Stand-up Comedy: Last News

Melissa Villaseñor came back home after wrapping her sixth and final season on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” friends and family almost immediately asked “What’s next?”“That’s not enough?” she laughed.Still, the talented comedienne took their question to heart and got right back to work after leaving the late night program.Now, fans can see the fruits of Villaseñor’s labor.On Tuesday, April 25, she’ll be appearing on NBC’s “Night Court” as Gabby, a mirror character to Melissa Rauch’s Abby.“I think both of us are pretty positive, joyful. Melissas,” Villaseñor said over Zoom.

Liz Lemon and Leslie Knope are leaving the TV screen and hitting the road.Starting April 27 at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will take off on their 14-show ‘Restless Leg Tour’ that will send them all over North America up until their final shows in Atlantic City on June 10 and June 11.At all shows, the “30 Rock” and “Parks and Rec” comediennes will “celebrate their 30 years of friendship with an evening of jokes, iconic stories and conversational entertainment.”“If this tour goes right, we can finally end this friendship,” Poehler and Fey cracked in a joint statement.And if you need last-minute tickets to see the ladies with ten (!) Emmy wins between them, we’re here to help out.Seats for all 14 shows are still available.While they’re not overwhelmingly affordable — we did find some tickets for only $77 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see two Weekend Update anchors at once.Want to catch Fey and Poehler’s ‘Restless Leg Tour’ live?Here’s everything you need to know about how to see your favorite gal pals this spring and summer.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all 14 shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Chris Tucker at the movie theaters in “Air” but starting Thursday, April 20, you can see him live performing stand up.Tucker, 51, is embarking on a five-show mini-tour of the U.S. from April through July this year.The trek kicks off at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on April 20 and after that he’ll return to the Garden State for a gig at Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino on April 22.And if you need last-minute tickets to see Tucker — whether it be in New Jersey or in another state — you can still pick them up before it’s too late.Some are fairly cheap to see the “Rush Hour” and “Friday” star too.At the time of publication, we found a few seats going for as low as $53 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to see him live?We’ve got everything you need to know and more.All ticket prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all Chris Tucker shows include dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Ali Wong has been in the news quite a bit lately.The comedian made headlines these past few weeks for her a) critically-acclaimed Netflix series “Beef,” b) inclusion in the annual “Time 100” list and c) blossoming romance with “Saturday Night Live” alum Bill Hader.Now, fans can hear her dish on all the above and more on her upcoming, recently-expanded, 44-show stand-up tour all over the U.S. and Canada from April through September where she’ll debut never before head material.“Going on tour with a brand new hour of stand up that is yes, all about my dating life,” she shared on Instagram.Toward the end of the run, Wong will perform six (!) consecutive nights at New York City’s Beacon Theatre from Aug.

Larry the Cable Guy will “Git-R-Done” once again.The veteran Blue Collar Comedy Tour performer has 13 huge shows lined up all over the country from April 14 through July 8 as part of his ongoing ‘An Evening With Larry Tour.’On the short trek, the veteran comic, who often makes light of Wal-Mart, KFC and other American cultural staples, will play in notable North American locales including Cincinnati (April 15), Atlanta (June 16) and Charlotte (June 18).And you won’t have to sell the farm to see Larry live.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for just $32 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now that’s a steal.What’ most exciting about the tour is the final show of the brief run though.To close the quick trek, the man who brought the voice to Mater in Pixar’s “Cars” will co-headline with Jeff Foxworthy at Traverse City, MI’s National Cherry Festival on July 8.Three Doors Down, Chicago, Jordan Davis, Flo Rida and Theory Of A Deadman are also set to lend their talents from July 2-7 at the annual festival as well.Now that sounds like a grand, old time.Want to see the man who made sleeveless shirts, trucker hats and jeans iconic live?Here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets for all upcoming Larry The Cable Guy shows can be found below.Many of the most iconic comics around are on tour this year.Here are just five of our favorite funnymen you won’t want to miss live in the next few months.• Jeff Foxworthy• Bert Kreischer• Nate Bargatze• Bill Burr• Jeff DunhamWant to see who else may be coming to a venue near you soon? Check out our list of the 51 biggest comics on tour in 2023 here.

