27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin adds Shows in NYC

The new holiday musical is a hit with New York families

Due to popular demand, 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin is adding New York City Performances for the holiday vacation week. The 60-minute holiday show, with original book and music by Andy Street and Jonathan Kydd, will play at the Broadway Comedy Club in Times Square and tour area theaters December 7-28, 2014. Tickets to the Manhattan performances can be purchased for $30-60 via Ovationtix (866-811-4111) For more tour dates and discount tickets to NYC performances online go to www.nysanta.us.

The production is to be directed by the show’s composer, Andy Street. Mr. Street has been developing this project for the past four years while still working as musical associate and vocal coach for American Idol on FOX. Mr. Street has also written for other Nigel Lythgoe productions including “So You Think You Can Dance”.

Children of all ages have heard Mr. Streets original compositions in many of the popular children’s TV shows in the past decades. Most known for the award winning "Madeline", Mr. Street has composed and arranged for “Strawberry Shortcake”, “Angelina Ballerina”, “Double Dragon”, “Hurricanes” and “Ultraforce”.

 Mr. Street is very excited to be bringing a variation of the British Holiday Pantomime to the New York stage. The theatrical form is a huge hit on nearly every West End stage in London during the holidays. Silly slap-stick fun for all ages is combined with witty banter, great music and even some dance, with the help of Choreographer, Kelly Dacus-Smith.

 A troupe of performers take on multiple characters, headed by Walt Frasier (Lilyhammer, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods) as both Santa and the evil twin Gunta. Patrick Reidy takes on the other title role, Kevin, but also appears as McNasty the Goblin. Elizabeth Greenfeld, William Goulet Kean, and Laurice Fattal all play multiple characters from elves, reindeer and a few other characters you will just have to witness for yourself.

 The award-winning producing team of Randy Donaldson (Scottsboro Boys, Pee Wee Herman, Triassic Parq, Falling for Eve), John Velasco-Mills and Marc Jacobson invite you to this wonderful show that is sure to become a permanent New York City holiday destination.

 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin at the Broadway Comedy Club; 318 West 53^rd Street, New York, NY 10019; Runtime 60-minutes; $30-60; Ovationtix 866-811-4111; Dec  7 1p ,4p, Dec 28 11a, 1:30p
27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin at the Paramount Theater; 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566; $29-39; 914 739 0039; Dec 13, 14 1p, 3:30p

 27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin at the Emelin Theater; 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543; $29-49 914.698.0098; Dec 17-21 11a, 1p, 3p, 6p    

27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin Off Broadway NYC

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Sunday, November 09, 2014 – New York, NY – With original book, lyrics and music by Andy Street and Jonathan Kydd, “27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin” puts an all new spin on the holiday characters we know and love, while introducing a few new characters kids of all ages will love. The New York tour starts at the Broadway Comedy Club (318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019) on December 7, 2014 and when head upstate to the Paramount (Peekskill, NY) and Emelin (Mamaroneck, NY) theaters Dec 13-21.

Santa Claus is coming to town! But so is his jealous twin brother Gunta who’d like to be the top man, himself. The good news is that elves Mitch, Pru, and Jill, and Kevin, of course, are just the ones to outwit the evil Gunta and his hench-elves, Bob and McNasty.

It all plays out in the wonderful musical about saving the magic of Christmas by Andy Street and Jonathan Kydd. Andy wrote music for Sesame Street, Madeline and Strawberry Shortcake before becoming an American Idol coach and adjudicator.

The mini tour starts off where the show has showcased and workshop for the past three years, the Broadway Comedy Club. On Sunday December 7, the show will be presented at 1 & 4pm.

Don’t miss your chance to get a holiday photo with Santa. We’ll take a limited number after each show, so order yours today! VIP TICKET HOLDERS at the Off Broadway performances will be invited on stage to meet Santa and Kevin.

More production information on showtimes and tickets can be found at www.fpny.org/27santas.

Holiday Shows & Events for the Whole Family

NYC Santa is busy this year. In addition to our great shows Improv 4 Kids and LMAO Improv we have added the following programs for the season....





November 28-December 7 10am
Breakfast with Santa
Join Santa for Continental Breafast, Coffee & Juice. Bring the whole family to get a photo (Bring your own camera, our elves will help). Stay for the interactive musical comedy ELFPROV. Get tickets early, this event will sell out!



December 7 1pm & 4pm
27 Santas and an Elf Called Kevin

Santa is in trouble. Which means Christmas is in trouble. And it is up to Kevin the Elf to rally the troupes and save the day!!! But look out, Santa's under appreciated brother, Gunta, might ruin 
everything...









