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America's Friendliest Pickpocket Entertainer, Providing Magic, Humor, and Informative Insights on Identity Theft, Pickpocket Prevention, and Travel Safety
Gene Turner's interest in magic began as a hobby in 1976, while employed as an insurance salesman. In using magic to break the ice with his clients, he soon found…
Reality show personality, singer and songwriter, having appeared on both the fifth season of American Idol and The Real World: Hollywood
Brianna Taylor, a reality show personality, singer and songwriter, having appeared on both the fifth season of American Idol and The Real World: Hollywood.
Actress & Comedian; Star of Neflix's "Grace and Frankie"
Lily Tomlin continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation and video. Tomlin made her television debut in 1966 on The Garry…
Award-Winning College Comedy Speaker
Buzz Sutherland is a man who is sincerely and seriously committed to entertaining audiences with humor that is 100% clean and 200% funny. Buzz has been at the very top…
Comedian, Actor and Writer/Producer
Every so often, a comedian comes along who emerges as a triple threat: comedian, actor and writer/producer. Nick Swardson is one of the most exciting artists to have taken on…
Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Actress & Author
Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand-up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand-up has sent her…
Akuyoe Graham is an award-winning playwright, actor and educator who has also dedicated her life to helping youth in the juvenile justice system realize their spiritual identity
Award-winning actor/author/educator Akuyoe Graham possesses an extraordinary gift – the ability to sit with society’s outcasts and rapidly guide them to a life-changing experience of their own Beauty of Being.…
Actor, Musician, Writer & Activist
In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says the Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor,…
Cultural Icon & Talk Show Host
Throughout an illustrious career, Jerry Springer has become a cultural and civic icon. In addition to talk show host, he has been the mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning…
Rhythm and Blues and Gospel Singer, Actress, and Civil Rights Activist; Member of Family Band, The Staple Singers
Soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples possesses one of the most recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family group,…
Political Economist; Author and Actor; Cult Icon. Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford
Economist; Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford; Emmy-winning Television Gameshow Host; Commentator for CBS…
Nationally Acclaimed Political Satire Troupe
Over 30 years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years…
Rap Artist & Community Activist
Born in the Bronx and raised in the projects, Sister Souljah is a fighter who came up from the bottom. A graduate of Rutgers University, she earned a degree in…
Actor and Comedian; Known For His Roles in "Joe Dirt" & Rules of Engagement" and SNL Alumnus
David Spade is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, then began a successful…
Actor, Comedian, Musician and Television Personality. He is known for his contributions to VH1, Hosting E!'s Talk Soup
Currently starring in the Disney XD show, LAB RATS, actor/comedian Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe,…
Comedian, Radio Host and Star of "The Rickey Smiley Show"
Rickey Smiley is the host of BET’s highly popular nightly comedy showcase, ComicView. ComicView, currently in its ninth season on BET, is consistently among the network’s highest rated programs, and…
Sports Journalist, Analyst and Talk Show Host on ESPN's First Take
Stephen A. Smith, along with Max Kellerman, is a featured commentator on ESPN’s First Take weekdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, discussing and debating the sports topics of…
Renowned Comedian and Actor
Stand-up comic, actor, writer, director Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his precedent-setting MTV show "Totally Pauly" hit the airwaves to major fan approval... Pauly tasted super-stardom in 1990…
Emmy-Winner Stand-Up Comedian and Actress. She forces her audience to reconsider their own assumed comfort zone with topics involving religion, race, and gender
Emmy-Winner Sarah Silverman is as versatile of a performer as they come. Her repertoire includes everything from film and television, stand-up comedy, to iconic online videos, and she added author…
Actor, Comedian and Television Director
Rondell Sheridan is best known for his role of Victor Baxter on the Disney Channel sitcom That’s So Raven. Although his role as Baxter may be the one he is…
One of the era's finest and most thoughtful Singer/Songwriters
Cosy Sheridan first caught the attention of national folk audiences in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at both the Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. She…
Comedic Actress and Former Cast Member on SNL; Known for "Superstar"
Molly Shannon is well-known for the unforgettable and hilarious characters she has brought to the stage and screen
Emmy-Award Winning Actor; "Star Trek" and "Boston Legal"
William Shatner has cultivated a career that has spanned over 50 years as professional actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most…
Grammy Award Winning Artist, Lecturer, Educator, Ambassador of Peace
Joanne Shenandoah, Ph.D, is one of America’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed musicians. She is a Grammy Award winner, with over 40 music awards (including a record 13 Native American…
