Decorated stand-up comic and Daily Show staff writer Josh Johnson explores uncharted territory to redefine the relationship between comedy and music. Comedians and musicians are storytellers. Both work to develop ideas and establish expectations in their audience’s ear, then subvert or complicate those expectations with the keenest sense of timing. Music is often used as a […]
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Comedian Bill Burr Announces Dates For 2021 U.S. Tour
Legendary comedian Bill Burr will be hitting the road in 2021 on a U.S. tour! Produced by Live Nation, the 21-date tour will kick off on July 2nd in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan with stops in Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, St. Louis and more, before wrapping December 30th in Phoenix at Arizona Federal Theater. NEW […]
‘Brian Posehn Live: An Evening with Grandpa Metal’ — Livestream Event To Take Place On September 19th!
RushTix is thrilled to announce Brian Posehn Live: An Evening with Grandpa Metal on Saturday, September 19 at 7:00pm PT. Headbang from home to an hour (or more) of rocktastic comedy and heavy metal music starring Briah Posehn. After the show, hang out to chat with Brian, your fellow metalheads, and special guest Johnny Taylor. […]
‘Brian Posehn Live: An Evening with Grandpa Metal’ — Livestream Event Announced For August 29th!
RushTix has announced an epic comedy event, Brian Posehn Live: An Evening with Grandpa Metal, for Saturday, August 29 at 7:00pm PT. Headbang from home to an hour (or more) of rocktastic comedy and heavy metal music starring Briah Posehn. After the show, hang out to chat with Brian, your fellow metalheads, and special guest Johnny Taylor. […]
David Spade and Rob Schneider to Co-Headline Special “Comedy in Your Car” Edition of Concerts in Your Car
All summer long, CBF Productions have brought stellar musical (and more) entertainment to the seaside Ventura County Fairgrounds, where audiences watch comfortably (and safely) from their parked cars. Since June, the Concerts in Your Car calendar has ranged from stellar live concerts to drive-in movies to the circus and back again, and now comedy is […]
Comedian Esther Povitsky’s ‘Hot For My Name’ Standup Special To Premiere July 17th On Comedy Central
Esther Povitsky’s debut special, “Hot For My Name,” will premiere Friday, July 17th at 11pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. In the one-hour special, Povitsky goes home to Skokie, Illinois to understand why her unique relationship with her parents motivated her to become a comedian. Documentary footage is intercut with Povitsky’s sharp stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look […]
Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Netflix Special ‘8:46’ In Response To The Death of George Floyd
Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle has addressed the death of George Floyd and the ongoing nationwide protests against police brutality in a surprise comedy special titled ‘8:46′. The captivating special dropped on Netflix’s YouTube channel early Friday morning for free. The title of the special references the length of time Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin held his […]
Jamie Kennedy To Release ‘Stoopid Smart’ Comedy Special On May 25th!
Actor-comedian Jamie Kennedy’s new stand-up comedy special Jamie Kennedy: Stoopid Smart will premiere exclusively on the #1 free streaming app Tubi TV on Monday, May 25, 2020.Loved by audiences for his ‘90s classics Kickin’ It Old School and Malibu’s Most Wanted, Jamie Kennedy takes center stage in this one-hour installment directed by Kurt Kubicek. Stoopid […]
Comedian Dan Cummins To Release ‘Get Outta Here; Devil!’ Comedy Special On April 28th!
Comedy Dynamics has announced they will release comedian Dan Cummins’ new standup special, Get Outta Here; Devil!, through the Comedy Dynamics network, their hybrid distribution system composed of Comcast, Amazon Prime Video, Spectrum, Apple TV, Dish, Google Play, DirecTV, Vimeo, YouTube and more on April 28, 2020. The album will be released on May 1, 2020 […]