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Best Comedy & Stand-up This Month

in Boston

October 2024

Hannah Gadsby at Emerson Colonial Theater

Hannah Gadsby

Emmy-Award winner Hannah Gadsby is a name you should probably know, or if you don't you will soon enough! Hannah Gadsby took the comedy world by storm with her Award-winning show entitled Nanette. A sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and multiple Netflix specials later, Hannah Gadsby returns to the road for a North American tour following her fourth special with Netflix from 2024, the Gender Agenda, which united gender queer comedians from around the world.

Lewis Black at Wilbur Theater

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!

Wanda Sykes at Wilbur Theater

Wanda Sykes

The Monster-In-law actress and comedian is acknowledged as one of the funniest stand-up comics by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Known for her lively, machine-gun fire wit that has seen her play the straight-talking sidekick in various film and tv projects, Sykes' repertoire focuses on wide-ranging subjects including gay marriage, racism and even federal government overspending. You name it, she'll most likely have an opinion - and a cuss - for it.

Charlie Berens at Wilbur Theater

Charlie Berens

Manitowoc Minute creator Charlie Berens is back on the road with his new tour, Good Old Fashioned - with brand new material from start to finish! Pivoting between journalism and comedy, observationalist Charlie is an Emmy winning entertainer and has featured on FOX, CBS, Funny Or Die, MTV and many more.

Charlie Berens at The Music Hall

Charlie Berens

Manitowoc Minute creator Charlie Berens is back on the road with his new tour, Good Old Fashioned - with brand new material from start to finish! Pivoting between journalism and comedy, observationalist Charlie is an Emmy winning entertainer and has featured on FOX, CBS, Funny Or Die, MTV and many more.

Jay Mohr at Laugh Boston

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr is a quadruple threat. Film, television, radio, and stand-up are all among the bag of tricks he's been working on throughout his meteoric 20-year career. He sells out theaters, clubs, and colleges all over the country, earning standing ovations for his keen observations on the world and the people who live in it, plus his outstanding knack for celebrity impressions. His most infamous role in the film was as backstabbing agent Bob Sugar in Cameron Crowe movie Jerry Maguire, although in recent years he has returned mainly to tv comedy and live shows.

Sep 20 - 21

Laugh Boston

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Laura Ramoso at Wilbur Theater

Laura Ramoso

Character comedian Laura Ramoso is ready to make you laugh out loud as she embarks on a brand-new North American tour, 'The Sit Up Straight Tour'! Known for her hilarious impressions, Ramoso invites you to join her for dinner with German Mom, Italian Dad, and a night full of laughter. So don't miss your chance to see her live, oh and remember, sit up straight and no elbows on the table!

Finished Sep 19

Wilbur Theater

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The Try Guys at Shubert Theatre

The Try Guys

Legends Of The Internet: an exhilarating night filled with comedy, spectacle, and camaraderie. Keith and Zach will showcase their signature style of "trying everything and anything" live on stage in a way you've never seen before raw and unfiltered. Expect all the hilarious viral moments you love to be transformed into a one-of-a-kind, interactive performance, with each city enjoying a completely unique show. This is your chance to meet the guys, join in on the fun, and become a Legend of the Internet yourself.

Nick Mullen at Wilbur Theater

Nick Mullen

American stand-up comedian, comedy writer, and podcaster Nick Mullen is headed out on a countrywide tour this fall! His material often focuses on the millennial experience, self-deprecating with splashes of irony. With a habit of selling out shows, you'd best get your tickets now to catch comedian Nick Mullen!

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