VARIETOPIA! is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins.

 

Immerse yourself in a blend of wit, humor, and eclectic performances that showcase Tompkins' comedic genius. From stand-up to improv, musical acts, and surprise guests, VARIETOPIA! promises an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and unique artistic expressions. Join Paul and his special guests for a night that transcends the ordinary, leaving you with memories of a comedic extravaganza like no other.

 

Guests are always a surprise and surprises are guaranteed. Former surprise special guests include Bob Odenkirk, Fred Armisen, Fiona Apple, Jack Black, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph, and "Weird Al" Yankovic, among many, many others.

 

PAUL F. TOMPKINS is a comedian, actor, improvisor, podcaster and writer. For a full list of Mr.Tompkins’ stage, television and film credits, ask your teacher or a policeman.

 

A limited number of Front Row seats are available for $50, General admission tickets are available for $35 in advance, $40 the day of the event. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office for starting at 6:30pm.

Doors open at 6:30pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.

The Belle of Amherst is a biographical play that draws on Emily Dickinson's poems and letters to create a portrayal of the life and spirit of the great American poet. Taking place in her home in Amherst, MA, the play depicts her experiences over many years, focusing on her encounters with significant people in her life. This is a one woman performance.

 

Kathleen Mulligan has been a proud member of Actors' Equity for 35 years. She has performed across the U.S., and has brought The Belle of Amherst to Lebanon, across northern India (as a Fulbright scholar), and Laos. She is a Professor of Voice and Speech in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Ithaca College.

 

This is a fundraiser for The Waldo Theatre. Suggested ticket cost is $10 - $25.

Join us for a fantastic evening with Andy Summers, founding member of the iconic rock band, The Police and a brilliant practitioner of the guitar, camera and written word. This is a continuation of Andy’s solo multi-media project, "The Cracked Lens and A Missing String" where he projects sequences of photography with music.

 

Andy Summers rose to fame in the early 1980’s as the guitarist with the multi-million record selling rock band The Police. The Police were the number one band of the time and dominated the music scene and the media in the eighties with several number albums and singles including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Don’t Stand So Close to Me, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Invisible Sun, and Message in a Bottle. The band was the recipient of several Grammys and awards too numerous to mention.

 

Andy Summers innovative guitar playing created a new paradigm for guitarists in this period and has been widely imitated ever since. Prior to the Police Andy Summers played with various bands in the London music scene including the Soft Machine, Kevin Coyne and also Kevin Ayers.

 

Post Police Andy has made fifteen solo records, collaborated with many other musicians and toured the world as a solo artist. He has published several books of photography including Throb, Can’t Stand Losing You, Desirer Walk the Streets, A Certain Strangeness and A Series of Glances published by teNeues Verlag 2023. 

 

Recent photography exhibitions include A Certain Strangeness at the Pavillion Populaire in Montpelier France where it broke all attendance records, followed by a six month run at the Bonnafanten Museum, Maastricht in the Netherlands. The travelling exhibition was also seen at Leica galleries in London, Hamburg, Munich, Paris New York and Leica headquarters in Wetzlar, Germany. 

 

Andy is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Guitar Player Hall of Fame, has the keys to New York City and has been awarded the Chevalier De L’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres by the Ministry of Culture in France.

 

A limited number of Front Row seats are available for $75. General admission tickets are available for $50 in advance, $55 the day of the event. If this show has not sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available at the box office for starting at 7:00pm.

From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining razor-sharp British wit with a stunning ability to know exactly what you are thinking, Peter’s shows are interactive and unforgettable. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage. 

 

“You are a wizard” - Simon Cowell

“Should be put on a pedestal above his competitors” - Broadway Baby

“It’s unbelievable what you can do” - Howie Mandel

“Sharp and Fast… a balance of humour and amazement” - The Scotsman

“You are the total package” - Heidi Klum

 

Adult tickets are available in advance online for $30/ $35 the day of the show. A limited amount of Front Row seats are available for $40. Tickets will also be available at the Box Office starting at 7:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm, and concessions will be available for purchase.