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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Beth Stelling new comedy special and tour: Where to buy tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. A couple years ago, Beth Stelling got off on the wrong foot with her landlady. Almost immediately after moving into her new apartment building, the celebrated Los Angeles-based stand-up — who has also written for 'Crashing,' 'The Last O.G' and 'Rick and Morty' and a number of other series — constantly clashed with the woman in charge of her rent. Yet, rather than just let their interactions bother her, she opted to turn her grievances into comedy and ended up developing her airtight, whip-smart special 'The Landlord' all about this fraught relationship [Editor's Note: Stelling has since moved out of her place]. 'I spent a lot of time wondering if they were messing with me so I would write something about them,' Stelling told The Post in an exclusive interview. '…but no. They messed with so many people. One guy told me his wife avoids her because she made her cry.' While stories like this may not sound like subject matter ripe for comedy, Stelling's laugh-out-loud 30-minute special defies all expectations, surprising at every turn. Her razor-sharp observations, trademark exasperated deadpan and exaggerated nose-rumpling impressions make for one of the year's most inspired, under-the-radar half hours. 'Every conversation is like falling in a prickle bush' she jokes a few minutes into 'The Landlord,' before effortlessly rattling off hundreds more precise punchlines like '…I have a ton of money in my checking account because I don't come from money and feel safer looking at a lump sum watching it depreciate' and 'when I was writing for a show I was going to appear on, I would have makeup put on so I didn't have to field questions about my mental health…that's just something I wanted to complain about briefly.' Now, one month after the release of 'The Landlord,' the special is now streaming on YouTube and Stelling is back on the road with a fresh hour of material. As of now, she's currently slated to bring her new bits to Brooklyn's Bell House on Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22. Ahead of those gigs, we chatted with her about her hilarious 'Landlady'-centric half hour, favorite lines she's written for sitcoms and movies she's worked on and the upcoming tour. Enjoy. Just make sure you don't read this story with your landlord in the vicinity. Beth Stelling tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets for all upcoming Beth Stelling stand-up shows can be found below. Beth Stelling stand-up specials Want to dig into the archives and catch all of Beth's primo material ASAP? Below, you'll find where you can stream all four of her excellent specials. 'Simply The Beth' (2015) is streaming on Spotify 'Girl Daddy' (2020) is streaming on HBO Max 'If You Didn't Want Me Then' (2023) is streaming on Netflix 'The Landlord' (2025) is streaming on YouTube Beth Stelling interview How did 'The Landlord' special come to be? The story came to fruition after so many years of frustration with my landlady. It's based in deep feelings of anger, helplessness and shock. In some cases, I'd go 'it's not that bad' because the truth is I wasn't living with drips in the roof and a lot of my basic needs were met but it was an insane experience every time I came across that woman. In fact, it got to the point where sometimes it would take me hours to come down from our interaction because it was so charged. She screamed in my face and I would hear every argument she'd have with her daughter. There really were so many stories that I had to pick and choose which ones I'd tell onstage. At the beginning of the special you tease the audience with material about skydiving at the mall instead of jumping into the landlady story. Was that intentional from the outset of your writing process? Yes. Plenty of people asked 'why did you start with that' but I lived differently when I was renting. Back then, I would spend $180 on an 'I Fly' because rent was so much cheaper. It was a different mindset. So, the first few minutes of the special are a commentary on how you can spend all your money doing ridiculous things when you don't own property. I finally saved up and bought a house before I finished this special and realized 'those were my renting days when I would spend $180 to get shot into a tube with a friend.' Now, I'm frugal. I get when people say you're 'house poor.' I don't know what's better. I never thought when I moved to Los Angeles 14 years ago in my mom's '02 Mercury Sable with $1,200, which was every ounce of money I'd saved from babysitting and waitressing at cafes, that I'd own a home. Did the landlord material start out as a bit or a chunk and develop into a full special? I was at Sarah Silverman's house and we were swimming and I told her a joke about my landlady that made her laugh. Then, when I was on vacation with my mom and sister, I was venting about the situation and they were cracking up. So, I built the story up over a long period of time onstage, which was tough because if audiences aren't on board, it can be a slog. It takes a long time to hone a story to get people with you the whole time. I funded the special myself. My boyfriend, Adam Newacheck, was the director and we only had two other crew members (Lincoln Rzonca and Maya Ortega) manning cameras. We shot it at Denver's Comedy Works and had one of the best colorists in town, Jay Cody Baker, work on the special, as well as Joanna Katcher who did the sound mixing. You have 25 shows over these next few months. Will the landlady story be built into your upcoming tour? Will you be revisiting material