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Date of Death: June 19, 1949

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!

Williamston Theatre to Present COMEDY IN BILLTOWN Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023

Williamston Theatre presents Comedy in Billtown, a new second-stage program featuring stand-up comedy. Tickets are now on sale.

THE AMEN CORNER and THE CLEARING Begin Previews at the Shaw Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2023

Get all the details on the highly anticipated productions of 'The Amen Corner' and 'The Clearing' at the Shaw Festival. Find out when and where these plays will be performed, and make sure you don't miss out on these must-see shows.

One-Act Play BILLY & THE SITUATION, Inspired by Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino & Billy McFarland, is Coming to Union Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2022

Billy & The Situation, a new two-person play about NJ's baddest boys is premiering Thursday, October 27 with back to back performances at 7:30pm and 10pm at Union Hall.

All-New COMIX Presents Comedy Series At Resorts Casino Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2022

COMIX is presenting an all-new comedy series at  Resorts Casino Hotel beginning on Saturday, May 14th at 8:00pm inside the Superstar Theater. Fans can expect a huge night of laughs with the always clever and hilarious, Robert Kelly.

EXPO CHICAGO Announced Derrick Adams' Commission For 2022 Edition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2022

EXPO CHICAGO the international exposition of contemporary and modern art, today announced an exclusive print edition by acclaimed artist Derrick Adams in celebration of the fair's in-person return to Navy Pier, April 7-10.

Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2020

For most theatre lovers across the nation, the prospect of seeing live entertainment in the near future seemed uncertain. 

Sharon Playhouse Announces New Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020

The Sharon Playhouse, in it's continued mission to offer live entertainment throughout the Covid 19 summer will inaugurate a new Socially Distanced Patio Cabaret Dinner Series featuring concerts by the finest Broadway has to offer. Broadway comes to Sharon!

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carl Reiner, Judd Apatow & More to Take Part in LAUGHTER IN LOCKDOWN Comedy Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020

NY Laughs, in partnership with The Actors Fund has announced a special one-night-only streaming event 'Laughter in Lockdown,' to benefit comedians and other comedy professionals in need on Friday, May 29 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT on nylaughs.org/lockdown.

NETFLIX IS A JOKE FEST Heads to Los Angeles This April
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 2, 2020

Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the star-studded celebration of comedy will take over Los Angeles April 27th - May 3rd and feature live stand-up shows, special events and activations with Netflix comedians and artists from around the world. Featured Netflix talent include Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Jamie Foxx, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Sebastian Maniscalco, the cast of Schitt's Creek and more. The fest will also include STAND OUT: An LGBTQ+ Celebration  with headliners Alan Carr, Hannah Gadsby, Margaret Cho, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes and more.

Comedian Drew Michael to Play The Den Theatre For One Night Only
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020

Comedian Drew Michael brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for one night only, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7 pm on The Den's Heath Main Stage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Maddie Wiener opens. Tickets are currently available at www.thedentheatre.com, in person at the The Den box office or by calling (773) 697-3830. Ages 21+.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Official Trailer for Season 2 of THE DEGENERATES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2019

The Netflix Original stand-up comedy series The Degenerates is back for season 2 with six new wild and unfiltered sets from - Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat, and Robert Kelly. 

Jackie Hoffman Headlines The 27th Annual KUNG PAO KOSHER COMEDY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2019

San Francisco's annual Jewish Christmas tradition, Kung Pao Kosher Comedy is now in its 27th year! This year's shows take place on December 24-26. The legendary Jewish-comedy-on-Christmas-in-a-Chinese-restaurant extravaganza has been featuring famous Jewish comedians (including the late Henny Youngman and Shelley Berman), Chinese food, and Yiddish proverbs in its fortune cookies ('With one tuchus, you can't dance at 2 weddings') since 1993. Kung Pao is one of San Francisco's longest-running comedy shows, catering to over 2000 people annually: some have attended every year.

Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos & Jim Florentine Come to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2019

Four of the world's funniest comedians, who are also friends, took the stage together last March in PA for a killer night of comedy. The show was politically incorrect, edgy, spontaneous and full of heart. It was a huge success. People were leaving the theater saying it was the best comedy show they had been to in years. All four are dads who discovered they have an odd shared philosophy when it comes to parenting. The show won't be exclusively about being parents. When they come to the Warner Theatre on November 15 at 8 pm, Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine will cover everything and anything. But one thing they guarantee, this will be the funniest show you have seen in a long time.

THE BOONDOCKS to Return on HBO Max with Two Season Order
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2019

HBO Max is ordering two reimagined seasons, with 24 episodes of the beloved animated series The Boondocks. The series from creator Aaron McGruder will launch in Fall 2020 with a 50-minute special. All 55 episodes of the original The Boondocks series will also be available on the direct-to-consumer offering at launch.

Comedians Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos, and Jim Florentine Come to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2019

Last March, four of New York's fastest and funniest comedians took the stage together in Glenside, PA for a killer night of comedy. The night was such a huge success that the four headliners agreed they had to take the show on the road. The Warner Theatre will welcome comedians Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine to the Main Stage on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 8 pm.

Bergen Performing Arts Center Presents KREEPS WITH KIDS COMEDY TOUR
by Sarah Hookey - Jun 18, 2019

Kreeps with Kids Comedy Tour featuring Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at 8 p.m. The show is recommended for ages 17 and above.

Comedians Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine Come to The Warner
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2019

Last March, four of New York's fastest and funniest comedians took the stage together in Glenside, PA for a killer night of comedy. The night was such a huge success that the four headliners agreed they had to take the show on the road. The Warner Theatre will welcome comedians Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine to the Main Stage on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 8 pm.

BWW Review: MARIE AND ROSETTA At Lucie Stern Theatre: Outstanding Homage To Gospel Legends Rosetta Tharpe And Marie Knight
by Steve Murray - Mar 11, 2019

BWW Review: MARIE AND ROSETTA at Lucie Stern Theatre: outstanding homage to gospel legends Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight.

Blue Boy Entertainment's GET RIGHT COMEDY NITE Comes to the Studio Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2019

Blue Boy Entertainment is bringing all new comedians to the Warner's Studio Theatre for GET RIGHT COMEDY NITE starring Kareem Blue, K'Rina Fort, Derek Furtado and JT Moore today, March 2 at 8 pm! This event sold out last time, so don't miss out - get your tickets starting January 25 at 10 AM!

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