Ryan Stiles News

As we emerge from the winter Omicron surge, The Grand begins to ramp up its programming with over 25 shows still to come in its Spring 2022 season.

Colin Mochrie (Of Whose Line Is It, Anyway) presents HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis at Suffolk Theater on Saturday, May 21.

The comedy of Paula Poundstone, Lewis Black, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, Whose Live Anyway? and evenings with Luann de Lesseps (a.k.a. Countess Luann), The Outlaws with special guest the Pat Travers Band, Village People, Darlene Love and Jonathan Antoine as well as the holiday favorite The Nutcracker are among the events this December in Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker.

The Second City returns to the McAninch Arts Center just in time for the holidays with “It's a Wild, Wacky, Wonderful Life” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12.

“Whose Live Anyway?”, a new improv tour featuring the current cast members of the Emmy-nominated television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, is coming to Hershey Theatre on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Single tickets for more than 15 Overture Presents shows announced in late August go on sale today, Friday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. Get your tickets online or in-person at the ticket office.

Overture Center for the Arts will welcome back artists and patrons to our world-class facility starting in September. The fall and winter “Overture Presents” shows were announced in May. Now 15 more shows have been added to the schedule, giving patrons more options for subscription packages and nights out with family and friends. 

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. 

The Grand is set to bring popular national acts such as comedians Brian Regan and Lewis Black, internet comedic sensation Vic DiBitetto, TV's Jane Lynch (Glee), Kate Flannery (The Office), Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles (Whose Line Is It Anyway?).

The CW has announced a revised schedule for the week of August 17.

The CW Network will officially launch its new season in January 2021 with its regularly scheduled series line-up, while loading up Fall 2020 with fresh original and acquired scripted series and alternative programming, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The CW Network.

NiteLite and University of Illinois Springfield will present WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? Saturday, October 10 at 8 PM Sangamon Auditorium. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach.

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?

Julia Stiles discusses living in NYC during the holidays as a child.

See a full line up of shows coming tot Luther Burbank Center for the Arts January and February!

'Personally, it's the scariest thing I've ever done as a performer,' says world-renowned improv veteran Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) of the high-wire comedy show HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. 'I look into their dead eyes and wonder if it's going to be a very long night. So far, we've been really lucky,' adds Mochrie.

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show a?oeWhose Line Is It Anyway?a?? are excited to return to the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh with their award-winning comedy improv show April 2, 2020 at 8pm in the Meymandi Concert Hall.

The Second City returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) just in time for the holidays with a?oeThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly Sweatera?? at 5 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. BroadwayWorld calls a?oeThe Good, The Bad & the Ugly Sweater a?oea holiday must.a??

Cast members and creative teams from iconic television series and films reunite on ABC prime time in “Cast from the Past Week,” beginning MONDAY, OCT. 7. Featured will be actors and behind-the-scenes talent from “Blues Brothers 2000,” “Castle,” “Charmed,” “Cheers,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Girlfriends,” “House,” “Think Like a Man” and “Wet Hot American Summer” as they reunite with former castmates on ABC dramas and comedies in an unforgettable week-long event. 

Whether you dream of performing, want to be a better public speaker, or just want to impress your friends at the next cocktail party, Introduction to Improvisation is for you. Come learn the basics of improvisational theater and have fun doing it. Discover how to actively listen, create stories, and to avoid common thoughts and communication patterns. This class will focus on the fundamental principles of improvisation with emphasis on scene building skills and having fun.