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    Wilbur Theatre

    246 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116

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      02/09/12

      George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Wilbur Theatre George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 9, 2012 The mastermind of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective during the 1970s, George Clinton broke up both bands by 1981 and began recording solo albums, occasionally performing live with his former bandmates as the P.Funk All-Stars. Born in Kannapolis, NC, on July 22, 1940, Clinton became interested in doo wop while living in New Jersey during the early '50s. He formed the Parliaments in 1955, based out of a barbershop back room where he straightened hair. The group had a small R&B hit...

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/10/12	David Spade Wilbur Theatre David Spade Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 10, 2012 David Spade performs live in Boston at The Wilbur.
      02/12/12	Howie Mandel Wilbur Theatre Howie Mandel Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 12, 2012 Howie Mandel performs live in Boston at The Wilbur.
      02/17/12	Jim Gaffigan Wilbur Theatre Jim Gaffigan Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 17, 2012 JIM GAFFIGAN has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing. His clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today and his CDs and DVDs have reached platinum sales. Gaffigan has had an unprecedented number of appearances on late night’s “Letterman" and “Conan." His...
      02/23/12	Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour Wilbur Theatre Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 23, 2012 Glen Campbell has announced his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The legendary singer/songwriter, who is set to release his final studio album, “Ghost On The Canvas”, August 30th on Surfdog Records, was diagnosed with the fateful disease only six months ago.For more information read the article at People.com. Despite the diagnosis, Glen will hit the road for his “Goodbye Tour”. “I still love making music,” says Campbell. “And I...
      02/24/12	Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" Wilbur Theatre Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 PAULA POUNDSTONE keeps the laughs coming on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” and brings her comedic brilliance to the Wilbur Theatre Friday, February 24th! The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA is proud to present comedian Paula Poundstone in concert Friday, February 24th. It’s impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members in...
      02/24/12	PAULA POUNDSTONE Wilbur Theatre PAULA POUNDSTONE Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, PAULA POUNDSTONE is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to...
      02/25/12	R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Wilbur Theatre R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 25, 2012 Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same. When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant...
      03/01/12	TYGA Wilbur Theatre TYGA Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 1, 2012 Young, confident, up and coming rapper TYGA has caught the attention of artists from Gym Class Hero’s, to Fall Out Boy, to Lil’ Wayne. The press has also taken notice with early mentions in Blender, AOL.com and MTV. VIBE magazine even declared him as one of the best undiscovered rappers in America. Tyga’s aptly titled debut album NO INTRODUCTION is set for release this spring. The lead single - “Coconut Juice” is a track ready to take over radio. Tyga explains...
      03/02/12	Sheryl Underwood Wilbur Theatre Sheryl Underwood Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 2, 2012 Sheryl Underwood is one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. A savvy business-woman, striving not only to change the world through her sorority, Underwood takes her role as Owner and CEO of Pack Rat Productions, Inc. seriously and is committed to sharing the wisdom and insight she has gathered as the Chief Executive of her entertainment company with generations to come and other woman business owners.
      03/09/12	Sinbad Wilbur Theatre Sinbad Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 9, 2012 A hardworking funnyman whose clean, family friendly persona and animated antics have endeared him into the hearts of dedicated fans worldwide, Sinbad has worked tirelessly to rise to the top of the standup circuit, finding success in both television and film in addition to his popular stage act. On the world of the silver screen, Sinbad made an appropriate debut as a standup comedian in 1989 with That's Adequate. Following with notably funny bone-tickling minor roles in Necessary...
      03/10/12	The Dan Band Wilbur Theatre The Dan Band Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 10, 2012 The band is well known for its covers of originally female-performed pop songs, with added obscenities and swearing. Their live show has become a staple of Los Angeles nightlife, with Entertainment Weekly naming it "the hottest ticket in town" Dan has made notable appearances in the movies Old School (singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Lady"), The Terminal, Starsky & Hutch, where he performed Roberta Flack's "Feel Like Makin' Love" at...