from past specials or are you going to be doing all new stuff on the road? Last May, I'd amassed an hour that was made up of my landlady material, another chunk that ended up on Don't Tell Comedy's YouTube and some other stuff. I tried to shop all that as a special but everybody said it was too soon since I'd just put out 'If You Didn't Want Me Then' on HBO in 2023. Hulu told me 'we already have our slot for this year…maybe in 2026?' which left me sitting on all this material. So, I put 'The Landlord' online, my 'starting my own religion' story on Don't Tell and still have 55 minutes of material left. I've been honing and touring that since last May. None of those jokes are available unless you've seen me on the road recently. Is there any particular subject matter you're covering onstage these days? The theme to my current show is aging. I turned 40 this year and I'm aging naturally, which I proclaimed in my 2023 special. So I'm expanding on that concept with material that wasn't ready for that special. There's stuff about having my eggs frozen and meeting a guy that has kids and stepping into the step-parent role. I come from a divorced family and had step-parents that were pretty bad blueprints, so it's tapping back into what I had as a stepdaughter. That's in development. I recorded a version of that material in June as a proof of concept. I would love to be able to have someone produce my special when I'm at the Wilbur in Boston this October. How has your stand up evolved over the past few years? I have become a little sillier and started deploying more voices and facial movements. Mo Welch is one of my best friends (as well as Stelling's 'Sweethearts Podcast' co-host), and she told me she loved when I do act outs. So I've listened to her and I am more physical than I have been in the past. I've gotten a little bit bigger because my default is a very calm, deadpan. What would you say to someone that's never seen you live to get them to come to your shows? Please! Please come. I have to pay my mortgage. The feedback I've liked lately is when dudes come up to me after a show and tell me how much they loved my set and wish they had brought a woman in their lives that could relate. A lot of women in their early forties say similar things. A few have told me 'I feel very seen.' It's going to be a fun night, I promise. I won't bother you either. I won't ask you what you do for a living. I would never make fun of you or how you look. I'm there to entertain and make you feel less alone. What line are you most proud of to have gotten on the air from all the shows you've worked on over the years? There are two. In an episode of 'Crashing,' there's a scene where Pete's getting a massage and when he moves his face, the masseuse goes 'there you are Peter.' I like that because I loved 'Hook' growing up. Then, there was a line I wrote for the movie 'Good Boys,' where the boys are talking about girls at the pool and one of them says 'she's a total nympho' and one of the others says 'what does that mean?' and he says 'she has sex on land and sea.' You are at the Bell House in November for two nights. That's true. What do you love about that space? It's a great New York venue, and I am always glad people come out and see me. I normally do one night, so hopefully it creates opportunities for more people to come. Who are your favorite working comics right now? Maria Bamford always makes me laugh. Sarah Silverman. I liked doing road dates with her while she was working on 'Postpartum.' She's one of the greats. Zainab Johnson. We did a fun festival together in Seattle. She's just so smooth, funny and smart. Marc Maron. I like watching him. Although sometimes when I'm on a show with him, he'll blow the light. Mo Welch. of course. This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Metro
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jonathan Bailey fans 'died laughing' bingeing this underrated TV series
'Tis the season of Jonathan Bailey as we enter Jurassic World summer, followed by a Wicked winter – and that's not all you can watch him in. After stirring up a frenzy during his appearance at the Jurassic World: Rebirth London premiere alongside co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali – fans have been reminded of the Bridgerton star's oozing charisma once more. There's no doubt the 37-year-old actor has carved himself out as one of the most beloved leading men of the 2020s, whether playing Anthony Bridgerton in Netflix's hit drama, the dashing Fiyero in Wicked or Dr Henry Loomis in the upcoming Jurassic World movie. But for news fans who have only discovered him in recent years, you may have missed out on one of his fan-favourite roles in an under-the-radar classic TV show from 2016. Comedy series Crashing – created by and starring Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge – has long been a beloved six-episode miniseries packed with outrageous humour and witty writing. The show follows 'the lives and loves of six twenty-somethings who live together among the asbestos and abandoned X-ray machines of a disused hospital'. Among this ensemble cast is Jonathan's character, Sam, the endlessly horny (borderline insufferable) gay icon with frosted tips who strikes up an endearing friendship with the more reserved one of the group, Fred (Amit Shah). Channel 4 comedy Crashing offers a delightful comedic side to Jonathan's acting skills and, although it is only six short but sweet episodes, it is thoroughly worth every moment. 'OH MY GOD this series will make you laugh, boy – and not just LOL laughing it's hahahaaa till your stomach hurts laughing. Phoebe really weaves magic with her limited short series, it never feels like an effort to binge watch, it's so effortless it's so astounding,' Google reviewer Suryasnata Bhowmik wrote. 