Actor, Comedian, Rapper & Writer; Former member of "Saturday Night Live" & Currently in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Andy Samberg is an actor, comedian, rapper and writer best known as a member of the comedy group, The Lonely Island and as a former cast member of "Saturday Night…
Comedian and Former Cast Member of "Saturday Night Live"
Horatio Sanz is a former cast member for Saturday Night Live. Sanz performed in numerous sketches and created such characters as the stoner "Gobi" on the collegiate webcast "Jarrett's Room,"…
Stand-Up Comedian and Actor
Longtime comedian Paul Rodriguez has been making audiences laugh all over the world (in Spanish and English) for nearly three decades with his unique brand of humor that is a…
Comedian & Actor Known for "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Ray Romano, The star from one of the most respected comedy sitcoms in television history, Everybody Loves Raymond, will have you rolling with laughter. This actor, stand-up comedian, screenwriter and…
Dancer, Singer, Actress; Best Known for Performances in Broadway Musicals Such as "West Side Story" and "Chicago"
Chita Rivera first performances were in shows her brother organized for production in the basement of their home. She took voice, piano, and ballet classes, and dance became her favourite…
Grammy-Winning Artist
Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits. He has received numerous awards including the Grammy Living…
Emmy-Winning Producer for The Simpsons & Co-Creator of The Critic
Mike Reiss has won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Simpsons, the wacky animated series that has kept America laughing for over 20 years and earned TIME Magazine’s…
Actor, Stand-Up Comedian, Impressionist who has performed on Saturday Night Live and MadTV Headlines a Stand-Up Show
You’ll remember Jeff Richards best as “The Drunk Girl” from SNL but he also has the distinction of being the first comic to appear no both “MadTV” and “Saturday Night…
Actor, Impressionist, and Comedian
Kevin Pollak has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his range of both dramatic and comedic roles. He has appeared in over seventy films, as well as countless television…
Stand-Up Comedian, Television Personality and Panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me"
Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball…
Stand-Up Comedian
Robbie Printz has just entered his 25th year as a professional stand-up comedian. Over the years he has performed on NBC, A&E, MTV and Comedy Central. Robbie’s other notable achievements…
PRTT offers performances and student workshops in both Spanish and English
The mission of the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre (PRTT) is to educate and acquaint the general public with important contributions by playwrights from Latino or Hispanic extraction; to present and…
Cultural Critic and Movie Reviewer, He contributes regularly to the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times and the Guardian. He is the author of 10 books
Joe Queenan is a cultural critic and movie reviewer, living in Tarrytown, NY. He contributes regularly to the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times and the Guardian. He is the…
Host of Off The Chain, Co-Host of the Mo'Nique Show & One of the Stars of "Madea's Big Happy Family"
The term “gotta laugh to keep from crying” could easily be any comedian’s mantra but for one Louisiana transplant, Comedian Rodney Perry, the tracks of his tears have been a…
Harmonious Heavenly Hit. Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt
Relive an era when doo-wop was king, big hairdos were in, cars had enormous fins, and the harmonizing bands of the 50s were all the rage. This hallmark jukebox musical…
An Evening With Def Poetry
The acclaimed late-night series RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS DEF POETRY. Poets to be selected from the following: Suheir, Black Ice, Poetri, Stacey Ann Chin, Lemon, Beau Sia, Mayda and the best…
Stand-Up Comedian who made his debut on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
At an early age, Lachlan Patterson knew that he would have to use his sense of humor to get him through tough situations. At the age of 19 he performed…
Television Host and Artist. He is most notable for having been the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which aired on ABC
The instantly recognizable sound of Ty Pennington’s “Good Morning!” has become an unmistakable sign of hope for families and communities, as he has helped transform the lives of thousands, while…
As Seen on America's Got Talent! Unique “Junk Rock” Style Unlike Any Other
Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on…
Violinist, Conductor, and Pedagogue. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is…
R&B singer, songwriter, musician and a former member of the soul group The Montclairs from 1971 to 1975
Phil Perry, All of the great singers possess certain distinctive qualities that cannot easily be replicated or denied
Singer and TV Personality; Author of "Behind The Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression"
Beginning with her national debut at age three on "The Andy Williams Show," Marie Osmond has proven to be a resilient talent with a magnetic presence recognized across generations. Entertaining…
Comedian, Actor, Writer and Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his Netflix stand-up special Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping
Patton Oswalt continues to find success in all areas of entertainment, from his Grammy-nominated comedy specials to his many memorable guest roles on his favorite TV shows (including "Parks and…