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FRIDAY, JULY 18 - TONY HINCHCLIFFE & THE KILLERS OF KILL TONY
For the first time ever, Tony will join the Killers for an unforgettable night of stand up comedy killers!
Tony Hinchcliffe is a touring stand up comedian, writer, and podcast host based out of Austin, Texas. Hinchcliffe began his career cutting his teeth at the renowned Comedy Store in LA. As the host of the No.1 live podcast in the world, Kill Tony, he has scaled his namesake platform to stream to over 100 million people since 2013. Hinchcliffe and his assembly of enthusiasts collectively made ‘The Store’ the place to be on Monday nights while discovering numerous fresh comics and elevating many more up-and-coming voices. With Kill Tony’s new home at The Comedy Mothership, this uniquely influential open mic has a legacy unrivaled by anything else out there. As a professional wordsmith with impressive edge, alongside his membership in the Writer’s Guild and his Comedy Central rolodex of credits, he partners his reputation as a roast comic with a long-working résumé alongside some of the most respected working stand-ups today.
The Killers of Kill Tony are Hans Kim, Ari Matti, David Lucas and William Montgomery.
Hans Kim is a regular on Kill Tony and has opened up for Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe. Hans Kim is a big player on the social networking scene through the website Facebook, where he has amassed over a hundred friends. Hans Kim is strong both physically and emotionally. He was voted the 3rd most improved indie one-liner comic in North Austin, June 2016.
Hailing from Estonia and currently residing in Austin, Texas, Ari Matti Mustonen has a bright future ahead of him. With enough on-stage energy to power a small town and punchlines to match, Ari has been enthralling audiences around the world for 12 years with stories about life growing up in Eastern Europe.
David Lucas started his career early on the MTV "Yo Momma" show. When David became a regular on the Kill Tony Show he was acknowledged by legendary comedians as a quick-witted joke writer and a vicious Roaster. He is solidifying his name as one of the greatest comics of his generation.
William Flournoy Montgomery is known as the longest running regular on the #1 live podcast in the world Kill Tony. The Memphis Strangler can be seen on Showtime’s Comedy Store documentary. The Big Red Machine has his own podcast the William Montgomery Show which is available everywhere. Also The Vanilla Gorilla is currently headlining shows everywhere.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 19 - TRAILER PARK BOYS FT. BUBBLES & THE SHITROCKERS W/ SPECIAL GUEST JEREMY PIVEN
Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy are ready to rock.............SHITROCK that is!
Join Ricky, Julian, Bubbles and Randy for an unforgettable night of laughter and live music! This ALL NEW live comedy and music show brings the boys’ outrageous antics back to the stage, with gut-busting comedy, audience participation and unpredictable chaos. Bubbles and The Shitrockers will rock the house with live tunes from their new album Longhauler, but not without Ricky and Julian taking the party to Sunnyvale level proportions! Also featuring a stand up set from the legendary and hilarious Jeremy Piven.
The Trailer Park Boys (featuring Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, and Randy) are internationally celebrated as one of Canada’s most iconic comedy brands. With millions of fans worldwide, multiple seasons, movies, and live performances, the Trailer Park Boys have cemented their place as a cult classic and one of the most influential comedic franchises to ever emerge from Canada.
Most recently, they released the feature film Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story, which premiered across Canada, the USA, and the UK. Alongside the film, Bubbles and the Shitrockers released the album Longhauler—featuring songs from the movie—showcasing their unique blend of comedy and rock 'n' roll.
Special guest Jeremy Piven became a household name with his 2x Golden Globe and 3x Emmy Award-winning performance playing the fast-talking, acerbic Hollywood agent ‘Ari Gold’ in the HBO series Entourage. An actor, comedian, and podcast host, he has appeared in numerous successful films and TV series. Piven tours the country with his hilarious stand-up comedy show, flexing a comedic muscle that few actors have been able to transition over to.
SATURDAY, JULY 19 - ANTHONY JESELNIK, NICK KROLL, PETE HOLMES, MELISSA VILLASEÑOR
The Ultimate Comedy All-Star Lineup in Edmonton! One night only!
