Special Event: Duncan Trussell
Duncan Trussell is an actor and stand-up comic, known for his podcast "The Duncan Trussell Family Hour." He appears on the Netflix series "The Midnight Gospel," as well as "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast and "Joe Rogan Questions Everything." He has written and appeared in sketches for two seasons of Fuel TV's "Stupidface," Showtime's "La La Land," Comedy Central's "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time," and both seasons of HBO's "Funny or Die Presents."
Duncan regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian and has performed at "Just for Laughs Festival" in Montreal and the "Moontower Comedy Festival" in Austin. His television credits include "MADtv" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He also hosted "Thunderbrain," a comedy science pilot for Comedy Central. In addition, Duncan has appeared on Cartoon Network’s "Adventure Time," four episodes of the Funny or Die web series "Drunk History," as well as appearing on Comedy Central’s "This is Not Happening." He wrote for and served as a consultant for Jason Sudeikis' hosting duties at the "2011 MTV Movie Awards."
Special Event: Cindy Kaza
Cindy Kaza is a world-renowned Psychic Medium and Artist best known for her work on Travel Channel's The Dead Files, The Holzer Files and Ghosts of Devil's Perch. She has made guest appearances on several shows on Discovery Warner, including Fright Club, Portals to Hell, Lost in the Wild, Conjuring Kesha, Scream: The True Story, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, and Ghost Brothers. She has trained at England's renowned Arthur Findlay College and in Lily Dale, NY. She now travels across the United States, providing people with evidence and messages from the other side.
Thu May 1 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Matthew Broussard
Matthew Broussard is a disgraced financial analyst forced into stand up-comedy. The byproduct of a Cajun chemist and Jewish microbiologist, he holds a degree in computational mathematics he always manages to bring up (just did it!), and is fully aware of how douchey he looks. His comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly...educational? He's performed on "The Tonight Show," "CONAN," "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle," "The Comedy Central Half Hour," and some stuff with MTV2 he doesn’t like to talk about. You can catch him in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "The League," "The Mindy Project," and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film "Here Today." He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, "Monday Punday."
Special Event: Trae Crowder
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book ("The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark",) toured the country thrice over playing sold-out theatre shows under the WellRED Comedy Tour banner, appeared on "Real Time with Bill Maher" (HBO), "Nightline" (ABC), "The View," "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" (MSNBC), NPR, "WTF with Marc Maron," MTV, CNN, "Huffington Post," and in the "Veronica Mars" reboot, as “Chattanooga Charlie,” among many others.
Initially from rural Celina, TN, Trae now lives in Los Angeles, CA, and has developed and sold five scripted pilots for Warner Bros TV, ABC, and FOX and continues to work as a writer. Trae stars in and produces regular sketches for Comedy Central, Funny or Die, ATTN, Facebook Watch, and New York Daily News, which have garnered tens of millions of views online. Crowder also co-wrote and produced an hour-long documentary, "Inherent Good," featuring Crowder and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, about universal basic income.
Additionally, Trae co-hosts the hugely popular “WellRED,” “Evening Skews” and “Puttin’ On Airs” podcasts. His debut 30-minute stand-up comedy special was taped in 2021 in Nashville, TN. He also continues to rant and rave on the internet to the mostly-delight of his lovely fanbase.
Special Event: James Donald Forbes McCann
James Donald Forbes McCann is an Australian comedian / writer / composer / poet / essayist / critic / rapper / copywriter / motivational speaker / social media influencer / radio presenter / self-help guru / captain of industry. James Donald has written for television programs like Tonightly with Tom Ballard and Corey White's Roadmap to Paradise. He has won awards like Adelaide Comedy’s Comedian of the Year, and Best Emerging Comedy: Adelaide Fringe. McCann currently opens for Shane Gillis and is based in Austin, TX.
