The National Comedy Center will be receiving and displaying artifacts from Carolines Comedy Club. It was announced in December that the New York City club would not renew its lease after 30 years of presenting stand-up comedy and was closing its … [Read more...]
Debra Messing Joins NCC’s Lucille Ball Virtual Comedy Festival Lineup
FINAL WEEKEND FEATURES JIMMY FALLON, LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, AIDY BRYANT, GILBERT GOTTFRIED, LOLLY ADEFOPE, KATE FLANNERY AND MORE JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has added a program with Emmy Award-winning actress Debra … [Read more...]
With Aretha Franklin Ill, Jay Leno Will Open New Chautauqua Amphitheater
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (June 16, 2017) — Chautauqua Institution officials Friday announced acclaimed TV late night show host, comedian and Emmy Award winner Jay Leno will perform at Chautauqua Institution for the opening night of the 2017 season and the … [Read more...]
2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Headliner to be Announced Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - A major announcement regarding the 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival will be made on Tuesday. Officials with the Lucy-Desi Center in Jamestown will hold a press conference at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station to provide an update on … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Seinfeld Tickets Selling Fast
If you want to get tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld perform in Jamestown this coming August, you better make your purchase soon. That’s according to Lucy Desi Center Director Journey Gunderson, who said tickets for the Aug. 1 event – which is … [Read more...]
Seinfeld Tickets for 2015 Lucy Comedy Festival Go on Sale to General Public Monday Morning
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is still six month away, but tickets for what could be the biggest headliner in the events history go on sale to the general public Monday, Feb. 9. America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will … [Read more...]
Lucy Comedy Fest ‘Stand Up Showcase’ Featuring Caroline Rhea is Thursday Night, Free Admission for Veterans
JAMESTOWN - Thursday marks day number two of the 2014 Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy in Jamestown, with plenty of events and activities on the agenda for today and tonight, including a performance by a nationally known actress and … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Kicks Off Wednesday with Exclusive Exhibit and Lucille ‘Ball’
JAMESTOWN - The first day of the 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has arrived, with several notable events taking place throughout today and into this evening. Today’s highlights include the opening of the new exhibit and art show at the … [Read more...]
Finishing Touches Being Made for 2014 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
(LISTEN TO INTERVIEW WITH LUCY-DESI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOURNEY GUNDERSON) JAMESTOWN - The finishing touches are being made for this year’s Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, which begins on Wednesday and continues through the remainder of the week and … [Read more...]
Jay Leno Show at Jamestown Savings Bank Arena Sells Out
JAMESTOWN, NY – The Jay Leno performance, with featured musical guest Lucie Arnaz, set for Aug. 9 during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival has sold out. With tickets going on sale on April 18 and selling out in three weeks, it’s now the fastest … [Read more...]
