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Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Thai Rivera
3rd April
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Thai Rivera
Thai Rivera will make you uncomfortable in the best way possible. His politically incorrect style of humor has taken the comedy world by storm.
Having moved from Arizona to LA Thai quickly became a fixture and force on the comedy scene. After becoming a favorite and regular at clubs such as the Hollywood Improv and World Famous Laugh Factory he started to travel across the country in the most unlikely of places, redneck bars.
He has performed with some of the biggest name’s in the world of stand up, some of you may recognize him from the Jo Koy Comedy Tour, he has also been featured on Comedy Central’s Live At Gotham and The Logo Network’s One Night Stand up.
While Thai is very proud of who and what he is his … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Quinn Dahle
3rd April
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Quinn Dahle
With appearances on The Tonight Show, Showtime, Comedy Central, Lopez Tonight and Carson Daly, Quinn is a smart, clean and witty stand-up comic with impeccable timing. He has worked with such names as Robin Williams, Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Dane Cook, Dana Carvey, Norm McDonald, Jon Lovitz, Bill Maher, Frank Caliendo, David Alan Grier, John Witherspoon, Tommy Chong, John Pinette and Harland Williams.
Originally from Minnesota, Quinn has lived in Colorado and Arizona before settling in Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in comedy. He tours from coast to coast and has even entertained our troops as far away as Japan. Quinn’s comedy appeals to all age groups and ethnicities and he loves to talk about them all. Being married to a Mexican-American girl from east … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian James Adomian
25th April
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
James Adomian
JAMES ADOMIAN is a daredevil dancing queen – but don’t you know deep down he’s just a kitten! James was a finalist on the 2010 season of LAST COMIC STANDING, and his many insane characters appear as celebrated guests all over the podcast-o-sphere. He is a staple on COMEDY BANG! BANG! and guest stars on the new season of CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. Catch James live performing standup and characters across the globe at festivals, comedy clubs, gay bars, rooftop parties and radical political events. His debut standup comedy album LOW HANGIN FRUIT was released in 2012 via Earwolf to rave reviews – so don’t be the last one to hear it. Set phasers to chill!
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Orny Adams
25th April
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Orny Adams
American comic Orny Adams first rose to international prominence after co-starring in Jerry Seinfeld’s documentary “Comedian.” He has made several appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. In 2010, Orny followed up his critically acclaimed debut comedy DVD/CD “Path Of Most Resistance,” with a powerful and poignant one hour special “Orny Adams Takes The Third” which aired on Comedy Central. The DVD reached number one in comedy on Amazon. Currently, Orny can be seen playing the iconic role “Coach Finstock” on the hit MTV show “Teen Wolf,” a one hour drama created by Criminal Mind’s Jeff Davis.
Early in his career Orny was named in The Hollywood Reporter as a favorite comedian to watch. He has written jokes for … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Shang
29th April
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at8:00 Cost: $10.00
Shang
Shang has come a long way from the boroughs of New York. Originally from Brooklyn, this Carnegie Mellon University graduate and aspiring illustrator began his comedy career on a dare. A friend bet him $50 to take the stage during open-mike night at a local comedy club, Shang won the bet. He felt It was a way to get the things that he was passionate & angry about that he saw in the world.
So he caught the comedy bug & quickly became an underground favorite with his dark, edgy avant-garde, socio-political style. The charismatic comic has proven his premiere stand-up skills withAppearances nationwide and abroad With one of the most memorable performances of 1995 on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam” & won Two half-hour Comedy specials on BET’s “Comic View … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Matt Fulchiron
9th May
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at8:00 Cost: $10.00
Matt Fulchiron
Known to those in the know as “The Full Charge,” Matt Fulchiron hardly lives up to his nickname. Worn down by relationships, adult responsibilities, and limited resources; Fulchiron coasts through his life and his act with a sarcastic and defeated outlook. Matt has performed on the television shows “Comedy Central Presents,” “Live at Gotham,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Tosh.0,” and “Comics Unleashed.” He’s appeared on The Bob and Tom Radio show, and was the opening act on Daniel Tosh’s “Tosh Tour Twenty Ten.” He currently lives in Los Angeles where he wrecks microphones on a nightly basis.
