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Best Shows This Fall

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Kevin James at Premier Theater

Kevin James

Kevin James might be best known now as the star of The King of Queens, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and Zookeeper, but his career started well before that in stand-up comedy on the Long Island club scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, James made the jump to television, starring in the hit series The King of Queens., and continues to be an audience favorite, in no small parts for his genial observations and gift for physical gags.

Steve Martin & Martin Short at Premier Theater

Steve Martin & Martin Short

Martin meets Martin in this extraordinary meeting of two of modern comedy's greatest entertainers. Steve Martin and Martin Short present 'You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today', a Q&A style conversation between the two comedians and the audience with a musical twist. Expect an evening of banjo-tinged interludes and singing punctuated by the side-splitting humor and charisma of these comedy greats.

Steve Trevino at Fox Theatre

Steve Trevino

Steve Trevino AKA "America's Favorite Husband" is heading out on a brand new jaunt this year! Entering the cultural consciousness during the Pandemic with his hilarious skits on Tik Tok and Youtube, Trevino and his awesome wife Renae (AKA Captain Evil) helped millions of viewers find the funny in the madness of the time!

Whitney Cummings at Fox Theatre

Whitney Cummings

Co-creator of 2 Broke Girls, podcast host and star of her own NBC show, the hilariously honest comedian Whitney Cummings is taking to the road. Expect an evening of laughter as this candid comic lets you into her sarcastic world. With past targets including workplace politics, co-dependency, relationships and more, nothing is off-limits for Cummings.

Nate Bargatze at Premier Theater

Nate Bargatze

Breakout comedian Nate Bargatze is commonly described as one to watch in the comic circuit. The Tennessee-born stand-up comic is no stranger to high-profile shows like Comedy Central Presents and The Tonight Show. A chance to see a comedy star on the rise, don't miss Bargatze on the Be Funny Tour this year!

Kathleen Madigan at Fox Theatre

Kathleen Madigan

Described by comedy peer Lewis Black as the "funniest woman in America", the winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian is a triple threat; as well as her sell-out tours, Madigan is a favorite on late-night talk shows and nationally syndicated radio shows. With an enviable career spanning three decades on the comedy circuit, she has the distinction of being one of few comics to appear on every major late-night show including Leno, Letterman, Conan, and Ferguson.

Wanda Sykes at Premier Theater

Wanda Sykes

The Monster-In-law actress and comedian is acknowledged as one of the funniest stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Known for her lively, machine-gun fire wit that has seen her play the straight-talking sidekick in various film and tv projects, Sykes' repertoire focuses on wide-ranging subjects including gay marriage, racism and even federal government overspending. You name it, she'll most likely have an opinion - and a cuss - for it.

Brian Regan at Fox Theatre

Brian Regan

Critics and peers agree Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The "perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality" (Wall Street Journal), Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. His clean language and sharp, sarcastic observations on everyday life have led him to be known as the "comedian's comedian".

Gary Gulman at Fox Theatre

Gary Gulman

The Last Comic Standing finalist from season 2 has since become a fully fledged comic in his own right, garnering critical acclaim for his DVDs and touring work. Known for his surreal observations on everyday situations, Gulman has held a myriad of jobs throughout his twenty years trying to break into the big time; barista, waiter, doorman, accountant and even a school scholarship football player. A gigantic six-foot, six-inch Bostonian, he has also performed on television comedy shows including Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman and John Oliver.

Chelsea Handler at Premier Theater

Chelsea Handler

Comedian, author and activist Chelsea Handler returns for an evening of stand-up comedy and engaging conversation - no topic is taboo! She's back in 2024 with a brand new tour, 'Little Big B*tch Tour'. Join Handler for a brilliant night of stand-up, covering everything from topics close to her heart like her pet dogs to the global chaos of today.

Tracy Morgan at Fox Theatre

Tracy Morgan

Comedian Tracy Morgan continues his comeback following his horrible, life-threatening traffic accident in 2014. Coming to fame as a stand-up, Morgan became a household name through his seven-season stint on the Tina Fey show 30 Rock, playing a hilarious, thinly veiled version of himself named Tracy Jordan.

Becky Robinson at Fox Theatre

Becky Robinson

Becky Robinson is back with a bang in her epic one-woman show! Becky is coming to a city near you to fill your laughter tanks to the brim and curb those sweet entertainment cravings. Known for her excellent stand-up comedy routines and ingenious characterizations, you'll soon discover that there isn't anything quite like a Becky Robinson show; packed full of heart, perfect punchlines, characters, and all the roaring improvisation you can imagine.

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