Steven Wright News

 Quintessence Theatre has announced the Philadelphia Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks’ acclaimed play, Father Comes Home From The Wars, Parts 1, 2 & 3.

Celebrate Father's Day with a laugh! A quartet of comedy favorites is returning to the Raue Center, offering a unique and entertaining experience for the whole family.

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “It’s Only a Play”, a comedy by the late Terrence McNally. The production stars Tony Braithwaite leading a hilarious ensemble.

This reading series celebrates Black Theater, Writers, and Actors. Featuring 'Topdog/Underdog' by Suzan-Lori Parks and 'Eclipsed' by Danai Gurira. Also, 'Mental Prison' by Ra Wilson, Demetrius Ford, Antoine K. Stroman, Henderson Sealy, and Allen Clark.

Quintessence Theatre Group extends its holiday shows, 'The Fantasticks' and 'The Little Prince,' into January. Don't miss these magical and adventurous productions for all ages.

This holiday season Quintessence presents The Fantasticks, the legendary longest running musical that ran off-Broadway for over 55 years.

Legendary comedian and actor Lenny Clarke performs on the Eppes stage at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire on Saturday, September 16 at 8 pm.

 Veteran comedians Steve Cochran, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker and Mike Toomey team up for The FourFathers comedy show on June 16 @ 8 p.m.  With over 160 years of combined experience and over 50,000 shows in front of more than 10 million people, they're four Dads ready to give their take on marriage, kids, and growing older.

bergenPAC announces new shows coming to its recently renovated theater: Reggae star Stephen Marley on March 14, 2023; jazz icon Arturo Sandoval on April 20, 2023; Comedian Steven Wright on April 27, 2023; Rockers Herman's Hermits & The Buckinghams on June 17, 2023.

Liberty Stand-Up Comedy keeps the laughs coming this winter with the addition of two more shows to make a series of 3 stand-up nights Spruce Peak Arts. Join us for the additional shows: Saturday, January 28th at 7PM featuring Andy Pitz and Liz Miele, and Saturday, February, 25th at 7PM featuring Tom Ryan, and Wali Collins. Both shows will also feature MC Shaun Eli.

Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA on Saturday, September 17th.  Hosted by James Dorsey, the show will feature Tony V plus special guest Liam McGurk for a night of laughs.

Janeane Garofalo's stand up will disarm you before surprising you come the end of the hour. Believe it or not, there is a method to the madness.

NXNJAS makes an unforgettable debut with their new brand-new dancefloor weapon, “Trinity.” Joining forces with established Brazilian native and Musical Freedom mainstay Felguk, Andrew Chen and Steven Wright - NXNJAS - give electronic music lovers a taste of their take on House and Brazilian Bass in their first-ever offering.

For four nights in Summer 2022, Barnstable's own Jim Ruberti brings top headlining Boston comedians to Cape Cod, including Dave Rattigan (June 25), Christine Hurley (July 2), Mark Riley (July 9), and Paul Nardizzi (July 16).

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, announces the extension of The Reclamation Repertory,  a rotating repertory of Pearl Cleage's epic historical fiction Flyin' West and Alexandre Dumas fils' enduring tragic romance Camille.

Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia's professional classic repertory theatre, will conclude with Season XII: Breaking the Cycle with a rotating repertory of Pearl Cleage’s epic historical fiction Flyin' West and Alexandre Dumas fils’ enduring tragic romance Camille. 

Academy Award-Winning comedian Steven Wright will bring his stand-up comedy act to The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Saturday, June 25. Audiences can also enjoy performances by “Anything for Salinas Band – Tribute to Selena” and Maná tribute band Corazón De Maná at The Club at Cannery Casino Hotel on Saturday, June 18. 

Live Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's in Webster, MA on Saturday, April 23rd with headliner Paul Nardizzi and special guests James Dorsey and Dan Boulger. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 8pm.

In A MINISTER'S WIFE, the composer's collaboration with Austin Pendleton (book), and Jan Levy Tranen (lyrics) dilutes his influence on CANDIDA's transcription, relegating the audience to a compendiary version that eliminates, among other elements, Candida's businessman father - a staunch capitalist foil to her socialist husband, the Reverend James Morell. Just as well, I suppose, given the daunting task of mixing up politics with a love triangle.

Raue Center For The Arts has announced the return of Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Show at 3 p.m. on December 31, 2021.