'Both Bridge's character Lulu and Bailey's character Sam stood out to me immediately. I find the show absolutely hilarious and shocking at times,' Paityn Johnston shared. 'This is one of the funniest shows out there. And Phoebe Waller-Bridge never lets you down. Absolutely hilarious and loved every bit,' Sneha Shankar said. 'Such an amazing show and wonderful writing. Phoebe Waller Bridge's writing is hilarious and also relatable. Jonathan Bailey is the best,' Monali Awasarmal agreed. 'It's a messy show, but loved it so much. Sam is just like a friend I grew up with: fun, crazy character. Sad this show has only one season!' Felipe Gonzalez posted. 'At first it might seem like just a show for fun, with funny characters and funny stories. but once you continue watching you realise you are delving into something deep, a story filled with deep and interesting relationships between people, and between the world,' Ittai Sella reflected. Speaking to Phoebe about the show with Interview magazine in 2024, Jonathan said: 'I described working with you as being on the constant edge of an orgasm and also hysteria. There's a chemical alchemy when you get the right group of people led by the right people.' More Trending Elsewhere in the chat, Phoebe admitted: 'Sam's a character that I hold closest to my heart because, in so many ways, he represents how I feel about maybe my inner life. I just love him so much, and your ability to play every single little corner of him that I dreamed of.' So for fans new and old who are yet to tick this Jonathan Bailey role off their TV watching bucket list – now's the time. Crashing is available to stream on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Amazon Prime fans have days to binge BBC historical drama hailed a 'masterpiece' MORE: Channel 4 star who vomited over girlfriend sleeping with another man makes frank sex admission MORE: Kim Woodburn wasn't perfect – but she was a gay icon
Buzz Feed
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
11 Celebrities Who Played LGBTQ+ Roles Before Coming Out Themselves
Representation matters. And for many viewers — getting to see characters like themselves — is nothing short of life-changing. Before coming out to the public, these 11 actors bravely took on groundbreaking queer roles. Let's take a look at some performances that hit different in retrospect. Kristen Stewart:The Runaways (2010) Before famously coming out in 2017 on Saturday Night Live, Kristen played Joan Jett in The Runaways, replicating the rock star's rebellious energy and romantic tension with lead singer, Cherie Currie. This was one of Stewart's first roles that hinted at her future queer icon status. Honestly, this was an AMAZING pick for her, and an underrated film to say the least. Elliot Page: Freeheld (2015) Page's emotional role as a lesbian fighting for their partner's pension rights deeply inspired Elliot to first come out as gay. They later came out as trans in 2020 through a heartfelt message on social media. Elliot shared: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self. I've been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community." Kit Connor: Heartstopper (2022– ) Before he was Nick Nelson, Kit Connor played a young Elton John in the movie Rocketman (2019)! Connor has quite literally been playing iconic queer roles his whole life. He wasn't out during Heartstopper season 1, but later shared his bisexuality after feeling pressured to label himself. Ncuti Gatwa: Sex Education (2019-2023) Before coming out in 2023, Ncuti Gatwa lit up our screens as the bold and very fabulous Eric Effiong in Sex Education. When the time did come, he casually dropped the news in a ELLE interview. Truly iconic. Bella Ramsey: The Last of Us (2023— ) Before coming out as nonbinary, Bella Ramsey played Ellie — a queer teen surviving a zombie apocalypse. Now that's character development! Bella even recounted how creator Craig Mazin described Ellie by stating "Ellie's gay and doesn't care what you think about it." Aubrey Plaza: Happiest Season (2020) Aubrey Plaza stole the show as Riley in Happiest Season, everyone's favourite queer Christmas rom-com (wow that was a mouthful). Plaza came out publicly around the same time, sharing how she falls "in love with girls and guys." Let's be honest, we've all fallen for her too. Jonathan Bailey: Crashing (2016) Before his smash-hit role on Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey played a bi-curious chaotic king in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Crashing. He later came out as gay and became one of queer media's favourite actors! Chris Colfer: Glee (2009-2015) Colfer played the fashion-loving Kurt Hummel before coming out IRL — despite being warned not to. He did it anyway, stating how it was "more important" to be a role model. Chloe Grace Moretz: The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) In this 2018 drama, Moretz played a queer teen forced into conversion therapy. She later revealed her part in the queer community, and stated how she once took the role to spotlight the deep emotional harm of these practices. Lukas Gage: Love, Victor (2018) Before stealing scenes on The White Lotus (and pretty much every show you binge), Lukas Gage had a small role in Love, Victor as a flirty classmate. He later cheekily came out as gay — after hooking up with his neighbour, no less. Spicy! These days, he's fully in his queer role era, most recently playing Sammy in Overcompensating. Amandla Stenberg: The Eddy (2020) In The Eddy, Amandla Stenberg played a queer teen dealing with identity, trauma, all the while healing through music. They eventually came out, and quickly became a powerful voice in the queer community — especially for young Black women. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Stenberg shared: 'I cannot stress enough how important representation is, so the concept that I can provide for other Black girls is mind-blowing. It's a really really hard thing to be silenced, and it's deeply bruising to fight against your identity and just mold yourself into shapes that you just shouldn't be in." And there you have it — proof that the road to embracing your sexuality often takes time, even for actors in the spotlight. Whether these stars explored their identities through their on-screen roles or found themselves along the way, they've all played a huge part in shaping queer stories we know and cherish today! 🌈🌈 Know any more celebrities that we missed? Drop their names in the comments! And ofc, be sure to check out our socials on Instagram and TikTok! Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
Glasgow Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
D4VD will host gig in Glasgow as part of world tour
D4VD will perform at SWG3 in the West End on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He is known for his incredible hits such as Feel It, Here With Me, Romantic Homicide, Crashing, and Remember Me. The 20-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, began making music in 2021. READ MORE: Popular rock band to return to Scotland for Glasgow concert READ MORE: Well-known English rockers to host Glasgow gig Announcing the show, Gigs in Scotland said: "Just announced - D4VD. "SWG3, Galvanizers - October 16, 2025." Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Thursday, April 24, at 10am. Meanwhile, fans will be able to grab presale tickets from Wednesday, April 23, at 10am.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Friday Music Guide: New Music From LISA, Lizzo, Benson Boone & More
Billboard's Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday's most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. This week, LISA presents the real her, Lizzo returns to the public eye and Benson Boone delivers another arena-ready single. Check out all of this week's picks below: More from Billboard Chris Stapleton Passes on Bizarre Australian Concert Tradition Lizzo Introduces New Musical Era With 'Love in Real Life': Stream It Now LISA of BLACKPINK Introduces Fans to Her 'Alter Ego' on Debut Solo Album: Stream It Now LISA, Although LISA employs different alter egos — Vixi, Kiki, Roxi, Sunni and Speedi — on her debut solo album as a means of embodying different styles and shades of her identity, nothing about Alter Ego feels disjointed; instead, the BLACKPINK star spends this impressive project exploring different aspects of her musical persona with curiosity and confidence, whether she's spitting alongside Future on 'Fxck Up the World,' throwing it back to '00s R&B with Tyla on 'When I'm With You,' or putting her own spin on modern pop balladry on 'Dream.' Lizzo, 'Love in Real Life' 'I might make an appearance since I look this fine / Plus, it's been a while,' Lizzo declares on her comeback single 'Love in Real Life,' which follows a period of controversy (and a flirtation with retirement) with a song that centers Lizzo's still-mighty voice, snarling guitar in the chorus, and a story about stepping back into public life and feeling more satisfied than expected. Benson Boone, 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else' Even as 'Beautiful Things' logs another month as a streaming juggernaut, Benson Boone is moving on to more anthemic fare: 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else' mines similar territory but with a tempo that remains racing throughout, as Boone's booming voice keeps pushing forward this time instead of starting and stopping. D4vd with Kali Uchis, 'Crashing' Both D4vd and Kali Chis are young, kinetic stars with classic pop sensibilities, so it's not surprising that their new collaboration, 'Crashing,' features a lilting hook and shimmering harmonies that could work on both top 40 radio and TikTok feeds; both artists have scored viral hits in the past, and they might have a traditional one here. Dasha, 'Not at This Party' Part of the reason why Dasha broke through with 'Austin' last year was due to the song's combination of evocative lyrical detail and folk-informed country — and with new single 'Not at This Party,' the singer-songwriter revisits a winning formula, as she checks her phone in a bathroom line and lets her mind wander to happier times while banjo and guitar strings get strummed around her voice. Feid, 'Nos Desconoximos' Ascendant Colombian star Feid continues to blend reggaeton and electronic music on 'Nos Desconoximos,' a new single which precedes a European tour that kicks off next week, but might as well be designed to rule club mixes this summer, with its collision of thumping percussion and Feid's lower tone producing a rumbling dance hit. Banks, Banks recently told Billboard that new album Off With Her Head is 'about shedding past identities that no longer resonate' — and while the veteran singer-songwriter's latest project will please longtime listeners, she does indeed tinker with the edges of her alt-pop, particularly on collaborations with Doechii and Sampha that serve as highlights. Editor's Pick: Shygirl, It's almost unfair that Club Shy Room 2, Shygirl's latest luxurious dance project, is only 14 minutes long — these six songs of entrancing dance music, featuring guests like Saweetie, PinkPantheress and Jorja Smith, create a new world for the British singer-producer that ends too soon, and begs for expansion. Let's hope this Room gets an addition sooner than later. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