EVERY SATURDAY 3 & 8pm
Improv Comedy by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH
3pm Fun for the whole family
8pm LMAO OFf Broadway (18+, teen friendly but does contain adult material - PG-13)

LMAO Off Broadway with Magiquist September 13, 2014 at 8pm Broadway Comedy Club NYC

Saturday
September 13, 2014
8pm Show time
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NJ 07093
$25 at the door
$10 in advance CLICK HERE

LMAO Improv features hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.

MAGIQUIST by Matt Bailey is the perfect combination of Magic and Ventriloquism. Matt returns to the Broadway and LMAO where he has sold a out a number of previous performances!!!

The show Saturday 9/13/2014 features a 45-60 minute set by both acts.

LMAO Performs at Hasting College, NE

Broadway Comedy Club can be found in the north east corner of the NYC Times Square Theater District. Live comedy 7 nights / week features professional stand-up comics form TV and Headlines touring nationwide.







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SOLD OUT at Wolf Trap August 5, 2014

Walt Frasier, Laurice Fattal, Amelia Fowler, Andrew Del Vecchio and Evan Schultz performed to the sold out crowd on August 5, 2014 at the 800-seat Children's Theater in the Woods at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. We sent out a social media blast and emails to friends to make sure there would be a great crowd the week before and every single friend and fan replied, "We want to go but we you're sold out!" Here is a letter form the great staff at Wolf Trap and Below is part of our closing number...

8pm Tonight Time to #ROTFL with #LMAO Improv at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club

Come on out tonight to the Broadway Comedy Club for some great music, theater and comedy improvised based on your suggestions and participation. COME BE A PART OF THE SHOW!!!

318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
$25 at the Door Two Drink Minimum
Click here for $10 tickets

3pm Show today great for all ages (One Drink Minimum)
8pm Show best for Teens and older

LIVE COMEDY 7 nights/week Stand-Up  Discount tickets at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/927893/prm/halfoff

Since 2002, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH has wowed over 4500 audiences with humor and quick wit. Hilarious Music and Theater are created on the spot base don audience suggestions and participation.

Classes start 1st week of September https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/914195/prm/ebird

SEPTEMBER NYC area booking special - TWO HOURS of shows and / or workshops JUST $600!!!

Take advantage of our slowest time of the year and SAVE!!!

We have been sending out 2-4 casts daily since March. But we slow down September and October every year. So take this time to introduce our amazing programs to your students and staff for much less...

JUST $600 for Two Hours

- Regularly Priced at $1000
- FOUR teaching artist
- TWO shows back to back OR Show / Workshop
- We can include anti bully themes to help start out the school year
- IMPROV 4 KIDS Grades K-8 www.improv4kids.com
- IMPROV 4 TEENS grades 6-12 www.improv4teens.com
- Both divisions of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH & SGF PRODUCTIONS 

We performed 600 shows for K-12 audiences in the past year. Over 4000 since 2004. Just this morning we SOLD OUT the 800 seat Children's Theater in the Woods at Wolf Trap in Vienna VA. The show runs off Broadway Weekly in Time Square. (Ask about out NYC Field Trips for just $10-25pp for show, workshop and/or lunch package)

ALL DAY RESIDENCY Just $1000

Four 45-60 minute sessions can be at TWO schools near by or in one building.
Four teaching artists can reach about 120 students / session.

SHOWS 
- 45-60 minute outreach show is a great way to get the entire school excited 
about learning
- No limit on audience size (except by your venue and technical/sound capability)
- Makes school a fun place to be
- CORE CURRICULUM With help of study guides the show promotes cultural arts (theater and music), languare arts (story telling, creativity) and character building (anti-bully, respect etc)

WORKSHOPS
- Creativity - our workshops teach students to think and write tapping into the deepest core of their creativity by freeing them of fear and other blocks. Our games of warm up and technique teach how to brain storm YES AND!!!
- Community - to create as a team, we teach the groups to listen and respect each other. YES AND is all about building up your scene partner. We exist to make others look and feel good.
- Leadership - We teach public speaking, self confidence and self respect. Our students become class leaders. 

Above Offer available to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Hoboken, West New York (GOLD COAST area), Jersey City and Newark Schools. 

