Jamie Lissow is an actor and comedian who can currently be seen as a weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, GUTFELD! Prior to that, Jamie starred alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald, and David Spade in the Netflix Original Series REAL ROB, in which he also served as co-writer and producer. Jamie has appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW, THE LATE LATE SHOW, LAST COMIC STANDING, and his DRY BAR COMEDY SPECIAL has racked up over 20 million views. Most recently, Jamie can be seen in the feature DADDY DAUGHTER TRIP alongside Rob Schneider, John Cleese, and Michael Bublé. Next, Jamie is set to star in the feature THE ANIMAL 2 for Fox/Tubi. Jamie continues to headline stand-up comedy clubs across the country.
Join General Hospital's Laura Wright and Chris L. McKenna LIVE in Stamford, CT as they talk about their on screen romance, offstage friendship and all the drama you love to talk about on your favorite soap! These GH Stars will bring laughs to the stage, answer all of your questions, and participate in a post show VIP experience including photo ops and autographs (limit of 2 items per person).Chris L. McKenna is the most recent actor to join the cast of General Hospital. He is well known to daytime television audiences for his portrayal of Joey Buchanan on ABC's daytime soap opera One Life to Live from 1990 to 1993. He is also known for playing the lead role in the 2003 film King of the Ants, a role which earned him critical acclaim. He has also appeared on Young and the Restless, State of Affairs, Lucifer, Good Trouble, Touched by an Angel and much more....Laura Wright is best known for her portrayal of "Carly Corinthos," one for which she won the Daytime Emmy for as well as roles on "The City," "Loving," and "Guiding Light."
Raanan has performed his high-energy, joke-packed comedy on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", "The Late, Late Show with James Corden", and Comedy Central. His latest special, "Jokes from the Underground", was included in the New York Times' "Best Comedy of 2022’", in which critic Jason Zinoman called it the funniest YouTube special of the year, and said "his punchy and deliriously funny club comedy made me laugh after second and third viewings." His first special, "Downhill Ever Since", is almost at 200K views on YouTube. Raanan performs all over the world and is a regular at the Comedy Cellar.
Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, radio and tv personality. Dave is a regular guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience", "Tim Pool", "Kennedy", and "The Greg Gutfeld show". In 2017 Dave's debut comedy special "Libertas" was released and spent over three weeks at #1 on the ITunes comedy chart. Dave is the host of "Part of the Problem" a libertarian podcast about current events and the evils of government and the corporate media as well as his comedy podcast "Legion of Skanks"
Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, radio and tv personality. Dave is a regular guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience", "Tim Pool", "Kennedy", and "The Greg Gutfeld show". In 2017 Dave's debut comedy special "Libertas" was released and spent over three weeks at #1 on the ITunes comedy chart. Dave is the host of "Part of the Problem" a libertarian podcast about current events and the evils of government and the corporate media as well as his comedy podcast "Legion of Skanks"
Leah Lamarr was born in Queens, New York. She is one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians and star talents. Leah is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, writer, host, podcaster, producer, and icon who rose to prominence in 2020 while being dubbed “the queen of clubhouse” by Joe Rogan on the JRE Podcast. Awarded as Entertainer of the Year by TIME Magazine’s Web3 Division and recognized as a breakout star, Leah has taken her over 800,000 followers on social media along with a passion for technology, comedy, and art to become a fresh and forthcoming star. After becoming the Clubhouse Icon, Leah took her one-hour show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and her 2x sold out show at the New York Comedy Festival. She has performed at all major clubs around the nation. Internationally, she performs at all the major clubs in London, Barcelona, as well as at the Dubai Comedy Festival last year. She has featured for Dane Cook, Erik Griffin, Mark Normand and Russell Peters, and now headlines her own dates. She also recently shot a stand-up special for LMAOF TV. As a host she has been seen on E!’s “What the Fashion” and Roku’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos” as well as co-hosting iHeart’s “Real-Time Crime” podcast along with Teddi Mellencamp (RHOBH). She has been seen on HBO’s LaffTracks, CBS’s Code Black, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, Amazon Prime’s Jean-Claude Van Johnson and TruTV’s Six Degrees of Everything. She recently had a Verizon campaign come out starring Leah as herself, a rising stand-up comedian. Leah can be seen co-hosting season 2 of Internet Game and performing at The Chosen Comedy Festival. She has been featured in Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly, Fast Company, Broadway World, Business Insider, Hypemoon, Hypebae and many more.
Emmy Award-winning comedian is a host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. His one-hour Comedy Central stand-up special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA., currently streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube.He’s made numerous late-night appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. Before his entertainment career, Kosta was a professional tennis player. He regularly contributes to The Tennis Channel, hosting the popular series Warm N' Fuzzy and producing and hosting the weekly podcast Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta.In addition to his television and podcast work, Kosta recently published his memoir, Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis & Comedy (Harper Collins).
Emmy Award-winning comedian is a host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. His one-hour Comedy Central stand-up special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA., currently streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube.He’s made numerous late-night appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. Before his entertainment career, Kosta was a professional tennis player. He regularly contributes to The Tennis Channel, hosting the popular series Warm N' Fuzzy and producing and hosting the weekly podcast Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta.In addition to his television and podcast work, Kosta recently published his memoir, Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis & Comedy (Harper Collins).
