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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Louis C.K. to headline New York Comedy Festival 8 years after sexual misconduct allegations
Can you call it a comeback? Comedian Louis C.K. is set to headline two nights of the New York Comedy Festival later this year – marking one of his first high-profile stand-up acts since being accused of sexual misconduct by five women back in 2017. Caroline Hirsch, the founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival, announced the news in a statement on Monday, July 14. 7 Louis C.K. during the 10th Annual U.S. Comedy Arts Festival at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, Colorado. FilmMagic, Inc 7 Louis C.K. attends a boxing match at Radio City Music Hall in April 2013. Anthony J. Causi 'We're thrilled to unveil this year's incredible lineup – a dynamic mix of global headliners and rising voices that reflect where comedy is right now and where it's headed,' she told The Post. 'We're proud to continue to bring New York City the very best of the best.' 'In a constantly shifting landscape, we stay committed to spotlighting new voices, championing fresh perspectives, breaking form, and shaping a festival that sets the standard both creatively and commercially,' Hirsch added. C.K. is scheduled to perform his newest comedy special, 'Ridiculous,' at the Beacon Theater on Nov. 14 and 15 as part of the annual festival. 7 Louis C.K. arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills in February 2016. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Other headliners include Margaret Cho, Hannah Berner, Pete Holmes, Morgan Jay, Ryan Long, Trevor Wallace and Michael Blackson. 'Strangers With Candy' creators Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello will also host a reunion to mark the 25th anniversary of the sitcom's cancellation. The news that C.K. will headline two nights of the upcoming comedy festival comes nearly eight years after five women accused the 'Louis' creator of sexual misconduct in a bombshell New York Times exposé. 7 Louis C.K. performs at the Beacon Theatre on October 13, 2012, in New York City. WireImage The women claimed that the comedian exposed himself and masturbated in front of them without their consent, and C.K. later admitted to the allegations and issued a lengthy apology. 'These stories are true,' the comedian began. 'At the time, I said to myself that what I did was okay because I never showed a woman my d–k without asking first, which is also true.' 'The power I had over these women is that they admired me,' C.K. added. 'And I wielded that power irresponsibly.' 7 Louis C.K. participates in the 'Better Things' panel during the FX Television Critics Association summer press tour at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills in August 2017. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP FX, Netflix, Showtime and HBO quickly cut ties with C.K., and he joked in 2019 that he lost an estimated $35 million in income due to the scandal. However, despite his sudden fall from grace, the canceled comedian later returned to the spotlight to win a Grammy in 2022 for his 'Sincerely Louis C.K.' album. The 'American Hustle' star's award brought backlash, and one of his accusers spoke out after the surprising win. 7 Louis CK attends the 'Louis CK: Hilarious' premiere during the 2010 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 26, 2010, in Park City, Utah. Getty Images 7 Julia Wolov arrives at the premiere of 'The Ridiculous 6' held at AMC Universal City Walk Stadium 18. Corbis via Getty Images 'Wouldn't it be nice if people would not be rewarded for bad behavior?' actress Julia Wolov, who was named in the exposé about C.K., said at the time. 'But what are you supposed to do?' 'These people voted for him. I guess that's what happens when comedy and music come together,' she added. 'I don't believe in cancel culture, but obviously, Louis is not canceled. He seems fine to me. He's touring. He's selling out. He's winning Grammys.' C.K. later returned to the stand-up circuit, too. He announced an international 2025-2026 tour, called the 'Ridiculous Tour', earlier this year. The Post has reached out to the New York Comedy Festival's organizers for comment.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here Are the Headliners for the 2025 New York Comedy Festival