JUST $800 for TWO HOURS in Westchester, Long Island, Northern NJ

JUST $1000 for TWO HOURS Upstate NY, Southern NJ, Connecticut Eastern PA

RESIDENCIES

We have teachers all over the area every week providing 10-30 students training in Improv Comedy. These students really become leaders at the school. Many big personalities need to find focus. But when they do, they are instoppable in the best possible way. At the end of each 6-15 week session the students are ready to perform a showcase at school. But far more than that they become class/school leaders and better students. They learn how to listen, create and process information. They engage in current events and the worlds. They face their fears and inhibitions and turn weaknesses into strengths. Some of our high school students have become interns and even full time professional company members. One of these students,. Bandon Ford (Queens Prep Academy) got a job teaching theater at a summer camp this year. Another, Noel Olivencia (Prep Academy for Writers) is now managing a food service business AND has appeared on MTV. 

We have current and past residencies at the following...
NEST+m Manhattan
The Summit School
JCC Manhattan
Queens Prep Academy
Flushing High School
Prep Academy for Writers
Renaisance High School (Harlem)
Gilda's Club Camp Sparkle
Broadway Comedy Club public classes for Kids and Teens

Don't take our word for it...
Regarding shows, workshops and residencies - Lisa Palotti (Speech Teacher) to John Renner (Principal) from Summit School Queens 


"Here's my report: OMG it was awesome! Truly one of the best activities I've ever seen take place here at Summit! We gave them a very large group of kids to work with, and they handled them wonderfully. The way that they related to the kids was terrific, and the activities they led worked on so many pragmatic language skills in SUCH an effective way, including increasing the kids' awareness of their bodies in space, body proximity, eye contact, voice, and generally how others perceive them from their non-verbal cues. They also did word association and one-word stories that involved verbal expression and required kids to follow a story line. Almost all of the kids looked like they were having a fantastic time, and it was an activity where the shy kids could get to interact with others in a very structured (hence comfortable) way. At the end I spoke to the three members of the improv group and raved about how great they were and told them the specific ways that the activities helped our students. They asked me a number of questions, such as regarding how to handle various students' behaviors, and we talked about upcoming activities." 

FALL CLASSES EARLY SIGN UP DISCOUNT!!! at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

Walt Frasier teaching at
Prep Academy for Writers,
Queens, NY

FALL IMPROV CLASS SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED
Study Improv Comedy at the Broadway Comedy Club (318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019) with professionals from the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (AKA LMAO Off Broadway, Improv 4 Kids, Improv 4 Teens).

CLICK HERE TO SEE LIVE COMEDY 7 nights/week in NYC

Improv 4 Teens
Summer Camp 2012

ADMISSION
$25/Class
$200/FALL PASS (Up to 12 classes)
CLICK HERE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
- $20/class - JUST $110 for FALL PASS
- Valid thru August 1st

Weyauwega HS, WI
after Workshop with
Walt Frasier

SCHEDULE


Saturdays NOON - Ages 8-12 9/6 - 11/22
     OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASE - 11/22 at 1pm
Sundays 4:30 - Ages 13-17 9/7-11/23
     PERFORMANCES for Public 10/5, 11/2, 11/23 at 3pm
Wednesday 5:30 Ages 18+ 9/3 - 11/26
     PERFORMANCES for Public 10/1, 10/29, 11/26 at 7pm

Amelia Fowler, Andrew Del Vecchio,
Laurice Fattal, Patrick Reidy and
Walt Frasier perform at
UCONN, Waterbury

LOCATION
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Between 8th & 9th Ave
Parking Garage across street, Some street parking
Short Walk from PENN, Port Authority and Times Square/Columbus Circle Trains

Walt Frasier teaches corporate workshop
for Morgan Stanley Risk Management division

WATCH 8 IMPROV CAST ON TV THIS SUMMER
Amelia Fowler (current member) and Keisha Zollar (Former Member) both appear in the season 2 of Orange Is The New Black.
Walt Frasier appears on Royal Pains Season 6. Later this year, on Lily Hammer Season 3.

Improv Comedy Troupe tackles Anti Bully Issues at NYC Schools

Improv Comedy Troupe tackles Anti Bully Issues at NYC Schools

Improv 4 Kids & Teens teach community and leadership skills to NYC Students

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Monday May 12, 2014  NEW YORK, NY -  One of the greatest problems facing schools today is the community of bully behavior on campus, online and in the community. One New York City Comedy troupe is taking their skills to the front line via shows, workshops and residencies.

Since 2002, Eight Is Never Enough Improv Comedy troupe (AKA the original  Improv 4 Kids and Improv 4 Teens) has performed over 4000 educational outreach shows at K-12 schools, camp and hosting student groups / field trips at their Times Square Theater.  As the Anti-Bully movement has gained momentum in recent years, coupled with far-too-often tragedy reported in the news, the troupe has answered the call.