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Maronzio Vance
13th May
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Moronzio Vance
If you’re looking for someone who knows the meaning of the word “no,” then keep looking, because if you ask anyone who knows him, Maronzio Vance refuses to acknowledge the word even exists.
Vance has been making people laugh for as long as he can remember. This witty, sarcastic, observation storytelling North Carolina born comedian/actor refuses to accept the fact that he comes from the South just because his state starts with North. He once waited in a men’s bathroom for two and a half hours for a chance to meet the Crown Royal Kings of Comedy. It is something he has vowed never to do again, unless he has something to do besides pull-ups in the stalls.
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Rachel Feinstein
24th March
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Rachel Feinstein
Rachel Feinstein grew up outside Washington DC, in the mean streets of Bethesda, MD. She maintained a healthy D+ average in school, while finding time to mock and imitate her loved ones. Rachel moved to New York at 17 to start her career as an actress and slowly developed her character-driven stand-up act, which her mom refers to as her “talent show.” A more detailed account of the many humiliations and other shenagigans that I, whoops, I mean she, encountered on her way can be found on her album, “Thug Tears” released on Comedy Central Records in November 2011.
Rachel was a finalist on Season 7 of Last Comic Standing. She was also featured on Russell Simmons’ Presents, Live at the El Ray, TBS’s Just … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Roberto Rodriguez
24th April
Cost: $5.00
7:30
Roberto Rodriguez
Roberto Rodriguez is the next fresh face of comedy. With his explosive energy he is able to make every live performance memorable. For the past 8 years one thing defines every performance, “Energy”! Roberto draws on his life’s experiences, family, and general life observations. Growing up Roberto bit an extension cord and as a result was left with a significant scar. To defend against ridicule he developed a quick wit and gift of making people laugh. It wasn’t till he went to a comedy show with a comedy school flyer, that Roberto started his career with the Tempe Comedy College at the Improv in Tempe, Az. From there he continued studying comedy and helped grow the local comedy scene. With only the Improv as a local venue, the school gave him an opportunity to venture out and … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents There Goes The Neighborhood
10th April
Cost: $10.00
8:00
There Goes The Neighborhood
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Willie Barcena
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Willie Barcena
A 20-year comedy veteran, never shys away from a challenge. Willie
Comedian Gary Gulman Headlines Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
28th September
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Benefit for Halo Animal Rescue Cost: $20.00
Gary Gulman
Gary always knew he wanted to be a comedian and his humor is unique, clever and highly entertaining.
Gulman always loved late night television and dreamed of being a guest one day. That dream came true and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn, Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Frankie Quinones
30th April
Cost: $10.00
Two shows.7:30 & 10:00
Frankie Quinones
Hailing out of the San Francisco comedy scene, Frankie is a one-man variety show filled with energy and a rare ability to transform himself from one character to the next in an instant.
“Watching Frankie perform is like seeing 10 different people in one act.” -Pamela Ames.
He is the founder of For The People Comedy, and has established himself as one of the top comedians coming out of the San Francisco comedy scene. Known for bringing originality to the stage with a fresh urban twist along with musical parodies that will have you at the edge of your seat. Always covering a wide range of characters and topics such as crazy Mexican uncles and short lived relationships.
He has become a comedy club favorite and regularly sells out shows all throughout California. Frankie has also toured with … Read More »
Comedian Cash Levy Headlines Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
20th March
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at8:00 Cost: $10.00
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Comedian Julian McCullough Headlines Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
20th March
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at8:00 Cost: $10.00
Julian McCullough
Julian McCullough is a very funny young man who has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, NPR’s This American Life, and starred in his own half hour special on Comedy Central. You can catch him every Saturday as host of TBS’ “Very Funny News” and on MTV2′s hit series Guy Code. He has contributed to countless pop culture talking head shows and has hosted three stand alone specials for VH1. He also has a 2 bedroom apartment and really nice sheets.
