| 05/29/13 |
Kelly Rowland and The-Dream
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
May 29, 2013
Multi-Grammy® award winning artists Kelly Rowland and The-Dream have teamed up to co-headline The Lights Out Tour. Stopping in major cities across the United States and Canada, the two will be performing various fan favorites as well as new music off their highly anticipated albums. This tour will mark the first time that both artists have been on the road together performing for adoring fans.
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05/29/13- 06/01/13 |
Spank: The Fifty Shades Parody
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
May 29-June 1, 2013
The new show, produced by Mills Entertainment, is a musical parody of Fifty Shades of Grey, the risqué novel which recently surpassed Harry Potter to become the fastest selling paperback of all time. Michael Mills, producer of SPANK!, says audience members can expect “a laugh-filled evening that captures all the escapist fun and absurdity of the novel. The Fifty Shades characters are brought to life with sexy and fun musical numbers: “Part Second City, part...
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| 06/02/13 |
The Dandy Warhols
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 2, 2013
Twenty-thirteen marks the thirteenth anniversary of what we ’round these parts like to call The Last Great Classic Rock Album, one slab of plastic and ink labeled Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia. You guys know that one, right?
To celebrate the occasion, and in anticipation of the forthcoming reissue on cd, vinyl and ltd edition vinyl boxset, The Dandy Warhols have a few somethings special up their sleeves, up to and including what warrants my breathless words to you this...
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| 06/06/13 |
Tab Benoit and the Voice of the Wetlands All Stars
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 6, 2013
Louisiana’s #1 roots music export and Grammy nominee Tab Benoit has assembled a stellar ensemble of fellow New Orleans musicians, including N.O. Legends, The Meters and Neville Brothers, Cyril Neville, fiddler Waylon Thibodeaux, influential New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidacovich, harmonica/accordion player Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, and New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, to forge a musical plea for the fragile eco-system that is the increasingly depleted...
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| 06/07/13 |
Devendra Banhart
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 7, 2013
Devendra Banhart emerged seemingly out of nowhere in 2002 with his first CD collection, Oh Me Oh My…The Way the Day Goes By the Sun Is Setting Dogs Are Dreaming Lovesongs of the Christmas Spirit, compiled by Swans frontman Michael Gira from homemade recordings Banhart had amassed as he traveled the world. He was born Devendra Obi Banhart in Houston, Texas, but spent his childhood in Caracas, Venezuela; as a teenager, his family returned to the States, relocating in Southern...
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| 06/09/13 |
Queensryche- Operation: Mindcrime 25th Anniversary Tour
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 9, 2013
Further laying down the gauntlet and keeping the music he’s created over the past three decades alive, Queensryche vocalist and founding member Geoff Tate will be taking the newly-announced line-up on the road next year to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the band’s epic 1988 release, Operation: Mindcrime. The tour will feature the arsenal of bassist Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne/Quiet Riot/ Whitesnake/Dio), drummer Bobby Blotzer (Ratt), guitarist Kelly Gray (Queensryche/Myth)...
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| 06/14/13 |
Delbert McClinton
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 14, 2013
Born in Lubbock , TX, McClinton first appeared on a hit record in 1962, when his distinctive harmonica playing graced Bruce Channel’s No. 1 single “Hey Baby”. Beginning in 1975, McClinton recorded a series of LPs for ABC, Capricorn, & Capitol that melded blues, R&B, and country into a soulful blend. At Capitol in 1980, McClinton scored the top 10 hit “Giving It Up For Your Love,” which pushed the album The Jealous Kind into the top 40. After...
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| 06/20/13 |
Tommy Emmanuel
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 20, 2013
Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia's most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy's unique style - he calls it simply "finger style" - is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all...
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| 06/21/13 |
Dylan Moran
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 21, 2013
Dark, dry and relentlessly sharp, Yeah, Yeah is Dylan Moran’s critically-acclaimed roller coaster ride of emotion, hilarity, poignancy and joy as he deliberates life, love and disappointment with remarkable observation. Dylan toured Yeah, Yeah to sold-out theaters in the UK and Australia and in September, Dylan toured the show through Switzerland, Holland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia and Russia, becoming the first professional English-speaking comedian to perform in...
