Just Added: More Comedy at the Kennedy Center

JUST ADDED:
More Comedy at the Kennedy Center

Humor Books: ALIVE!
Celebrating the book launches of Asher Perlman and Evan Waite with
The Washington Post's Alexandra Petri and The New Yorker's JiJi Lee
July 20, 2024 in the Family Theater

The return ofThe Last Improv Show
July 30-August 11, 2024 in the Theater Lab

Jordan Klepper: Suffering Fools
August 3, 2024 in the Terrace Theater

And as previously announced

Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers
Featuring John Lutz, Peter Grosz, Matt Goldich, Jenny Hagel,
Jeff Wright, Allison Hord, Ben Warheit, and Ian Morgan
June 14-15, 2024 in the Theater Lab

(WASHINGTON)-The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announces additional programming for its summer line-up of Comedy at the Kennedy Center, a signature program focused on elevating comedy as an art form and uniting the local community together through laughter.

In July, humor writing and cartooning is at its best with Humor Books: ALIVE! (July 20). Celebrating the book launch of both Asher Perlman's (The New Yorker, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Opposition) Well, This is Meand Evan Waite's (Family Guy, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Onion, The President Show) Life Wants You Dead: A Calm, Rational, Totally Legit Guide to Scaring Yourself Safe, this live humor reading show and in-conversation features guest performances by Alexandra Petri (The Washington Post) and JiJi Lee (The New Yorker). Additional cast to be announced at a later date.

The Last Improv Show returns to the Center after a sold-out run in 2023 (July 30-August 11). This long-form improv comedy features scenes inspired by true stories told by a special celebrity guest (monologist) who is inspired by an audience suggestion. Comprised of the top comedic minds working in the industry today, the show will feature an all-star cast to be announced at a later date.

Known for his work with The Daily Show and his multiple Emmy-nominated specials focusing on the political world, Jordan Klepper makes his Kennedy Center debut with his latest stand-up tour, Suffering Fools (August 3). Told through personal stories from his time on the road-Presidential run-ins, entertainment world failures, and the insurrectionists one meets on the path to anarchy-Suffering Fools captures the pain and foolishness of the current moment.

Previously announced programming for the summer includes Don't Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers (June 14-15). A variety show featuring members of the writing staff of Late Night with Seth Meyers, John Lutz (30 Rock) and Peter Grosz (Veep) host a night of live comedy including stand-up, sketches, improvisation, pre-taped videos, and audience interaction with writers Matt Goldich, Jenny Hagel, Jeff Wright, Allison Hord, Ben Warheit, and Ian Morgan.

All shows are recommended for mature audiences.

Additional programs will be announced at a later date.
Artists and performances are subject to change.

Ticket Information
Tickets go on-sale to members on Tuesday, April 30, 10 a.m. ET and to the public on Thursday, May 2 at 10 a.m. ET. On-sale dates for Humor Books: ALIVE! will be announced at a later date.

Tickets can be purchased on the Kennedy Center website, at the Kennedy Center box office or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. Patrons living outside the Washington metropolitan area may dial toll-free at (800) 444-1324. For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540.

For more information, please visit www.kennedy-center.org

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