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Robert Kelly
25th March
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Robert Kelly
Robert Kelly has overcome many hardships in his life, all of which have made him the actor/comedian he is today. From his early days as a kid growing up in Boston, in and out of Juvenile Hall, Kelly’s unique, honest take on his own life and relationships make his comedy clever, abrasive, funny, but refreshingly vulnerable.
His extensive TV comedy credits include a Comedy Central Presents, HBO’s Tourgasm, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Kelly’s acting credits also include portraying Louie CK’s brother on Louie, appearing as a detective opposite Vincent D’Onofrio on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and a guest starring role on ABC’s The Job with Denis Leary.
His feature credits include Ghost Town, What Doesn’t Kill You, Children of Invention, Bachelor No. 2 and Good Luck Chuck. He … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Cinco De Homo
24th April
Cost: $10.00
8:00
Brad Loekle
Brad Loekle has hit the scene in recent years as one of the freshest and wildest gay comedians in America. He can currently be seen weekly on TruTv’s original series World’s Dumbest. This “Best Week Ever” style show features celebrities and comedians giving their take on some of the most outrageous criminal video footage there is. Mr. Loekle is enjoying three years of success with TruTV looks forward to many more years to come. Brad’s voice is recognizable to Sirius-XM subscribers from his 3 year stint as a weekly guest co-host on Sirius XM Radio’s Morning Jold (7-11am/Ch.109). As america’s premier GLBT radio station, Sirius OutQ reaches millions of listeners every day across the nation of the world. For those more inclined to the written word, Brad is a columnist for the Key West Gay Rag, a monthly … Read More »
Comedian Andrew Schultz Headlines Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
20th March
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.
7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00
Cost: $10.00
Andrew Schultz
With his straight-up stand-up, New York’s funny-boy is taking the comedy scene by storm, cracking up audiences across the world. Since his debut performance in California, Andrew has garnered media attention and a following of fans, being named one of the top five up-and-coming artists on Twitter.
His comedy is like a stiff drink: it hits you fast and hard, and leaves you slightly disoriented. “I like fucking with people’s sensibilities” Andrew says. “I articulate things that people aren’t putting together, things that people are aware of, but only subconsciously.”
A comedian, writer, and actor, Andrew stars in MTV2?s hit shows Guy Code and Hip Hop Squares. He recently released a Web Series that he created, wrote, produced and starred in called The Apartmentship. Andrew’s first appearance on MTV came as … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Sean Green
18th March
Cost: $10.00
Doors @ 7:00Show @ 8:00
Sean Green
A Bethlehem, PA native Sean Green has brought his East Coast sensibilities to the Los Angeles comedy scene. Known for his brazenly honest story telling Sean isn’t afraid to share the hilarious episodes that perpetuate his personal life. An open book policy also applies to Sean’s educated acerbic takes on current events in the world. Sean is a founding member of Los Angeles’ hottest underground comedy club ‘The Comedy Garage’ and can be found performing at the Improv Olympic, The Improv, UCB Theater and 3 Clubs. Sean was one of the stars in ‘The Comedy Garage’ documentary now on Hulu. Besides his work as a standup and mc, Sean hosts a weekly podcast called ‘The Green Room’ for the syndicated 24/7 Comedy.com network. Sean’s other past projects include programs on Live Video.com, National Lampoon … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Geoff Kieth
24th November
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday show at 8:00 PM, Cost: $10.00
Geoff Keith began performing stand up comedy at the end of 2003. Since then he has been making a name for himself and audiences and industry have both been taking notice. After Keith’s first time on stage he walked off and heard an audience member saying, “remember that kid’s name.”
He spent his first two years traveling all over Southern California every night driving over 100 miles per night just to get stage time. He performed at AA meetings, restaurants, swap meets, nudist colonies, bars, clubs, etc. Whether there were two people or 200 people he would make the drive.
Soon he began traveling to other states such as Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, and Nevada for gigs. The drives did not get … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Mark Viera
6th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Mark Viera
Bronx native Mark Viera became fascinated with comedy, the art he would one day master, very
early on.
