Netflix is a Joke returns to LA this Could, shining a worldwide highlight on stand-up comedy in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, the third installment of the sprawling occasion placed on by Netflix introduced the primary wave of A-list comedians together with Invoice Burr, Ali Wong, Kevin Hart, Nikki Glaser and lots of extra performing between Could 4-10 at venues throughout LA. Although the fest itself has been reduce down from 11 days to six, the quantity of expertise jammed into that week doesn’t seem to have slimmed down a lot in any respect.
Internet hosting greater than 350 stay occasions, the pageant happening in comedy golf equipment throughout LA together with the Comedy Retailer, Snort Manufacturing unit and Hollywood Improv in addition to main venues such because the Hollywood Bowl, Intuit Dome and the Greek Theater. As per normal a mixture of stand-up, selection exhibits, main comedy podcasts, tapings, unique occasions and screenings, and expertise from varied Netflix collection and movies will draw comedy followers from all around the world.
“What makes this fest so particular is the sense of group—it’s a uncommon second the place the comedy trade and the followers come collectively in a single place. We’re not simply placing on exhibits; we’re creating one-of-a-kind experiences that remember the vary, depth, and sheer brilliance of the comedy world proper now,” stated Tracey Pakosta, Netflix VP of Comedy Collection.
Thus far different noteable performances on the invoice embrace Mo Amer, Fred Armisen, Maria Bamford, Ralph Barbosa, Nate Bargatze, Ronny Chieng, Margaret Cho, Deon Cole, Larry David, Bert Kreischer, Nick Kroll, Bobby Lee, David Letterman, Lizzo, Conan O’Brien, Adam Sandler, Andrew Schulz, Iliza Shlesinger, Tom Segura, Jerry Seinfeld, Shaq, Taylor Tomlinson, Kill Tony, Mike Tyson, and Noah Wyle.
A couple of of the deliberate present highlights introduced on Tuesday embrace “Evening of Too Many Stars” hosted by Jon Stewart that includes A-list comics performing to lift cash for profit NEXT for Autism, a nationwide group offering packages and assist for folks residing with autism.
The comedy competitors present “Humorous AF with Kevin Hart” looking for to search out the following large comic will start streaming on Netflix April 20 and can maintain its stay semi-finals and finals through the pageant. Bargatze is performing two nights on the Intuit Dome together with different main gigs from Colombian pop star Feid and Saturday Evening Stay’s Marcello Hernandez teaming as much as convey collectively the most important Spanish language comedy present to the Hollywood Bowl within the venue’s historical past in addition to a spread present tribute to the late Pee-Wee Herman.
“In simply 4 years, Netflix Is a Joke Fest has grown into the world’s greatest celebration of comedy. This 12 months, we’re bringing collectively legends, trailblazers, and the following technology of voices for a complete week of unforgettable moments throughout Los Angeles,” stated Robbie Praw, Netflix VP of Stand-up and Comedy Codecs. “From iconic stand-up exhibits and stay podcast tapings to musical mashups and shock occasions, the scope of this pageant really displays the range and pleasure of comedy at the moment. We’re thrilled to welcome followers from throughout to expertise the magic, power, and laughter that solely Netflix can ship.”
Tickets for occasions throughout the pageant will go on sale starting at 10am PT on January twenty third. A full listing of performances may be discovered on the pageant’s web site.
