WQXR has chosen nine finalists for their Classical Comedy Contest, scheduled to take place at Carolines on Broadway as part of the New York Comedy Festival on November 8th. To see who the finalists are, click here!
Tickets are on sale for the finals now so be sure to pick them up now! The Classical Comedy Contest will be judged by:
Comedian Robert Klein
Peter Schickele,of PDQ Bach fame
Charles Hamlen of IMG Artists (classical music management company)
Opera star Deborah Voigt
The Roastmaster General, Jeffrey Ross, has been tapped to host the New York Comedy Festivals’ “Comics to Watch” showcase, presented by Pandora Internet Radio, on Wednesday, November 9th at Carolines on Broadway.
COMEDY CENTRAL, the preeminent brand in comedy, is teaming up with the New York Comedy Festival, to produce ‘Comics To Watch,’ a live show featuring the best up-and-coming young comedians from across the country. The comedians, selected by the all-comedy network and the festival organizers, will be chosen for their unique strengths including writing, delivery and stage persona.
JB SMOOVE is filming a one-hour Comedy Central special during THE NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL and you can be a part of the live audience! Click here to sign up for free tickets! The show is taking place on Sunday, November 13th at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Don’t miss out!
CinemaBlend.com ran a great piece previewing KATHY GRIFFIN’s upcoming return to Carnegie Hall as part of the New York Comedy Festival on November 12th! Tickets are available here and you can read the full article here!
Tracy Morgan performs live at the Beacon Theatre on Friday, November 11th at 8PM!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 AT 8:00 PM
THE BEACON THEATRE
FEATURING JIM GAFFIGAN, RICKY GERVAIS, JON STEWART, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, THE MAX WEINBERG BIG BAND AND SURPRISE GUESTS
Part of the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s nationally recognized public education movement, Stand Up for Heroes brings together leaders from business, entertainment and philanthropy to raise funds to help injured service members and their families as they return to their communities. Stand-Up for Heroes has become a highly anticipated entertainment event as well as a much-needed respite for the military families who attend.
