Comedy

Interview: Actor, writer, comedian, producer Marlon Wayans to perform at Helium Comedy Club this weekend

Posted: August 7, 2024 at 12:02 pm   /   Local, Comedy

Positivity and driven are words that come to mind when describing the personality of Marlon Wayans. The youngest of 10 siblings, Wayans has been a fixture in Hollywood for over 30 years, first appearing in ‘I’m Gonna Git You Sucka’ in 1988. The film was directed by his brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans. Since then, Marlon […]

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Interview: Actor/Comedian Billy Gardell to perform at Helium Comedy Club this weekend

Posted: June 11, 2024 at 2:59 pm   /   Comedy, Interviews, Local

If you’re feeling down or having a rough day, just listen to a recent interview with Billy Gardell, and it will help you perk up, that’s for sure. The first thing I noticed about Gardell during our conversation on Monday is that he always seems to be upbeat and in a great mood. I asked […]

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Comedy Review: Nikki Glaser laughs it up at The Fox Theatre

Posted: April 29, 2024 at 1:03 pm   /   Comedy, Interesting, Live Theater, Local

STL’s own Nikki Glaser performed at the Fox Theatre Saturday night as a stop on her “The Good Girl” tour. The show was an absolute blast, and included an impressive opening standup set from Tim Convy, also a St. Louis native and lead singer of Ludo. It was the perfect way to set up the […]

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Interview: Nikki Glaser brings The Good Girl Tour to The Fox Theatre on April 27

Posted: March 29, 2024 at 8:19 am   /   Comedy, Interviews, Local

Last time I spoke with standup comedian Nikki Glaser, she was prepping for a big New Year’s Eve show at Stifel Theatre. The show would serve as a sendoff to 2022 and welcome in 2023. Since then, not much has changed for Glaser, other than she is still one of the top standup comics in […]

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Interview: A conversation with Kevin Nealon

Posted: March 14, 2024 at 11:55 am   /   Interviews, Comedy

​Some may remember Kevin Nealon from his nine-year stint on Saturday Night Live, where he anchored Weekend Update and was part of many memorable skits such as Mr. Subliminal, Frank Gannon Political Incorrect Private Investigator, and Franz of the Hans and Franz sketches with Dana Carvey. Others may know him from his role on Weeds, his roles in […]

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Interview: Jason Mewes coming to Helium Comedy Club

Posted: December 19, 2023 at 1:12 pm   /   Comedy, Interviews, Local

Actor, director and producer, Jason Mewes, will be performing at Helium Comedy Club on Dec. 28-30. Tickets are still available for the shows at Helium & Elements Restaurant | Special Event: Jason Mewes (heliumcomedy.com) In the meantime, check out our interview with Mewes.

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Preview: An Evening with Peter Sagal at The Sheldon

Posted: November 28, 2023 at 8:11 am   /   Comedy, Concerts

 An Evening with Peter Sagal takes the stage at The Sheldon Concert Hall on Friday, March 15, 2024. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $99.50, $69.50 and $59.50, and go on sale December 1 at 10 a.m. online at MetroTix or by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111. Tickets are also available one hour before show time at The […]

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Comedy Preview: Shane Gillis at The Factory

Posted: November 7, 2023 at 11:18 am   /   Comedy

Comedian Shane Gillis will be performing at The Factory on Saturday, January 13. Tickets On Sale Fri. (11.10) at TheFactorySTL.com

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Preview: Pete Davidson at The Pageant

Posted: October 17, 2023 at 11:20 am   /   Comedy

Fresh off his hosting gig on SNL, the hilariously talented actor and comedian Pete Davidson Live is coming to The Pageant on Monday, December 4th! Be one of the first to get tickets on Wednesday at 10am! Unlock our presale with code: VOCALS. *ON SALE FRIDAY 10/20 AT 10AM CST* Artist Presale: Wed 10/18 @ […]

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Comedy Review: Rafe Williams scores with ‘Young Grandpa’

Posted: September 28, 2023 at 11:32 am   /   Local, Comedy, Television

After shopping his first hour-long comedy special titled, ‘Young Grandpa,’ Rafe Williams’ stand-up special found a home with YouTube on Chelcie Lynn’s channel. The special debuted on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. and for comedy fans, it was worth the wait. Williams’ special was anything but two-dimensional. There was definitely a multitude of topics that […]

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