While his mom spent countless hours as a social worker to provide for her family, Mark and his older brother would pass the time after school watching the popular T-V shows of the 70′s and 80′s. Mark became so engaged in the performances of his favorite comic personalities, it didn’t take long before he began to emulate the characters he came to love. On any given night, he would entertain his family with his remarkably accurate portrayals from shows like Carol Burnett, Sanford and Son and Three’s Company.
Today Mark has honed his talent to craft his own unique, creative style of comedy. His performances reflect his lighthearted, fun-loving approach to entertaining, and his uncanny knack … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Pete Correale
22nd December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Pete Correale
(Los Angeles) Recently named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the top 10 comics to watch, rapidly rising comedy sensation Pete Correale brings his keen eye for the humor found in daily life to Comedy Central with his first-ever special, “The Things We Do For Love.” The show debuts on Saturday, May 30 at 11 PM (Eastern and Pacific times).
Praised for his “brash and energetic” humor by the Anchorage Daily News, Correale is a veteran of the comedy club and festival circuit as well as television talk shows like “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with David Letterman” and “Last Call with Carson Daily,” and co-hosted the Sirius satellite radio show “Breuer Unleashed” with former “Saturday Night Live” star Jim Breuer for four years. The Long Island … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Glenn Wool
15th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Glenn Wool
Stand-up comedian Glenn Wool started his career in Vancouver, in 1993. He then moved to London In 1998 and quickly became famous in the London comedy circuit.
He was nominated as Best International Stand Up at the New Zealand Comedy Awards in 2003 and headlined the Stavinger Comedy Festival in 2004.
Glenn also starred in a self-titled show produced for Channel 4′s “comedy lab” season in 2004. The show presented him attempting to exorcise a ghost from his place of residence.
In 2005, Glenn’s live show, “You Don’t Go to Hell for Eating Elephants,” debuted at the prestigious Melbourne Comedy Festival and sold out at the Edinburgh Festival. Also in 2005, Glenn wrote and starred in “What’s The Story?” which was broadcast on BBC 4 as part of Comedy Lab.
Since then, stand-up … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Chris Porter
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Chris Porter
Best known for his third place finish on the season 4 of Last Comic Standing, . Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”. Chris Porter has been a touring comic since he was 23. Since the beginning Chris’ raw energy and unique perspective has distinguished him as one of the elite comics in the industry.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Chris brings a true stand-up experience to his live shows. There are no sound cues, no puppets, and no catch phrases. Just gut wrenching laughter drawn from his own experience and observations.
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Jen Kober
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Jen Kober
IN 2006 JEN WAS THE RUNNER UP IN THE MYSPACE STAND UP/SIT DOWN COMEDY CHALLENGE, WHICH AIRED ON BOTH TBS AND AS PART OF COMIC RELIEF ON HBO.
IN 2007 JEN APPEARED ON SHOWTIME’S WHITE BOYZ IN THE HOOD AND COMICS UNLEASHED. IN 2008 JEN APPEARED IN JAMIE KENNEDY’S NEW COMEDY DOCUMENTARY HECKLER, WAS A FEATURED COMEDIAN ON OXYGEN’S 25IEST CELEBRITY BAD GIRLS GONE GOOD.
IN 2008 KOBER HEADLINED AT OVER 300 COLLEGES ACROSS THE COUNTRY!
2009 HAD JEN APPEARING ON NESN’S COMEDY ALL STARS, AND KOBER TAPED A STAND UP SPECIAL FOR MTV’S LOGO NETWORK THAT IS STILL AIRING NOW.
2010 WAS AN EXPLOSIVE YEAR FOR JEN – ON THE ACTING FRONT, KOBER PLAYED VILLAINESS MURIEL LEDGER IN THE FAMILY FEATURE FILM COOL DOG, SHE HAD A … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Jackie Kashian
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Jackie Kashian
Jackie has been a national touring comic for over 15 years. She has her own half hour special on Comedy Central, was a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing and has been on This American Life with Ira Glass.
Her latest CD, “It is Never Going to Be Bread” was one of the top ten comedy albums on Amazon in 2010. She has a weekly podcast where she interviews people about their obsessions.