Thu May 15 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer is one of the most versatile voices in the comedy landscape today. An actress, comedian, writer, author and podcaster, she is perhaps most well-known as the host of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated competition baking series Nailed It!, which has gained a cult following of viewers since its premiere on the streaming platform in 2018. In 2020, Nicole made history by becoming the first black woman ever to be nominated in the category of “Outstanding Host for A Reality or Competition Program” and was nominated again in 2021 and 2022. The series premiered its seventh season in October 2022. Nicole can currently be seen in her debut solo stand-up special for Netflix Nicole Byer: Big Beautiful Weirdo and the NBC comedy Grand Crew. The show follows a group of Black friends who unpack the ups and downs of life and love at a wine bar. Season 2 of Grand Crew will debut in March. She also returned as co-host alongside John Cena for TBS’ Wipeout and hosted the 2022 Critics Choice Awards with Taye Diggs. She continues to lend her voice to several characters on Adult Swim’s Tuca & Bertie, as Suzie Carmichael’s mom Lucy on Paramount+’s Rugrats, Netflix animated film Vivo, Amazon’s Invincibles and TZGZ’s The Pole. Nicole is also known for her standout appearances on MTV’s hit show Girl Code, a female-driven comedy series that opens the dialogue for the wonders and woes of womanhood.
Listeners can hear Nicole on four different podcasts, the fan-favorite being her popular weekly, award winning, podcast Why Won’t You Date Me?, which sees her inviting friends and guests to discuss their dating lives all while trying to figure out her own. In 2021 the podcast moved under the TeamCoco banner and Nicole won the 2021 iHeart Radio Podcast award for best Female Host for the show. She also co-hosts Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata, Newcomers with Lauren Lapkus and 90 Day Bae with Marcy Jarreau. Her book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: The Fat Girl’s Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini, was published by Andrews McMeel in June 2020. In it, she shares her impressive bikini collection, tips on learning how to embrace your body and her overall journey to becoming a #brave badass.
Nicole can most recently be seen in Comedy Central’s Cursed Friends alongside Harvey Guillén, Jessica Lowe, and Andrew Lewis Caldwell. Cursed Friends is a supernatural comedy, just in time for Halloween, executively produced by Will Arnett. You can also find Nicole in the immersive comedy special, Surrounded presented by Just for Laughs. The special also features sets from Nikki Glaser, Pete Holmes, Fortune Feimster, Moshe Kasher, Natasha Leggero, and Moses Storm.
Nicole is an Upright Citizens Brigade alum who continues to cement her status as a force in standup by regularly performing in cities across the country. Previously, she received national attention for her web series Pursuit of Sexiness, which she co-created and starred in alongside friend and fellow comic Sasheer Zamata. The series followed the adventures of two broke, single, and adorably self-absorbed young women trying to find a good guy in New York City. Her additional film and television work includes Loosely Exactly Nicole, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Lady Dynamite, Party Over Here, BoJack Horseman, and 30 Rock.
Nicole currently resides in Los Angeles.
Special Event: Michael Colyar
Michael Colyar is a multi-talented, actor, comedian, and author. Michael is no stranger to work as he is still packing out shows in major cities night after night. His wit, charm, and unique sense of style has been captivating audiences since the 80’s. Michael consistently performed every weekend — 5 shows a day on Venice Beach — and was rightfully dubbed the “King of Venice Beach” while performing 9 years straight.
His fans can’t get enough of him. “He’s real,” “down to earth,” “a giver,” they say. Michael’s philanthropic legacy extends beyond his $100K win from "Star Search" of which he gave 50% to the homeless. Today, Michael still finds the time to share laughter with those in need in shelters, rehabilitation centers, schools, and military bases.
Michael Colyar is best known for his starring roles in "Black-ish," "House Party III," "Norbit," "The Princess & The Frog," and his role as Mr. Whitaker on the hit television series “Martin.”
