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Colbert's work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's news-parody series The Daily Show gained him wide recognition. In 2005, he left The Daily Show to host The Colbert Report. Following The Daily Show's news-parody concept, The Colbert Report was a parody of personality-driven political opinion shows including The O'Reilly Factor, in which he portrayed a caricatured version of conservative political pundits. The series became one of Comedy Central's highest-rated series, earning Colbert an invitation to perform as featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2006. After ending The Colbert Report, he was hired in 2015 to succeed retiring David Letterman as host of the Late Show on CBS. He hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2017.


Colbert has won nine Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and two Peabody Awards. Colbert was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in 2006 and 2012. Colbert's book, I Am America (And So Can You!), was listed No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list in 2007.

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The Bushnell to Present Comedian Ryan Hamilton in October

Comedian Ryan Hamilton will be headed to The Bushnell's Belding Theater this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present 2024 Annual Festival This Fall

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's 2024 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, runs from September 13 to October 6. Learn more about programming and see how to attend!
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Stephen Wilson Jr. to Embark on Fall Headline Tour

Rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. will embark on a fall headline tour following an entirely sold-out spring/summer tour and dates with HARDY, The Cadillac Three and Brothers Osborne. The tour will take him through major cities like Denver, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia and Nashville with the biggest hometown show of his career so far at the Brooklyn Bowl.
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Video: Cynthia Erivo Talks Elphaba's Playlist, Sings Favorite Sondheim Lyric on THE LATE SHOW

Cynthia Erivo stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday to discuss some of her latest projects, including her turn as Elphaba in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked. Erivo will also be appearing in the Lincoln Center concert production of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music as the character of Petra later this month. Watch the interview now!
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Park Wayne Dinner Theater Presents SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY This Week

Park Wayne Dinner Theater will present SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY Friday June 21st. SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY is an award-winning troupe of entertainers, which includes some of the nation’s finest, funniest, female comedians with curves.  
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Tones And I to Release Album 'Beautifully Ordinary,' Shares New Song

Global superstar and multi-platinum award-winning songwriter Tones And I will release her much anticipated new album Beautifully Ordinary on August 2nd.  Ahead of the release, Tones And I has shared “Dance With Me,” a soaringly tuneful new pop cut from the forthcoming album. Listen to the single now!
Julien Baker to Embark on Fall 2024 North American Tour

Julien Baker will be playing a Fall tour of North America. The run - which will mark her first solo shows since the conclusion of her “Wild Hearts'' tour in August 2022 - kicks off on September 23 in Chicago, IL with 3 nights at Thalia Hall and concludes with a 2-night stand at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on October 25 and 26.
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Violist And Composer Nick Revel Releases Latest Method Book, The Hero Levels: 25 Fantasy Etudes To Slay Evil

GRAMMY-nominated violist and composer Nick Revel releases a new method book, THE HERO LEVELS: 25 FANTASY ETUDES TO SLAY EVIL, featuring a video game-inspired collection for string players with play-along recordings.
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In celebration of Icelandic National Day, which commemorates the foundation of The Republic of Iceland, multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic rockers KALEO have shared their stunning cover of the popular Icelandic lullaby, “Sofðu Unga Ástin Mín.” Listen to the song now!
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Kirsten Agresta-Copely Will Bring AQUAMARINE LIVE to 54 Below

54 Below will present Kirsten Agresta-Copely in Aquamarine Live on  Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 at 7pm. The Grammy nominated harpist and composer who has played in over a dozen Broadway shows, will make her 54 Below debut with Aquamarine Live.
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Review: RBG: OF MANY, ONE at State Theatre Centre

RBG: OF MANY, ONE enjoyed a season of runaway success in 2022, coming back this year for a national tour. Perth now has the opportunity to see for itself that the hype is well and truly deserved for this one woman show.
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SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY Comes To First Avenue Playhouse

SUPERSIZED WOMEN OF COMEDY brings a hilarious lineup of talented female comedians to First Avenue Playhouse.
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NAYEON, of the critically acclaimed K-Pop powerhouse TWICE, has released her sophomore solo EP NA. This release follows NAYEON’s first highly successful solo venture in 2022 with the release of IM NAYEON. Listen to the EP now!
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Critically acclaimed rock trio Meet Me @ The Altar have released a pop-punk cover of Jonas Brothers’ 2019 smash hit “Sucker.” Swapping out the original’s laidback, summer vibe for crunchy guitars, hard-hitting percussion, and frontwoman Edith Victoria’s powerful vocals, the trio turns the breezy track into an arena-ready pop-punk anthem. Listen to the new cover!
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Syracuse Stage reveals its 2024/2025 season lineup featuring a diverse range of productions including classics, contemporary plays, and family-friendly shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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Hinds Share First-Ever Spanish Single; Will Embark on International Tour

Beloved Spanish indie rockers Hinds—a.k.a Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote, recently announced their utterly triumphant fourth, VIVA HINDS, out September 6th. Now, the band share a brand new single. Entitled “En Forma,” the track is the band’s first release to be sung entirely in Spanish. With rapid-fire delivery, the duo mirror the head-spinning anxiety of the onset of a panic attack on this song. Listen to the new single!
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Maggie Rogers to Play Two Nashville Shows; Opts for In-Person Ticketing

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Dorrance Dance Returns To The Joyce With A World Premiere

The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the return of Dorrance Dance with a collaborative world premiere work.
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