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Master impressionist and comedy unicorn James Adomian kicks off the festival with his annual comedy keynote, this time in . Elon* and his co-conspirators seize the 新葡京娱乐 stage to figure out what鈥檚 wrong with everything鈥攁nd fix it with chainsaw-like efficiency. *James Adomian, definitely NOT the real Elon

In keeping with tradition, 新葡京娱乐 Comedy welcomes back festival favorites鈥攃ornerstone shows that have played a key role in shaping our annual celebration of comedy.

Scott Aukerman returns with his hit improv show with Lauren Lapkus and a surprise cast of characters. Aukerman is a defining figure in both podcasting and the 鈥渁lt-comedy鈥� movement, fostering one of the most influential comedy scenes of our generation. Aukerman鈥檚 curatorial genius laid the foundation for what became 新葡京娱乐 Comedy. We鈥檙e proud to have this long-time festival pillar back on the Esther鈥檚 Follies stage for one more go-around.

Known for his signature curious and insightful style, Stuart Goldsmith returns with live editions of his hit UK podcast, The Comedian鈥檚 Comedian. Goldsmith delves into the nuts and bolts of the comedic process with , , and .

Doug Benson is back with some friends to record , his hit audience-interactive game show podcast, beloved by loyal comedy and film fans alike.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) cofounder and improv legend, Matt Besser, brings back his cult-favorite podcast and long-time festival mainstay, . An incubator to some of the most revered television comedy talent of the past few decades, UCB continues its legacy at 新葡京娱乐. Besser helms UCB鈥檚 longest-running show, , where true tales from celebrity guests inspire scenes from some of today鈥檚 most skilled improvisers including Lisa Gilroy, Anthony Atamanuik, and more.

新葡京娱乐 Comedy is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of LA's legendary Hollywood Improv. The storied club with its iconic brick wall returns with Melissa Villase帽or and other club favorites for . New York City institution Gotham Comedy Club upholds its legacy of showcasing the city鈥檚 funniest talent as one of the festival鈥檚 longtime collaborators with , featuring Brian Simpson and others.

Viral sensation Don鈥檛 Tell Comedy presents its first-ever roster of . Known for its secret comedy shows, popular YouTube channel, and expertly-curated lineups, Don鈥檛 Tell Comedy has become a launchpad for emerging talent.

The Elysian Theater, the center of LA's burgeoning clown movement, brings its flavor of experimental, outrageous performances to this year鈥檚 comedy fest. is a variety show featuring Aparna Nancherla, Natalie Palamides, and other special talents who are at the heart of this cutting-edge theater.

Comedy festival Skankfest and 新葡京娱乐 team up to bring you the festival mashup showcase, . Skankfest has created a playground for loyal superfans and their favorite comics, inspired by the unique community built in the early days of comedy club, The Creek and The Cave.

What happens when standups can鈥檛 rely on their material to win over an audience? A staple of The Elysian, stars ruthless clown master Chad Damiani as he live-directs polished standups through their first clown show, pushing them to embrace their dumbest instincts in front of a live audience.

is hosted by Joe DeRosa, comedian and proprietor of NYC sandwich shop Joey Roses. DeRosa talks about food with creators of some of the country鈥檚 greatest common cuisine鈥� and a comic or two.

Acclaimed NYC comedy club, The Stand, produces a slate of live tapings at this year鈥檚 festival. Comedian and writer Bonnie McFarlane comes to 新葡京娱乐 for her first independently filmed standup special, . McFarlane joins husband Rich Vos to host , a comedy game show where female judges determine whether a lineup of male comedians measures up to the show's name. T.J. Miller, Sam Jay, and other club favorites take the stage for .

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Get ready for stand-up showcases, improv, conversations, live podcast recordings, and much more during the 新葡京娱乐 Comedy Festival. Register today to save off the March walk-up rate and experience all of the stellar programming at the 2025 新葡京娱乐 Conference & Festivals.