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Best Comedy & Stand-up This Month

in Washington

October 2024

Sebastian Maniscalco at Capital One Arena

Sebastian Maniscalco

Hot off the back of his smash hit Nobody Does This tour, comedian extraordinaire Sebastian Maniscalco hits the road again in 2024 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!

Ghost Files Live at Warner Theater

Ghost Files Live

The ghoul boys are live in this all-new tour, bringing the spooky to you this year! Join Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, the hosts of the YouTube series Ghost Files for a thrilling evening when they take the show on the road, presenting a brand new never before seen episode, alongside a Q and A session where they'll be sharing behind-the-scenes insights, their scariest spirit encounters and much, much more. So get your questions ready - Ouija board not required!

Leslie Jones at The Anthem

Leslie Jones

Saturday Night Live talent and Emmy award nominee Leslie Jones is hitting the road later this year in her hilarious new tour! After three seasons on the famed sketch show, Jones is now host of Supermarket Sweep and a big name in Hollywood. Don't miss your chance to see Leslie Jones live as she brings her new material on the new tour, Leslie Jones: Live.

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.

DL Hughley at DC Improv Comedy Club

DL Hughley

Star of 'The Hughleys,' contributor to The Jay Leno Show, actor, commentator, radio host and author DL Hughley got his start as the host of stand-up comedy show 'ComicView' on BET. He is also known for being part of Spike Lee's stand-up comedy film 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and appearing on Dancing with the Stars in 2013 where he finished in ninth place.

Kumail Nanjiani at Lincoln Theater

Kumail Nanjiani

You may have seen Kumail Nanjiani steal the show on HBO's Silicon Valley, or on many of his guest turns on some of today's best comedy television such as Broad City, Portlandia, Adventure Time and many more. Or perhaps on his Comedy Central series with Jonah Ray or maybe you've heard him on one of his podcasts. If yes to any of the above then you'll be ready for a night of witty observation and hilarious stories from his life in LA and childhood in Pakistan. If no, well, why not?

Laura Ramoso at Lincoln Theater

Laura Ramoso

Character comedian Laura Ramoso is ready to make you laugh out loud as she embarks on a brand-new North American tour, 'The Sit Up Straight Tour'! Known for her hilarious impressions, Ramoso invites you to join her for dinner with German Mom, Italian Dad, and a night full of laughter. So don't miss your chance to see her live, oh and remember, sit up straight and no elbows on the table!

The Try Guys at Warner Theater

The Try Guys

Legends Of The Internet: an exhilarating night filled with comedy, spectacle, and camaraderie. Keith and Zach will showcase their signature style of "trying everything and anything" live on stage in a way you've never seen before raw and unfiltered. Expect all the hilarious viral moments you love to be transformed into a one-of-a-kind, interactive performance, with each city enjoying a completely unique show. This is your chance to meet the guys, join in on the fun, and become a Legend of the Internet yourself.

Nick Mullen at Lincoln Theater

Nick Mullen

American stand-up comedian, comedy writer, and podcaster Nick Mullen is headed out on a countrywide tour this fall! His material often focuses on the millennial experience, self-deprecating with splashes of irony. With a habit of selling out shows, you'd best get your tickets now to catch comedian Nick Mullen!

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