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Actor, Singer and Musician, is best known for creating the role of Roger in the legendary musical Rent
Adam Pascal is best known for creating the role of Roger in the legendary musical Rent (reprising his Tony nominated role in the film). He has also originated the role…
Comedy Central Comes To Your School!
Starting NOW, "Comedy Central on Campus" is bringing their favorite rising stars to campuses nationwide on their fifth college tour. Be the first in your dorm to see the next…
Comic Hypnotist. Flip Orley mesmerizes the audience, and garners some laughs, too!
Since bursting on the comedy scene, Flip Orley has reshaped the image of hypnosis from its vaudeville images. Faithful fans and newcomers alike find themselves screaming with laughter as Flip…
The Science Guy & Author. Nye starred in a documentary about his life and science advocacy titled Bill Nye: Science Guy, is now a Netflix series, entitled Bill Nye Saves the World
Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science…
Comedian, Writer, Producer & Host of "Conan" on TBS
With “a comic identity as distinctive as his name,” according to The New York Times, Conan O’Brien has firmly established himself in the late night comedy universe. Hailed by The…
Emmy-Winning Comedian, Best Known for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and HBO's "Last Week Tonight"
John Oliver was born in Birmingham, UK. In 1998 he graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge. Oliver first appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2001 as part of "The Comedy…
Emmy Award Winning Writer and Comedian and Former Writer for "Saturday Night Live"
John Mulaney is an Emmy Award winning writer and comedian. He most recently starred in the Broadway hit, “Oh, Hello on Broadway” alongside Nick Kroll. In 2015 Mulaney released his…
Longest-Running Cast Member in the history of 'Saturday Night Live'; Co-Star on Showtime's "Weeds"
Kevin Nealon sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit and likeable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a…
Country Music Singer-Songwriter; "Always on My Mind;" Author, "It's A Long Story"
Singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Willie Nelson was born on April 30, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. During his extensive career, Nelson has written more than 2,500 songs and has released…
Actor and Martial Arts Legend
Chuck Norris is an international television and film star and has starred in 23 motion pictures such as Delta Force, Code of Silence and Missing in Action, just to name…
Award-Winning Singer, Actress, Speaker and Philanthropist
Award winning singer, actress, speaker and philanthropist, Melba Moore's enduring talent has earned her a rewarding career in theater, television, music and film.
Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer
Rita Moreno remains one of the busiest stars in show business: she recently released her first book, Rita Moreno: A Memoir
Comedian, Former SNL Cast Member and Actor on NBC's "30 Rock"
Starring for seven seasons on NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning 30 Rock, Tracy Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin as ‘Tracy Jordan,’ the unpredictable star of Lemon’s…
Political Comedian, and Bill Clinton Impersonator. Tim Watters has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno over 200 times
With over 200 appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Tim Watters spent more than two decades as the preeminent impersonator of President Bill Clinton. Widely known as…
Singer-Songwriter Known for "I Won't Give Up," "Lucky" & "I'm Yours"
Jason Mraz, born on March 23, 1977 and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia, was mostly influ1enced with such music genres as reggae, pop, rock, jazz, folk and hip-hop.
Host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" & Former Head Writer for SNL
Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer and current host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Meyers was named one of the 2014 "Time 100," Time magazine's 100 most influential…
New York Time's Best-Selling Author of "Bringing Down the House" and "The Accidental Billionaires"
New York Times Bestselling Author, Ben Mezrich cracked the Hollywood Reporter’s annual hot list: Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors. Mezrich was chosen among a group of 11 new authors to…
Comedian, Singer, Actress, Impressionist, Author, and Composer
Winner of an Outer Critic Circle Award and a Drama League Award for her debut in Catskills On Broadway, Marilyn Michaels is America's premier woman of a thousand faces and…
Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist and One-Man Band
Ever since the 20th century turned into the 21st, singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón has earned renown as one of music’s most distinctive and searching voices – “a one-man band……
Comedian and Film Maker
Inspired by his New York City roots and an eclectic collection of artists – including comics Robert Klein, Richard Pryor and Freddie Prinze, with traces of John Coltrane, Jack Kerouac…
Comedian
Chris Mata's show is a hilarious non-stop assault on the topic of blended families. His act focuses on raising children. He doesn’t talk about the difficulties or foibles of being…
Bringing Author/Activist W.E.B. Du Bois to life in an inspiring show
Starring Art McFarland as W. E. B. Du Bois and Petronia Paley as his wife, The Most Dangerous Man In America (W. E. B. Du Bois) will also feature Arthur…
10-time Grammy Award-Winning Musician; Conductor Known For "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
Ten-time Grammy Award winner/vocal innovator Bobby McFerrin surprises us yet again with VOCAbuLarieS, his first new release in eight years. Like his #1 worldwide hit song Don´t Worry Be Happy…
Acoustic guitar soloist who has garnered more than 20 million views on his YouTube channel
Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye…
Pop-Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Pianist. His most successful song is the 2008 single "Beating My Heart", from his second album OK Now
Just four years ago, Jon McLaughlin’s Island Records debut propelled his song “Beautiful Disaster” up the charts, with “Beating My Heart” following quickly after. Hollywood immediately took notice of the…
Comedian and Actor. Host of America's Got Talent
Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 30 years. He currently serves as a judge on NBC's hit summer talent competition series "America's Got…
Comedian
You’ve seen Bob Marley on Leno, Letterman, Conan, the late show with Craig Ferguson, and in the movie Boondock Saints! Comedian Bob Marley rcelebrating 20 years as a stand-up comic,…
Reggae Artist; Son of Bob Marley
Damian Marley was only two when his father died, but the youngest of the Marley sons must have learned something. At the age of 13, he formed his first band,…
Musician; Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center
The most popular and acclaimed jazz musician of his generation, Wynton Marsalis is also a distinguished classical performer and the first artist to win Grammy awards for both jazz and…
Comedian, Poet, Musician and Author. Known for Netflix's "Live (At The Time)"
Demetri Martin started doing stand-up comedy in New York City. Then he worked as a staff writer at Late Night with Conan OBrien. After that he became a regular performer…
Actress, Singer and Author. Best known for her work in stage musicals. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner and a two-time Tony Award winner
Author of the New York Times bestseller, Patti LuPone: A Memoir, Miss LuPone is currently starring in the Los Angeles Opera's new production of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles.…
Composer, Lyricist and Arranger. One of New York's Most Exciting Musicians
Steven Lutvak is one of New York's most exciting musicians. Steven wrote the title track to MAD HOT BALLROOM, the 9th most successful documentary of all time. In 2006, he…
Comedian, Musician and Actor
Stephen Lynch is a comedian, musician, and actor. Lynch began his career performing his comedy songs at venues around New York City. Caroline's and Catch a Rising Star were two…
Country Pop and Bluegrass Vocalist
One of the most popular female singers of the new traditionalist movement, Patty Loveless rose to stardom thanks to her blend of honky tonk and country-rock, not to mention a…
Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra
Ever since 1995, when Keith Lockhart was named 20th conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, he has drastically diversified the activities and appeal of orchestra. During his 16-year tenure, he…
Game Show Host, Sports Radio Host and Actor
You know Roger Lodge as the cool, sharp-witted host of "Blind Date." Or maybe you know him as Uncle Jesse's buddy from "Full House." Or perhaps he was your favorite…
New York Style Guru. Former Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear"; Fashion Expert and Author of the book "The Truth About Style"
Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She was best known as the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The…
Comedian and Actor. He is known for starring in his self-produced ABC sitcom George Lopez
George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented Lopez’s return…
Comedian known for roles in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Pineapple Express and The Dictator; Former Regular on FOX's "MAD TV"
Bobby Lee, best known from his numerous years as a cast member on Fox’s long running comedy series Mad TV, was most recently seen as a regular guest on E!’s…
The Best Beatles Tribute Band
Louise Harrison presents Grammy nominated Liverpool Legends “The Complete Beatles Experience!” are four incredibly talented musicians and actors hand-picked by Louise Harrison- sister of the late George Harrison of the…
Comedian and Actor; Known for his HBO Specials and "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Richard Lewis has taken his lifelong therapy fodder and carved it into a commanding, compelling art form. His early career as a stand-up brought him to the top of his…
Stand-Up Comedian
Wendy Liebman has a very unique brand of humor that sets her apart from all other comedians, earning her an American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian.” Her distinctive style…
Comedian, Actor, Rapper, Singer, Musician and Internet Celebrity
Jon Lajoie was raised in Montreal, Quebec and he graduated from Dawson College's theater program in 2001. Jon Lajoie first became popular through the music video "Everyday Normal Guy", in…
Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean; Stand-Up Comedian; Actress; Equal Opportunity Offender
Dubbed by The New York Times as Comedy's "Lovable Lisa Lampanelliueen of Mean," Lisa Lampanelli is a no-holds-barred insult comic who masterfully works her audience while maintaining an inherent likeability…
TV Journalist, Producer, Narrator and News Anchor; Currently the scorekeeper/announcer for National Public Radio comedy/quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! & Through the Decades, a documentary-style
An Acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor, multimedia production company president, and grass-fed cattle rancher, Bill Kurtis is celebrating his 45th anniversary in the field…
Chef, Restaurateur Television Personality, Author
Chef Emeril Lagasse’s passion for food was ignited as a young boy growing up in the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts, where he spent time in the kitchen with…
Comedian and Actor Known for his Wry Wit and Unique Brand of Humor
For more than forty years, Robert Klein has entertained audiences, and he continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television, and in film. Born in the…