NBCUniversal is hosting an invite-only comedy showcase at 30 Rock on Friday, putting a select group of up-and-coming talent in front of industry leaders including NBCU casting and development executives, late-night execs, agents and bookers.
The showcase, dubbed “The NBC Comedy Hour,” borrows its title from NBC’s original broadcast series that ended its run on June 10, 1956, nearly 70 years ago to the date. The title is an homage to the comedic legacy of the network, which pioneered late-night TV and created “Saturday Night Live,” the longest-running sketch comedy show in history.
Hosted by Monet X Change (“The Traitors”), the showcase will feature Eeland Stribling, Sammy Mowrey, Dvontre Coleman, Maggie Crane, KC Shornima and Rocky Dale Davis. While each have proven their comedic chops between writers rooms and club stages, a couple of the comics do not currently have representation.
The lineup was curated by the NBC and Peacock casting team, led by Grace Wu, after consideration from various open showcases, auditions and open mic nights.
“As NBC celebrates its 100th anniversary, we’re not only honoring a legacy of groundbreaking comedy — we’re investing in its future,” Wu said in a statement. “The NBC Comedy Hour reflects our commitment to championing the next wave of comedic voices and creating opportunities for emerging talent to be seen and supported.”
“We’re proud to shine a spotlight on this incredible group of performers,” added Jennifer McNamara, SVP of casting for NBC and Peacock. “We spent months bringing together this lineup through showcases, open mics and auditions, and this event gives them the opportunity to do what they do best in the place where so many comedy legends have made their mark.”
See the featured comedians below.
The performers at NBC’s comedy showcase in New York
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