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Emmy Award-Winning and GRAMMY-Nominated Actor and Comedian
Wayne Brady, actor, singer, dancer, improviser, songwriter and television personality is known for his work as a regular on the improvisational comedy television series, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” He has…
Comedian, Actor and SNL Alum; Starred in "Half Baked" Alongside Dave Chappelle
With over 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. Named…
World Famous Violinist
Karen Briggs's near four decade span through genres as a violinist includes an eclectic range of Orchestral, Gospel, R&B, Latin, New Age, Rock, Hip Hop and several Jazz styles. All…
Comedian, Actor & Writer; Known for "Orange is the New Black," "Trainwreck"
Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, actor, and writer best known for his award-winning one-man shows, My Girlfriends Boyfriend (2011) and Sleepwalk With Me (2008), which straddle stand-up comedy and theater.…
One-Man Band; Singer-Songwriter; Plays the Violin, Guitar and Glockenspiel
Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird picked up his first violin at the age of 4. Actually, it was a Cracker Jack box with a ruler taped to it, and…
Stand-Up Comedian, Actor and Author; Former Correspondent on "The Daily Show"
Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over…
Comedian, Screenwriter and Actor. Jay Black has been named college comedian of the year 3 times
Jay Black has performed at nearly 700 colleges nationwide. For his efforts on the college circuit, Jay has received numerous awards, including the 2009 Campus Activities Magazine Comedian of the…
Stand-Up Comedy. He brings an incredibly original and equally hilarious brand of comedy to the stage
Justin Berkman is an emerging star in stand-up comedy. He brings an incredibly original and equally hilarious brand of comedy to the stage. Justin doesn't just tell jokes; he puts…
Award-Winning Vocalist
Regina Belle is an singer-songwriter from Englewood, New Jersey. At a young age she began performing at Englewood's Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She was introduced to the Manhattans by New…
One Of The Most Sought-After Violinists of Her Generation
Nicola Benedetti is one of the most sought after violinists of her generation. Her ability to captivate audiences with her innate musicianship and dynamic presence, coupled with her wide appeal…
Country Music Artist, "What Was I Thinkin'"
Dierks Bentley is an country music singer songwriter. After years of playing various local venues, Dierks was discovered and signed to Capitol Records in 2003. That year, he debuted with…
The Best-Selling Humorist of Our Time
Dave Barry has been a professional humorist ever since he discovered that professional humor was a lot easier than working. For many years he wrote a newspaper column that appeared…
Rob Bartlett is a Master Impersonator
Rob Bartlett started performing stand-up comedy in 1978 hoping it would lead to a career in acting. Nearly 30 years later, Rob has become one of the most versatile performers…
Comedian & Actor Known for His Roles in "Trainwreck" and "Funny People;" Host of Comedy Central's "Insomniac"
Comedian Dave Attell hosted and wrote Comedy Central's "Insomniac with Dave Attell." The hit series began in August 2001 and is a travelogue of after-hours experiences in cities across the…
World-Famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Experience the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and see for yourself why this extraordinary company is hailed as America's cultural ambassador to the world. From the pulse-racing thrill…
Lead Vocalist, Guitarist & Composer with Phish
Since co-founding the seminal improv rock outfit Phish in 1983, guitarist, composer, and songwriter Trey Anastasio. Anastasio has explored a wide variety of musical pathways ranging from atonal fugues and elaborate…
Master Magician and Illusionist, Star of "Criss Angel Mindfreak" on A&E Network
For over a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. His visionary approach to the art escapes the confines of tradition…
Actor, Stand-up Comedian, and Star of "Master of None"
Comedian and Actor Aziz Ansari performs a stand-up comedy. He completed his third major tour of new material, Buried Alive, in the summer of 2013. His fourth major comedy special,…
Jazz Saxophonist and Multi-instrumentalist; Sold Over 1,000,000 Albums In The U.S. Alone
Well known performer and saxophonist, Gerald Albright has recorded 7 CD's on the Atlantic label. His contemporary collections have established him as a prominent artist. He was one of ten…
Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian and Director. Also best known for his prominent role as George Costanza in the hit television series Seinfeld
The persona of George Costanza, created by versatile actor/writer/director Jason Alexander, has been dubbed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the “Best Television Sidekicks of All Time” (#3 actually, behind…
Stand-Up Comedian from New York City. He has appeared on most late night talk shows and has had his own half-hour specials on Comedy Central
Ted Alexandro has been a comedian for twenty years. Time Out NY called Ted “One of the funniest comedians working today.”Ted has performed on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel,…
Finest traditions of African and African American Dance and Music through research, education, performance and entertainment
AADE's mission is to preserve and share the finest traditions of African and African American Dance and Music through research, education, performance and entertainment; to focus on the health and…
Dance Troupe
Drawing upon the vast and vibrant history of Mexico, "Ballet Gran Folklorico de Mexico" takes you on a dazzling journey covering 1,000 years of Mexican heritage. The performance is filled…
New Age Motivational Speaker and Party Rocker
Andrew W.K. was born May 9, 1979 in Stanford, California, and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. At age 4, he began learning classical piano at The University of Michigan…
Stars of the Emmy-Nominated "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy nominated Whose Line Is It Anyway have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy. Using their quick wit,…
An Evening With Saturday Night Live
You can now bring in any cast member from the legendary Saturday Night Live! If you want one or more of the people who have appeared on the show please…
You can now bring the hottest upcoming comedians to your school!
