APRIL FOOLS! UPCOMING COMEDY SHOWS @ THE WILBUR!
Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos
Saturday, April 1st
Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down as she’s currently on her Do You Have Any Ranch? Tour. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold-out shows. A second show just added by popular demand on Saturday, April 1st at The Wilbur.
Kenny Sebastian
Saturday, April 8th
The Bangalore-bred and Mumbai based stand-up comedian, writer, showrunner, musician and improviser, is arguably one of the biggest in the business. Kenny Sebastian is back on the road with his seventh comedy special “Professor of Tomfoolery” In 2023, Kenny will be on the road with one of the largest World Tours by an Indian comedian. This is your chance to catch him live as he pours his heart out, breaks down his family comedically and leaves you with 80 mins of non-stop laughter.
Margaret Cho: Live And LIVID!
April 13th
Comedian. Actor. Musician. Advocate. Entrepreneur. Five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee. Margaret Cho’s strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, other members of underrepresented groups, other performers, to follow. Her recent television appearances – guest star on Season 2 of The Flight Attendant (HBO Max), guest star on Season 2 of Hacks (HBO Max) and two Netflix is a Joke comedy specials: Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration and Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live – have expanded an already wide-ranging career, and her role as the ‘mother hen’ in the well-reviewed movie Fire Island solidifies why we all love Margaret in the first place. Don't miss this comedy legend at The Wilbur on April 13th.
Donnell Rawlings
Friday, April 14th
Donnell is touring the world performing to sold out audiences with his new show, 2Soon with Donnell Rawlings. He can currently be seen on season 2 of the hit Netflix series: THE DEGENERATES and on his brand new Podcast: THE DONNELL RAWLINGS SHOW. Donnell also just shot a role in “The Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” film and is starring opposite Kevin Smith in “Hollyweed.” Donnell continues traveling the globe performing alongside Dave Chappelle where he broke out as ASHY LARRY on “Chappelle’s Show” for Comedy Central. Tickets are on sale now for Donnell at The Wilbur on Friday, April 14th.
Joe List
Saturday, April 15th
Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, who’s movie FOURTH OF JULY (directed by Louis CK) is currently playing in theatres all over North America. Joe’s latest 1 hour special, THIS YEAR’S MATERIAL premiered on his YouTube page in April and has over 1 million views. His previous special, I HATE MYSELF was released by Comedy Central in 2020 and currently has over 7.5 million views on their YouTUbe page. Joe has performed on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON and has appeared multiple times on CONAN. He was a finalist on NBC’s ‘LAST COMIC STANDING, he also has his own half-hour special on Comedy Central and he stars in season 2 of the Netflix’s THE STAND UPS. Joe hits The Wilbur stage on Saturday, April 15th.
Rory Scovel
April 20th
Rory Scovel can currently be seen starring as Danny in Apple TV+’s hour-long series PHYSICAL, as well as in Paramount Picture’s BABYLON. Prior to that, he starred in I FEEL PRETTY opposite Amy Schumer and can be seen in New Line’s feature THE HOUSE, ABC’s MODERN FAMILY, and NBC’s SUPERSTORE, as well as in his Comedy Central series ROBBIE, which he also created. His hour stand-up special RORY SCOVEL TRIES STAND-UP FOR THE FIRST TIME is currently streaming on Netflix.
Pinky Patel: New Crown, Who Dhis Tour
Saturday, April 22nd
Originally from Illinois, Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian, and personality with a fan base of over 5 million. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that have garnered over 89 million likes on TikTok. She has worked with brands such as Clorox, Pfizer, Pure Leaf Tea and many more. You can catch Pinky in a city near you on her much anticipated New Crown Who Dhis Tour.
Janelle James
April 23rd
Janelle James stars in the scene stealing role of ‘Ava’ in the hit ABC series, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, which earned Janelle a Golden Globe Nomination in 2022. Her latest half hour stand-up special is featured in Netflix’s THE STAND UPS. She was a “New Face” at the Just For Laughs Festival Montreal, named one of The 50 Most Funny People in Brooklyn, and recently featured as one of Variety's Top Ten Comedians to Watch. James’ debut comedy album, Black and Mild, was released on all major streaming networks in 2017 to rave reviews. Her podcast, You In Danger Gurl, was listed as one of Spotify's top comedy podcasts for 2020.