Great American Comedy Festival - Comedy Showcase

Great American Comedy Festival - Comedy Showcase
Friday, Jun 16, 2023 at 7:00pm
Johnny Carson Theater
801 Riverside Boulevard
402-370-8004

The 2023 Great American Comedy Festival

Schedule 

Friday Night Performers

Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who’s starred in numerous films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a prolific author and commentator, and regularly tours the country

performing his ribald brand of jokes and observations. He most recently starred in TVLand's “The Gaffigan Show” and Comedy Central’s “Another Period.” He’s reprising one of his iconic film

roles in the upcoming second season of the Netflix “Wet Hot American Summer” series. His third standup comedy special, “Noted Expert,” was released on Epix. Black’s authored 11 books, including the recently released best seller, “A Child’s First Book of

Trump.” He’s written two well-received memoirs: “Navel Gazing: True Tales of Bodies, Mostly Mine (but also my mom’s, which I know sounds weird)”, and “You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death and Other Humiliations.” In 2012, he collaborated with conservative Meghan McCain on “America, You Sexy *****: A Love Letter to Freedom.” He’s the author of “My Custom Van (and 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face),” and seven children's books, including “****-a-Doodle-Doo-Boop!,” “Naked”, “Chicken Cheeks,” “The Purple Kangaroo,” “A Pig Parade Is A Terrible Idea” and “I'm Bored.”

He also writes book reviews for the New York Times.

Marcella Arguello

Marcella is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor whose comedy knows no bounds; she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her. From dating short guys - because she has no other options at 6’2’’ - to being mistaken for a man, her Latinx identity, her take on race & gender, and wild stories & situations she’s gotten herself in and out of. Marcella’s half hour comedy special on HBO & HBO Max is quickly becoming a comedy classic. Of the special, Latin Media writes that Marcella “manages to ruffle feathers while delivering a routine that feels absolutely joyous.” Decider.com writes, “she has earned this moment.” Her debut album, The Woke Bully - which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and was named One Of The Best Comedy Albums of 2019 by NPR program Bullseye - is a combination of Marcella’s unique perspective & honesty and captures what it’s like to experience her live. In 2023, she can be seen on Fuse TV’s second season of We Need To Talk About America, where first generation comedians dissect American-centric topics and viral videos. Her stand up can be seen on the second season of 2 Dope Queens on HBO as well as Night Train with Wyatt Cenac on STARZ; previously she has made a guest appearance on Comedy Central's Corporate and on episodes of FuseTV's Trivial Takedown. Recently MSN.com listed Marcella as number 10 in their list of "Top female comedians working in film and television today" alongside Amy Schumer, Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong. In the Fall of 2017, Vulture.com presented their list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know” and Marcella was the top industry pick, which gained her a feature in the November issue of New York Magazine.

Sean Grant

Sean Grant has been featured on Seasons 1 & 2 of TruTV's Laff Tracks, was a 2019 Just For Laughs New Face inductee and selected as one of the 10 comics to watch in 2020 by Timeout LA. His debut comedy album reached the top of the Amazon Sales charts in its first week. His stand up sets on Comedy Central's & Don't Tell Comedy's pages have reached millions of viewers across various platforms. Sean has also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and has made guest TV appearances on Meet the Browns on TBS , Maron on IFC and WTF Baron Davis on IFC.

Danielle Perez

Danielle is a 2021 Just For Laughs New Face and Los Angeles based comedian, actor, and writer known to some as the woman in a wheelchair, with no feet, who won a treadmill on The Price Is Right. A 2019 & 2018 Stand Up NBC Semifinalist who has opened for Maria Bamford, Cristela Alonzo and Nicole Byer as well as performing at Sundance with Aida Rodriguez for Curated By Media. Danielle will soon recur in multiple episodes of Gloria Calderon Kellett’s Amazon series With Love with recent recurring roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO) and Special (Netflix). She has appeared in the latest seasons of Russian Doll, as well as Diary of a Future President and starred alongside Jodie Sweetin and Alec Mapa in the romantic comedy Swipe Right. Danielle is currently developing a series where she will write, star and EP with a24 and staffed on Bumper in Berlin for Peacock starring Adam Devine.

Tyler Rothrock

Tyler Rothrock is a stand-up comedian and writer from Nazereth, PA. His debut album, Tyler of Nazareth, opened at No. 8 on the Billboard Comedy chart. He’s appeared at the New York Comedy Festival and also opened for Michael Che, Dave Attell, Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Kinane, and more. He’s also been a co-host of the Lehigh Valley With Love Podcast. 

Festival Date & Time

June 15-17, 2023 

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Purchase your tickets online here. Tickets are non-refundable. Print and bring with you to the show. 

Based on availability tickets may be available at the door. 

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