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Matt Bragg Announces 37-Date Tour

Tickets now on sale for the popular singer-songwriter's upcoming shows across the UK.

Moscow Community Theatre Stages Shakespeare Classic

Performances of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' run through mid-April.

Big Name Comedians Headed to Portland, Maine, in 2026

From David Sedaris to Jay Leno, the city's top venues will host a star-studded comedy lineup next year.

Comedian Alison Zeidman Tackles Death and Dying in New Show

Ready to Die? A Comedy Show About Dead Parents & DIY End-of-Life Planning premieres at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Comedian Kleon Brings Viral Humor to City Winery Atlanta

The Baltimore-based comic with a growing national following performs live on March 31st.

Jack Gallagher Bids Farewell to Sacramento with 'An Irish Goodbye'

The acclaimed actor and playwright's final premiere at B St. Theatre is a poignant reflection on his decades in the city.

Necessary Laughter Comes to Santa Barbara with 'Unnecessary Farce'

Director Sara Rademacher brings physical comedy and technical precision to SBCC's upcoming production.

CU Players Brings Dark Comedy 'The Moors' to Life

Bizarre gothic tale of desire and power becomes an electrifying, laugh-out-loud experience

Free April Fools Comedy Night Returns to SF

San Francisco's only Black-owned comedy club hosts annual laughs on April 1st.

Park City Follies' original creative team member takes final bow

After 25 years, Tom Clyde will exit the annual musical spoof and Egyptian Theatre fundraiser.

Off-Broadway 'Heated Rivalry' Musical Parody Announced

The unauthorized parody of the hit HBO Max hockey drama will open in May.

Wanda Sykes Returns with Bold New Netflix Special 'Legacy'

The Emmy-winning comedian is back with a must-watch event filmed at her alma mater, Hampton University.

Unauthorized 'Heated Rivalry' Musical Parody Heads to Off-Broadway

The hit HBO Max hockey drama is getting the song-and-dance treatment in New York City.

Crybabies Bring Horror-Comedy 'The Scaring' to Edinburgh Fringe

Award-winning sketch group teams up with Olivier-winning producers for new supernatural show.

Blue Bloods Actor Alex Duong's Planned 41-State Comedy Tour Cut Short by Passing

Duong's LA comedy community rallied with a benefit show after his cancer diagnosis

David Cross Laments Decline of Comedy Specials

Veteran comedian says stand-up specials need to break more rules to stand out.

Park City Follies celebrates 25th anniversary with return of longtime director

The popular musical spoof is back with Paul Tan at the helm after a brief hiatus.

Tony-Winning Comedy 'God of Carnage' Runs at Forst Inn

The play will be performed April 11-19 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Toledo Comedy Fest Returns with Improv, Sketch Shows

Actors Collaborative Toledo and Smellybutton improv troupe team up for 3-day festival of laughs.

Comedian Trevor Wallace Entertains at CSUN

The stand-up comic makes his first appearance at the Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, delivering a lively and interactive set.