Submitted For Your Approval

The “News Distillery,” seen July 29 at the 92Y Tribeca, is a playful show that is at its best when the banter between its hosts and panelists heats up.

Sketch performance review

Funky Fusion

Kevin Hart melds the raw approach of vintage Eddie Murphy with the family tales of Cosby on his new album, “Seriously Funny,” recently released on Comedy Central Records.

Solo performance review

Extra Special

Kevin Kline elevates “The Extra Man,” in theaters July 30, is an exercise in extreme quirk in which he steals the show.