Best Upcoming Comedy Events In Orange County
A comedy show is a great way to spend an evening. You have some drinks and in the words of John McClane in Die Hard, "a few laughs". Orange County offers plenty of opportunities to take in a good comedy show, and there are plenty of good ones on the way. If you're looking to have more than a few laughs, get tickets for one of these upcoming comedy events.
Amy Schumer
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8808 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 855-8095
www.irvineamp.com
Date: September 16, 2016 at 8 p.m.
You've seen her on Inside Amy Schumer. You've seen her in Trainwreck. These days, it's probably easier to think of places where you haven't seen Amy Schumer. She is ubiquitous. With this show you can add Irvine Meadows to the list of places where you've seen her, which is particularly noteworthy considering the amphitheatre will close soon. You know you'll be in for a night of belly laughs at this show, so be ready. Tickets for this show range from $29 to $125, and you'll want to get them while you can.
Alonzo Bodden
Brea Improv
120 S Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 482-0700
www.brea.improv.com
Date: September 10, 2016 at 7pm and 9:15pm
Alonzo Bodden is a former winner of Last Comic Standing and it's easy to see why. He speaks very matter-of-factly about everything from sports to Lexus commercials - a particularly funny bit that you should find and enjoy. No matter the topic, you can be sure he'll make you laugh. The opportunity to see him is enough, but you'll get to see this great comedian for just $17.
Aries Spears
Irvine Improv
527 Irvine Spectrum Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 854-5455
www.irvine.improv.com
Dates: September 1-4, 2016 (Thursday at 8pm), (Friday at 7:30pm & 9:45pm), (Saturday at 7pm & 9pm), (Sunday at 7pm)
Yes, it's been a long time since MadTV was on the air, but Aries Spears is still as funny as he was on the show. He can even be funny when he's discussing the topic of race. Not only that, but he can make you blush with some of his material and his interactions with the audience. That's one of the marks of a great comedian: the unflinching willingness to make the audience a touch uncomfortable at times. Tickets for this show are only $20, which is a great deal for a great comedian.
Steve Rannazzisi
Irvine Improv
527 Irvine Spectrum Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 854-5455
www.irvine.improv.com
Date: August 18, 2016 at 8pm
Steve Rannazzisi was great as the hapless Kevin on The League. You were always left wondering how things would go wrong for his character. Well, things seem to be going well for Rannazzisi in his standup career. He entertains with stories from real life that not only will make you laugh, but will also make you nod your head because they sound vaguely familiar. Tickets for this show are $20.
Patton Oswalt
Irvine Improv
527 Irvine Spectrum Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 854-5455
www.irvine.improv.com
Dates: September 12 & 13, 2016 at 8pm
Patton Oswalt is one of those guys that you see and hear in lots of different places. In addition to being a regular on King of Queens, he also provided the voice for Remy in Ratatouille, and even had a role as a Hollywood agent in the final season of Archer. He is a truly funny individual that will have you laughing the entire show. Tickets for this show are $25.
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