      03/10/12	Maz Jobrani Wilbur Theatre Maz Jobrani Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 10, 2012 Maz Jobrani is best known as a founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which featured some of the top Middle Eastern-American comics in the world. The Axis of Evil Comedy Central Special premiered in 2007 as the first show on American TV with an all Middle Eastern/American cast. The DVD was also released in 2007. The tour started in the US and later went to the Middle East in the fall of 2007, selling out 27 shows in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Kuwait and Amman (where they performed in...
      03/20/12	Gwar Wilbur Theatre Gwar Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 20, 2012 GWAR are thrash metal's answer to the more mainstream satire of Spinal Tap. Gory, sexually perverse, and scatological in the extreme, GWAR were formed at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as an experiment in marketing strategy by several musicians, art students, and dancers. The group claimed to consist of all-powerful interplanetary warriors, descended from aliens stranded in Antarctica and initially created from the lowest filth in the universe, who came to Earth to sexually...
      03/23/12	Kathy Griffin Wilbur Theatre Kathy Griffin Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 23, 2012 ***ADDED SHOW 10:00pm*** Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, 2009's GLAAD Vanguard recipient and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders. After her various TV guest spots, Kathy began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own "HBO Half Hour Comedy Special." In 1998,...
      03/30/12	John Valby Wilbur Theatre John Valby Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 30, 2012 After spending an evening with John Valby, audiences find themselves wanting more and more of him. What makes Valby so unique and entertaining is his uncommon rapport with the audience and his ability to mix his musical Talent with a mad-cap variety of "Dirty Ditties". Few people can resist laughing at songs that would have earned them a mouthful of soap when they were children. Valby's repertoire is composed of popular songs, limericks, classical...
      03/31/12	Ralphie May Wilbur Theatre Ralphie May Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 31, 2012 Since his debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing,” audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian. Ralphie has a proven track record of selling out multiple shows in 1,500 to 3,000 seat venues. He has a no nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn’t shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests, because he...
      04/06/12	Kevin Hart Wilbur Theatre Kevin Hart Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 6, 2012 Kevin Hart has burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. Kevin just wrapped his nationwide "Laugh at My Pain" tour. He was the number one comedian on Ticketmaster and in February 2011 Hart sold out the Nokia Theater two nights in a row to break a record previously set by Eddie Murphy.
      04/11/12- 04/13/12	Rain Wilbur Theatre Rain Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 11-April 13, 2012 DIRECT FROM BROADWAY! “As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance in this...
      04/13/12	Pauly Shore Wilbur Theatre Pauly Shore Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 13, 2012 An entertainment career was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore. At age 4, he sat on the lap of The King himself in the company of his father, comedian Sammy Shore, who opened for Elvis during the early '70s. Around the same time, Pauly's mother, Mitzi, and father opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, giving their son the rare opportunity to hang out and be inspired by such rising talents as Robin Williams, David Letterman and the late Sam Kinison, who became his...
      04/16/12	Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe Gagon Wilbur Theatre Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe Gagon Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 16, 2012 Performing more than 175 times before more than 200,000 spectators, André-Philippe Gagnon... de retour was extremely well received by the public and in 2007 received the OLIVIER trophy for the best selling comedy show of the year! Full of new ideas, during summer 2009 Gagnon decided to concentrate on the creation of his brand new English show for January 2010. Some of the best Canadian comedy writers, including Gord Holtam and Rick Olsen (Royal Canadian Air Farce) and...
      04/28/12	Seth Meyers Wilbur Theatre Seth Meyers Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 28, 2012 Meyers joined the SNL cast in 2001. In 2005, he was promoted to writing supervisor and in January 2006 he became co-head writer, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Andrew Steele. In 2004, he auditioned to co-anchor "Weekend Update" with Fey, but lost out to Amy Poehler. With Fey's departure, Meyers became head writer for the 2006–2007 season and also took on the role of Weekend Update co-anchor with Amy Poehler. Since Poehler left the show during the 2008–2009 season,...
      05/02/12	Slaughterhouse Wilbur Theatre Slaughterhouse Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 2, 2012 Slaughterhouse is a hip hop group consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9”. The group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9” appeared on the song “Slaughterhouse” from Joe Budden’s album Halfway House. Their self-titled debut album, Slaughterhouse, was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. The album was reportedly recorded over a six day period in early June. The album...
