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Beloved Saturday Night Live cast and NBC family member, the irresistibly funny Kenan Thompson stars in a new family comedy that delivers on his undeniably charming and wondrously magnetic personality. In the series, Kenan strives to be a super dad to his two adorable daughters, while balancing his job and a father-in-law who "helps" often in the most unhelpful ways. Kenan's got a lot to juggle, but if anyone can do it, he can!

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Collage Dance Collective Performs At Kenan Auditorium At The University Of North Caro Photo Collage Dance Collective Performs At Kenan Auditorium At The University Of North Carolina Wilmington
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2024

Collage Dance Collective Performs at Kenan Auditorium at the University of North Carolina Wilmington on February 24, 2024. Don't miss this debut performance by one of the nation's largest ballet companies....


*NSYNC Releases First Song Together in 20 Years 'Better Place' Photo *NSYNC Releases First Song Together in 20 Years 'Better Place'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023

Timberlake wrote and performed new original music for the film, which also includes music from the cast and some of the top artists including Kid Cudi, Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Anna Kendrick and more. Through a collection of 14 tracks, the soundtrack stays true to Trolls' signature psychedelic j...


UNCSA Receives $2.28M Gift From William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust To Support Pos Photo UNCSA Receives $2.28M Gift From William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust To Support Posse Arts Scholarships
by Stephi Wild - February 16, 2023

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has received a pledge of $2.28 million in support from the Chapel Hill-based William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. The funds will support a massive expansion of the UNCSA Posse Arts Program, an initiative of The Posse Foundation conceived...


GHOSTBUSTERS Animated Series from Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan in Development for Netf Photo GHOSTBUSTERS Animated Series from Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan in Development for Netflix
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are in development on an all-new animated series based on the beloved Ghostbusters IP, which will be debuted exclusively on Netflix. Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, the minds behind Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the future of Ghost Corps, are attached to the series as ...


Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for End-of-Year Special with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thomp Photo Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer for End-of-Year Special with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson
by Josh Sharpe - December 19, 2024

2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. Watch the trailer now! ...


Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November Photo Comedian Maria Bamford Returns To The Den Theatre In November
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022

Following two sold-out engagements, The Den Theatre is pleased to welcome back comedian Maria Bamford for five stand-up performances November 17 – 19, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. ...


Video: Watch a Look Inside TROLLS BAND TOGETHER Photo Video: Watch a Look Inside TROLLS BAND TOGETHER
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

Watch the new ‘A Look Inside’ video featurette from Trolls Band Together. This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franch...


Photos: Sabrina Carpenter & More at New York Screening of A NONSENSE CHRISTMAS Specia Photo Photos: Sabrina Carpenter & More at New York Screening of A NONSENSE CHRISTMAS Special
by Josh Sharpe - December 06, 2024

Netflix hosted a special screening of A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter at The Paris Theater in New York City. Sabrina Carpenter surprised a packed house of fans when she came out to introduce the holiday variety music special ahead of its launch on December 6. Take a look at photos from t...


Video: Netflix Debuts Sneak Peek from Fortune Feimster Comedy Special Photo Video: Netflix Debuts Sneak Peek from Fortune Feimster Comedy Special
by Josh Sharpe - November 18, 2024

Fortune Feimster, the beloved comedian and actress, returns with her third Netflix comedy special, Fortune Feimster: Crushing It, premiering globally on Netflix on December 3, 2024. Watch a new sneak peek of the special now!...


Chris Redd to Play Comedy Works Larimer Square Next Weekend Photo Chris Redd to Play Comedy Works Larimer Square Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - July 29, 2023

Chris Redd's first one-hour comedy special Why Am I Like This? premiered on HBO Max last year.  Redd was on Saturday Night Live for 5 seasons, and is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock's scripted comedy series, Bust Down. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and...


Satirical Lounge Act Parody A TOUCH OF VEGAS Will Return to NYC For One Night Only Photo Satirical Lounge Act Parody A TOUCH OF VEGAS Will Return to NYC For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - February 29, 2024

This funny, politically incorrect stage sensation, featuring Trent & Trudy Lee, returns for one night only to The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd Street, New York, NY on Saturday March 16 2024 at 9pm,....


Pete Davidson's BUPKIS to Sets Peacock Premiere Starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci Photo Pete Davidson's BUPKIS to Sets Peacock Premiere Starring Edie Falco and Joe Pesci
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023

Pete Davidson (SNL, The King of Staten Island) wrote, executive produced and stars in the show. It also stars Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie, The Sopranos) as Davidson’s mom and Joe Pesci (Goodfellas, The Irishman) as Davidson’s grandfather. Guest stars include Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Ro...


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Music Documentary Coming from Questlove Photo SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Music Documentary Coming from Questlove
by Josh Sharpe - December 19, 2024

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” directed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez, will premiere Jan. 27....


