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2023

The album was recorded live at Pus Cavern Studios in Sacramento with ace recording engineer Joe Johnson and further elevated by Oakland producer and fellow musician, Akiyoshi Ehara (The Seshen, Geographer); who amping up and dialing down dynamics added greater tones, higher fidelity, heavy delays and string arrangements.
Bad Dog Theatre Company Presents COMEDY ON QUEEN STREET, A Winter Wonderland Comedy Pop- Up To Celebrate The Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2022

The Bad Dog Theatre Company present Comedy on Queen Street, an electrifying new winter wonderland comedy pop-up theatre to celebrate the holiday season from December 1st – 30th at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen Street West).
Sacramento Quartet Güero Return With Expansive New Single 'Scribe'
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2022

Sacramento quartet Güero have returned a new single “Scribe,” a first taste from their third album. The track was produced with Akiyoshi Ehara (Geographer/The Seshen). Earlier, the band premiered a video for the track via Americana-UK, directed by Paul Bates. And those in Sacramento can catch the band this Friday at Big Sexy Brewing.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for COMING 2 AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 22, 2020

Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi(Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began.
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre Releases January Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2019

Bad Dog Comedy Theatre has released information on their upcoming events & shows ((875 Bloor St. W. - upstairs)
Nomzamo Mbatha, Garcelle Beauvais Join COMING 2 AMERICA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 23, 2019

Deadline reports that Nomzamo Mbatha and Garcelle Beauvais have joined the star-studded cast of Coming 2 America! Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall  will reprise their roles from the 1988 classic comedy film. 
Rotimi Joins Upcoming Sequel COMING 2 AMERICA
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 20, 2019

Deadline reports that Rotimi has joined the sequel to Eddie Murphy's 'Coming to America,' named appropriately numerically: 'Coming 2 America.' He joins original cast members Eddie Murphy (Prince Akeem) and Arsenio Hall (Semmi), James Earl Jones (King Jaffe Joffer), Paul Bates (Oha), John Amos (Cleo McDowell), Shari Headley (Lisa McDowell), Louie Anderson (Maurice), and Vanessa Bell Calloway (Imani Izzi).
Tracy Morgan Joins COMING TO AMERICA 2
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 19, 2019

Deadline reports that Tracy Morgan will join Coming to America 2. Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Rick Ross and Kiki Layne make up the rest of the cast, many reprising their roles from the original film. James Earl Jones and Paul Bates also return. 
Second City Toronto's 81st Mainstage Revue Title Announcement
by Robert Diamond - Mar 22, 2018

The Second City's 81st mainstage revue hits the stage starting March 27th, with the official media premiere taking place on April 9th. The newly-unveiled name most definitely reflects the surreal era we're living through: The Best Is Yet To Come Undone.
You Won't Find More Toronto Comedy Talent In One Place - 24 Sketch Challenge Returns 11/11
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2017

The sellout sketch extravaganza returns with more Toronto comedy in one room than should be physically possible.
TOP HAT Comes to London for Strictly Limited Run
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

Geoids Musical Theatre have announced their new production, and the London amateur premier, of the musical Top Hat which comes to the Bridewell Theatre from 31 October to 4 November 2017.
32 BEES: A Must-Bee Fringe Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2017

"32 Short Sketches About Bees" running from July 6th to July 16th at the Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse. Conceptually inspired by "32 Short Films About Glen Gould", this show is a play on words that will play with your mind.
Annaleigh Ashford, Danny Burstein, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Nikki M. James and More to Channel the Bard for 2017 Shakespeare in the Park Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017

The Public Theater announced initial casting today for the 2017 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, beginning Tuesday, May 23 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, continuing a 55-year tradition of free theater in Central Park.
The Most Ambitious Sketch Comedy Event in Toronto Returns April 8th!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2017

The Social Capital Theatre is excited to announce the return of the 24 Hour Sketch Challenge - right here on the Danforth!
JULIUS CAESAR and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Slated for The Public's 2017 Shakespeare in the Park Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2017

The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2017 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 55-year tradition of free theater in Central Park.
ABC to Stream Series Premiere of SPEECHLESS Live on Facebook
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 17, 2016

ABC Entertainment and Facebook announced a partnership to stream the first episode of the highly anticipated new comedy series SPEECHLESS on the show's official Facebook page, @SpeechlessABC, using Facebook Live.
Series Premiere of SPEECHLESS Now Available on ABC.com & ABC App
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 9, 2016

ABC is making the first episode of its much anticipated new comedy series SPEECHLESS available for viewers on ABC.com and the ABC app, beginning today through Tuesday, September 20, a day before its primetime premiere
True Romance Fest Set for Safari Inn This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2015

The 2nd Annual True Romance Fest will return for a thrilling, two-day, outdoor screening and party at the world-famous Safari Inn in Burbank, today and tomorrow, May 1 and 2, where parts of the cult classic True Romance (1993) were filmed. Bronson Pinchot will host this exclusive overnight gathering for die-hard fans.
True Romance Fest Set for Safari Inn, 5/1-2
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 24, 2015

The 2nd Annual True Romance Fest will return for a thrilling, two-day, outdoor screening and party at the world-famous Safari Inn in Burbank, Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, where parts of the cult classic True Romance (1993) were filmed. Bronson Pinchot will host this exclusive overnight gathering for die-hard fans.
TRUE ROMANCE FEST Returns in May
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 16, 2015

The True Romance Fest celebrating the cult movie classic True Romance returns for a two-day, outdoor screening and party at the world-famous Safari Inn in Burbank, where parts of the movie were filmed. The 2nd annual festival will take place on May 1 and 2, 2015.

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