George Shapiro News

Get George Shapiro Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Carl Reiner Hosts IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE OBIT, EAT BREAKFAST on HBO This June
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017


Debuting MONDAY, JUNE 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO, IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE OBIT, EAT BREAKFAST celebrates the art of enjoying life after age 90, aided by a good dose of humor. Reiner's nephew, George Shapiro (“Seinfeld”), produces and Danny Gold directs.

CBS to Present THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW �" NOW IN LIVING COLOR! Special 12/11
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2016


Spread the holiday cheer with THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW – NOW IN LIVING COLOR!, a new one-hour special featuring two newly colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the beloved 1960s series, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 11

CBS to Present THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW �" NOW IN LIVING COLOR! Special 12/11
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 17, 2016


Spread the holiday cheer with THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW – NOW IN LIVING COLOR!, a new one-hour special featuring two newly colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the beloved 1960s series, to be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 11

11th Annual ANDY KAUFMAN AWARD Announces Submission Deadline, 9/15
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 10, 2015


The submission deadline for the 11th annual Andy Kaufman Award is next Tuesday, September 15, 2015.  Comedic artists are encouraged to submit their entries online atandykaufmanaward.com. 

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 2015 Andy Kaufman Award
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2015


Organizers of The Andy Kaufman Award today announced that submissions are now open to comedic artists who can submit their entries online at andykaufmanaward.com.  The submission deadline is Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

COLIN QUINN: LONG STORY SHORT Premieres on HBO, 4/9
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2011


Taped before a live audience at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York City in February, COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT showcases the comedian's keen observations in an uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modern-day human behavior with the rise and fall of empires. From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster to his complaints about ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that have toppled the world's most powerful nations.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Colin Quinn's HBO Special
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2011


Taped before a live audience at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York City in February, Colin Quinn LONG STORY SHORT showcases the comedian's keen observations in an uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modern-day human behavior with the rise and fall of empires. From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster to his complaints about ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that have toppled the world's most powerful nations. Go behind the scenes of the special below!

COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT Closes Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn's one-man show, Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, had extended its run for the second time at the Helen Hayes Theatre through Saturday, March 5th. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and the show officially opened on Tuesday, November 9th. The show was initially scheduled to end its 11-week limited engagement on Saturday, January 8th and was previously extended through February 5th.

COLIN QUINN: LONG STORY SHORT Premieres on HBO, 4/9
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 4, 2011


Taped before a live audience at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York City in February, COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT showcases the comedian's keen observations in an uproarious history of the world, juxtaposing modern-day human behavior with the rise and fall of empires. From his personification of Caesar as the original Italian mobster to his complaints about ancient Greece and Antigone giving way to Costco and Snooki, Quinn is at his satirical best, taking on the attitudes, appetites and bad habits that have toppled the world's most powerful nations.

Colin Quinn's LONG STORY SHORT Gets HBO Broadcast in April
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 27, 2011


HBO will shoot the current Broadway hit 'Colin Quinn Long Story Short' for a special to debut on the network in April, it was announced today by Nancy Geller, senior vice president, HBO Original Programming. Recently extending its run at the Helen Hayes Theatre through March 5, the one-man show features the comedy veteran's take on world history and is directed by Jerry Seinfeld.

COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT Extends Through March 5
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2011


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn's one-man show, Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, will extend its run for the second time at the Helen Hayes Theatre through Saturday, March 5th. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and the show officially opened on Tuesday, November 9th. The show was initially scheduled to end its 11-week limited engagement on Saturday, January 8th and was previously extended through February 5th.

Colin Quinn Extends Through February 5
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2010


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn's one-man show, Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, will extend its run at the Helen Hayes Theatre through Saturday, February 5th. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and the show officially opened on Tuesday, November 9th. The show was initially scheduled to end its 11-week limited engagement on Saturday, January 8th.

Photo Coverage: LONG STORY SHORT Opening Night After Party
by Walter McBride - Nov 10, 2010


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn opened his one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre for an 11-week limited engagement. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and the production will play through Saturday, January 8th. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: LONG STORY SHORT Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - Nov 10, 2010


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn opened his one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre for an 11-week limited engagement. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and the production will play through Saturday, January 8th. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage below.

Photo Coverage: LONG STORY SHORT Opens on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Nov 10, 2010


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn opened his one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre for an 11-week limited engagement. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and the production will play through Saturday, January 8th. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night and brings you photo coverage below.

TV: Sneak Peek of Colin Quinn in LONG STORY SHORT
by Craig Brockman - Nov 8, 2010


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn moves his one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre for an 11-week limited engagement. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and will officially open on Tuesday, November 9th. The production will play through Saturday, January 8th. Check out these highlights from the show!

Photo Flash: Colin Quinn in LONG STORY SHORT!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 1, 2010


Former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn will move his one-man show Colin Quinn Long Story Short, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, to Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre for an 11-week limited engagement. Preview performances began on Friday, October 22nd and will officially open on Tuesday, November 9th. The production will play through Saturday, January 8th. The first production photos have been released and appear below!

Cabrillo Music Theatre Dedicates HAPPY DAYS Performances to Bosley
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2010


Cabrillo Music Theatre, the Ovation Award-winning Resident Musical Production Company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, is proud to announce that all performances of HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical will be dedicated to the memory of Tom Bosley. At an Opening Night reception, Producer Garry Marshall and musical icon Paul Williams will pay tribute to this great man of television, film and theatre. Also there to celebrate and pay tribute will be Producer Arnold Margolin, Writer/Producer Ed Scharlach, Actor Scott Baio ('Chachi'), Actress Cathy Silvers ('Jenny Piccalo'), at a VIP reception prior to the Opening Night Performance of HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical, on Friday, October 22 beginning at 5:30pm. Additionally, Mr. Marshall will address the opening night audience with some thoughts and remembrances of the wonderfully talented 'Mr. C.'

Photo Flash: THE 39 STEPS Opening Night At CTG/Ahmanson Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2010


Opening Night of 'The 39 Steps' was held last night April 28 at the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center.

    2     

Get George Shapiro Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos