A special exhibit celebrating Norman Lear’s storied legacy in comedy and civic engagement is now open at the National Comedy Center. 2024 marks the first modern election absent the legendary comedy producer and writer who passed in December 2023 … [Read more...]
Comedian Nate Bargatze Joins National Comedy Center Advisory Board
The National Comedy Center has announced that Nate Bargatze has joined its Advisory Board of Directors. Bargatze, who recently performed in Jamestown in August as part of the Comedy Center's annual Comedy Fest, has been breaking records and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire & CCS-TV – Lewis Black – September 20, 2024
Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant, in collaboration with CCS-TV's Patrick Smeraldo and Connor Johnson, interviewed comedy legend Lewis Black at the National Comedy Center before Black's Jamestown performance at the Reg Lenna as part of his final … [Read more...]
Four Organizations Receiving $230,996 In National Endowment for the Humanities Funding
Four humanities projects are receiving $230,996 in funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Comedy Center will receive $10,000 through a Preservation Assistance Grant to support efforts to care for the center's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Journey Gunderson – August 1, 2024
The 32nd Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Fest is underway in downtown Jamestown and we caught up with National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson about everything that will be going on. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Dave Hill – July 26, 2024
Comedian, musician and writer Dave Hill joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss his start in comedy and Dave's upcoming Jamestown performance for this years Lucille Ball Comedy … [Read more...]
Comedian Lewis Black Coming To Jamestown On Final Tour
Comedian Lewis Black will perform in Jamestown as part of his final tour. The National Comedy Center announced that it will present Lewis Black for a stand-up show on Friday, September 6 as part of the two-time Grammy Award-winning comedian’s … [Read more...]
Comedy Center, Pixar Announce Donation of ‘Inside Out 2’ Concept Art
The National Comedy Center and Pixar have announced that the studio has donated rare concept art from its feature film "Inside Out 2" to the Comedy Center’s permanent archives. The artwork will be accessioned into the national archive, and is now … [Read more...]
Comedian Nate Bargatze Headlining Comedy Fest
The National Comedy Center has announced that comedian Nate Bargatze will headline the 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Saturday, August 3rd at the Northwest Arena. Bargatze joins previously announced headliners: Nicole Byer on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Jeff Ross, Nicole Byer Announced as Comedy Fest Headliners
The National Comedy Center has announced that acclaimed comedians Jeff Ross and Nicole Byer will headline the first two nights of the 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. The festival will take place August 1 through 4. A third headliner that is … [Read more...]
