Jason Stewart at the Improv
Here's what my pal Howie Nave has to say about the acts at the Improv at Harveys, Jan. 22 through Jan. 27
Jason Stewart
"I can’t think of a better comic this week to headline the annual Lake Tahoe Blue Gay-La extravaganza. When it comes to being ‘out’ and hilarious nobody delivers the goods more than actor/comedian Jason Stuart. It’s not only his first time performing up here at The Improv but also an opportunity for him to see how he likes working at this elevation.
Jason was born in the Bronx, New York and raised in Los Angeles by a very crazy and lovable Jewish family all of which have found there way into his act. He has taken much of his upbringing and turned it into a one-man show called, “Looking For Mr. Right” that has been seen all over the country entertaining crowds in comedy clubs, colleges, and Gay events to sell out performances.
As an actor, Jason recently guest starred on “George Lopez,” playing the fussy manager again! He was also on the medical drama, “House” (directed by Bryan Singer of X-MEN fame) and Showtime’s improv-style comedy “Fat Actress” starring Kristie Alley. He is best know for his recurring role on the ABC sitcom “Wife & Kids” (on ABC) starring Damon Wayans playing a gay shrink. Jason has been seen all over television guest starring on the Emmy winning “Will & Grace” twice, “Charmed” with Shannon Doherty and Alyssa Milano, “Strong Medicine” with Patricia Richardson (Home Improvement), “Providence”” opposite Melina Kanaredes, “The Norm Show,” “The Drew Carey Show”” with his old pal Drew and Kathy Kinny, “Murder, She Wrote” with Angela Landsbury and “Sunset Beat” with George Clooney.
Jason’s stand up work has brought him to the best comedy clubs including The Laugh Factory, The Improvs, Funny Bones, Punchlines, Comedy Zones and so many more. He was asked to perform at The Montreal Comedy Festival, Toyota Comedy Festival, Holland Comedy Festival and Vail Comedy Festival. And if that wasn’t enough his comedy has brought him to Harrah’s Las Vegas for “Broadway’s Town Hall Theater” twice.
Some of Jason’s gay television work includes Comedy Central’s “Out There” plus his gay shows on Showtime, A&E and FOX TV just to name a few. His outrageous wit has been seen in over a 100 local TV talk shows around the USA, Canada and Holland. Also he is included in “Out Laugh!,” “Ticked Pink” and “God & Gays” documentaries. As a talking head he has been all over VH1 and TV LAND.
At the college level Jason has been invited to perform for so many universities that it’s too long to list those credits. He was invited to perform at the “Seven National Associations of Campus Activities Conventions” and his comedy has grown year after year with new colleges inviting him back frequently. This work soon lead Jason to become a popular lecturer at such fortune 500 companies as Motorola, ATT, The Out And Equal Conference and a comedy tour for The Human Rights Campaign.
Some of Jason’s movie credits include “Coffee Date” with Wilson Cruz and Jonathan Silverman, the drama, “San Saba” opposite Angus Macfadyen, “Twisted Faith” opposite Elaine Hendrix, “Ghosts Never Sleep” opposite Oscar winner Faye Dunaway and Tony Goldwyn, “Puff, Puff, Pass” with Mekhi Phifer, “Lost and Found” with David Spade, “Vegas Vacation” with Chevy Chase, “Kindergarden Cop” with Arnold Schwartzenegger, “Cross my Heart” with Martin Short, HBO’s “Gia” with Oscar winner Angelina Jolie, the AIDS drama, “Letting Go,” “A Day Without A Mexican” and “Ping Pong Playa.” Jason also starred in and co-producing “10 Attitudes” with Michael Gallant (also the director). This dogma style romantic comedy has won the best picture award at the Barcelona Gay & Lesbian Film Festival in addition to selling out at several other film festivals around the world. Co-starring his friends Alexandra Paul, David Faustino, Jim J. Bullock and Judy Tenuta.
Jason has been profiled everywhere from TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” and “Extra” to almost every news and interview show across the country. He's been featured in the Los Angeles Times three times and has written articles for The Advocate and Genre Magazine. Jason has released his stand up comedy CD, “Gay Comedy Without A Dress” available on his website in addition to completing his first stand up comedy special “Jason Stuart: Making It To The Middle” which he also produced. What other reason could you possibly have to not see him this week?"
Wow, sez Keith. And that's just part of it... tomorrow we'll talk about Chipper Lowell!