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| 06/28/13 |
Pretty Good Friends with Eugene Mirman, Wyatt Cenec and Bobcat Goldthwait and more
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 28, 2013
Pretty Good Friends is a Brooklyn-based comedy show produced and curated by long-time collaborators Eugene Mirman, Julie Smith and Caroline Creaghead. The show is an intimate evening of innovative standup comedy and polished chaos that sometimes includes short films or music, and the occasional pig roast.
Pretty Good Friends’ roots are as a weekly show in the basement of a music club in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Since its start in 2006, Pretty Good Friends has become a...
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| 06/29/13 |
Fab Faux
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
June 29, 2013
(Vocals/Bass) - To say that Grammy Award-winning Will Lee has done it all in the music business would be quite an understatement. Perhaps best known as bassist for over two decades on The Late Show with David Letterman, Will has also lent his considerable talents to well over 1,000 Pop, Jazz and Rock albums, has sung and played on an equal number of TV and radio commercials; and performed live with countless artists, including three Beatles!
Rich Pagano (drums and vocals), a...
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| 07/06/13 |
R-Rated Hypnotist, Frank Santos Jr.
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
July 6, 2013
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...
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| 07/11/13 |
Chris Isaak
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
July 11, 2013
Yes, after more than a quarter of a century into his career, Chris Isaak has finally created the album he's always wanted to make. Beyond the Sun, Isaak's first Vanguard Records release —is truly a labor of love. As a child spinning his parents 45s in their Stockton, California home, this deeply committed artist has been obsessed with the glory days of Memphis' Sun Studio and the visionary artists who got their starts there—including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy...
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| 07/12/13 |
The Tenderloins- The Cast of Impractical Jokers
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
July 12, 2013
Formed in 1999 by four high school friends, The Tenderloins (Sal Vulcano, James Murray, Joe Gatto and Brian Quinn) have been making New York City laugh for over a decade. They can currently be found as the creators and cast of “Impractical Jokers”, the new hit hidden camera comedy series on truTV airing every Thursday night. Come see the cast of Impractical Jokers live on stage in this interactive comedy show with improv, never before seen videos inspired by the hit...
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| 07/13/13 |
Steve Burton and Friends feat. Jonathan Jackson, Jason Thompson and Dom Zamprogna
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
July 13, 2013
Steve Burton, star of CBS's show, "Young and the Restless" is bringing his version of late night television to the live stage. He'll be featuring Jonathan Jackson of ABC's hit television series "Nashville", Jason Thompson of "General Hospital" and Dom Zamprogna of "General Hospital." The show will feature a musical performance by Jonathan Jackson and interviews with some of the hottest men on television.
Diamond tickets will be limited to...
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| 07/19/13 |
Naughty by Nature & Rakim
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
July 19, 2013
The Grammy Award winning, Platinum-album selling, New Jersey super-group, Naughty By Nature, has nearly a twenty-year track record of creating the hits and party anthems that have become the soundtrack to our lives. Their music has smashed through mainstream barriers all while remaining true to the sound, message and grit of the hood. And now, these three kings of the HipHop anthem have formally claimed their titles and named their forthcoming reunion album, “Anthem Inc.”...
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| 07/26/13 |
Rob Delaney
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
July 26, 2013
Rob Delaney has appeared on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Cougar Town, Chelsea Lately, and Key and Peele. He was named one of Variety's 10 Comics to watch in 2012. He also won The Funniest Person on Twitter award at Comedy Central's Comedy Awards that same year. Random House will release Rob's first book in the fall of 2013. His one-hour special, "Rob Delaney Live at the Bowery Ballroom" is available for purchase on his website. He lives in Los Angeles with a woman and some...
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| 08/08/13 |
The Sullivan and Son Comedy Tour
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
August 8, 2013
Diane Werts of Newsday raved “Surprise! A laugh-out-loud hilarious show.”
Sullivan & Son is TBS’s hit half-hour comedy series with all new episodes premiering in June. The first season garnered a large fan base, averaging over 2.5 million viewers per episode. The show is based on Steve Sullivan (Steve Byrne) leaving behind his life in New York as a successful corporate attorney to take over the family bar in a working-class...
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| 08/09/13 |
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
August 9, 2013
Robert Randolph & The Family Band first gained national attention with the release of the album Live at the Wetlands in 2002. The band followed with three studio recordings over the next eight years—Unclassified, Colorblind, and We Walk This Road—which, together with tireless touring and unforgettable performances at such festivals as Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, won them an expanding and passionate fan base....