Emmy Award-winning comedian is a host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. His one-hour Comedy Central stand-up special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA., currently streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube.He’s made numerous late-night appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. Before his entertainment career, Kosta was a professional tennis player. He regularly contributes to The Tennis Channel, hosting the popular series Warm N' Fuzzy and producing and hosting the weekly podcast Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta.In addition to his television and podcast work, Kosta recently published his memoir, Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis & Comedy (Harper Collins).
Emmy Award-winning comedian is a host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. His one-hour Comedy Central stand-up special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA., currently streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube.He’s made numerous late-night appearances on The Tonight Show, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience. Before his entertainment career, Kosta was a professional tennis player. He regularly contributes to The Tennis Channel, hosting the popular series Warm N' Fuzzy and producing and hosting the weekly podcast Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta.In addition to his television and podcast work, Kosta recently published his memoir, Lucky Loser: Adventures in Tennis & Comedy (Harper Collins).
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Nick Simmons is a Bronx born comedian and actor that came up in New York City and has since relocated to Austin to further grow his comedy prowess across scenes. Simmons can be seen headlining sold-out crowds across the United States and entertaining his massive audience across socials. While pursuing his craft in New York, Simmons swiftly became a regular at every main club in Manhattan, including the legendary Comedy Cellar, NY Comedy Club, and the Stand NYC. In Austin, Simmons can be seen performing at The Comedy Mothership, The Vulcan, and The Sunset Strip to name a few. Additionally, Simmons co-created and stars in Austin’s first improv-based comedy show ACTING-OFF. Despite his bodybuilder physique, Simmons’ humour is grounded in self-deprecating bits that break the stereotype of the typical “gym-bro”. Proudly from the Bronx, a culturally rich and diverse area, he provides a unique perspective that allows him to connect with audiences of all backgrounds and socioeconomic classes throughout the nation. He is also known for bringing comedy to the fitness space with his “Natty or Not” segments that not only have gone viral on social media, but have been featured on shows such as Inside Edition and drawn interaction from such individuals as Nick Jonas and Matt Rife to name a few.
Corey O’Brien’s Red Tour fearlessly brings sharp, unapologetic comedy to red states, challenging divides while creating a space where everyone—left, right, and in between—can laugh together. Bold, provocative, and uniting, Corey proves humor can bridge even the widest gap. "The Red Tour" is a fearless, boundary-shattering comedy experience that takes a hardcore liberal, gay Democrat into the heart of red states to stir things up—and bring laughter to places where it’s desperately needed. He is thrilled to be here for a BLUE stop! Known for his sharp political wit and unapologetic candor, Corey is on a mission to shake up the status quo, offering a unique blend of controversial humor and bold perspective. In a time when political divides run deep, O’Brien’s “Red Tour” seeks to foster meaningful conversations, challenge stereotypes, and remind us that laughter is universal. No matter how red the state, Corey’s comedy proves that humor can bridge even the widest divides, leaving audiences—whether they agree or not—with something to think about, and more importantly, something to laugh about.Corey O’Brien is an American comedian, LGBTQ+ advocate and social media creator with over 2 million followers across social media. Best known for his sharp wit and outlandish humor, O’Brien has caught the attention of many A-list stars with his hilarious re-creation videos, including Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake and the Spice Girls, and has since taken the comedy world by storm. With a natural flair for performance, Corey seamlessly integrates his decade-long dance career into each comedic set, providing his audience with a unique experience each time. O’Brien’s stage shows have been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, with Buzzfeed exclaiming: “Corey’s show is one show you don’t want to miss” while Forbes Magazine has hailed Corey’s performances as “one of a kind!” Prior to comedy, Corey spent years as a professional dancer, dancing alongside artists such as French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Ne-yo as well as on the hit TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.
Will Burkart is an LA based stand up comedian, actor, and sparkling water aficionado. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, at just 21, moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working young comics on the scene. Thanks to the massive popularity of his stand up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years amassing over 500k followers and more than 150 million views. Currently, Will is in the midst of his first nationwide tour selling out venues all across the country.
Will Burkart is an LA based stand up comedian, actor, and sparkling water aficionado. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, at just 21, moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working young comics on the scene. Thanks to the massive popularity of his stand up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years amassing over 500k followers and more than 150 million views. Currently, Will is in the midst of his first nationwide tour selling out venues all across the country.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Will Burkart is an LA based stand up comedian, actor, and sparkling water aficionado. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, at just 21, moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working young comics on the scene. Thanks to the massive popularity of his stand up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years amassing over 500k followers and more than 150 million views. Currently, Will is in the midst of his first nationwide tour selling out venues all across the country.
Will Burkart is an LA based stand up comedian, actor, and sparkling water aficionado. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, at just 21, moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working young comics on the scene. Thanks to the massive popularity of his stand up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years amassing over 500k followers and more than 150 million views. Currently, Will is in the midst of his first nationwide tour selling out venues all across the country.