      05/03/12	Nanci Griffith Wilbur Theatre Nanci Griffith Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 3, 2012 It’s funny what happens with songs. Funny that Griffith’s personal “hell no” moment – delivered here in a frenzy that somehow simultaneously recalls Buddy Holly, Pete Seeger, and The Ramones – can produce a gladdening shock of recognition in audience members who had bought tickets to hear contemplative Griffith gems like “Love at the Five and Dime” and “Trouble in the Fields,” or who came to hear her signature versions of Kate...
      05/04/12	The Nerdist Podcast Wilbur Theatre The Nerdist Podcast Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 4, 2012 In his spare time, Ensign Hardwick is attempting to build an evil nerd empire under the moniker “Nerdist Industries”, which includes: a wildly popular blog at Nerdist.com, a top ten (and sometimes even number one) comedy podcast on iTunes recently named as one of the top 10 best comedy podcasts by Rolling Stone, a following of 1.3 million delightful supplicants on Twitter (befitting his selection by Time Magazine as one of the 140 most influential people on Twitter), a book,...
      05/07/12	THE PRIESTS Wilbur Theatre THE PRIESTS Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 7, 2012 The Priests are three Roman Catholic priests from Ballyclare and Ballygowan in Northern Ireland who have been singing together since they were children. After signing a $2million record deal with SonyBMG in 2008 they have been recording an album in Ireland, London and have been allowed to record in St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican. Their debut album was produced by Mike Hedges who has worked with, amongst others, U2, Dido and Manic Street Preachers, and is released on...
      05/11/12	Aries Speares Wilbur Theatre Aries Speares Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 11, 2012 Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the comedy scene. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, and high accolades. With eight years as a principle player on the popular sketch show, “Mad TV,” Aries is now starring with iconoclastic Damon Wayans in a brand-new show on Showtime called “THE UNDERGROUND”, a half-hour sketch comedy series to premiere...
      06/09/12	STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR? Wilbur Theatre STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR? Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 9, 2012 Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package. Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be...
      06/13/12	Scala Wilbur Theatre Scala Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 13, 2012 The Social Network trailer shone a spotlight on the unique musical project that is Scala & Kolacny Brothers ­ an indie-rock choir, comprising of the two Kolacny brothers, Steven and Stijn, and Scala, their all-girl choir. Steven plays the piano, Stijn conducts the choir. The brothers usually work with 15-30 singers, aged 16-28, at a time, but these days have more than 200 girls on their books, ensuring plenty of cover for their increasingly busy schedule. Scala &...
      09/28/12	Brian Regan Wilbur Theatre Brian Regan Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 28, 2012 In 1998 Brian Regan moved to headliner status and began nailing down national TV appearances: MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Pat Sajak and, every comic's dream, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. By the early '90s, he had developed into one of the best stand up comedians in the country. Brian Regan's highlights have included his own specials on both Showtime and Comedy Central, being featured in Coca Cola's Concession Stand Comedy in movie theaters throughout the country, regular...

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    02/09/12

    George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Wilbur Theatre George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 9, 2012 The mastermind of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective during the 1970s, George Clinton broke up both bands by 1981 and began recording solo albums, occasionally performing live with his former bandmates as the P.Funk All-Stars. Born in Kannapolis, NC, on July 22, 1940, Clinton became interested in doo wop while living in New Jersey during the early '50s. He formed the Parliaments in 1955, based out of a barbershop back room where he straightened hair. The group had a small R&B hit...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/10/12	David Spade Wilbur Theatre David Spade Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 10, 2012 David Spade performs live in Boston at The Wilbur.
    02/12/12	Howie Mandel Wilbur Theatre Howie Mandel Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 12, 2012 Howie Mandel performs live in Boston at The Wilbur.
    02/17/12	Jim Gaffigan Wilbur Theatre Jim Gaffigan Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 17, 2012 JIM GAFFIGAN has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing. His clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today and his CDs and DVDs have reached platinum sales. Gaffigan has had an unprecedented number of appearances on late night’s “Letterman" and “Conan." His...
    02/23/12	Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour Wilbur Theatre Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 23, 2012 Glen Campbell has announced his battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The legendary singer/songwriter, who is set to release his final studio album, “Ghost On The Canvas”, August 30th on Surfdog Records, was diagnosed with the fateful disease only six months ago.For more information read the article at People.com. Despite the diagnosis, Glen will hit the road for his “Goodbye Tour”. “I still love making music,” says Campbell. “And I...