Tune into The Dork Forest on iTunes
Heavy Duty Comedy
11th December
Cost: $5.00
One Show8:00 P.M.
Featuring: Roberto Rodriguez
Roberto Rodriguez is the next fresh face of comedy. With his explosive energy he is able to make every live performance memorable. For the past 8 years one thing defines every performance, “Energy”! Roberto draws on his life’s experiences, family, and general life observations. Growing up Roberto bit an extension cord and as a result was left with a significant scar. To defend against ridicule he developed a quick wit and gift of making people laugh. It wasn’t till he went to a comedy show with a comedy school flyer, that Roberto started his career with the Tempe Comedy College at the Improv in Tempe, Az. From there he continued studying comedy and helped grow the local comedy scene. With only the Improv as a local venue, the school gave him an opportunity to … Read More »
Open Mic Night
10th December
Cost: $FREE
Show up, Sign up, Go up!8:30
Open Mic
Think you have what it takes to do stand up comedy? Well here’s your chance! Every Wednesday night, show up, sign up, go up! Drink & food specials, hosted by Nick Paul.
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Dana Gould
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Dana Gould
Dana Gould is an American comedian and comedy writer born and raised Irish Catholic in Hopedale, Massachusetts. His upbringing in the “weird little” factory town and the backward eccentricities of his extended family lent themselves to his stand-up routine, which has been seen on HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central, among other places. After high school, he studied communications and theatre at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He eventually moved to San Francisco to pursue a career in comedy. It was there he, along with fellow comedian Alex Reid, founded the San Francisco Comedy Condo in 1986. He now lives in Los Angeles, California.
Gould has written and performed on The Ben Stiller Show; one such sketch features Gould as Otto, Cupid’s twisted brother, whose arrows convince a young man … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian April Macie
13th October
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Do you remember the girl in your high school who had a horrible rumor spread about her? It might have involved a football team, or a dog and some peanut butter or maybe processed meat. Well, that girl in Easton, Pennsylvania was April Macie. So, where did she turn for comfort? While some might turn to the Lord, April turned to promiscuity. Promiscuity and then comedy. With her irreverent brand of overtly sexual humor she attempts to break down troubling double-standards and lend her voice to women everywhere. April would like to add that she doesn’t really know what irreverent means, but she’s heard a lot of other comics use it and thought it sounded kinda’ cool.
April Macie travels the world collecting stories and experiences, which she then translates into humorous, relatable tales in … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Vince Morris
23rd November
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Originally from Columbus Ohio, Vince Morris is one of the hottest up and coming comedy veterans on the scene today. No stranger to television, Vince has appeared on B.E.T.’s Comic View, H.B.O’s Def Comedy Jam, CBS’ Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed W/Byron Allen, and his own Half Hour Comedy Central Special just to name a few.
In addition to headlining comedy clubs, theatres and his television appearances, Vince Morris has been featured at the very prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival, and the H.B.O. Aspen Comedy Festival. Vince has also been honored to perform overseas for the US troops in such places as Baghdad, Kuwait, and Afghanistan.
Always speaking from his heart, Vince is dangerously funny. With his diverse style, and original material, Vince appeals to audiences from all walks of life. Vince’s unique ability to “switch gears,” … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Rich Vos
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $15.00
Rich Vos
Best known from NBC’s hit reality show “Last Comic Standing,” Rich Vos is one of the most exciting and broadest headlining comedians in the country. Back Stage Magazine says of Vos, “He has an uncanny ‘Everyman’ ability to likeably bond with anyone in the audience
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Jason Collings
23rd November
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Jason Collings spent his youth growing up in the heart of Long Beach, CA with his identical twin brother, mom and dad. During his elementary days, Jason was known for being a bit of a jokester. This passion for humor only intensified as he reached his teen years. Lacking focus, Jason’s father put him into martial arts at age 12. Jason later went on to compete in tournaments and win several local and national 1st place titles. He gained prominent status in the fighting word and eventually trained side by side with Royce Gracie. When other stand up comedians were beginning their careers, Jason, at age 21, was opening his own Martial Arts School. As his passion for Martial Arts grew, so did his passion for comedy. He began idolizing comics like George Carlin, … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Tom Rhodes
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Tom Rhodes
Tom Rhodes is a world traveling comedian. The New York Times describes him as “A mostly natural intellect with a knack for reporting the harsh realities of life with a dark and absurdly optimistic cynicism.”