A dazzling display of the zaniest comics since Second City and Saturday Night Live. An exclusive, tour of the hottest up and coming comedy performers from New York and L.A.'s…
A professional aggressive jam skating team that attempts to push the limits of what can be done on quad skates. They travel across the United States
Breaksk8, based out of Kokomo Indiana was established in late 2000 and created by Shannon Anthony and Jessy Nice. By 2001 they had picked up Jordan McQuiston and Tyson Neal…
All-star dance ensemble featuring Chicago's top foot-workers
The FootworKINGz (FWK) is an all-star dance ensemble featuring Chicago’s top footworkers. FWK’s ensemble includes Artistic Director, Charles “King Charles” Parks, the city’s undisputed champ. Other FWK members include choreographer/dancer,…
Group of siblings who are on a mission to change the world through their unique style of singing, tight harmonies, and inspirational message
Voices of Glory is a group of siblings who are on a mission to change the world through their unique style of singing, tight harmonies, and inspirational message. Michael, Avery,…
Comedic Music Group Who Broke Out on SNL; "I'm on a Boat" and "Dick in a Box"
The Lonely Island is a comedy group formed by Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone, best known for their comedic music. Originally from Berkeley, California, the group is currently…
Traditional music, dancers, and stories of the Native Peoples of North America!
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers are the oldest resident Native American dance company in New York.
Mexican musical duo who specialize in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars
Internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road again in 2017, bringing their unique instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music to…
A Multimedia Concert Performance, Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz
The Langston Hughes Project is a multimedia concert performance of Langston Hughes’s kaleidoscopic jazz poem suite. Ask Your Mama is Hughes’s homage in verse and music to the struggle for…
Korean-American Stage, Television and Film Actor
In 1994, after 20 years when he concentrated solely on Shakespeare and other classics on the live stage, Randall Duk Kim began accepting film and television offers including: The Old…
America’s Favorite Dance Show Is On The Road With Dancing With The Stars: Live!, giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in their hometown
TV’s hottest show is going back on tour across America to your school in Dancing with the Stars: Live!. Fans of the show have the opportunity to see the best…
Musical Artist and Speaker
Matisyahu has come a long way since 2005 when he released his breakout album, Live at Stubb’s (which reached #1 on the Reggae Albums Chart and #30 on the Billboard…
Writer, Music Critic, and Musician. He has written for Pretty Decorating, ego trip, Hit It And Quit It, Mean, Slant, The New York Post, The Wire, The Village Voice, Slate, Spin, and The New York Times
Sasha Frere-Jones is a writer, music critic, and musician. He has written for Pretty Decorating, ego trip, Hit It And Quit It, Mean, Slant, The New York Post, The Wire,…
G. Love and Special Sauce is a three member alternative, blues, hip hop band from Philadelphia on tour from coast to coast
G. Love and Special Sauce release of their self-titled debut and eight years since their last live performance together, the original lineup of G. Love & Special Sauce return with…
Rock Band from Amityville, Long Island, New York, formed in 1999 by Eddie Reyes
Taking Back Sunday is a band that truly needs no introduction. Since forming in Long Island in 1999, they have sold millions of albums, evolved from a young punk act…
Ska Punk Band
Reel Big Fish was one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following the mid-’90s success of No Doubt and Sublime. Like most of…
Avant-Jazz-Funk Band Formed in 1991, consisting of John Medeski on keyboards, Billy Martin on drums, and Chris Wood on bass
Wide open: That’s the phrase John Medeski uses to describe his bandmates’ musical sensibilities, the attitude he seeks in himself, and the spirit of musical adventure that Medeski Martin &…
Hip Hop Trio; Best Known for Eclectic Sampling and their Contributions to the Evolution of Jazz Rap and Alternative Hip Hop Subgenres
De La Soul is a Grammy Award winning hip hop group from Amityville, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling and quirky, surreal lyrics, and their contributions…