    02/24/12	Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" Wilbur Theatre Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me" Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 PAULA POUNDSTONE keeps the laughs coming on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” and brings her comedic brilliance to the Wilbur Theatre Friday, February 24th! The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA is proud to present comedian Paula Poundstone in concert Friday, February 24th. It’s impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members in...
    02/24/12	PAULA POUNDSTONE Wilbur Theatre PAULA POUNDSTONE Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, PAULA POUNDSTONE is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to...
    02/25/12	R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Wilbur Theatre R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 25, 2012 Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same. When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant...
    03/01/12	TYGA Wilbur Theatre TYGA Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 1, 2012 Young, confident, up and coming rapper TYGA has caught the attention of artists from Gym Class Hero’s, to Fall Out Boy, to Lil’ Wayne. The press has also taken notice with early mentions in Blender, AOL.com and MTV. VIBE magazine even declared him as one of the best undiscovered rappers in America. Tyga’s aptly titled debut album NO INTRODUCTION is set for release this spring. The lead single - “Coconut Juice” is a track ready to take over radio. Tyga explains...
    03/02/12	Sheryl Underwood Wilbur Theatre Sheryl Underwood Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 2, 2012 Sheryl Underwood is one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. A savvy business-woman, striving not only to change the world through her sorority, Underwood takes her role as Owner and CEO of Pack Rat Productions, Inc. seriously and is committed to sharing the wisdom and insight she has gathered as the Chief Executive of her entertainment company with generations to come and other woman business owners.
    03/09/12	Sinbad Wilbur Theatre Sinbad Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 9, 2012 A hardworking funnyman whose clean, family friendly persona and animated antics have endeared him into the hearts of dedicated fans worldwide, Sinbad has worked tirelessly to rise to the top of the standup circuit, finding success in both television and film in addition to his popular stage act. On the world of the silver screen, Sinbad made an appropriate debut as a standup comedian in 1989 with That's Adequate. Following with notably funny bone-tickling minor roles in Necessary...
    03/10/12	The Dan Band Wilbur Theatre The Dan Band Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 10, 2012 The band is well known for its covers of originally female-performed pop songs, with added obscenities and swearing. Their live show has become a staple of Los Angeles nightlife, with Entertainment Weekly naming it "the hottest ticket in town" Dan has made notable appearances in the movies Old School (singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Lady"), The Terminal, Starsky & Hutch, where he performed Roberta Flack's "Feel Like Makin' Love" at...
    03/10/12	Maz Jobrani Wilbur Theatre Maz Jobrani Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 10, 2012 Maz Jobrani is best known as a founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which featured some of the top Middle Eastern-American comics in the world. The Axis of Evil Comedy Central Special premiered in 2007 as the first show on American TV with an all Middle Eastern/American cast. The DVD was also released in 2007. The tour started in the US and later went to the Middle East in the fall of 2007, selling out 27 shows in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Kuwait and Amman (where they performed in...
    03/20/12	Gwar Wilbur Theatre Gwar Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 20, 2012 GWAR are thrash metal's answer to the more mainstream satire of Spinal Tap. Gory, sexually perverse, and scatological in the extreme, GWAR were formed at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as an experiment in marketing strategy by several musicians, art students, and dancers. The group claimed to consist of all-powerful interplanetary warriors, descended from aliens stranded in Antarctica and initially created from the lowest filth in the universe, who came to Earth to sexually...
    03/23/12	Kathy Griffin Wilbur Theatre Kathy Griffin Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 23, 2012 ***ADDED SHOW 10:00pm*** Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, 2009's GLAAD Vanguard recipient and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders. After her various TV guest spots, Kathy began gaining notice as a stand-up comedienne and landed her own "HBO Half Hour Comedy Special." In 1998,...
    03/30/12	John Valby Wilbur Theatre John Valby Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 30, 2012 After spending an evening with John Valby, audiences find themselves wanting more and more of him. What makes Valby so unique and entertaining is his uncommon rapport with the audience and his ability to mix his musical Talent with a mad-cap variety of "Dirty Ditties". Few people can resist laughing at songs that would have earned them a mouthful of soap when they were children. Valby's repertoire is composed of popular songs, limericks, classical...
