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Best Comedy & Stand-up in October 2024

Dane Cook at Warner Theater

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.

Eddie Griffin at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Eddie Griffin

He's back! Eddie Griffin returns to the stage this fall from Las Vegas to New York with his unique perspective of the world around him, his life, politics, religion and whatever else strikes his fancy. He has been listed as one of the top one hundred comedians of all time - and honestly, it is time you took the time to see him live on stage! It is all right if you don't know him for his comedy because you have likely seen or heard of him in a different media.

John Mulaney at Xfinity Center

John Mulaney

With the face of a teenager and a deep, rich voice that belie his 35 years of age, the Emmy-winning John Mulaney has taken the comedy scene by storm. His acerbic wit made him a perfect fit for Saturday Night Live while his versatility as a performer helped him secure a spot in the Broadway Hall of Fame with his production, The Oh, Hello Show. Mulaney resonates with his generation as he weathers the climes of adulthood and uncertainty, all the while coming across as an adorable geek.

Steve Martin & Martin Short at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

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.

David Sedaris at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

David Sedaris

David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Much of his humor is drawn from his unconventional North Carolina upbringing, his varied stream of odd-jobs (Christmas elf at Macy's, anyone?) and plays to his self-deprecating strengths, and now often concerns his life today in France with his partner.

Jenny Slate at Warner Theater

Jenny Slate

Best known for her Critics' Choice Award-winning performance in Obvious Child, comedian, award-winning actress and author Jenny Slate has taken the nation by storm! A woman of many talents Slate has worked with the likes of Amy Poehler and Nick Croll with her voice work being featured in some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. With many a story to tell don't miss your chance to see Slater live!

Max Amini at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Max Amini

Renowned for his ability to find humour in the everyday absurdities of life, Max Amini's stand-up routines are a rollercoaster ride of laughter, insight, and pure entertainment and have had audiences roaring with laughter from Los Angeles to London and everywhere in between. From navigating cultural differences to poking fun at the quirks of modern society, Max fearlessly tackles topics that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

Mike Epps at The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Mike Epps

Stand-up comedian-turned-actor Mike Epps got his first big break performing on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam", and soon parlayed his popularity into big-screen success with co-starring roles in Ice Cube features like "Next Friday" and "All About the Benjamins." Catch him when he brings the laughs to you this year!

Joe Pera at Lincoln Theater

Joe Pera

Not to be confused with a certain swift' series of events, the PERAs tour is taking off across the United States this summer. The podcast host and comedian Joe Pera, who's found his niche in gentle and calm yet hilarious deliveries, specializes in material that delves into social awkwardness and everyday life; something we can all relate to. Dates are selling out fast, so don't miss out!

Whitney Cummings at Warner Theater

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.

Giggly Squad at The Anthem

Giggly Squad

Get ready to giggle along with Hannah and Paige as they make the jump from your earphones to a stage near you this spring in a much-anticipated live edition of their hit podcast! Covering everything from relationships to horoscopes to what's on TV, the duo launched their podcast in 2020 after meeting on the reality show Summer House. Here's your chance to catch them live on the Giggly Squad Live: Club Giggly 2024 tour!

Oct 9 - 10

The Anthem

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Drunk Shakespeare at The Sage Theatre

Drunk Shakespeare

Take a journey to a mysterious hidden venue where mayhem awaits! Enter through a secret door and discover a glam cocktail bar and library where the infamous Drunk Shakespeare Society are ready to perform! But the main event really begins when one actor takes to the stage after at least five shots of whiskey and attempts to perform an entire play by William Shakespeare. No two shows are the same, four sober actors must try and keep the script going whilst one actor tackles the script through blurred vision and slurred words.

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