Comedians Boycott Lisbon Festival Over Jerry Seinfeld's Israel Stance
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NO SHOW: Portuguese comedians quit local festival after it lands Jerry Seinfeld
Let's say you're a comedian in Portugal gearing up for Lisbon's first international comedy festival this fall.You're cautiously optimistic. Then you hear the news: Jerry Seinfeld — one of the most successful stand-up comics of all time — has agreed to perform. He's never even performed in Portugal before. Suddenly, the event has a global star, and the Lisbon comedy scene has a chance to draw some serious international attention.'I don't care abo…
Comedian declares Jerry Seinfeld 'uncancellable' despite 'woke' anti-Israel festival boycott - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several performers have pulled out of an international festival in Portugal headlined by comedian Jerry Seinfeld, with some citing concerns related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and others giving no public explanation. The withdrawals come ahead of the inaugural MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest in Lisbon, scheduled for Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. While some acts left the lineup without a public explanation, others ci…
In question is the presence of Jerry Seinfeld in the Commedia a La Carte Fest that led several artists to cancel their shows.
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