Anthony Jeselnik is a stand-up comedian, writer and producer who has found success on both television and the live stage. His latest comedy special, BONES AND ALL was released on Netflix on November 26th, 2024 to rave reviews. His last Netflix stand-up special, FIRE IN THE MATERNITY WARD, received critical acclaim in 2019, with The New York Times calling it “ruthlessly funny” and Vulture describing it as “calculated and biting as ever.” Additionally, Anthony wrote and performed the stand-up specials THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, an hour-long for Netflix and CALIGULA, an hour-long for Comedy Central, which followed his debut comedy album, SHAKESPEARE, for Comedy Central Records.
Nick Kroll stands as a multifaceted creative force in today's entertainment landscape, revered for his prowess as a creator, writer, producer, and actor across film and television. Renowned for his versatility, Kroll co-created, writes, produces, and lends his voice to over 30 characters in the Emmy-Nominated Netflix animated series BIG MOUTH. Additionally, he spearheads HUMAN RESOURCES, another Netflix endeavor where he serves as co-creator, writer, and Executive Producer alongside the BIG MOUTH team. Prior to his Netflix ventures, Kroll showcased his comedic genius as the creative executive producer of KROLL SHOW on Comedy Central. He further cemented his place in television history with his portrayal of the quirky "Ruxin" in the hit FX show THE LEAGUE.
Pete Holmes is the creator and star of HBO's Crashing (produced by Judd Apatow) and TBS' The Pete Holmes Show (produced by Conan O'Brien). He's also the star of CBS' How We Roll as well as two HBO stand-up comedy specials. Pete's also the voice of the e*trade baby and was a guest writer/star on multiple episodes of The Simpsons. He's also proud to be the dumbest Batman on YouTube (Badman), the host of the wildly popular You Made It Weird podcast and the author of Comedy Sex God. He wrote this bio in third person. He napped shortly thereafter.
Melissa Villaseñor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Some of Melissa’s most memorable SNL impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton. An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s OK K.O.! and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and in films Toy Story 4 and Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and can be seen in Barry, Crashing, and Awkwafina as Nora From Queens. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal ‘Whoops, I’m Awesome,’ recorded two music albums, had a Netflix special, and creates fine art. Some of Melissa’s accomplishments include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 20 - FORTUNE FEIMSTER & MATTEO LANE W/ ALI MACOFSKY
It's going to be a Sunday Funday not to miss!
Fortune Feimster has been building an innovative, inclusive, and unique career for more than 20 years. Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Fortune shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a joke or two away.
Matteo Lane is a New York-based comedian whose stand-up special can be seen on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup. he has performed stand up on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, This Week at the Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Jam, as well as HBO’s Crashing. Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Matteo lived in Italy as an oil painter and opera singer before starting his comedy career.
Joining Fortune and Matteo is Ali Macofsky. Ali Macofsky is a stand up comedian, actress, and writer who began her comedy career at the age of 7. Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. Her stand up has been featured on Just For Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views and her stand up has been seen on TikTok over 10 million times.
SUNDAY EVENING, JULY 20 - JOHN MULANEY AND MARTIN SHORT
John Mulaney is a three-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Mulaney can currently be seen hosting his new Netflix talk show, EVERYBODY'S LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show airs live on Wednesday's at 7pm PT/10pm ET. Mulaney's latest Netflix stand-up special, BABY J, released in April 2023, converts his personal turmoil into comedic brilliance. BABY J earned him 2023 Emmy nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and an Emmy win for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. BABY J also received the 2024 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special (non televised). Mulaney consistently tours, and he has sold out venues around North America, from Madison Square Garden multiple times to the Hollywood Bowl.
Martin Short is a celebrated comedian and actor, who has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on “Saturday Night Live” over 30 years ago. Short won his first Emmy in 1982 while working on Canada’s SCTV Comedy Network, which brought him to the attention of the producers of “SNL.” He became an “SNL” fan-favorite for his portrayal of characters such as Ed Grimley, lawyer Nathan Thurm and “legendary songwriter” Irving Cohen. His popularity and exposure on “SNL” led Short to cross over quickly into feature films. He made his debut in “Three Amigos” and followed with “Innerspace,” “Three Fugitives,” “Clifford,” “Pure Luck” and “Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks.” One of Short’s most memorable roles was in the remake of “Father of the Bride” as Franck the wedding planner, a role he reprised a few years later in “Father of the Bride Part II.” Short lent his voice to the animated film “Madagascar 3” and Tim Burton’s Oscar-nominated “Frankenweenie.” In 1994, Short was awarded the Order of Canada . He was also inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in June 2000. In 2017, he received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award from the Governor-General of Canada.
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