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Best Comedy & Stand-up This Winter

in Sarasota

Lewis Black at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Lewis Black

The twice Grammy-winning Lewis Black is heading on his final stand-up comedy show, 'Goodbye Yeller Brick Road: The Final Tour.' Black is the perfect demonstration of that rare comic who can make you laugh while making compelling points about the absurdity of the world around you. Famed for his angry persona on both stage and cable, don't miss your chance to see the comedic legend live for his final tour!

Alton Brown at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Alton Brown

Food lovers rejoice. The mad scientist of the kitchen is back this year with his serving of live culinary wonder. Once again, the ingenious chef combines the ingredients of comedy, science, music, mayhem, multimedia presentations, and audience interaction, to create one unforgettable dish! Make sure to catch him live at his upcoming shows!

Anthony Rodia at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Anthony Rodia

Be prepared to laugh all night, when the hilarious Anthony Rodia comes to you! The Italian-American stand-up comedian is embarking on his The Road Rage tour this year. His comedy is inspired by his real-life experiences with parenthood, marriage and road rage. You can expect an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment, so make sure to catch him in a city near you!

John Crist at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

John Crist

The hotly anticipated John Crist is hitting the road, witness the viral video funnyman return with his wheeze-inducing stand-up routine and colorful characterisations, as well as fresh new material and never-before-seen-sketches. Heralded as the next big thing in comedy and a forerunner of Christian humour, Crist has amassed over 300 million views with his insightful sketches about the quirks and nuances of the modern Christian faith, drawing big laughs with videos like 'Millenial Missionaries', 'Road Rage In the Church Parking Lot' and 'Lady Who Has A Bible Verse For Every Situation'.

Paula Poundstone at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Paula Poundstone

Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. She returns this year with her smart humor and spontaneous wit for an evening of legendary comic material. Her ability to interact with her audience members has been hailed for years, something most comedians fail to do - but there's no slowing Poundstone down as she continues to rip riotous laughter for all who witness her talent. Make sure you don't miss this iconic comedian when she comes to your town.

Josh Blue at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Josh Blue

Catch the much loved comedian, artist and ex-seven-a-side-soccer paralympian Josh Blue on tour this year! The trailblazing comedian's sharp wit, unflinching honesty and often self-deprecating humor has made him a star of the circuit and beyond, having been the first ever stand-up comedian to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres show, the winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006 and more recently placing third in America's Got Talent.

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