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Best Comedy & Stand-up This Month

in Cincinnati

October 2024

Ghost Files Live at Taft Theatre

Ghost Files Live

The ghoul boys are live in this all-new tour, bringing the spooky to you this year! Join Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej, the hosts of the YouTube series Ghost Files for a thrilling evening when they take the show on the road, presenting a brand new never before seen episode, alongside a Q and A session where they'll be sharing behind-the-scenes insights, their scariest spirit encounters and much, much more. So get your questions ready - Ouija board not required!

Kurtis Conner at Taft Theatre

Kurtis Conner

Canadian comedian, podcaster and internet sensation Kurtis Conner is live! Known for his informative and funny takes on everything from games, movies, and music to popular culture events, the be-mulleted Conner will be heading out to cities across the country with his biggest project yet 'The Goodfellow World Tour'!

Matt Mathews at Funny Bone

Matt Mathews

You may know him from his hilarious farm chore videos on Tik Tok or his series 'Confessions with Matt', but here's your chance to see him live and in person as Matt Mathews steps off the farm and onto the stage on his new tour! Join Matt for a brand new show where he'll be sharing his relatable humor, finding the laughs in his personal stories, including growing up Gay in the South and his renowned career as a boudoir photographer.

Sep 27 - 29

Funny Bone

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Nick Swardson at Taft Theatre

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is an actor, screenwriter, producer and stand-up comedian. The Minneapolis native started out in his career as an entertainer performing on the local stand-up scene before moving to New York, and later Los Angeles, to pursue his comedy career. Don't miss him live this year when he brings the show to you!

Bill Maher at Taft Theatre

Bill Maher

Bill Maher has set the boundaries of political humour on American television, and even now continues to push new ones. His combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have earned him a staggering 23 Emmy nominations to date. The controversial satirist's career launched with stand-up almost 30 years ago and he returns to his roots an unforgettable night of sharpshooting political satire.

Ian Bagg at Funny Bone

Ian Bagg

Coming to a comedy club near you, get ready for the experience of a lifetime with Ian Bagg! A tenured comedian with appearances under his belt such as The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central specials and more, you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to see his stand-up in action!

Matteo Lane at Taft Theatre

Matteo Lane

Comedian Matteo Lane is on the road across North America with his new show, The Al Dente Tour! Named by Variety as one of the Top Ten Comics To Watch, the 36-year-old Illinois native has cemented his global popularity with appearances on Netflix's "Stand Out", a celebration of the best of LGBTQ+ comedy, as well as appearances alongside Aziz Ansari and Chelsea Handler among others.

Mike Epps at Paramount Arts Center

Mike Epps

Stand-up comedian-turned-actor Mike Epps got his first big break performing on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam", and soon parlayed his popularity into big-screen success with co-starring roles in Ice Cube features like "Next Friday" and "All About the Benjamins." Catch him when he brings the laughs to you this year!

Pauly Shore at Paramount Arts Center

Pauly Shore

Inimitable funnyman Pauly Shore first found fame in the 1990s with a persona entitled 'The Weasel', a stoner parody that attracted the attention of MTV, leading to a string of TV and film roles that capitalized on the stand-up skill he'd cultivated since the tender age of 17. Comedy runs in his veins; his mother founded the famous Comedy Store in LA and his father was an old-school comic, opening shows for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.