The National Comedy Center honored political satirist, the late Mark Russell, at a celebration held on August 17, 2023 at the Comedy Center. Featured speakers included Lewis Black, Founding Chair of National Comedy Center; Kelly Carlin, National … [Read more...]
Political Satirist, Buffalo Native Mark Russell Celebrated at National Comedy Center
Political Satirist Mark Russell was celebrated at the National Comedy Center Thursday night. Russell, who was a founding Advisory Board Member of the National Comedy Center and a longtime Chautauqua Institution resident, passed away this past … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Cuts Ribbon on Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias Display
The National Comedy Center has cut the ribbon on a new display featuring comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias. The display features the jersey Iglesias wore during his record-breaking, sold-out performance at Dodger Stadium in 2022. Comedy Center … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Center
National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson spoke with WRFAs Anthony Merchant about the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Fest, Joan Rivers career archive making its home at the Comedy Center and much … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Opens Exhibit Honoring Carolines on Broadway
The National Comedy Center has opened a new exhibition honoring legendary New York City comedy club Carolines on Broadway. Club Founder and Owner Caroline Hirsch joined Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson in cutting the ribbon to … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Receives Artifacts from Carolines Comedy Club
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center – December 29, 2022
2022 was a busy year for the National Comedy Center. Executive Director Journey Gunderson tells us more. … [Read more...]
Amy Poehler Joins National Comedy Center Board of Directors
Amy Poehler has joined the National Comedy Center's Board of Directors. With a wide-ranging comedy career that spans improv, sketch, situation comedy and feature films, the Emmy Award-winning Poehler has been acclaimed for her eight years as a … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Presenting ‘Carson Tonight’ at Reg on Saturday
The National Comedy Center is presenting "Carson Tonight" at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday, August 13. Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the stage show is a celebration of the Johnny Carson exhibit that's … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Returns to Jamestown This Week
After the pandemic kept it on hold for two years, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival returns to Jamestown this week. The festival kicks off Wednesday and continues through Sunday, August 7. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey … [Read more...]
