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Best Comedy & Stand-up from September 20 - November 20

in Rochester

Dane Cook at Kodak Center

Dane Cook

American film and television actor, comedian and bona fide eye candy indulgence Dane Cook is back on the road with the Fresh New Flavor Tour! The American Gods star is one of the country's most popular comedians, with a guy-next-door attitude that serves to expand his comedy with many audiences. Don't miss him as he continues to dominate stages and bring hilarious memories for all who attend.

Sebastian Maniscalco at Blue Cross Arena

Sebastian Maniscalco

Comedian extraordinaire Sebastian Maniscalco hits the road again in 2024 into 2025 with 'It Ain't Right' tour! Beloved for his honest manner and saying what we're all thinking, Maniscalco has become one of North America's most popular comics. Leave the kids at home as you enjoy the outrageously funny Sebastian Maniscalco!

Jay Pharoah at Comedy at The Carlson

Jay Pharoah

Actor, comedian and regular Saturday Night Live contributor Jay Pharoah has performed stand-up in clubs in his native Virginia since the tender age of 15, citing his love of impressions, and more specifically Gilbert Gottfried's portrayal of Iago in Disney's 1991 movie Aladdin. Joining SNL in 2010, his impressions of fellow black actors Jay-Z, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Lil Wayne, and Denzel Washington received critical acclaim, following his rise to Youtube fame for his impression of Barack Obama.

Brad Williams at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall

Brad Williams

California-born Williams has made a striking mark on the nationwide comedy circuit, as well as having a large fanbase online as a guest on various comedy podcasts and radio shows. First discovered by Carlos Mencia at his live show after noticing him in the audience, the young Williams was invited on stage to contribute to the show, to huge applause. Regularly making references and jokes concerning his dwarfism, Williams displays a brazen attitude towards subjects including disability, relationships, sex, and race, attracting new audiences with every appearance.

Rodney Carrington at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall

Rodney Carrington

The stand-up comedian, actor, and country music artist with a Southern accent that could out-strip Yosemite Sam hits the road again with songs and jokes aplenty, with his act typically combining stand-up comedy and original songs effortlessly, while strumming his guitar as if it's seond nature. His jokes can be crass, sweary and tasteless at times, so this is definitely one to leave the kids at home for. Aside from releasing six comedy and song albums, Carrington has starred in his own short-lived sitcom Rodney (2006) and alongside his idol Toby Keith in the 2008 movie Beer for My Horses.

Whose Live Anyway? at Kodak Center

Whose Live Anyway?

Whose Live Anyway (originally called A Night of Improv) first appeared in 1999 when it sold out two shows in under three hours to very enthusiastic crowds in Vancouver. Following its initial success, Whose Line Executive Producer and star Ryan Stiles expanded the number of appearances of the show to include many major cities in the Western USA and Canada where it has remained a constant sell-out.

Drew Lynch at Comedy at The Carlson

Drew Lynch

After finishing second place on the tenth series of America's Got Talent in 2015, comedian Drew Lynch became a nationwide sensation gaining laughs from audiences all over the country. The comedian also gained an international fanbase via his hilarious YouTube videos where he offers funny insights into his everyday life and opinions.

Nurse Blake at Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall

Nurse Blake

A nurse with a background in healthcare isn't who you usually go to see in concert, but with social media, anything is possible. Blake Lynch, better known as Nurse Blake amassed a large online following due to his comedic videos providing insight into the nursing profession. He has also been the pioneer of campaigns including 'Nurses Support Their Young' and 'Banned4Life' which challenged the FDA blood donor policy that excluded gay and bisexual individuals.

Phil Hanley at Comedy at The Carlson

Phil Hanley

The hilarious Phil Hanley is making the rounds this summer, from San Diego to his home country of Canada. He's graced your television screens on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, his own Comedy Central special, and will soon be on a stage near you. Chatting everything from meeting the one, wholesome hecklers and his life as a former model. Hold onto your girlfriends, he might just steal them during his set, it's happened before!

Jessica Kirson at Comedy at The Carlson

Jessica Kirson

Comedic powerhouse Jessica Kirson is heading out on a countrywide tour this fall. Kirson has previously won awards for Best Female Comic, and Best Stand-up Comedian, and it's easy to see why. Her unique brand of comedy, utilizing inner monologues turned away from the crowd, gallows humor, and her identity and upbringing are all hugely relatable and are sure to have you laughing the night away. Tickets are selling out fast, so get yours now and don't miss out!

Josh Blue at Comedy at The Carlson

Josh Blue

Catch the much loved comedian, artist and ex-seven-a-side-soccer paralympian Josh Blue on tour this year! The trailblazing comedian's sharp wit, unflinching honesty and often self-deprecating humor has made him a star of the circuit and beyond, having been the first ever stand-up comedian to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres show, the winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006 and more recently placing third in America's Got Talent.