Marlon Wayans News

Writer and performer Mitch Hara is Adam Astra.  Adam is auditioning…  and this is one audition you'll never forget. With his past constantly seeping into his present, Astra breaks the fourth wall, confronts his audience and gleefully spoons out tales of his soul-sucking childhood, monstrous substance abuse, rampant sex, crashed cars & a black cape, all whilst going for a part in Hamilton Unplugged.

Actor, producer, comedian, writer, and film director Marlon Wayans is bringing his highly-anticipated Wild Child Tour to the Red Rock Ballroom at Red Rock Resort Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8 p.m.

Marlon Wayans will perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 7PM.

The Charleston Gaillard Center and MOJA Arts Festival announced Marlon Wayans: Wild Child Tour, for one night only on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Jon Stewart will return to The Daily Show desk tonight followed by Ronny Chieng Tuesday - Thursday at 11 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central, with the episode available on Paramount+ the next morning.

John Mulaney will explore the city of Los Angeles with his comedian friends in the upcoming Netflix special John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's In LA. Over the course of six live episodes, the comically unconventional show will feature Mulaney along with special guests and field pieces all shot in Los Angeles. Watch the announcement video here!

Discover the lineup for Netflix's comedy festival, OUTSIDE JOKE. Get ready for a laughter-filled event as Netflix brings together the biggest names in comedy. The lineup includes Fred Armisen, Freddie Gibbs, Janelle James, Leslie Jones, Michelle Buteau, Reggie Watts, drag icons Alyssa Edwards, Jimbo, Latrice Royale and Trixie Mattel, and more.

New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.

The Den Theatre will present upcoming appearances by Chaunté Wayans, Adam Ray, and Alignon Mitra. Learn more about these performers and see how to purchase tickets.

New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Here are just some of the names included in the Festival. More headliners to be announced in the new year: Ali Wong, Atsuko Okatsuka, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Bill Burr, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Chelsea Handler,   Chris Rock, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, Dane Cook, David Letterman, and more.

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced that AIR, the Amazon MGM Studios sports dramedy directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Ben Affleck, will receive The Gotham Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute at the 33rd annual Gotham Awards Ceremony. Nominees for the Gotham Awards will be announced on Tuesday, October 24th. 

Mark your calendars for January 13, 2024, as Marlon Wayans takes the stage at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for a special one-night-only performance. Don't miss this hilarious event and secure your tickets now!

The Television Academy and FOX have announced that the telecast of the 75th Emmy Awards will air on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Sometimes outrageous, always audacious, stand-up comic Marlon Wayans returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center with three performances, Friday, August 11th at 7 PM and 9:30 PM and just added Sunday, August 13th at 7 PM.

Sometimes outrageous, always audacious, stand-up comic Marlon Wayans returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center Friday, August 11, for two performances at 7 PM and 9:30 PM.

Universal Theatrical Group (UTG), Universal Pictures’ live theater division, announced development of the musical IMITATION OF LIFE, based on the novel by Fannie Hurst and the Universal Pictures films, with book by Lynn Nottage, music and lyrics by John Legend, and directed by Liesl Tommy.

In attendance was Director/Star Ben Affleck, Stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Chris Tucker, Julius Tennon, Writer Alex Convery, Producers Jeff Robinov, Jason Michael Berman and Executive Producers Jordan Moldo, and Jon Weinbach. Check out photos now!

Blue Note Napa has announced the new music lineup for the 2023 Blue Note Summer Sessions concert series beginning May 19 through October.