Moontower Comedy releases full schedule
How are you going to take in over 100 comedians at more than a half dozen downtown venues in three days? That’s up to you. But Moontower Comedy recently announced its complete schedule, which should help with planning.
The fifth annual festival features Paramount Theater headliners like Martin Short (4/21) and David Cross (filming his new special on 4/22), Maya Rudolph, performing with her Prince tribute act, Princess, and Leslie Jones on April 23.
The club schedule, as always, is packed, with performers like Dana Gould and Arden Myrin, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, Ari Shaffir, Big Jay Oakerson, Ron Funches, Matt Bearden, Lashonda Lester, and many more.
Special programming features include Ian Abramson’s Seven Minutes in Purgatory, where comedians have to perform in a soundproof booth unaware of audience response, and Next, an industry event showcasing rising (yet-to-be-named) talent.
Podcasters at this year’s festival include Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes (Jay & Silent Bob Get Old), and Brendon Walsh and Randy Liedtke (The Bone Zone).
The complete schedule is below, with lineups subject to change. Head to moontowercomedyfest.com for tickets and more information.
2016 MOONTOWER CLUB SHOW SCHEDULE
*Show lineups are subject to change; additional performers coming soon
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
Anjelah Johnson presents Bon Qui Qui’s Gold Plated Dreams Tour featuring Group 1 Crew – 8:00 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
An Evening with Martin Short – 7:00 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
Featuring Martin Short, Mac Blake
Janeane Garofalo – 7:30 p.m.; Stateside at the Paramount
New York’s Finest – 8:00 p.m.; 800 Congress
Hosted by Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens); featuring Joe List, Tony Rock, Mark Normand, Andy Kindler, Joe DeRosa, Jesse Joyce, and Sean Donnelly
Ron Funches – 8:00 p.m.; Cap City Comedy Club
Featuring Ron Funches, Lashonda Lester, and Matt Sadler
This Is Not Happening – 8:15 p.m.; The Parish
Hosted by Ari Shaffir; featuring Debra DiGiovanni, Big Jay Oakerson, Dan Soder, and more
Austin Towers – 8:30 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Brian Gaar, Aaron Brooks, Andrew Dismukes, Bryan Gutmann, Joe Hafkey, Kath Barbadoro, Kelsey Caine, Kent Juliff, M.K. Paulsen, Zac Brooks, and Pat Dean
James Adomian – 8:30 p.m.; The Townsend
Featuring James Adomian, Mike MacRae, and special guest
Stars in Bars – 8:30 p.m.; Antone’s
Hosted by Matt Bearden; featuring Jon Rudnitsky, Randy Liedtke, Beth Stelling, The Sklar Brothers, Dana Gould, Greg Behrendt, Brad Williams, Arden Myrin, and Martha Kelly
Piff the Magic Dragon – 9:30 p.m.; Stateside at the Paramount
Maria Bamford – 9:30 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
Unhinged – 10:00 p.m.; 800 Congress
Hosted by Daniel Webb; featuring Erin Foley, Fahim Anwar, Johnny Pemberton, Ahmed Bharoocha, Debra DiGiovanni, Kate Flannery and Scot Robinson, Brad Williams, Scout Durwood, and Dana Gould
Stashbox – 10:15 p.m.; The Parish
Hosted by Danny Palumbo; featuring Andy Kindler, Allen Strickland Williams, Maggie Maye, Brendon Walsh, Randy Liedtke, Chris Cubas, and special guests
Blue Moon – 10:30 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Abby Rosenquist, Annie Lederman, Brad Williams, Nick Mullen, Big Jay Oakerson, and Dan Soder
7 Minutes in Purgatory – 10:30 p.m.; The Townsend
Hosted by Ian Abramson
Goddamn Comedy Jam – 10:30 p.m.; Antone’s
Featuring Josh Adam Meyers, Jeremiah Watkins, the band Elemenope, Big Jay Oakerson, and more
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
SiriusXM’s The Bonfire – 4:00 p.m.; 800 Congress
Featuring Big Jay Oakerson, Dan Soder, and special guests