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| 08/15/13 |
John Hiatt and The Combo with special guest Robert Ellis
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
August 15, 2013
John Hiatt and his band, The Combo, have gained a reputation for captivating crowds at their live shows. Hiatt’s career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years and everyone from Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, Bonnie Raitt and Iggy Pop has covered his work. Hiatt began his solo career with the 1974 album Hangin’ Around the Observatory. His landmark 1987 release Bring The Family, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, was his first album to...
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| 08/16/13 |
Joe Rogan
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
August 16, 2013
A standup comedian for more than 20 years, Joe Rogan sells out theaters internationally with his inquisitive and intense comedic style. Rogan released his third hour special, Joe Rogan Live From The Tabernacle, exclusively through his website on December 18, 2012. He starred in the hour specials Talking Monkeys in Space (2009) now available on CD & DVD and Joe Rogan Live (2007) now available on DVD, and released the CD’s Shiny Happy Jihad (2007) and I’m Gonna Be Dead...
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| 08/23/13 |
Corey Holcomb
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
August 23, 2013
Corey Holcomb will perform a stand-up comedy at a funeral if they're serving drinks. And he'll kill. A native of inner city Chicago, Corey's distinctive voice of what it means to be "ghetto" and what it takes to be a player makes him one the most engaging and appealing acts in comedy. No matter how cold his stories of poverty, street life, and women may be, he always warms you with his charming smile, and he certainly leaves you rolling with laughter.
Corey’s...
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08/31/13- 09/02/13 |
Nick Offerman
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
August 31-September 2, 2013
Nick Offerman (Parks & Rec’s ‘Ron Swanson’) is taking full advantage of his honey-glazed hindquarters in a humorous entree called "American Ham", which features a veritable smorgasbord of cautionary tales, tunes, and tips for prosperity (with minor nudity). Nick Offerman’s “American Ham” show will feature music by opening act Nancy and Beth (Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt). Emmy Award winning actress, Megan Mullally (Children's...
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| 09/08/13 |
The Ladies of General Hospital
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
September 8, 2013
Come join the Ladies of General Hospital for an afternoon of entertainment, laughter, and enjoyment. Laura Wright, Kelly Sullivan, Finola Hughes and Lisa LoCicero will entertain their fans on the afternoon of September 8th at The Wilbur. These ladies will make you feel right at home with their stories and small talk!
Pre-show tickets will include a one hour pre-show meet and greet with autograph signings and photo ops in a relaxed setting prior to the show as well as premium...
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| 09/20/13 |
The Dan Band
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
September 20, 2013
Dan Finnerty caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the hit film Old School, performing his now-infamous foul-mouthed rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart", as well as appearances in Todd Phillips movies, Starsky & Hutch and The Hangover. What started as a drunken joke for Finnerty singing "I Am Woman" at a karaoke bar has spiraled into The Dan Band- a cult hit that has garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, The L.A. Times,...
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| 09/26/13 |
Jonny Lang
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
September 26, 2013
Jonny Lang started playing the guitar at the age of twelve, after his father took him to see the Bad Medicine Blues Band, one of the few blues bands in Fargo, North Dakota. Lang was signed to A&M Records in 1996. Since then he has released four critically acclaimed, full length albums, one of which, Turn Around in 2006, won him a Grammy Award. In more than ten years on the road, Lang has toured with the Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck and...
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| 09/27/13 |
Chris Hardwick
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
September 27, 2013
Chris Hardwick is a stand-up comedian, chart-topping podcaster, television personality, contributor for Wired magazine, and creative head of the multi-platform media behemoth known as Nerdist Industries. Chris is the founder of Nerdist Industries, which includes the Nerdist.com website; a premium YouTube channel with several hundred thousand subscribers; 1.9 million Twitter fans; a podcast network including the Nerdist Podcast that averages 4.8M monthly downloads; and most recently The...
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| 10/04/13 |
Ralphie May
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
October 4, 2013
Voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2008, Ralphie May has filmed a record-setting four separate 1-hour Comedy Central Specials, all of which were among the networks most highly-rated. He filmed his latest special, Too Big to Ignore, on October 1st at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, proving that Ralphie’s relatable comedic genius is in higher demand than ever.
Since his debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing,” audiences...