An adventurer forging his own path, Rhodes has built a career that not only includes stand-up specials, a sitcom, a travel show, a late night talk show, numerous live CD’s & DVD’s, his critically acclaimed podcast Tom Rhodes Radio, as well as being a travel writer for the Huffington Post.
Fresh from releasing his new hour special Light Sweet Crude on Netflix and Chill.com Rhodes has had a long raucous career covering every corner of the globe. In 2012 Rhodes was featured in the Showtime stand-up … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Chris Strait
23rd November
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
If your type of comedian is someone who reminds us all how funny we all are, Chris Strait is for you! No topic is off limits for the California native, but he’s just telling his story.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Strait is a study in what happens when a man spends his formative years standing out. From being the only white guy among black guys in the neighborhood, to being the only tall guy among short guys in the boxing gym, to being the only man among women in grad school, Strait became an expert on people. If you don’t believe me, try and count how many times you laugh while saying “that is so true!” He tells it like it is, never losing his smile!
Strait headlines comedy clubs, private events, and colleges … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Maria Bamford
25th December
Cost: $18.00
Show Time
8:00 PM
Maria Bamford
Maria started her performing arts career in Duluth, Minnesota at the age of 11 where she starred in the Chester Park Elementary production of How the West Was REALLY Won! A short 24 years of self-discovery and secretarial work later and look at her now!
Maria is the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials. She starred in the Comedy Central series, The Comedians of Comedy and Netflix’s Comedians of Comedy: The Movie. She has made multiple late-night appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live, as well as not-so-late appearances on John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, Premium Blend, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003. Maria appeared regularly on … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Lynne Koplitz
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday Show at 8:00Cost: $10.00
Lynne Koplitz
Lynne is a graduate of Troy State in Alabama. She moved to New York with
theatre on her mind but turned to stand-up comedy after trying it on a whim. Now,
she is one of America
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Andrew Norelli
25th December
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:30 & 9:30
Thursday show at 8:00 PM, Cost: $10.00
Andrew Norelli
Andrew Norelli was a regular on the sketch comedy show Seriously Unusual Television, and has performed sketch and stand-up since 1998. He’s performed with Jay Leno, Dave Chappelle, Bob Saget, Howie Mandel, Garry Shandling, and Kevin Nealon. His humor is part social commentary, part random absurdity. He is at times offensive, but always with comedic intent. Andrew’s family is from New York, but he was raised in California. He is a perfect blend of East and West Coast mentality. His stand-up can be seen on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.”
Thanksgiving Comedy Stuffing at Stand Up Scottsdale
19th November
Free Show
One Show Only
8:00 PM
Brandt Tobler
Once he turned 22, Brandt finally came to the conclusion that secondary education was not for him, and he decided to move to Las Vegas with hopes of getting a job as a pirate at Treasure Island. Unfortunately, after his first day on the job, Brandt realized that he was allergic to parrots
New Years Eve at Stand Up Scottsdale
19th November
Three Shows 6:00 PM – $20.00 8:00 PM – $25.00 10:00 PM – $30.00
Arden Myrin
Comedian and actress Arden Myrin has made over 70 appearances on
Chelsea Lately and was a cast member on MadTV for four years. The Boston
Globe said of her “Arden mostly reminds us of Amy Poehler
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ben Gleib
13th October
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Ben Gleib was named by Esquire as one of
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Jay Larson
13th October
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Jay likes simple things. Whether it be rain during the middle of the day or Stealing Chai Lattes from his friends. He has somehow discovered how to make a living off of ideas like these. Some people say he’s weird, some people say he’s not weird enough. If you ask him he will say that he’s completely normal! Jay grew up with a bunch of old people in Stoneham Mass. It’s a small Burb outside of Boston. Now he splits his time between Brooklyn and Los Angeles. While he is awake he is usually telling jokes to other human beings, sometimes they are in the form of an audience, sometimes they are just random people on the street and sometimes they are sitting on the couch … Read More »
Comedian Ben Roy Headlines Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
7th October
Cost: $10.00
8:00
