Lewis Black, Seth MacFarlane, Artie Lange, Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman, Bill Maher, Denis Leary, etc. – Set For NY Comedy Festival
Pollstar.com reports: Rosie O’Donnell, Sarah Silverman, Denis Leary, Louis C.K. and Damon Wayans are just a few of the comedians scheduled to appear at this year’s New York Comedy Festival. The November 6-11 event will take place at various venues around New York City.
Other artists on the bill include Artie Lange, Bill Maher, D.L. Hughley, Andy Borowitz, Bill Burr, Murray Hill and the Upright Citizens Brigade, featuring Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh.
The festival will feature a pair of benefit performances November 7. The first, Stand Up For Heroes, is a benefit for the Bob Woodruff Family Fund and will honor the country’s wounded service members. The event, hosted by Conan O’Brien, is expected to include performances by Lewis Black, Bruce Springsteen, Robin Williams and others and will take place at Town Hall. The second is Comedy Cares for the Homeless featuring Joy Behar and Kathleen Madigan, which will be held at Carolines on Broadway.
Several TV-related events will also take place during the festival including an evening with the writers of “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Scrubs – The Farewell Tour,” and an evening with “Family Guy’s” Seth MacFarlane.
Complete details on show dates, times, venues and ticket availability are available at www.nycomedyfestival.com.
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I love you Rosie O’Donnell and Joy Behar.