    03/31/12	Ralphie May Wilbur Theatre Ralphie May Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 31, 2012 Since his debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing,” audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian. Ralphie has a proven track record of selling out multiple shows in 1,500 to 3,000 seat venues. He has a no nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn’t shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests, because he...
    04/06/12	Kevin Hart Wilbur Theatre Kevin Hart Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 6, 2012 Kevin Hart has burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. Kevin just wrapped his nationwide "Laugh at My Pain" tour. He was the number one comedian on Ticketmaster and in February 2011 Hart sold out the Nokia Theater two nights in a row to break a record previously set by Eddie Murphy.
    04/11/12- 04/13/12	Rain Wilbur Theatre Rain Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 11-April 13, 2012 DIRECT FROM BROADWAY! “As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance in this...
    04/13/12	Pauly Shore Wilbur Theatre Pauly Shore Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 13, 2012 An entertainment career was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore. At age 4, he sat on the lap of The King himself in the company of his father, comedian Sammy Shore, who opened for Elvis during the early '70s. Around the same time, Pauly's mother, Mitzi, and father opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, giving their son the rare opportunity to hang out and be inspired by such rising talents as Robin Williams, David Letterman and the late Sam Kinison, who became his...
    04/16/12	Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe Gagon Wilbur Theatre Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe Gagon Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 16, 2012 Performing more than 175 times before more than 200,000 spectators, André-Philippe Gagnon... de retour was extremely well received by the public and in 2007 received the OLIVIER trophy for the best selling comedy show of the year! Full of new ideas, during summer 2009 Gagnon decided to concentrate on the creation of his brand new English show for January 2010. Some of the best Canadian comedy writers, including Gord Holtam and Rick Olsen (Royal Canadian Air Farce) and...
    04/28/12	Seth Meyers Wilbur Theatre Seth Meyers Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 28, 2012 Meyers joined the SNL cast in 2001. In 2005, he was promoted to writing supervisor and in January 2006 he became co-head writer, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Andrew Steele. In 2004, he auditioned to co-anchor "Weekend Update" with Fey, but lost out to Amy Poehler. With Fey's departure, Meyers became head writer for the 2006–2007 season and also took on the role of Weekend Update co-anchor with Amy Poehler. Since Poehler left the show during the 2008–2009 season,...
    05/02/12	Slaughterhouse Wilbur Theatre Slaughterhouse Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 2, 2012 Slaughterhouse is a hip hop group consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9”. The group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce Da 5’9” appeared on the song “Slaughterhouse” from Joe Budden’s album Halfway House. Their self-titled debut album, Slaughterhouse, was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. The album was reportedly recorded over a six day period in early June. The album...
    05/03/12	Nanci Griffith Wilbur Theatre Nanci Griffith Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 3, 2012 It’s funny what happens with songs. Funny that Griffith’s personal “hell no” moment – delivered here in a frenzy that somehow simultaneously recalls Buddy Holly, Pete Seeger, and The Ramones – can produce a gladdening shock of recognition in audience members who had bought tickets to hear contemplative Griffith gems like “Love at the Five and Dime” and “Trouble in the Fields,” or who came to hear her signature versions of Kate...
    05/04/12	The Nerdist Podcast Wilbur Theatre The Nerdist Podcast Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 4, 2012 In his spare time, Ensign Hardwick is attempting to build an evil nerd empire under the moniker “Nerdist Industries”, which includes: a wildly popular blog at Nerdist.com, a top ten (and sometimes even number one) comedy podcast on iTunes recently named as one of the top 10 best comedy podcasts by Rolling Stone, a following of 1.3 million delightful supplicants on Twitter (befitting his selection by Time Magazine as one of the 140 most influential people on Twitter), a book,...
    05/07/12	THE PRIESTS Wilbur Theatre THE PRIESTS Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 7, 2012 The Priests are three Roman Catholic priests from Ballyclare and Ballygowan in Northern Ireland who have been singing together since they were children. After signing a $2million record deal with SonyBMG in 2008 they have been recording an album in Ireland, London and have been allowed to record in St. Peter’s Basilica, The Vatican. Their debut album was produced by Mike Hedges who has worked with, amongst others, U2, Dido and Manic Street Preachers, and is released on...
