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Amy Schumer is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She ventured into comedy in the early 2000s before appearing as a contestant on the fifth season of the NBC reality competition series Last Comic Standing in 2007. From 2013 to 2016, she was the creator, co-producer, co-writer, and star of the Comedy Central sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer, for which she received a Peabody Award and for which Schumer has been nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Variety Sketch Series in 2015.

Schumer wrote and made her film debut in a starring role in Trainwreck (2015), for which she received nominations for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She published a memoir in 2016, The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, which held the top position on The New York Times Non-Fiction Best Seller list for two weeks. The same year, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards: for Best Comedy Album for Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo, and Best Spoken Word Album for The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo. In 2018, she starred in the comedy film I Feel Pretty and garnered a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play nomination for her Broadway debut in Meteor Shower.

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Amy Schumer STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Corky


Amy Schumer Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Amy Schumer, Meteor Shower

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Amy Schumer, Meteor Shower

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Ladies Of Laughter Contest Seeks Funny Women


Comedy producers are searching for America's funniest women in stand-up comedy to award over $10,000 in national comedy bookings and the 2024 Ladies of Laughter titles this coming July and August in the New York metropolitan area.

Listen: Jimmy Fallon and Meghan Trainor Sing 'Sweet Morning Heart' in Jerry Seinfeld's UNFROSTED


Jimmy Fallon and Meghan Trainor have paired up to sing the song Sweet Morning Heart, which is featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming Netflix film Unfrosted. Jerry Seinfeld writes, directs, and stars in the comedy, which is about the creation of the breakfast treat Pop-Tarts. Listen to the song here!

Comedian Ricky Sim's COMING OUT TO DEAD PEOPLE Will Make Off-Broadway Debut at Soho Playhouse in May


Following its sold-out engagements and multiple rave reviews from its run in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it's Off-West End Soho Theatre debut, Flushing-based stand-up comedian and storyteller Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed hour 'Coming Out To Dead People' to debut on the Off-Broadway stage of Soho Playhouse from May 23rd - June 2nd, 2024.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra At The Benedum Center In June


Pittsburgh CLO will present JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA at the Benedum Center for one performance only on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7:30PM.

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Play Encore Engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre


Audible will present an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Go Banana Go! Releases 3rd Album 'HOT FUDGE SATURDAY'


Go Banana Go!, the funniest band on the family music scene, are back with their third full-length, hilarious, and (let's face it) pretty weird album, Hot Fudge Saturday, out now!

Everything Coming to Max in April


Stream The Debut Of HBO Original Limited Series “The Sympathizer,” Max Original Unscripted Series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” HBO Original Comedy Special “Alex Edelman: Just For Us,” HBO Original Documentary Series “The Jinx – Part Two” And “The Synanon Fix,” HBO Original Documentaries “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” and more.

Phil Wang Will Record Final Two Performances of WANG IN THERE, BABY! at Shakespeare's Globe


Following a world tour, his critically acclaimed Netflix special, David Letterman appearance, and dancing on a table with Timothée Chalamet in Wonka, Phil Wang is set to record two final performances of Wang In There, Baby!, at London's only candlelit theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe.

Comedians Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, and Mark Riccadonna Headline Debonair Music Hall


 Limited tickets remain for a stand-up comedy triple headliner featuring Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, and Mark Riccadonna, coming up on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Orlando Leyba, Matt Kirshen, And Harrison Greenbaum Highlight March 2024 Lineup At The Comedy Cellar


Catch the laughter at the Comedy Cellar at Rio Hotel & Casino in March 2024 with performances by Orlando Leyba, Matt Kirshen, and Harrison Greenbaum.

Spotlight: LAURA BENANTI at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts


Tony ® Award winner Laura Benanti – March 14-15

Kara Young Joins THE APIARY For Final Week of Performances


Kara Young will reunite with her Clyde’s director, Kate Whoriskey, when she joins the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY on Wednesday evening, February 28th for the production’s final week of performances.

Will Noonan Will Headline Comedy Night at Samuel Slater's in March


Comedy returns to Samuel Slater’s Restaurant in Webster, MA on Friday, March 15, 2024. The show will feature Will Noonan plus special guest Dan Boulger and host Dan Donahue for a night of laughs.

RAUNCHY LITTLE MUSICAL is Coming to The Hendersonville Theatre in March


Hendersonville Theatre will present Raunchy Little Musical - Belle Barth is Back! an evening with this pioneer of edgy comedy. Learn how to purchase tickets.

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER to Stream on Peacock: How to Watch at Home


TROLLS BAND TOGETHER includes Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Eric André, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Troye Sivan, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Zosia Mamet, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, RuPaul Charles, Aino Jawo, Caroline Hjelt, Kenan Thompson, Anderson .Paak, Kunal Nayyar, and Ron Funches.

Comedians Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, and Mark Riccadonna to Headline Debonair Music Hall in March


Black Box Studios will present a stand-up comedy triple headliner featuring Mark Riccadonna, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine this March! Learn more about the event here.

J. Jason Daunter & Judy Martel Elected to the Board of The Stage Managers' Association Foundation


J. Jason Daunter of Anaheim, CA, and Judy Martel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, have been elected to the Board of The Stage Managers' Association Foundation.

THE APIARY World Premiere Extends at Second Stage Theater


Second Stage Theater’s world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey, has been extended one week. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN Special Coming to Max


The Max Original stand-up comedy special RORY SCOVEL: RELIGION, SEX AND A FEW THINGS IN BETWEEN, from comedian, actor, and writer Rory Scovel, is coming to Max. The special is executive produced by Conan O'Brien and Conaco. Watch the video trailer now!

Amy Schumer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Amy Schumer been in?

Amy Schumer has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Amy Schumer been in?

Amy Schumer has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Amy Schumer been nominated for?

Amy Schumer has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Meteor Shower and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Meteor Shower.

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