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Craig Shoemaker is a modern day renaissance man. Best known for his engaging, relatable standup and his iconic baritone-voiced character, The Lovemaster, Craig is far more than the jokes he tells on stage. He has shot multiple stand-up specials for TV, starred in numerous films, written two children's books, performed for four US Presidents, invented On Hold Advertising, has a doctorate, and is even an ordained minister. Craig most recently taped his latest hour special, Daditude, to a sold out crowd at the Webb Theatre in Orange County and wrapped a co-starring role in Should've Been Romeo.
Craig has had his own nationally syndicated radio show, which after only ten months on the air, won the prestigious Communicator Award "Crystal" prize. Two of Craig's stand-up comedy routines made it to the Top 10 list on XM Radio, with "Playing Army" ranking #1. His "Lovemaster" routine was voted Most Popular Comedy on XM Radio's Big Schtick Awards.
His film and television credits read like a who's who of Hollywood A-Listers. He has shared both the big and the small screens with luminaries like Will Smith, Farrah Fawcett, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Andy Griffith, Ed Asner, Don Knotts, and Reese Witherspoon. His comedy stylings have earned him numerous awards throughout his extensive career, including Comedian of the Year at ABC's 1998 American Comedy Awards. His work as a writer, actor, and producer for the regional TV network PRISM also earned Shoemaker two Emmy awards.
Craig's one-hour special, entitled The Lovemaster... Unzipped, aired on Comedy Central and the CD was on the Billboard Top 20 for six straight weeks. His half-hour Comedy Central special was voted by viewers as one of the "Top 20" stand-up specials of all time. In June 2010, Craig received a doctorate in Humanities from his alma mater, California University of Pennsylvania, recognizing the humanitarian work that he has performed over the last several years.
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Thursday | Jan 21 2021
Friday | Jan 22 2021
Saturday | Jan 23 2021
Think You're Funny?
Don't pass up your opportunity to find out on one of the greatest comedy stages in the country!
5 Minutes, 1 Night, Endless Possibilities
Monday - Thursday Shows, The Later Showtime on Friday & Sunday Shows Are 18+ | All Other Shows Are 21+ Unless Noted
Sunday | Jan 24 2021
This show will bring different nationalities, personalities and lifestyles together as a group to entertain a broad comedy audience. There are many comedians from all over the country as well as different regions of the world and this show celebrates them all! Don't miss their stories individually, collectively and in their own language and accents.
The Thursday, Friday Late, and Sunday Shows Are 18+ | All Other Shows 21+ Unless Otherwise Stated
Wednesday | Jan 27 2021
Rivest Dunlap
Comedian Rivest Dunlap turned (Psilocybin Therapist) is retake the stage with a new profound perspective. Pulling from life experiences & creatively poking fun at his own complex cultural identity, Rivest is the new wave of comedy. Showcasing for NBC's Comedy Diversity from touring with Carlos Mencia, this is one act you don't want to miss.
Damon Wayans Jr.
Damon Wayans Jr. is an American actor, comedian and writer known for his roles as Coach on Fox's hit show NEW GIRL, and as Brad Williams on the ABC sitcom HAPPY ENDINGS where he received a Critics' Choice Nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2014, he starred in the comedy film LET'S BE COPS and provided the voice of Wasabi in BIG HERO 6 which won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2015 Academy Awards.
Wayans Jr. made his film debut alongside his Dad in BLANKMAN playing Young Kevin, and later appeared in MY WIFE AND KIDS where he also worked as a staff writer and played the role of Junior which was loosely based on Wayans Jr. himself.
He also starred in the Wayans family comedy DANCE FLICK as the main character Thomas, and surprised audiences when he garnered a standing ovation during his appearance on DEF COMEDY JAM.
Wayans Jr. is currently on tour selling out theatres and casinos all over the country
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5 Minutes, 1 Night, Endless Possibilities!
Thursday | Feb 04 2021
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who's best known as 'Mafee' on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan's first HBO comedy special, Son of a Gary, premiered in December 2019 and is streaming now. His previous special, The Standups premiered on Netflix in 2017 and his first hour-long stand-up special, Not Special, premiered on Comedy Central in 2016. Other credits include: Comedy Central's Half Hour, Conan, Inside Amy Schumer, and @midnight. Dan also hosts Sirius XM's The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson, every Monday through Thursday at 6PM ET on Comedy Central Radio.