    05/11/12	Aries Speares Wilbur Theatre Aries Speares Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 11, 2012 Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the comedy scene. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, and high accolades. With eight years as a principle player on the popular sketch show, “Mad TV,” Aries is now starring with iconoclastic Damon Wayans in a brand-new show on Showtime called “THE UNDERGROUND”, a half-hour sketch comedy series to premiere...
    06/09/12	STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR? Wilbur Theatre STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR? Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 9, 2012 Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package. Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be...
    06/13/12	Scala Wilbur Theatre Scala Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 13, 2012 The Social Network trailer shone a spotlight on the unique musical project that is Scala & Kolacny Brothers ­ an indie-rock choir, comprising of the two Kolacny brothers, Steven and Stijn, and Scala, their all-girl choir. Steven plays the piano, Stijn conducts the choir. The brothers usually work with 15-30 singers, aged 16-28, at a time, but these days have more than 200 girls on their books, ensuring plenty of cover for their increasingly busy schedule. Scala &...
    09/28/12	Brian Regan Wilbur Theatre Brian Regan Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 28, 2012 In 1998 Brian Regan moved to headliner status and began nailing down national TV appearances: MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Pat Sajak and, every comic's dream, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. By the early '90s, he had developed into one of the best stand up comedians in the country. Brian Regan's highlights have included his own specials on both Showtime and Comedy Central, being featured in Coca Cola's Concession Stand Comedy in movie theaters throughout the country, regular...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    04/20/12- 10/05/11	KATHLEEN MADIGAN “GONE MADIGAN” Wilbur Theatre
    02/12/12- 10/05/11	Howie Mandel Wilbur Theatre
    01/28/12	Amazing Johnathan Wilbur Theatre
    01/27/12	WTF WITH MARC MARON Wilbur Theatre
    01/26/12	Upright Citizens Brigade Wilbur Theatre
    01/21/12	CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE! Wilbur Theatre
    01/21/12	George Lopez Wilbur Theatre
    01/14/12	Tracy Morgan Wilbur Theatre
    01/07/12	Robert Kelly Wilbur Theatre
    12/31/11	John Pinette Wilbur Theatre
    12/28/11	WU-TANG CLAN Wilbur Theatre
    12/17/11	Prospect Hill Wilbur Theatre
    12/16/11	An Evening With The Voice Of Godsmack's SULLY ERNA Wilbur Theatre
    12/12/11	Gillian Welch Wilbur Theatre
    12/10/11- 10/05/11	MARLON AND SHAWN WAYANS Wilbur Theatre
    12/04/11	Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration Wilbur Theatre
    12/03/11	Mitch Fatel Wilbur Theatre
    12/02/11	Dave Attell Wilbur Theatre
    11/27/11	The Wailers Wilbur Theatre
    11/26/11	Bo Burnham Wilbur Theatre
    11/25/11- 11/28/11	Carlos Mencia Wilbur Theatre
    11/23/11	Ray Davies Wilbur Theatre
    11/20/11	Craig Robinson Wilbur Theatre
    11/19/11	Lisa Lampanelli Wilbur Theatre
    11/17/11	DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: FLY THROUGH THE NIGHT TOUR Wilbur Theatre
    11/16/11	The Musical Box Wilbur Theatre
    11/15/11	Todd Rundgren’s UTOPIA Wilbur Theatre
    11/12/11	Arnez J. Wilbur Theatre