Sklarbro Country podcast – 5:00 p.m.; Speakeasy
The Sklar Brothers, Guests TBA
The Bone Zone – 7:00 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Brendon Walsh, Randy Liedtke, and Johnny Pemberton
David Cross taping Making America Great Again – 7:00 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
Piff the Magic Dragon – 7:30 p.m.; Stateside at the Paramount
1st and 10 – 8:00 p.m.; Speakeasy
Featuring The Sklar Brothers, Tony Rock, Fahim Anwar, Erin Foley, Dan Soder, and Ahmed Bharrocha
Ron Funches – 8:00 p.m.; Cap City Comedy Club
Featuring Ron Funches, Brian Gaar, and Avery Moore
SheBang – 8:00 p.m.; 800 Congress
Hosted by Greg Behrendt; Featuring Erin Foley, Jackie Kashian, Jenny Zigrino, Debra DiGiovanni, Beth Stelling, 2 Dope Queens, Maggie Maye, and special guests
Blue Moon – 8:15 p.m.; The Parish
Hosted by Mark Normand; featuring Annie Lederman, Brad Williams, Big Jay Oakerson, Nick Mullen, Jenny Zigrino, and special guests
Friends of Single People – 8:30 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Jo Firestone and more
David Cross taping Making America Great Again – 9:30 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business – 9:30 p.m.; Stateside at the Paramount
Stars in Bars – 10:00 p.m.; 800 Congress
Hosted by Jesse Joyce; featuring Ari Shaffir, Joe List, James Adomian, Jon Rudnitsky, Matt Bearden, and more
Goddamn Comedy Jam – 10:15 p.m.; The Parish
Featuring Josh Adam Meyers, Jeremiah Watkins, Elemenope, Joe DeRosa, Brad Wlliams, and Matteo Lane
Ron Funches – 10:30 p.m.; Cap City Comedy Club
Featuring Ron Funches, Bob Khosravi, and Daniel Webb
SiriusXM’s The Foxxhole – 10:30 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Jak Knight, Lashonda Lester, Raul Sanchez, and Tony Rock
The Tinkle Twins – 10:30 p.m.; The Townsend
Featuring Dana Gould, Arden Myrin, The Lampshades, and more
Nightcap with Kevin Smith – 11:59 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Jay and Silent Bob Get Old live podcast – 5:00 p.m.; Speakeasy
Featuring Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes
Leslie Loves Colin – 7:00 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
Featuring Leslie Jones, Colin Jost, and Jon Rudnitsky
Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame – 7:30 p.m; Stateside at the Paramount
Featuring Jim Norton and guests TBA
SuperShow – 8:00 p.m.; 800 Congress
Featuring Ian Abramson, Debra DiGiovanni, Dana Gould, Mark Normand, Martha Kelly, Matteo Lane, Randy Liedtke, and special guests
Ron Funches – 8:00 p.m.; Cap City Comedy Club
Featuring Ron Funches, Raul Sanchez, and guest TBA
This Is Not Happening – 8:15 p.m.; The Parish
Hosted by Ari Shaffir; guests TBA
Austin Towers – 8:30 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Amber Bixby, Brently Heilbron, Brian Gaar, Duncan Carson, Ella Gale, Jay Wahitcotton, John Buseman, Lisa Delarios, Matt Sadler, Ralph Hardesty, and Sara June
Andy Kindler’s Particular Show – 8:30 p.m.; The Townsend
Hosted by Andy Kindler; guests TBA
Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King – 9:30 p.m.; Stateside at the Paramount
Princess – 9:30 p.m.; Paramount Theatre
Featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum
Goddamn Comedy Jam – 10:15 p.m.; The Parish
Hosted by Josh Adam Meyers; featuring Jeremiah Watkins, Elemenope, Fahim Anwar, and guests TBA
Ron Funches – 10:30 p.m.; Cap City Comedy Club
Featuring Ron Funches and guests TBA
Bye Felicia! – 10:30 p.m.; The Velv Comedy Lounge
Featuring Matteo Lane, M.K. Paulsen, Erin Foley, Daniel Webb, James Adomian, Maggie Maye, and Ralph Hardesty
Piranha – 10:30 p.m.; The Townsend
Featuring Matt Bearden and guests TBA
Jim Norton: Mouthful of Shame – 11:30 p.m.; Stateside at the Paramount
Featuring Jim Norton and guests TBA
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