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| 10/11/13 |
Colin Hay
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
October 11, 2013
Themes of redemption and renewal come naturally to Colin Hay, as he is in the midst of a remarkable renaissance. While his voice and visage are still familiar to millions from his tenure as front man, principal songwriter, and lead vocalist of pop sensations Men at Work (“Down Under, ” “Overkill,” “Who Can It Be Now?”), the past twenty years have found him quietly yet tenaciously re-introducing himself to new generations of fans. It has been an...
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| 10/12/13 |
Joan Rivers
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
October 12, 2013
Joan Rivers is a force of nature – one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. She has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning more than four decades in the entertainment industry and beyond, and as her recent accomplishments reveal, she’s as robust and hardworking as ever. An entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment and talent, Joan is an internationally renowned comedienne, Emmy-award-winning television talk-show host, Tony-award-nominated actress,...
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| 10/19/13 |
Anjelah Johnson
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
October 19, 2013
Born and raised in San Jose, California, Anjelah Johnson is of Mexican and Native American descent. She became an internet sensation with her viral video "Nail Salon" and later, she appeared on "MADtv" as a series regular, which then spawned another internet sensation "Bon Qui Qui." Johnson was nominated for an ALMA Award for her work on the show.
Johnson can also be seen as a live action character in the film ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL...
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| 10/25/13 |
Sherri Shepherd
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
October 25, 2013
Whether on stage or screen, Daytime Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences.
In August 2009, Sherri was a part of groundbreaking history when the hosts of “The View” won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. That same year, Sherri and the co-hosts were chosen as part of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine while Forbes ranked...
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| 10/27/13 |
Boney James
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
October 27, 2013
This incredibly accomplished artist — who broke into music in the mid-80s touring with acts such as The Isley Brothers, Morris Day (The Time), Randy Crawford and Teena Marie, and emerged as a solo force in 1992 with his breakthrough debut, “Trust”— has long been influenced by contemporary R&B. His newest CD “Contact” — completely produced, arranged and co-written by James — is driven by the signature soulful grooves the world has come to...
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| 11/03/13 |
Cinematic Titanic
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
November 3, 2013
Cinematic Titanic is the new feature-length movie riffing show from the creator and original cast of Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Like MST3K, the show was created by Joel Hodgson and features the same team that first brought the Peabody award winning cult-classic series to life: Trace Beaulieu (Crow, Dr. Forrester), J. Elvis Weinstein (Tom Servo, Dr. Erhardt), Frank Conniff (TV's Frank), and Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester). Cinematic Titanic continues the tradition of riffing on 'the...
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| 11/08/13 |
Drew Carey
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
November 8, 2013
Drew Carey is a stand-up comic turned actor and producer who had the distinction of having two hit shows simultaneously: the long-running comedy "The Drew Carey Show," which ran from 1995-2004 and the improv/sketch show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" on which he was host and a producer. The success of that show led to the creation of "Drew Carey's Improv AllStars," an improv troupe that performs in showrooms across the country. In July 2007, Carey was named...
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| 11/10/13 |
Defending the Caveman
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
November 10, 2013
A hilariously insightful play about the ways men and women relate, Caveman has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Affectionate nudging between audience members occurs during the performance as they recognize themselves in the stories being told on stage. Defending the Caveman makes us laugh at ourselves about all the ways men and women fight, laugh and love. That’s why couples all across America and around the world are in love with Defending the...
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| 11/15/13 |
George Lopez
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
November 15, 2013
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose 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 to series television after co-creating, writing, producing and starring in Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking hit sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. In 2012, Lopez debuted his third solo stand-up special It’s...
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11/30/13- 12/01/13 |
Bill Cosby
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
November 30-December 1, 2013
One of America’s most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines, iconic albums and best-selling books such as Fatherhood. His comedy transcends age, gender and cultural barriers.
Perhaps Cosby’s greatest contribution to American entertainment and culture is The Cosby Show, about a close-knit, upper class black family. Time magazine called the show “an encouraging sign of maturity in matters of...
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| 12/06/13 |
John Pinette
Wilbur Theatre
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre
at Wilbur Theatre
December 6, 2013
Born just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, John has always had a gift for making people laugh. Pinette has been entertaining audiences around the world in a variety of ways for over twenty years, but it is making people laugh that John enjoys most of all. John was named Stand-Up Comedian of the Year by the American Comedy Awards in 1999 and received a Gemini Award nomination for his superb televised performance at The Montreal Comedy Festival in 2000. His hit Comedy Central Special...
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