By: Haley Bosselman By: Haley Bosselman | December 13, 2023 | Culture, Lifestyle,
Iliza Shlesinger in Cleveland, Ohio for filming of Iliza Shlesinger: Hot Forever.
It’s no laughing matter. Netflix is a Joke Fest returns in 2024 and tickets go on sale at the end of this week.
For hardcore standup fans and casual comedy watchers alike, the lineup features the industry’s biggest talents like Ali Wong, Bill Burr, Seth Rogen, Chelsea Handler, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph and David Letterman.
“This is a special time for comedy, both for Netflix and the genre at large,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix vice president of stand-up and comedy formats. “We have the privilege of working with comedians who are selling out arenas, winning awards and building fandoms in the millions. In the 10 years that we've been doing stand-up, we've seen the art form reach levels we didn't think possible. This festival aims to capture this moment by bringing together the world's best comedians for an unforgettable 11 days.”
With more headliners still to be announced, Los Angeles can, so far, also look forward to shows from Atsuko Okatsuko, Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Beth Stelling, Brett Goldstein, Cedric the Entertainer, Celeste Barber, Craig Robinson, Daniel Tosh, Demetri Martin, Deon Cole, Earthquake, Fortune Feimster, Hannah Berner, Hannah Gadsby, Heather McMahan, Iliza Shlesinger, Jason Mantzoukas, Jeff Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Jessi Klein, Jessica Kirson, Joel Kim Booster, John Mulaney, Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Jim Jefferies, Jimmy Carr, Justin Willman, Katherine Ryan, Katt Williams, Kevin Hart, Kountry Wayne, Kumail Nanjiani, Leanne Morgan, Leslie Jones, Luenell, Mae Martin, Mark Normand, Marlon Wayans, Matteo Lane, Matt Rife, Michelle Buteau, Mike Birbiglia, Mike Epps, Moshe Kasher, Natasha Leggero, Nate Bargatze, Nicole Byer, Nick Kroll, Nikki Glaser, Patton Oswalt, Phil Rosenthal, Rachel Bloom, Ralph Barbosa, Ronny Chieng, Roy Wood Jr., Ryan Hamilton, Sam Jay, Sarah Silverman, Sebastian Maniscalco, Shane Gillis, Sheng Wang, Stavros Halkias, Taylor Tomlinson, Tim Dillon, Tim Robinson, Tom Papa, Tom Segura, Trevor Noah, Vir Das, Wanda Sykes, Will Smith (the Dodger).
There’s even going to be a roast of Tom Brady Brady at The Forum led by none other than roastmaster Jeff Ross.
Netflix is a Joke Fest will take place from May 2 to 12, 2024 at more than 35 landmark L.A. venues including the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek, The Troubadour and The Comedy Store. Produced by Netflix and Live Nation, the 11 days of programming will showcase over 300 live stand-up sets, table reads, special events and sketch shows.
The 2022 edition of the festival landed 330 comedians across 295 shows, which amassed 260,00 tickets sold.
To land tickets this year, get your devices ready for Friday. On Dec. 15, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. at the festival’s website.
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