    11/12/11	TOWER OF POWER? Wilbur Theatre
    11/11/11	Buddy Guy Wilbur Theatre
    11/10/11	Ani DiFranco supported by Melissa Ferrick Wilbur Theatre
    11/09/11	Mos Def Wilbur Theatre
    11/08/11	Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors Wilbur Theatre
    11/06/11	Dana Carvey Wilbur Theatre
    11/05/11	Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Wilbur Theatre
    11/04/11	Gilbert Gottfried Wilbur Theatre
    11/03/11	Arlo Guthrie Wilbur Theatre
    11/02/11	Kurt Elling & The Kluvers Big Band From Denmark Wilbur Theatre
    10/31/11	JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Wilbur Theatre
    10/30/11	SIOBHAN MAGNUS’ HALLOWE’EN DREAMS Wilbur Theatre
    10/29/11	Whitey Bulger And Boston’s Biggest Crimes: By Carr, McPhee & Sherman Wilbur Theatre
    10/29/11	Women Fully Clothed Wilbur Theatre
    10/28/11	John Oliver Wilbur Theatre
    10/28/11	Comedians Of Chelsea Lately Wilbur Theatre
    10/27/11	Gillian Welch Wilbur Theatre
    10/23/11	Stephen Stills Wilbur Theatre
    10/21/11	Dom Irrera Wilbur Theatre
    10/18/11- 08/18/11	Girls Night: The Musical Wilbur Theatre
    10/17/11	Girls Night: The Musical Wilbur Theatre
    10/15/11	John Hiatt & The Combo Wilbur Theatre
    10/15/11	John Hiatt & The Combo Wilbur Theatre
    10/14/11	Michael Ian Black Wilbur Theatre
    10/12/11	HIPPIEFEST Wilbur Theatre
    10/08/11	Kids in the Hall Wilbur Theatre
    10/07/11	Jay And Silent Bob Get Old Wilbur Theatre
    10/04/11	The Bangles Wilbur Theatre
    10/02/11	Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Wilbur Theatre
    10/02/11	Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Wilbur Theatre
    10/01/11	James Van Praagh Wilbur Theatre
    10/01/11	Louis C.K. Wilbur Theatre
    09/30/11	Tom Green Wilbur Theatre
    09/26/11	K.D. Lang Wilbur Theatre
    09/25/11	Lindsey Buckingham Wilbur Theatre
    09/23/11	Bill Burr Wilbur Theatre
    09/22/11	Abba the Concert Wilbur Theatre
    09/16/11	Jim Jefferies Wilbur Theatre
    09/14/11	Blondie Wilbur Theatre
    09/11/11	An Evening with Vince Gill Wilbur Theatre
    09/10/11	Bob Marley Wilbur Theatre
    09/01/11	The Weepies Wilbur Theatre
    08/27/11	Bobby Lee Wilbur Theatre
    08/26/11	Port Chuck Wilbur Theatre
    08/20/11	Jay Pharoah Wilbur Theatre
    08/19/11	Second City Wilbur Theatre
    08/18/11	Mary Chapin Carpenter Wilbur Theatre
    08/13/11	The Machine Wilbur Theatre
    08/11/11	Gaelic Storm Wilbur Theatre
    08/11/11	Gaelic Storm Wilbur Theatre
    08/05/11	Doug Benson Wilbur Theatre
    07/31/11	Craig Ferguson Wilbur Theatre
    07/30/11	Lavell Crawford Wilbur Theatre
    07/15/11	Norm MacDonald Wilbur Theatre
    07/09/11	KRS-One Wilbur Theatre
    07/06/11	Kasey Chambers Wilbur Theatre
    07/02/11	Richard Cheese and Lounge Against The Machine Wilbur Theatre
    06/28/11	Steel Pulse Wilbur Theatre
    06/25/11	Mike Epps Wilbur Theatre
    06/23/11	Engelbert Humperdinck Wilbur Theatre
    06/22/11	Team Chuckle Comedy Show to benefit the Pan Mass Challenge Wilbur Theatre
    06/21/11	Robert Cray Band Wilbur Theatre
    06/21/11	Robert Cray Band Wilbur Theatre
    06/18/11	Capitol Steps Wilbur Theatre
    06/11/11	Jo Koy Wilbur Theatre
    06/10/11	Robin Trower Wilbur Theatre
    06/08/11	Tracy Morgan Wilbur Theatre
    06/05/11	Yesterday- The Beatles Tribute Wilbur Theatre
    06/04/11	Tim Minchin Wilbur Theatre
    06/04/11	New Majority Comedy Tour Wilbur Theatre
    05/20/11	Gary Owen and Lil Duval Wilbur Theatre
    05/19/11	An Evening with David Crosby & Graham Nash Wilbur Theatre