“The popularity of Improv Comedy on TV currently allows us to connect with students in a unique way” says co-founder, Laurice Fattal. “Then we have their attention as we teach valuable team skills and self-confidence.”

“These skills we teach have been known in the theater community for centuries,” adds Artistic Director, Walt Frasier. “But by calling ours selves ‘Comedy’ we are the cool thing to all students”

The troupe introduces the program via an interactive show similar to “Whose Line IS It Anyway”. Frasier says they includes Anti-Bully themes but avoid sounding preachy. “We get a conversation going” Says Frasier. “Many students are thinking the same thing, but because of insecurities and outright fear, fail to share”. Via Study Guides the shows alone introduce and teach Cultural Arts (Music & Theatre), Language Arts (Story Telling, Creativity), and Character Building (Leadership).

After a show, the troupe will break into smaller groups and teach basic Improv games. “Improv is one of the funnest ways to teach public speaking and team work,” exclaims Fattal.

Overcoming basic fears (such as speaking in public) - and learning to converse in a way that builds connections (“YES! And…” is rule #1 in Improv) - serves two purposes. Students are less likely to be effected by bully behaviors. And students are less likely to take out their insecurities in form of bully behavior.

In a few schools, the troupe has grown to a third stage of the program. “Our residencies create leaders” says Frasier. While the workshops teach leadership, the residency program develops these skills in a few that can help build the entire community.

Similarly the troupe offers professional develop for teachers. These workshops – similar to the corporate team building offered by the troupe – brings the community together as well as show teachers how to continue the work long after the troupe moves on to the next school.

Learn more about these and other outreach programs offer by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH atwww.8improv.com. You can catch the troupe live in Times Square weekly at the Broadway Comedy Club and touring nationwide to clubs, theaters, college, private / corporate events.

MOTHERS DAY for the whole family at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club - Limit ONE free Mom with each Child

3pm Show Sunday 

(Saturday too!!!)

Broadway Comedy Club

318 west 53rd Street 

New York, NY 10019

Get Discount tickets at 

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/walter101

BUT MOMS are Free 

Limit one free mom per child

Hilarious interactive Improvised Musical comedy for the whole family. Bring your cameras and catch mom on stage with cast... No two shows are ever the same!!!

5pm Comedy 4 Teens (13-17yos)

More info at 

www.8improv.com

www.fpny.org

www.lmao-nyc.com

Tuesday 8pm May 6 #LMAO #Improv Off-Broadway at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

Join us Tuesday at the Broadway Comedy Club, (318 West 53rd St, New York, NY 10019) for a hilarious interactive musical comedy show based on audience suggestions and participation. There is a lot of crazy events in pop culture, sports and politics these days and what better way to process than lampooning with the cast of LMAO by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH. Jump on stage, shout out suggestions and / or sit back and watch comedy gold materialize seemingly from thin air...

CLICK HERE for discount tickets to this performance

CLICK HERE to get $5 tickets live comedy 9 & 11pm Nightly.

CLICK HERE for discount admission to comedy classes for kids, teens & adults

Wednesday Night Teen Group Special at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

We have a new series of shows Wednesdays at 7:30 with a very special program for Teen groups.

Perfect for Theater groups, Birthdays etc

SPECIAL GROUP RATE $20
($50+ value)
5:30-8:45 includes Class, Show, Dinner
(Pizza & Beverage, tax & service includes)
NO ADDITIONAL fee or purchase required!!!

5:30 Class - Drop into our weekly class (reg $25/session) - Study warm-up, technique and performance games with professional teaching artist form EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH

7:30 Show - VIP Seating at our show (Reg $25 PLUS 1-drink minimum) - Attend public show featuring top up and coming NYC talent led by LMAO vets

CONTACT SGF PRODUCTIONS today to schedule a group
P) 212-568-6560  E) info@fpny.org

Get alla carte discount admissions to shows seven nights/week

UPCOMING SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 7:30
March 26, April 9, 23 LMAO IMPROV
WEEKLY 3pm Shows Saturday & Sunday (All ages friendly)
SEVEN NIGHTS / WEEK Live Stand-Up comedy 9 & 11pm

MORE COMEDY IN NYC

Live from the East Side 
New York Comedy Club 
 241 E 24th St.
 New York, NY 10019
$5 tickets CLICK HERE Reg $15-25 at the door
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR OF SHOWS
Select Date / Time Choose ticket options $5 tickets are in blue
OR CALL OVATION 866-811-4111 Use Discount Code "Walter 101"


Live from Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village Comedy Club 
99 MacDougal Street (Bleeker & 3rd)
New York, NY 10014
Short Walk from West 4th Street Subway Station
$5 tickets CLICK HERE Reg $15-25 at the door
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR OF SHOWS 
Select Date / Time Choose ticket options $5 tickets are in blue
OR CALL OVATION 866-811-4111 Use Discount Code "Walter 101"

8pm Tonight Improv at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #nyc

Saturdays 3 & 8pm

Sundays 3pm
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
$5 tickets CLICK HERE
-Link takes you to ticketing calendar
-Select Show
-Purchase ticket options in BLUE that have discount code built in

TEENS & UP we recommend the 8pm show!!!
Families of all ages welcome at the 3pm shows!!!

