Boston: The Wilbur Is Set To Be Full Of Comedic Laughs
There are going to be a lot of comedy shows at the Wilbur Theatre for the rest of this year. Part of the beauty of this venue is the variety of shows they host. From concerts to podcasts to comedy, this spot will be a consistent source of entertainment.
Upon visiting the theatre’s website, you will immediately notice Comedian Jim Gaffigan has a strong hold on the month of April. That’s because Gaffigan has eight shows lined up between now and April 21.
Located at 246 Tremont St., the Wilbur has a Boston history dating back to 1914. “The Wilbur was the first Boston theatre to draw its inspiration from American Colonial architecture rather than from European sources,” they explain.
However, the past 20 years have really shaped the direction of what gets booked here. That’s because the venue was “recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich starting in July 2008,” which has resulted in many A-list comedians making this a necessary stop on the tour schedule.
In addition to comedy, the Wilbur also is flexible enough to be the stage for other intimate settings. For example, former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman will be bringing his podcast “Games With Names” to the Wilbur for a live taping at the end of August.
This show, which gets into the backstories behind legendary sporting events that are now known by nicknames, is also set to have local special guests. Prior to that though, there will be a lot of other opportunities to belly laugh from the Wilbur seats.
Comedy Shows At The Wilbur Theatre To Be Aware Of
After Gaffigan, many other well-known comedy masters will be coming through.
- Anthony Jeselnik – two shows on April 24, 7:00 and 9:30PM
- Drew Lynch on April 26
- Seth Meyers – four shows. May 3 at 7:00 and 9:45PM. May 4 at 7:00 and 9:45PM
- Robyn Schall on May 18
- Desi Banks on June 1
- HaHa Davis on June 14
- Wanda Sykes on September 21 and September 22
- Whitney Cummings – two shows on November 22, 7:30 and 10:00PM
Other live podcast performances at the Wilbur to take note of include Cat and Nat’s May Soiree, The 2 Johnnies Podcast, and Pod Save America live.
For more information and tickets, you can visit TheWilbur.com. Lastly, if you are traveling into the city for one of these great shows, there are a few additional perks that to the Wilbur that sometimes go under the radar. For example, the theatre will validate your parking.
Guests can receive a $5 discount upon getting their parking ticket stamped at the box office. The parking garage is located at 660 Washington Street.
David Letterman: The Top 10 Most Viewed Videos on His YouTube Channel
David Letterman and his influence on comedy and the late-night talk show still looms large since he stepped down from The Late Show in 2015. Letterman has since moved on to various endeavors, including his Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.
However, past Letterman highlights have resurfaced as of late thanks to his revamped YouTube channel. Since being relaunched in February 2022, the channel has seen near-daily uploads of classic moments from both The Late Show and its predecessor Late Night. (Seriously, you could spend hours watching this channel!)
What better way to pay tribute to Letterman than by taking a look at the top ten videos on his YouTube channel with the most views. Enjoy!
What’s New With David Letterman?
Since leaving the late-night talk show world, Letterman remains very busy. Most notably, he’s partnered with Netflix on the series My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. So far, the series has four seasons and five specials to make up 26 total episodes.
Letterman talks to a very diverse selection of people in this series, which centers around long-form interviews. The premiere episode was with former President Barack Obama. Letterman has also had sit-downs with Malala Yousafzai, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Dave Chappelle, Cardi B, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more. He’s even had an intimate sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In addition to his Netflix series, Letterman has also showed up on Disney+. He took part in a unique special titled Bono & the Edge: A Sort of Homecoming With Dave Letterman, which premiered in March 2023. The special has the U2 frontman and guitarist taking Letterman around their hometown of Dublin, Ireland. dditionally, the Disney+ special also features the U2 singer and guitarist in an intimate in-the-round setting for a performance.
In a press release statement, Letterman quips, “Recently, I won a radio contest. Winner gets to visit Dublin with Bono and The Edge (radio contest part not true, but I feel like a winner). They showed me around, introduced me to their musician friends, and performed some of their greatest songs in a small theater. It’s a great tour. Get in touch with them ― I’m told there are still availabilities. I’m the luckiest man on the planet. (There are no availabilities).”
“We wanted to strip away the artifice that inevitably emerges when you’ve been around this long,” says Bono in the trailer. The Edge adds, “We seem to thrive doing something that’s never been done before.”
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