Special Event: Chris Klemens
Chris Klemens is an OG YouTuber turned comedian who is known for his fashion commentary, reactions, standup comedy, and interviews with both celebrities and random people on the street. With his impeccable fashion sense, unmatched quick wit, and a successful podcast, Chris has mastered what it means to be a comedian and tastemaker in the modern world.
Thu May 29 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Tacarra Williams
There is a new beast killing the comedy game that makes people cry laughing and she is absolutely beautiful. Tacarra Williams, school teacher, plus sized model, motivational speaker, and writer is known throughout the comedy industry as at The Beautiful Beast. From the moment she picks up the microphone, until the time she walks off stage, audiences can feel the laughter erupt. Creating humor of her rough life as a twin and sibling to six others, a mom and a Life Skills coach to inmates at the county jail. She dares to be the voice for every woman too afraid to think aloud. Refusing to bow down to the prejudiced opinions of men, Tacarra’s attitude towards female empowerment has earned her respect and love from women throughout the Tri-State area.
Opening for the likes of Tony Rock, Deray Davis, and Bill Bellamy her talent and wit cannot be denied. She has hit every major stage in New York and Hollywood including Carolines, Broadway Comedy Club, Apollo Theatre, Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store, Russel Simmons All Def Digital, and The Laugh Factory. She has a 30 min Comedy special on Comedy Central Produced by Kevin Hart If you think that’s notoriety, she is also the only female in Shaq Comedy All Star Competition history to make it to the finals, and she is the very first Female host in for Chocolate Sundaes at the laugh factory. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Special Event: Dan Levy
As a comedian, Levy was recently the co-host of HGTV's "House Hunters: Comedians on the Couch" and is coming off of John Mulaney’s “From Scratch” international comedy arena tour. Levy’s stand-up special, "Dan Levy: Lion" is currently streaming on Amazon and his comedy album, "Congrats on Your Success" which premiered number 3 on iTunes is available on all streaming platforms. Dan has also made appearances on Seth Meyers, James Corden, and Comedy Central Presents.
As a TV writer, Levy has worked on "The Goldbergs," "How I Met Your Father," and created and show ran the NBC series "INDEBTED." He is currently writing and producing multiple projects for Kevin Hart and his father is not Eugene.
Thu Jun 12 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Jay Pharoah
Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is one of the industry's most highly-anticipated leading men.
His upcoming slate of films includes Comedy Central’s OUT OF OFFICE, Catchlight Studios’ THE BLACKENING for Tim Story, the independent comedy MORT IN SHERMAN OAKS and Timothy Scott Bogart’s take on the history of Casablanca Records, SPINNING GOLD.
In the last year, Pharoah has starred in Netflix’s RESORT TO LOVE alongside Cristina Milian for producer Alicia Keys and in the Lionsgate thriller PRIVATE PROPERTY. The year prior, Pharoah co-starred opposite Harry Shum Jr. in Universal’s ALL MY LIFE, in Justin Simien’s critically acclaimed feature film BAD HAIR for Hulu, and in Lionsgate’s 2 MINUTES OF FAME for director Leslie Small.
On the small screen, Pharoah starred as “J.J. Evans” in ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Live in Front of a Studio Audience version of ALL IN THE FAMILY and GOOD TIMES. He currently hosts and produces the Nickelodeon hit gameshow UNFILTERED.
Best known for his spot-on impressions, Pharoah spent six seasons as a cast member on NBC’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. In 2017, he shifted to his first leading role as ‘Floyd Mooney’ in Showtime’s WHITE FAMOUS, which was executive produced by Academy Award-winner Jaime Foxx and inspired by Foxx’s real-life experiences.
Additional film and television credits include Sony Picture’s animated feature, THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, Steven Soderbergh’s UNSANE, Universal’s animated feature SING, CBS Films’ GET A JOB, CBS’s All Access’s REMOTE, FOX Searchlight’s LOLA VERSUS, FOX’s FAMILY GUY, FOX’s THE SIMPSONS, Netflix’s BOJACK HORSEMAN, and Cartoon Network’s ROBOT CHICKEN.