Bill Maher is touring all over North America from April through November this year and bringing his brand of outrage along with him.At shows, fans can expect to hear a mix of new material along with signature bits.And if you want to grab tickets to see Maher uncensored live, you can for fairly reasonable tickets.Over the course of his 20-show run, we found some tickets going for as low as $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.We can’t be mad at that.So, if you want to see the “Real Time” and “Club Random” (that’s Bill’s podcast) host live, here’s everything you need to know.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.Maher’s nationwide jaunt will get underway on April 1 at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.After that, he’ll hit notable cities like Philadelphia (June 3), Las Vegas (June 16-17), Charlotte (Aug. 19), Austin (Sept.

Jeff Foxworthy fan.Foxworthy, well-known for the famous punchline “You might be a redneck,” is returning to the road to entertain audiences all over North America from March through July.The 13-show tour kicks off March 31 at Monticello, NY’s Resorts World Catskills.Three weeks later Foxworthy will return to New York for a show at Salamanca’s Seneca Allegany Casino on April 22.And if you need last-minute tickets, they’re not only available — they’re also affordable.At the time of publication, we found some seats on Foxworthy’s nationwide jaunt going for as low as $27 before fees on Vivid Seats.We may not be smarter than a fifth grader but we do know that’s a great price to see one of the original stars of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.Want to see Foxworthy deliver jokes live?Here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Bill Burr is taking off on a quick eight-show arena tour from March through August this year.Midway through the short run of gigs, he’ll perform his audacious brand of comedy at Newark’s Prudential Center on June 24.Other notable stops include Los Angeles on March 21, Las Vegas on May 6 and Springfield, MA on Aug. 12.The 54-year-old Massachusetts native is coming off a big 2022 too — last August, he became the first comedian to headline Boston’s Fenway Park.

slap heard around the world — but the world won’t get to hear one of Chris Rock’s jokes about it.A joke about Will Smith in Rock’s Netflix special “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” was edited out after the comedian messed it up during the live show.Rock, 58, was joking about Smith, 54, and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 51, toward the end of his March 4 show, specifically discussing a conversation he claims to have had with them about his hosting gig for the 2016 Oscars when he botched the joke.“Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars; I shouldn’t host ’cause her man didn’t get nominated for ‘Emancipation,’ the biggest piece of s–t ever!” Rock said during Netflix’s first-ever global live-streaming event. “No, not ‘Emancipation,’ I f–ked up the joke.”The comedian meant to refer to the 2015 sports drama “Concussion,” a film based on the true story of neuropathologist Dr.

fear of being canceled.“You can’t fire me from my own club, b–ch!” exclaimed Rogan.Comedy Mothership’s first show on Mar. 7 sold out in minutes, with $40 tickets now being resold for $500 online.“I felt compelled to do it … I never wanted to own a comedy club, and I always felt like you just had to be nice to comedy club owners because you never want to be one of those people.

used his latest Netflix special to verbally clobber Smith for slapping him onstage at last year’s Oscars ceremony.Among the myriad of digs at the Oscar winner in his comedy special, titled “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” Rock left no stone unturned as he recalled the moment the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor struck him across the face.“Will is embarrassed and hurt by what Chris said about him and his family in his Netflix special,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. “He didn’t watch it, but he had people tell him what Chris said,” the insider went on, adding that “Will and Jada (Pinkett Smith) have seen comments about it.” “Will apologized to Chris and would like for Chris to let it go,” the source added.Smith reportedly feels Netflix made a “disgraceful” move airing Rock’s special.The Post has reached out to Smith’s reps for comment.During last year’s Oscars live broadcast, Smith, 54, walked onto the stage and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about the actor’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.Rock, 58, compared Pinkett Smith — who has alopecia and shaved her head last summer — to Demi Moore’s bald character “G.I.

Adam Sandler will become the 24th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center Concert Hall.The star-studded affair will feature appearances from key Sandler collaborators like Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien and Steve Buscemi.Rather than relax after his major achievement, the “Hustle” star will continue to hustle.Sandler, 56, just announced that he’s extending his ongoing ‘Adam Sandler Live Tour’ with seven additional arena shows from April 13-21.“One more week of fun? Let’s do it!” the funnyman shared on Instagram.Over the course of the week of fun, Sandler will be stopping into Newark’s Prudential Center on April 13 and Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on April 16.And for those who can’t wait to see the “Billy Madison” and “Uncut Gems” star live this April, we’re happy to report you can scoop up tickets as early as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 3, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.All shows are for ages 16 and up.As noted earlier, Sandler is being awarded with the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.Best of all, tickets are available to the one-night-only celebration of all things Sandler.At the time of publication, tickets can be grabbed for $309

