Ticket Pre-Sale for New Maniscalco Show Starts Wednesday, March 6 for National Comedy Center Members; Public On-Sale Begins Friday, March 8 JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center, the country’s first cultural institution and museum dedicated to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson Discusses Lucyfest 2019 Headliners
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 7, 2019. Journey Gunderson from the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY stops by the WRFA studio to discuss the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners for 2019 - Sebastian … [Read more...]
NCC to Receive Official National Comedy Center Designation from Congress
JAMESTOWN - National Comedy Center officials joined community leaders and elected officials Friday for a special announcement featuring U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer. Schumer was in Jamestown Friday morning to announce that Congress will soon act on a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Update on the National Comedy Center
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson to learn how things are going at the NCC during its first 100 days in operation. … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Appoints New Director of Marketing and Communications
JAMESTOWN, NY - The National Comedy Center has hired a new Director of Marketing and Communications to help develop and implement a marketing, public relations, and communications program for the recently opened facility. According to a release … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Opens Doors to the Public on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - After years of planning and construction, Wednesday, Aug. 1 is the day the National Comedy Center will open its doors to the public for the first time. The multi-million dollar effort is opening in conjunction with the 2018 Lucille … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Uses NCC as Backdrop to Announce Increase in Historic Preservation Funding
JAMESTOWN - U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Jamestown Monday morning to use the National Comedy Center as a backdrop for her announcement of more federal funding for the federal historic preservation grant program. Gillibrand said federal … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson
Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson about the National Comedy Center, including the history of the project as well as what to expect once it opens to the public on Aug. … [Read more...]
House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