Friday | Feb 05 2021
Saturday | Feb 06 2021
February 11 - April 22
Comedy Madness With Michael Quu
Comedy Madness is one of the longest running stand up showcases in the country producing thousands of events since 2009, including showcases in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Improv and weekly at the Comedy Store. Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians with appearances on Tonight Show, Conan, Netflix, America's Got Talent, Comedy Central, and more. Now you can experience the same Comedy Madness Show live in your city with host MIKE.QUU.
Thursday | Apr 22 2021
WHITNEY CUMMINGS is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series "Whitney," she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series "2 Broke Girls."
In November 2019, Whitney launched her own podcast titled "Good For You" which features Whitney sitting down to interview both her friends and experts from a variety of fields. "Good For You" is self-produced by Whitney alongside Made By Super and records in Los Angeles. New episodes are released on Wednesdays.
Whitney debuted her fourth stand up special, "Can I Touch It?" on Netflix in July 2019. The special featured Whitney's take on everything, including her signature incisive commentary on gender dynamics and why we should give sex robots a chance. "Can I Touch It?" was filmed at the Sidney Harmon Hall in Whitney's hometown of Washington, DC.
In October 2017, Whitney debuted her novel "I'm Fine…And Other Lies," which detailed her brutal anxiety and codependency disorder, written with her trademark entertaining wit, humor, and honesty. That same year, Whitney made her directorial debut with the feature adaptation of Louann Brizendine's best-seller, "The Female Brain". In addition to co-writing and directing, she stars alongside Sofia Vergara, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Toby Kebbell, Cecily Strong, Beanie Feldstein, and Blake Griffin. "The Female Brain" comically details the inner workings and complex power of brain chemistry among couples at different stages of their relationships. The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and was distributed by IFC.
On the big screen, Whitney was last seen in "Unforgettable" for Warner Bros. Past feature film credits include "The Wedding Ringer," "Made of Honor," and "The Ridiculous Six." Whitney has appeared in such series as "Undateable," "Workaholics," "Maron" and the Comedy Central Roasts, which have solidified her presence in comedy television.
Her first one-hour stand up special, "Money Shot," premiered on Comedy Central in August 2010 and was nominated for an American Comedy Award. Her second one-hour stand-up special, "Whitney Cummings: I Love You," debuted on Comedy Central in June 2014. Her third one-hour stand-up special "I'm Your Girlfriend," aired on HBO in 2016.
Sunday | Feb 14 2021
American Me Comedy Tour
If you haven't seen an "American Me Comedy Show" then you're definitely missing out! A very funny line-up of comics will be performing who have been on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, The Late Show The Tonight Show, Conan, The Late, Late, Show, Saturday Night Live, America's Got Talent, and regulars on Chelsea Lately so make sure to catch this show because you never know who might pop in!!!
The American Me Comedy Tour will be an evening of the best stand up comedy featuring today's hottest working comics from all walks of life - race, color, religion, sexual orientation - sharing their unique and hilarious perspectives on life experiences.
Wednesday | Feb 17 2021
Dope City Comedy Tour
Matt Bellak and Tim Hanlon are two nationally touring headliners based in Los Angeles. They have been selling out comedy clubs all over the country as two thirds of the Fresh Drunk Stoned Comedy Tour. They have again teamed up to form the Dope City Comedy Tour. A dual headliner show featuring the country's Dopest comics. Coming your way, to turn your city, into DOPE CITY!
D.L. Hughley
One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show "The DL Hughley Show" which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media.
DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET.
DL shot his 11th stand up special "DL Hughley: Contrarian" last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL's third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL's second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List.
In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama's years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020.
Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News,and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS's game show Trust Me, I'm a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars.
As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances onReal Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly.
DL's first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. "From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone," he says, "I knew that it was what I was meant to do."
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Thursday | Mar 04 2021
Alonzo Bodden
A regular panel member on NPR's Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the world laugh for more than 20 years. In August 2019, Alonzo starred in his fourth stand-up special, Heavy Lightweight, which premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
His first big comedy break came when he was on the "New Faces of Comedy" showcase at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, but it was as the season three winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, where Alonzo was first introduced to America. Since then, he has starred in two comedy specials for Showtime: Historically Incorrect and Who's Paying Attention. He's also made appearances on ABC's Dr. Ken and Fresh Off the Boat, Dr. Phil, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central's The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Californication.
