Michael Abels writes scores for Jordan Peele. He won a Pulitzer Prize for the opera “Omar.” Now, the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center shows off his classical side.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Canceling ‘The Late Show’ Is Bad News for Late-Night TV, not Stephen Colbert
The art form was already in decline; this may hasten its demise. But don’t fret about the host. His talents are better showcased elsewhere.
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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Was Losing Millions at CBS Before Cancellation
CBS could not figure out a path to profitability in an entertainment world increasingly dominated by streaming.
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‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Is Being Canceled by CBS
The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.”
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‘The Studio’ Ties Emmys Record for Most Comedy Nominations in a Season
Past winners like “Hacks” and “The Bear” lost some ground this year, making Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire starring Seth Rogen the one to beat.
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Will Sharpe, Star of Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much,’ Is a Renaissance Man
The 38-year-old plays the enigmatic love interest in Lena Dunham’s new show, “Too Much.” But he also has the kind of career as a writer and director that Jesse Eisenberg wants.
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Gailard Sartain, Character Actor and ‘Hee Haw’ Regular, Dies at 81
Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine films.
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‘Small Achievable Goals’ Asks: Can Menopause Be Funny?
These “Baroness von Sketch” alums think so, making it the main character in their new comedy.