Bobcat Goldthwait

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?, appearing live in concert at the Lied Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:30pm.

JON GLASER (Delocated, Parks and Rec, Girls) has released his debut comedy album 'JON GLASER'S SOOTHING MEDITATIONS FOR THE SOLITARY DOG.' Glaser's album is the latest release in the PGF Records catalog which includes releases from Eugene Mirman, Bobcat Goldthwait, Maeve Higgins, and most recently, Derrick Brown's album of comedy & poetry.

Derrick has performed opening for comedians and bands including Cold War Kids, Afghan Whigs, Rival Sons, Kyle Kinane, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler, Cross, Mirman, and more. Derrick has written 10 poetry books and can be found performing on stages around L.A. where he now calls home.

SCROOGED is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and arriving for the first time ever. The high-spirited and biting comedy follows a television executive with a heart of stone and features an all-star cast including Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, Robert Mitchum, and Alfre Woodard.

Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 8pm. Carl Yard and Ace Aceto are set to co-headline. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20, all seats reserved. 

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? will present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?, appearing live in concert at the Alberta Bair Theater on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.

New from PGF Records, the indie comedy label co-founded by comedian Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers), comes the single “How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa”. Performed by Eugene and Lucy Wainright Roche, it’s a Christmas song about the dilemma of wanting to indulge your young child in the fun of Santa.

After being waylaid by the pandemic for the in-person events in 2021 and 2022, SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary January 20 - February 5, 2023, in venues across San Francisco.

“Hanging with Doctor Z' season 2 features 12 brand new episodes with guests 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Maria Bamford, Dave Foley, Hank Azaria, David Koechner, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Penn Jillette, Bobcat Goldthwait, Hannah Einbinder and Gary Anthony Williams. Watch the trailer for new season now!

Venus Cabaret Theater, the intimate performance space at Mercury Theater Chicago, presents the monthly Comedy Night Series as part of The Dark Night Series. The November Comedy Night, hosted by Chicago-based actor, comic and OUT Chicago radio's Scott Duff, will be held November 21 at 7:30pm. 

Moontower Comedy Festival promises something for everyone with the highly anticipated round two lineup reveal – more star power, cult favorites, emerging talent, and local, Austin-based favorites – all taking over downtown Austin in more than 10 venues for four days of stand-up shows, podcasts, parties, recordings, and special events at the 10-year anniversary festival this September 22-25, 2021.

SF Sketchfest will present Festpocalypse, an all-star virtual variety show featuring over 100 of the biggest names in comedy, film, and television livestreaming on Saturday, January 30. Festpocalypse features all new performances and appearances from The Kids in the Hall, Bob Odenkirk & David Cross, SNL alums Cheri Oteri, Fred Armisen, and more.

Vertical Entertainment has acquired the US distribution rights to Henchmen, written and directed by Adam Wood.

HBO Max today announced the Thursday, September 17 premiere date for Emmy® Award-winning writer Mo Willem’s first live-action special Mo Willems and The Storytime All-Stars Present: Don't Let The Pigeon Do Storytime!, and debuted its official trailer and key art. 

The Eugene Mirman (Bob's Burgers, Flight of the Conchords, Delocated) feature documentary “It Started As A Joke” is available today on VOD on Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, FandangoNow, Sony and Microsoft Xbox. 

Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has announced IT STARTED AS A JOKE will be released on-demand on Friday, April 3. The feature documentary chronicles the decade-long run of the EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL including the final farewell show. Packed with stars and offering an intimate look at the New York comedy scene, It Started As A Joke celebrates Eugene's unique brand of humor and his role in the alternative comedy movement. Heartfelt and hilarious, the doc offers a bittersweet goodbye to an era and reminds us of the healing properties of comedy – even in the most challenging of life's circumstances.

Tickets are now on sale for Playhouse on Park's Comedy Night Series, continuing on Saturday, May 16 at 8pm. Carl Yard and Karen Jaffe will co-headline.

Following a highly competitive negotiation, HBO Max has announced an exclusive, multi-year deal with beloved children's author Mo Willems, an Emmy®-Award winning writer, New York Times best-selling author, and illustrator, establishing Willems as HBO Max's very first artist in residence. As part of this two-year deal, HBO Max has acquired streaming rights to Willems' first live-action special Don't Let the Pigeon Do Storytime! from Greg Silverman's media company Stampede Ventures who will produce all additional content under this deal. HBO Max has committed to additional live-action Storytime specials, as well as multiple animated specials based on Willems' wildly popular children's books. The first animated special will be based on New York Times Best Seller, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed.

Acclaimed comedian Bobcat Goldthwait brings his stand-up tour to The Den Theatre for four performances March 6 a?" 7, 2020 at The Den Theatre's Janet Bookspan Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago. Tickets ($22 general admission) are currently available at www.thedentheatre.com, in person at The Den box office or by calling (773) 697-3830. Ages 21+.

SF Sketchfest announces more additions to the lineup for the 19th annual San Francisco Comedy Festival happening January 9-26. A vital part of the Bay Area entertainment scene year after year, SF Sketchfest features something for everyone with more than 250 shows over 18 days in 20 venues with more than 900 performers including major comedy stars and the best up-and-coming comedians from around the world. SF Sketchfest features non-stop entertainment including sketch, stand-up, alternative comedy, music, improv, films, tributes, live podcasts, storytelling, family shows, workshops, panels and more. Tickets for all new shows and all previously announced shows are on sale now at sfsketchfest.com.