Andrew Dice Clay has been performing stand-up since 1978 and has no plans to stop shocking audiences anytime soon.In 2023, now 45 years deep into his comedy career, he’ll continue bringing his brash, no-holds barred brand of humor to audiences when he plays seven shows at theaters and clubs all over North America.That includes a one-night stint at Huntington, NY’s The Paramount on June 3.Best of all, some tickets to see the politically incorrect man who sold out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row back in 1990, can be scooped up for as low as $65 before fees on Vivid Seats.So, if you want to see the Dice Man in all his glory — yes, he still wears his leather jacket onstage — here’s what you need to know.All prices were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

a high-profile fallout with Lee Daniels, who directed her in “Precious.” She is starring in my favorite show, “BMF,” and she has an upcoming Netflix special, “My Name Is Mo’Nique,” which she co-wrote with her husband, Sidney Hicks. It comes on the heels of her settling a discrimination lawsuit with the streaming giant.“You get called angry.

“Saturday Night Live” cast members are touring this year.Just a few of the most high-profile alum on the road over the next few months include Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Tracy Morgan and Martin Short (with Steve Martin) to name just a few.However, none have demanded overnight buzz quite like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s upcoming four-show ‘Restless Leg’ Comedy Tour.On their first-ever tour, Tina Fey promised the shows will be “an evening of comedy, conversation, improv, maybe a little slow dancing between us” on Instagram.The duo, who co-anchored “SNL’s” Weekend Update, portrayed Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton on the show and hosted the Golden Globes together four times, begin the quick run where they’ll celebrate “30 years of friendship” at April 28 at Washington, D.C.’s DAR Constitution Hall.From there, the “30 Rock” and “Parks and Recreation” stars (as well as “Baby Mama” and “Sisters” co-stars) will hit Chicago’s Chicago Theatre on May 20, Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway on June 9 and finally Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on June 10.And if you want to treat yourself to tickets to see the “Only Murders In The Building” and “Upright Citizens Brigade” stars live as soon as today, you can.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Feb.

Entertainment Weekly.The “Restless Leg Tour” is scheduled to kick off on April 28 at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. followed by show dates in Chicago, Boston and Atlantic City.Tickets for the shows are set to go on pre-sale on Feb.

John Stamos has opened up about the “insecure” final days of his beloved “Full House” co-star Bob Saget, who died alone at 65 in an Orlando hotel room last January.“When Bob died, one of the things that broke my heart the most was that there was a tsunami of love for him, but he didn’t see it,” Stamos told the Los Angeles Times during an interview for his Disney+ show, “Big Shot.”“I know he didn’t realize how loved he was. He was very insecure.

This crypto trader is bullish on her career in comedy.Brooklyn-born Staten Island raised Elyse DeLucci is a digital marketing officer by day and a standup comedian at night, and will be headlining at Caroline’s on Broadway on Sept. 29.“I don’t go on and talk about bosses.

Fox News subscription streaming service.The program will highlight the 69-year-old actress’ “signature comedic take on a variety of topics, with no subject off limits,” according to a press release.“Roseanne is a comedy icon whose humor connects with the American audience like no other. Her ability to channel the challenges of everyday people and find the humor in it all has earned her the passionate following of millions of dedicated fans,” president of Fox Nation Jason Klarman said in a statement. “We are thrilled to add her comedy special exclusively to the Fox Nation catalog.”The one-hour program will mark her first stand-up special in 16 years and one of her first appearances after being fired from — and killed off of — her ABC sitcom in 2018.“Roseanne” aired from 1988 through 1997, and was rebooted in 2018.

some of the best stand-up comedy specials of the 2010s along with multiple shows on Netflix, Chappelle, 49, has been called a super genius as he provocatively makes social and political commentary that quite often ruffles the feathers of ‘woke’ Americans. With a new show alongside fellow comedian Chris Rock, he has led a very vocal display against cancel culture, remaining defiant as he stirs the pot. So what makes him such a fiery and intense figure? Is he out to burn systems down or does he just want to laugh his way to the bank? Join me as we dive into his stars because I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.Dave Chappelle was born on August 24, 1973.

New York Comedy Festival has announced its star-studded headlining line-up.John Mulaney, Conan O’Brien, Jenny Slate, Wanda Sykes and Tracy Morgan are just some of the big names fans can expect at venues across NYC’s five boroughs. The festival, which will boast a 200-strong line-up, will open on Nov.