CLASSES
Saturdays 11am 7-13 year olds
Sundays 5pm TEENS 13-19
Wednesdays 5:30pm 18+


Get $5 tickets to shows all over NYC
Broadway Comedy Club
New York Comedy Club
Greenwich Comedy Club

ONE Hour ENERGY JOLT - Sketch Video Commercial Parody - What do you need to stay awake?

Ever get that 3 o'clock feeling? One our energy is here to help you get through those slow work days.

http://www.lmao-nyc.com

See the cast live in NYC - Shows & Classes at the Broadway Comedy Club 
Touring Nationwide to schools, clubs, theaters and events...

WHAT'S BETTER COMMERCIAL SPOOF

New sketch from 8 Improv



Haveyou seen that series of commercials with Saturday Night Live's Beck Bennett interview kids, "What's Better"? Well LMAO comedy by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Troupe brings you this parody with Patrick Reidy as Beck Bennett and Walt Frasier, Laurice Fattal, Liz Lord (Also Writer of this Script) and Nathan Armstrong.

More Sketch Videos at http://www.youtube.com/lmaonyc
Videos of Live shows at http://www.youtube.com/eightimprov

Take classes with 8 http://www.eightimprov.biz/classes
See a Live show in NYC - $5 tickets (reg $25) at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/927893/prm/walter101

TEEN FOCUS: Punchline from Weyauwega High School, WI

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH has performed with this troupe twice now. Under the direction of High School Teacher, Carrie Gruman-Trinker, the troupe opened for us at the Gerold Opera House. During the day on both trips (November 2008 and October 2013), EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH performed at the High School. Although a small town in Wisconsin, both shows at the Gerold virtually sold out, thank mostly to the efforts of the Punchline teams marketing the shows and selling tickets to students.

100+ students from Weyauwega are visiting 8 Improv for a show & workshop at the NYC Theater in April 2014.

TEEN FOCUS: Brandon Ford

"Hungry as a lion gets he never eats grass because he is always dedicated to getting the carnivorous meal. That is how you have to be when being an actor in improv, especially a teen. You cannot worry about what your friends say because then it'll be a barrier to stop you from getting where you need to be. Everyone tells me that I am at a good age being 19 years old and having improv under my belt straight out of high school is an advantage and I'm slowly understanding that. A wise man once told me you need to be the best at what you do, but you'll never be good enough so you have to keep pushing and pushing to show everyone your dedication."

Brandon Ford was a student at Queens Preperatory Academy, where he took classes by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH teachers/performers via Comedy Hall of Fame Laugh It Out Program. After graduating, Brandon became an intern helping shows and classes. Now, Brandon is the youngest member of the troupe, performing - and getting paid - outreach shows at K-12 schools, New York showcases at the Broadway Comedy Club and assisting classes. 

CLICK HERE for more info about classes for kids, teens & adults in NYC

CLICK HERE for discount tickets to shows in NYC

TEEN FOCUS: Steven Prestia

"I've wanted to be a comedian since I was eight years old.  I started out taking local acting classes but what I really wanted was comedy.  When I was twelve, my parents found Gotham Comedy club's Kids N Comedy, which is  where I took my first comedy class.  Once I got a taste of being on stage I was hooked.  I attended Comedy College with Governor's Comedy Club and currently I take classes with Improv 4 Kids.  I have been with Improv 4 Kids since I was 13.  I have learned so much these last two years.  Improv is my favorite thing as it is quick thinking and challenging fun.  My goal is to one day be a Saturday Night Live cast member so sketch comedy is the way I want to go.  I enjoy making up characters the voices that go along with them.  Improv 4 Kids has given me opportunities to be on stage and feel secure with a team that supports me no matter what."

Steven Prestia currently performs regularly with Improv 4 Kids ands now takes IMPROV 4 TEENS classes every Sunday. 

CLICK HERE for more info about classes for kids, teens & adults in NYC

CLICK HERE for discount tickets to shows in NYC