CONTACT:
Randi Millman
The Wilbur Theatre
Randi@TheWilbur.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Amy Schumer Comes to The Wilbur
WHAT: On Thursday, May 28th, 2015, Amy Schumer is coming to The Wilbur in Boston’s historic Theatre District.
Amy Schumer’s blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy has earned her a rapid rise in the comedy world. She shot to the forefront of the comedy scene as the stand out of Comedy Central’s “Roast of Charlie Sheen”. She has since performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, “Conan”, appeared on “The Howard Stern Show”, “The View”, and was featured in “The New York Times”, “Wall Street Journal” and as Variety’s ‘Top 10 Comics to Watch” this past year.
She recurred “Delocated” on Adult Swim and guest starred in “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. Last year she filmed the feature “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’, starring Steve Carrell and Kiera Knightley and “Price Check”, an independent feature opposite Parker Posey which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Her album “Cutting”, which in it’s opening week placed in the top 5 of the Billboard Charts, has been included on multiple Best Comedy Albums of the Year awards’ lists. She’s also written articles for Cosmo Magazine to enormous reader response.
Amy made her network debut in 2007 on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and soon after co-starred on “30 Rock” and had her own “Comedy Central Presents” special. She co-hosted “Hoppus on Music” with Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 on Fuse and this summer made her third appearance at the Montreal Comedy Festival.
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WHEN: Thursday, May 28th, 2015 –7:00 PM
Thursday, May 28th, 2015 – 9:45 PM
COST: $59.00
WHERE: The Wilbur | 246 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02116 | 617.248.9700
TICKETS: Visit www.wilburboston.wpengine.com, or call the box office at 617.248.9700
About The Wilbur:
Celebrating 100 years, The Wilbur, nestled in Boston’s historic Theatre District, is the premiere destination for comedy and music in Boston, MA. Built in 1914 by The Shubert Brothers, The Wilbur opened in 1915 and was named for The Shubert Theatre’s manager A.L. Wilbur. Recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich in July of 2008, The Wilbur has become a first-class venue showcasing A-list comedians and musicians. A Comedy Central verified venue, the theater has attracted the best of the best in comedy including Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Kevin Hart, Katt Williams and Jim Gaffigan. They also boast award-winning musicians from all genres such as Boyz II Men, Lauryn Hill, Lyle Lovitt and Smoky Robinson. Offering an intimate show setting, The Wilbur provides the perfect environment for enjoying comedy sensations and chart topping artists in the heart of Boston’s historic Theater District.
The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. For more information, please visit www.wilburboston.wpengine.com, or call 617.248.9700.
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