Ben Roy is, of course, not a spoken word artist. He is a stand-up comic and he is relentless in his performances. He holds nothing back, which is not as apparent anywhere as it is on the tracks
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Darren Carter Live
11th October
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Darren Carter: As soon as Darren Carter (‘The Party Starter’) takes the stage he unleashes a captivating flurry of impersonations, observations, and off-the-wall social commentary that is a comedy experience unlike any other. Darren’s contagious charm and vivid imagery paints a picture, both relatable and unique. No wonder critics nationwide are calling his act ‘a must see’. With brilliant delivery and an animated style, Darren Carter captivates a crowd and leaves his audiences rolling with laughter, while begging for more. The Los Angeles based comedian has performed all over the world and is a fan favorite at the nation’s most prestigious clubs including the Laugh Factory, Hollywood Improv, and Comedy & Magic Club, to name a few. On the live performance front, he recently rocked the stage in front of 20,000 fans at L.A.’s … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Iliza Shlesinger
13th October
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Originally from Dallas, Iliza moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Emerson College. She is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’S Last Comic Standing. Iliza’s past TV credits include her own half hour special on Comedy Central Presents as well as NBC’S Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, E! Network’sChelsea Lately, The Soup, NBC’S Last Call with Carson Daily, Showtime’s Pauly Shore and Friends, Showtime’s Bridging the Gap Comedy Festival, and she is featured in the comedy documentary I am Comic. Her live stand up resume also includes performing at the coveted Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, hundreds of clubs and colleges, and in various countries for our troops overseas.
Iliza is the host of CBS’ syndicated comedy dating show Excused which can be seen … Read More »
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian John Roy
13th October
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
A recipient of life saving heart surgery, John Roy grew up an only child in Chicago’s ethnically diverse Rogers Park neighborhood.
John’s parents were an ex Jesuit who worked for Chicago’s urban Loyola University, and a psychotherapist, who infused a love of the arts and philosophy into the boy from an early age. He repaid their efforts by becoming a stand up comedian.
John began his career performing in independent rooms in Chicago. After honing his act in clubs around the Midwest, John competed and was crowned the first champion of CBS’ ?Star Search,? in 2003.
He has performed stand up on numerous television shows, including ?The Tonight Show,? ?The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson,? and ?Last Comic Standing,? where he was a semi-finalist. He made his debut on ?Conan,? in … Read More »
Comedian Dan Cummins Makes His Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Debuts
28th September
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Lachlan Patterson Live
28th September
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Fresh off his debut performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lachlan Patterson is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable working comedians of our time.
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Lachlan has toured across North America and is a regular at Festivals, from Montreal, Aspen, Vancouver and Halifax.
Lachlan has performed on Comedy Central
Comedian Dwayne Perkins Headlines Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
28th September
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Brooklyn native, Dwayne Perkins is a young vet in the Comedy game. With appearances on Late Night with Conan O
Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Presents Comedian Theo Von Live
6th September
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Theo Von is one of the fastest rising stars of stand-up comedy. He is currently the host of Yahoo!
Comedian Sheng Wang Performs Live At Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club
28th August
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Sheng Wang is a Taiwanese Texan who developed and honed his comedy in the thriving standup community of the San Francisco Bay Area. He performs jokes based on personal experiences and observations and addresses common non-sense with honesty and ill logic. His refreshingly affable stage presence combined with a healthy penchant for absurdity and self-deprecation make his act hilarious and universally accessible.He has toured with the Comedians of Comedy and American Eagle
Comedian Pete Holmes Makes His Stand-Up, Scottsdale! Comedy Club Debut-Can
28th August
Cost: $15.00
Two shows per night.7:00 & 9:00
Pete Holmes is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, improviser, writer and cartoonist. He has appeared on VH1?s