The New York Comedy Festival — the largest and longest running annual event of its kind in the United States — has announced its initial slate of headliners for 2025, its 21st anniversary, and, as usual, the lineup includes some of the biggest names in comedy and improv, along with stars of the burgeoning podcast world. More from Billboard Viral Comedian Courtney Michelle Is Taking Her Autobiographical Sketch Show on Tour: 'If You're a Comedian, You Need to Hear a Chuckle to Survive' Taylor Owen & James Neal Are Getting Married, But They're Taking 'The Regular Sketch Show' on the Road First Avery Pearson's Comedy Special Has a Linkin Park-Inspired Song About Indigestion The masters of mirth headlining the festival — which runs from Friday, Nov. 7, to Sunday, Nov. 16 — includes Margaret Cho, Louis C.K., Morgan Jay, Hannah Berner, Michael Blackson, Pete Homes, Chris Fleming, Strangers With Candy featuring Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert, Jay Ismo, Ryan Long, Nurse John, Yohay Sponder, Trevor Wallace, Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez of The Basement Yard podcast and Alex Edelman performing his new show What Are You Going to Do. Founded by Caroline Hirsch in 2004, the festival will play host to more than 200 comedians performing in more than 100 shows over 10 days across all five boroughs of the city, and will take place at such iconic Manhattan venues as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre and Town Hall. 'We're thrilled to unveil this year's incredible lineup — a dynamic mix of global headliners and rising voices that reflect where comedy is right now and where it's headed,' said Hirsch in a statement. 'In a constantly shifting landscape, we stay committed to spotlighting new voices, championing fresh perspectives, breaking form and shaping a festival that sets the standard both creatively and commercially.' Among those new voices are Santagato and Alvarez of The Basement Yard. In a statement, the former said, 'I have no idea how many planets had to align for this opportunity to be given to two kids from Queens, but we are so excited and will give New York the best possible show we can.' In addition to this initial slate of headliners, the festival will announce additional shows in the coming months and additional details for what have become staples of the proceedings. They include Stand Up for Heroes, the Bob Woodruff Foundation's fundraiser for military veterans and their families, which draws A-list comedians and musicians, including such regulars as Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld and Bruce Springsteen, who has proven himself a master of bawdy jokes. Other annual programming includes the New York's Funniest Stand Ups Presented By Threads competition and Comics to Watch. More information can be found on the festival's website and on Instagram, Threads, X and Facebook. Hard Rock Hotel New York will return as the official host hotel for the NYCF for the fourth year, and Bread Financial is the official sponsor. The Bread Cashback™ American Express® Credit Card will serve as the Official Card of the event, and cardmembers can purchase pre-sale tickets to NYCF shows beginning Wednesday, July 16, at 11 a.m. ET until Friday, July 18, at 10 p.m. ET. They can also purchase preferred tickets until Monday, Aug. 11. Tickets for all shows are available to the general public starting Monday, July 21, at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets can be purchased through the NYCF website. Here's an initial list of scheduled performances. Dates and times are subject to change so check with the festival's website for the most up-to-date information. 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York 8 p.m. – Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour at The Beacon Theatre 7 p.m. – A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Cancellation of Strangers with Candy with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris at Town Hall 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York 7 p.m. – Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male at Beacon Theatre 8 p.m. – Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour at Carnegie Hall 7 p.m.- Ismo: Woo Hoo! World Tour at Town Hall 7 p.m. – Yohay Sponder: Self Loving Jew at Town Hall 7 p.m. – Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour at The Beacon Theatre 8 p.m. – The Basement Yard: From the Basement to the World Tour at Madison Square Garden 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Michael Blackson: America Is Fkd Comedy Tour at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel NY 7 p.m. – Pete Holmes: The PETE HERE NOW Tour at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. – Louis C.K. Ridiculous at The Beacon Theater 6 p.m. – Alex Edelman: What Are You Going to Do at Carnegie Hall 7 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Michael Blackson: America Is Fkd Comedy Tour at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel NY 7 p.m. – Margaret Cho: Choligarchy at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. – Louis C.K.: Ridiculous at The Beacon Theater 8:45 p.m. – Chris Fleming at Carnegie Hall Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