Christine 'The Booking Magnet' Horn Presents Booking Magnet Live Conference Photo Christine 'The Booking Magnet' Horn Presents Booking Magnet Live Conference
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2022

Veteran actress, businesswoman, and career coach Christine Horn, popularly known as 'The Booking Magnet,' announces her second annual Booking Magnet Live conference, taking place this summer at the Marriott Northeast/Emory Area hotel....


Video: Peacock Debuts Teaser for 'Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thomps Photo Video: Peacock Debuts Teaser for 'Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson'
by Josh Sharpe - July 11, 2024

Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson, the commentary series on Peacock hosted by comedians Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, will bring their signature hilarious insights to recap the 2024 Olympics’ best and most unexpected moments throughout the Games. Watch the teaser now!...


Theater Group HARP To Take Up Residency At Taylor Theater Photo Theater Group HARP To Take Up Residency At Taylor Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2022

The newly formed HARP Productions will now be performing at the Kenan Center's Taylor Theater. With decades of experience in acting, directing, and producing, the duo is ready to bring their high-quality work to the Taylor Theater stage....


Marissa Jaret Winokur Joins BUPKIS as a Guest Star Photo Marissa Jaret Winokur Joins BUPKIS as a Guest Star
by Michael Major - April 10, 2023

Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur has joined BUPKIS as a guest star. The series will also feature La La Anthony, Charlamagne Tha God, Colson Baker (Machine Gun Kelly), Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Philip Ettinger, Al Gore, Paul Walter Hauser, Sunita Mani, John Mulaney, Oona Roche, Cliff “Method M...


ArtsWest to Present GUARDS AT THE TAJ by Rajiv Joseph Photo ArtsWest to Present GUARDS AT THE TAJ by Rajiv Joseph
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 21, 2024

ArtsWest and Pratidhwani will co-produce GUARDS AT THE TAJ by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph, directed by Samip Raval. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....


THE VOICE's Cami Clune and Joshua Vacanti to Headline THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Kenan Ce Photo THE VOICE's Cami Clune and Joshua Vacanti to Headline THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Kenan Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 30, 2024

Cami Clune and Joshua Vacanti, semi-finalists from NBC's THE VOICE, will star in THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Kenan Center's Taylor Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...


Photos: See Whoopi Goldberg, Tyler Perry & More at the Apollo Theater's Spring Benefi Photo Photos: See Whoopi Goldberg, Tyler Perry & More at the Apollo Theater's Spring Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 14, 2022

The Apollo Theater had a huge night during their annual Spring Benefit  raising a record-breaking $3.7 million including a $500,000  gift from Tyler Perry who made the surprise announcement during his acceptance speech for the Impact Award presented by Academy Award® winner and The View co-host Whoo...


Time To Kill Sketch Comedy Group Headlines NY SketchFest! Photo Time To Kill Sketch Comedy Group Headlines NY SketchFest!
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2023

Like phoenixes rising from the ashes of the successful writers' strike, writers and producers at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more have come together (shoutout to The Beatles) to headline NY SketchFest with their iconic sketch show Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show....


BTC Names Jasmine A. Mitchell as Recipient of Directing Fellowship Program at NYTW Photo BTC Names Jasmine A. Mitchell as Recipient of Directing Fellowship Program at NYTW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 01, 2024

Jasmine A. Mitchell is the recipient of this year’s Directing Fellowship program at New York Theatre Workshop. This BTC Directing Fellowship provides an annual salary and the opportunity to participate in the efforts of mounting a Broadway production. Learn more about Mitchell and fellowship!...


Video: Watch Jenny Fitzpatrick Perform 'As Long As He Needs Me' From OLIVER! at Leeds Photo Video: Watch Jenny Fitzpatrick Perform 'As Long As He Needs Me' From OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has released exclusive footage of the West End’s Jenny Fitzpatrick performing the ballad ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ from Lionel Bart’s Oliver!...


TIME TO KILL To Launch Sketch Comedy Residency At Caveat Photo TIME TO KILL To Launch Sketch Comedy Residency At Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2024

'Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show!' is now a monthly Saturday prime-time sketch comedy residency at Caveat. Learn how to purchase tickets to the show. ...


NBC to Air BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE COMEDY AND MUSIC SUPERFEST Photo NBC to Air BYRON ALLEN PRESENTS THE COMEDY AND MUSIC SUPERFEST
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023

Musical performers include John Legend, Gladys Knight, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton and Earth Wind & Fire. Comedy performances include Kenan Thompson, Cedric The Entertainer, Howie Mandel, Tiffany Haddish, Jon Lovitz, Roy Wood Jr., Gary Owen, Tommy Davidson, Dane Cook, Gabriel Iglesias, and Loni Love....






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