As one of the biggest comedy festivals in North America, Moontower brings a TWO-WEEK comedy onslaught to the heart Say whaaa? That means over 150 of the world’s top and emerging comedians performing everywhere from fancy arena shows to the sweet, sticky floors of intimate comedy clubs during our 4-day comedy binge. Ya just need to grab a badge for the club binge, then add on any single tickets to your must-see headliner shows in the larger theatres!
Schedule of Events:
7pm- Mae Martin
MAE MARTIN is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer who hosts the hit comedy podcast HANDSOME alongside Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. Mae can currently be seen in OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION, a Netflix documentary which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival that explores the history of LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy and its importance as an instrument for social change over the past five decades.
Up next, Mae will co-showrun, star, write, and executive produce the highly anticipated Netflix thriller series WAYWARD, which they also created, starring Toni Collette. They are also at work on their debut EP which features all original music.
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm
Location: The Paramount Theatre
7pm - Caitlin Reilly
Caitlin Reilly Bullies The Audience
Part character comedy, part stand-up, part improv, and part audience participation, Caitlin Reilly brings her unique brand of comedy to the stage. The experience is never quite the same as she often brings audience members on stage to make them part of the bits alongside her characters - the fan favorite bit being an overbearing acting teacher trying to get the most out of her “students” (audience members). It’s a fun, engaging, and unique experience every time
Doors: 6pm
Show: 7pm
Location: The State Theatre
9:30pm - Chris Distefano
Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. He became the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in 2023, but his fearless yet endearing stage presence and natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s Benders, co-host the Netflix gameshow Ultimate Beastmaster, and starred in his own CBS sitcom. In 2022, Chris was selected by Jimmy Kimmel to host Jimmy’s latest TV venture, Super Maximum Retro Show, for ViceTV. Outside of TV, he’s become one of the most well-respected and flat-out funniest comedians in the stand-up world. Fresh off his appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Seth Meyers in 2019, Chris released his first full-length special, Size 38 Waist, on Comedy Central, which perfectly encompassed both his Brooklyn-born edge and nice-guy charm. His second special, Speshy Weshy, premiered on Netflix in May of 2022.
When Chris isn’t on stage delivering his gut-busting jokes, you can catch him in his element in the comfort of his own couch where he records his wildly successful podcasts, Chrissy Chaos with Mike Cannon, and Hey Babe! with Impractical Jokers' Sal Vulcano, History Hyenas with Yannis Pappas, and Teach Me Daddy with Matteo Lane. All are among the most popular on all streaming platforms and have massive followings on Patreon. A big sports fan, Chris has hosted episodes of shows including MLB’s Off The Bat and MSG's The Bracket, and was invited by the Chicago White Sox to throw the first game pitch in the summer of 2024, Chicago Cubs in 2022, and New York Mets in 2021. Chris continues to travel the world on a sold-out comedy tour, entertaining thousands by poking fun at the world – and himself – with his uniquely warm energy. His much-anticipated third special is set to release in early 2025.
Location: The Paramount Theatre
9pm - Pauly Shore
“Stick with the Dancing: Funny Stories from my Childhood” is a new, one man show from Pauly Shore. The actor and comedian intimately talks about his life, career, ups and downs, growing up at The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills high school, MTV days, opening for Sam Kinison, Playboy Mansion. This is NOT traditional stand-up comedy.
Doors: 9pm
Show: 9:30pm
Location: The State Theatre