In addition to acting and his stand-up, Jay released his first EP titled “Spittin Image” in August 2021. The tracks are a marriage between Jay’s spot-on impressions and his love of songwriting and rapping. All songs are written by Jay and produced by Andrew Hypes.
Pharoah continues to headline comedy clubs across the country throughout the year.
Special Event: Cactus Tate
Cactus Tate is a fearless performer who tackles taboo topics with wit and charm, winning over audiences with her refreshing honesty and undeniable charisma. Known for her bold approach and unique perspective, she effortlessly navigates through sensitive subjects, making her a
standout in the comedy world. Her star is on the rise, and she is undoubtedly a comedian to watch.
In 2025, Cactus Tate embarks on an eagerly awaited comedy tour, bringing her incisive humor and compelling storytelling to stages nationwide. As she prepares to captivate audiences in cities near and far, her performances promise an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and thought-provoking insights. Be sure to follow @CactusT ate on social media for the latest updates on her shows and projects, and don't miss the opportunity to witness her brilliance live.
Wed Jul 9 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: The Endless Honeymoon Podcast
Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, married comedians, are using their hilariously hard-won wisdom on relationships and building on their hit Netflix special to help others by offering love advice to callers while simultaneously examining the ups and downs of their own relationship!
Wed Jul 16 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Bobcat Goldthwait
Over the years, Bobcat Goldthwait has amassed legions of fans with his brutally honest, outrageous, and off-beat comedy that has made him one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today. Goldthwait is as edgy as ever and his stand up continues to draw crowds to comedy venues across the country with his hilarious riffs on his personal life, politics, and humorous stories about his over 30 years in show business.
Goldthwait's creative imagination combined with his undeniable gift to write and direct is clearly displayed on the big screen and television. Goldthwait has shared his behind-the-camera talents on several television shows, such as "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "The Demetri Martin Show," "The Chappelle Show," "The Man Show," "Maron," and "Crank Yankers." He has also directed multiple comedy specials throughout his career, including Patton Oswalt's latest special for Netflix.
Goldthwait has also starred in several HBO specials and a slew of television appearances, too numerous to mention. He continues to push the envelope with his unique brand of humor, headlining major comedy clubs across the country.
Special Event: Joe Fenti
Joe Fenti is a Boston-based standup comedian. He's performed stand-up all over the country—headlining The Comedy Bar in Chicago, The Uptown Comedy Corner in Atlanta, Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego, Mic Drop Mania in Arizona, and opening for Alex Borstein at the Somerville Theater. He has a following of over 630K across Instagram and Tiktok (@FentiFriedChicken) and produces multiple sketch comedy videos every week.
Wed Sep 3 2025, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet is a comedy podcast featuring dramatic readings of one-star reviews, written by real people with not-so-real problems. Whether it's a bar's "no-throw-up policy," a nude beach with too much nudity, or a school psychologist's fashion sense, reviewers complain about it all. Prepare for equal amounts laughter and eye-rolling as siblings Xandy and Christine read reviews of Cincinnati area locations live. They nobly delve into the cesspools of Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other review sites to find you the best of the worst.
Wed Oct 15 2025, 7:15 PM
Buy TicketsSpecial Event: Karen Morgan
Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia but now calls Maine home. She has 2 Dry Bar Comedy Specials: Rub Some Dirt On It (2023)(Named #4 in Dry Bar Comedy’s Top 10 Clips of 2023) and Go Dawgs! (2020). Karen was also recently featured on The Talk on CBS. Her latest audio album, Shiny Happy People Laughing, can currently be heard exclusively on Sirius XM Radio (Pure, Jeff & Larry's Comedy Roundup, Raw & She's So Funny) Channels. Still licensed to practice law in Maine and Georgia, she lives in Cumberland, Maine, where she is an avid open water swimmer and is cold most of the year. She enjoys traveling for shows, especially to places that have a Waffle House.