In 2018, Alonzo released his fifth comedy CD titled Man Overboard, and currently hosts the podcast Who's Paying Attention? where he gives his unique take on what's going on in the world.
Saturday | Mar 06 2021
Sunday | Mar 07 2021
Preacher Lawson
THE SUNDAY SHOW IS AGES 15+
Preacher Lawson was born In Portland, OR, but raised most of his adolescence in Memphis, TN. He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he's from he'd say Orlando, FL because that's where he grew as a comedian.
Preacher is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC's hit series, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final rounds. Based off his stellar performance in season 12 Preacher was invited to compete on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after he received the most votes from the fans. Preacher was the host of the Facebook Watch series WORLD'S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump and has built a following on YouTube of over 500,000 subscribers.
In 2019 Preacher shot his first stand-up special which premiered on BET+ and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. Currently, Preacher can be seen starring in the NBC series CONNECTING and as a judge on the new Nickelodeon competition show UNLEASHED!
Friday | Mar 19 2021
With close to a billion streams of his 5 albums to date, and averaging a million more every week, Chad Daniels is one of the most listened to comedians of all time. Originally from, and still residing in, rural Minnesota Chad has been touring the country for over 20 years. He has made 6 late night appearances to date and is one of only 13 comics to be featured on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. His previous album Footprints on the Moon was the most streamed comedy album of 2017.
Chad's third stand-up special and fifth album, Dad Chaniels, was released on Amazon in 2019 and his hugely popular podcast, Middle of Somewhere with co-host Cy Amundson, is released weekly.
If you want to know more, you can follow Chad on Instagram and Twitter @thatchaddaniels or subscribe to his Facebook page @comedianchaddaniels.
Wednesday | Apr 14 2021
June 24 - June 26
Bobby Lee is best known for his numerous years as a cast member on Mad TV and his podcast Tiger Belly, one of the top comedy podcasts in the world. Bobby currently stars on ABC's Splitting Up Together and also starred on the NBC show Animal Practice. He has also been touring the country year-round with his hilariously unpredictable stand-up. Lee's film credits include The Dictator, Pineapple Express and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. On TV, Lee was a regular guest on E!'s Chelsea Lately, has appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has performed stand-up on both Premium Blend as well as The Tonight Show. Lee also voiced Tim/Sumo in the Hulu original series The Awesomes, was a recurring guest on DVDASA in addition to Netflix's LOVE, and stared in several national commercials, such as Bookings.com.
Thursday | Jun 24 2021
Friday | Jun 25 2021
Saturday | Jun 26 2021
July 16 - July 18
Michelle Wolf
On the heels of her newly released Netflix special, MICHELLE WOLF: JOKE SHOW, Wolf is hitting the road with all new material. Watch her work it out in intimate venues while you still can. Come laugh, be offended, be part of the process, be whatever you want to be… It will be fun!
Wolf has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape with the Village Voice calling her "the voice comedy needs right now" and The Daily Beast declaring, "Michelle Wolf is the future of stand-up comedy." In 2017 Wolf debuted her first hour-long stand-up special, "Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady", on HBO for which she received rave reviews and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special.
Wolf recently served as the executive producer, writer, and host of the critically-acclaimed variety sketch series "The Break with Michelle Wolf" on Netflix. In 2018, she made international headlines as the much buzzed-about headliner of the 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner. Wolf's other television credits include being an on-air contributor and writer for "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" and a writing supervisor and performer on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."
Friday | Jul 16 2021
Saturday | Jul 17 2021
Sunday | Jul 18 2021
KevOnStage - Slightly Problematic
KevOnStage honed his comedic skills while growing up as a military kid. Who knew that the humor and quick wit he used to keep up with his naturally funny family and to quickly make friends as they moved from city to city, would one day turn into a successful career? Over time, with a comedy style deeply rooted in faith, family, and over-all relatability, KevOnStage has made quite a name for himself on social media! His hilarious content across the various platforms has garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers, millions of views, and subsequently allowed him the chance to flourish in the world of entertainment by writing, directing, and producing for tv and film, helping to grow a booming digital media company, developing and hosting several popular podcasts, and even independently producing The Real Comedians of Social Media tour which sold out over 50+ cities, worldwide, 2 years in a row. Stay tuned as KevOnStage continues to build his empire and become a household name!
Friday | Sep 10 2021
Saturday | Sep 11 2021
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