CONTACT:
Randi Willman
The Wilbur Theatre
Publicity@TheWilbur.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norm Macdonald Comes to The Wilbur
WHAT: On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Norm Macdonald is coming to The Wilbur in Boston’s historic Theatre District.
Norm Macdonald is perhaps best known for his five seasons as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). For three years Macdonald anchored “Weekend Update”, SNL’s longest running recurring sketch. Macdonald also wrote for the popular ABC sitcom “Roseanne” and starred in “The Norm Show” from 1999 to 2001. Comedy Central named Macdonald #83 on the five part miniseries “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time”. He is also noted as one of Conan O’Brien’s favorite and most frequent guests on his various talk shows.
In 2015, Macdonald was added as a judge for the ninth season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, joining the previous season’s judges, Roseanne Barr and Keenan Ivory Wayans. Most recently, Macdonald was unveiled by Kentucky Fried Chicken playing Colonel Sanders in a new series of print and TV ads.
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WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2016 – 9:45 PM
COST: $25.00-32.00
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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