Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert to Perform at “The Secret Policeman’s Ball” New York.
Human rights organization Amnesty International is bringing The Secret Policeman’s Ball, a celebration of free speech featuring music and comedy, to the U.S. for the first time.
Organizers said Wednesday that the event would take place at Radio City Music Hall on March 4 and feature performances by Coldplay, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Mumford and Sons, Russell Brand, Reggie Watts and others.
“The Secret Policeman’s Ball has a long and hilariously off-color history of using comic genius to fight for free speech and human rights around the world,” said Lily Sobhani, executive producer of the ball. “We are thrilled that the leading lights of comedy and music are coming together to bring the Secret Policeman’s Ball to the United States for the first time.”
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“I used to think humor was a luxury, but at the last election Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert taught me it was a necessity,” said comedian John Cleese. “The Secret Policeman’s Ball was – and is – a coming together of the very best comedy talent of any generation to celebrate their art, remind audiences how important free speech is, and highlight just how much vital work Amnesty International does to protect it. I implore you to support it.”
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Ticket sales for the event start later this month. The organization is believed to be looking at a possible TV deal for the event, but didn’t immediately announce a TV partner.
Source: The Sacremento Bee and The Hollywood Reporter.
Facebook: The Secret Policeman’s Ball.
Twitter: @secretpoliceman.
This should be amazing; I wish I still lived in the NY area… A good cause, too.
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I died a thousand times inside blogging this. Just the mere mention of John Cleese talking about Jon and Stephen makes my heart strings sing. What I wouldn’t give to see this show!!
I hope some very lucky Hubsters are able to attend the show!!
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I think we’re going to have to be fast on the draw for this. NYC Hubsters–wanna go? Connect!
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somuch2kno Reply:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:32 AM
This sounds like an incredible line-up for an amazingly deserving cause. Tickets go on sale this coming Monday at 10am, and start at a reasonable $55 (which is probably at the back of the 4th balcony). I’m there!
@Karenatasha – “Connect!” I love it! And willingly do your bidding.
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Karenatasha Reply:
January 26th, 2012 at 8:47 AM
Yay! Let’s talk. Since this will be “seated,” not general admission, it would be nice to be together.
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CN Helper Reply:
January 26th, 2012 at 9:08 AM
karenatasha if you can hook it up I will come in for this!!!
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Karenatasha Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 4:44 AM
Sadly, we have not been able to get tickets.
Even the next level up were gone. I’m still going to try, but hold out little hope.
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Oh my God! I love this and am trying to figure out how much over time I’d need to work to go:) Mumford and Sons too? Gah, in heaven just thinking about it.
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I just got my tickets! They went on sale a half hour ago and all the $55 were sold out, so I ended up with the next best thing. Quite expensive, but for a good cause, and to see these performers, I can deal with not eating/going anywhere for the next few weeks.
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Katt Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:54 AM
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That is awesome news Remy!! I look forward to hearing all about it!!
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I, too, have a ticket (no money for a month, but a ticket). Remy, where are you sitting? I can’t believe I splurged on this, but it sounds like it will be worth it. I’m glad at least one other hubster is going!
Of course, I heard it would be streamed live after I bought my ticket. Ah, well. It is for a good cause, and from what I understand, Remy and I may be one of the few people who actually bought a ticket that wasn’t scalped. It’s a sad statement that greedy people bought up blocks of tickets to resell them, instead of having the money go to the charity it was intended to go to!
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