Monroe Martin was born and raised in Philadelphia; He's a colorful and imaginative comedian with a lifetime of challenging experiences to pull from. His honest and open approach has turned his shitty childhood into hilarious jokes and stories. Monroe made his TV debut in 2014 on the 8th season of NBC's Last Comic Standing, where he made it to the top 10. From there, he went on to make many more TV appearances, such as season 2 of Adam Devine's on Comedy Central, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the 5th season of MTV2's Guy Code, MTV2's Joking Off, TRU Tv's Comedy KO, and Big Jay Oakerson's WYFD on Seeso.com. He has also had cameos in Aziz Ansari's Master of None on Netflix, The Jim Gaffigan Show on TV Land, The Last OG, That Damn Michael Che Show, Inside Amy Schumer on Paramount Plus, and many more.
Aurie Styla is an award-winning UK comedian & actor, who has firmly established himself as a multi-faceted and in-demand talent. His charisma, presence & humour stand him out as one of the most enjoyed acts across a multitude of stages, platforms & screens. His skill with a microphone and audience is hard to match. Aurie regularly brings his engaging style of comedy around the world, from comedy clubs, to arenas, from corporate events to on-screen appearances in the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, UAE, New Zealand & more. In 2025, he completed his largest comedy tour ‘The Aurator,’ totalling with 104 shows & over 30,000 tickets sold, in UK< Europe, North America, UAE & New Zealand. Over the last decade, his personable and direct-to-consumer approach to delivering comedy, has amassed over 1 million dedicated followers & 100s of millions of views, across his social media platforms, 100's of millions of video views across his social media platforms. His 4th comedy special ‘GREEN’ was critically acclaimed, winning the Spirit of the (Edinburgh) Fringe Award in 2022, accumulated multiple 4 & 5 star reviews, and has been quoted by several charities for its comical & informative approach to breaking the stigmas around therapy and mental health advocacy. GREEN is now available to watch on YouTube here. Aurie has appeared on 'Richard Osman's House Of Games' (BBC) ‘Deep Fake Neighbour Wars’ (ITVX), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Life’s A Pitch’ (Sky), ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), 'The Apprentice, You're Fired' (BBC) and more .He is also no stranger to the big screen, as Aurie can be seen as the lead character, Billy Pitcher in the 2022 British comedy ‘On The Other Foot’ and the co-lead in 2019 horror-comedy ‘The Living Dead,’ Both of which can be seen on Amazon Prime. In the radio space, Aurie has his own series on BBC Radio 4. ‘Tech Talk' is a comedic deep dive into his love for technology over the years, and into the future. Tech Talk has also been renewed for Season 2, set to release in 2026. He also regularly contributes to other radio format shows such as ‘The Now Show’ (Radio 4), ‘NewsJack’ (Radio 4), & 'You're Part Of The Problem’. In the podcasting space, he can be heard as the main host of the ‘Respectfully...’ Podcast and Aurie Styla's Replay Gang, as well as guest appearing on several other popular podcasts. In his free time (if ever there is) Aurie is an avid gamer, movie & tech buff, He also stays active in fitness as much as possible, with swimming, quad roller skating and resistance training. His distinctive voice is also heard across a wide range media channels and commercials. He was the worldwide voice of Pinterest, whilst also lending his voice to companies/brands such as eBay, Wagamama, Cinch, Fifa, Audible, BBC, C4, Enterprise and much more.
The bi-coastal phenomenon returns to Connecticut! As seen on Comedy Central, "Roast Battle" has become a staple of the New York Comedy Club as the most ruthless and hilarious joke writers in comedy take the stage. Two comedians enter, one leaves hilariously humiliated. Now the best of the worst come to Stamford for an anything-goes, no holds barred, "do not bring your kids" event.
Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard hosting his highly successful podcast, Cover To Cover With Chris Franjola (over 1500 5 star iTunes reviews & Top 50 iTunes Comedy podcasts) also he’s a frequent contributor on Heather McDonald’s wildly successful podcast, Juicy Scoop. Chris can currently be seen as a regular panel guest on Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central & Fox’s hit gameshow, Punchline. Chris was also a writer and a regular performer on E!’s hit show “Chelsea Lately" for 8 years. Together with the talented writing staff, Chris wrote over 1500 episodes while performing on the show more than anyone else beside Chelsea Handler and Chuy. During his time on the show Chris created some of the shows most memorable characters like Gay Caveman, Bieber Man, Johnny Depp, Seventeen Magazine Players and many more. He also starred on the critically acclaimed scripted comedy series “After Lately,” which aired for three seasons on E!, he was the host of the Sons of Anarchy aftershow Anarchy Afterword, airing live on FX. Last year Chris released his first comedy album "The Shallow End" which received rave reviews and stayed in iTunes Top 10 Comedy Albums for 5 weeks. Earlier this year Chris could be seen as a contributing panelist on The Josh Wolf Show on CMT and Funniest Fails on Fox. When he isn’t busy writing and acting, he’s performing stand-up on the road, headlining venues all over the country. Before Chelsea Lately, Chris wrote for other shows, including Family Guy, the MTV Video Music Awards, and the original Chelsea Handler Show.
