Marvin Michaels - Mar 4

Words alone wont do the exhaustive comedic mind of Marvin Michaels justice. In an attempt here is Marvin Michaels at a glance: a native of Amarillo, Texas born to a Muslim Father and a Southern Baptist Mother attended Catholic Grade School an only child with one brother graduated the University of Oklahoma with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering laid-off began stand-up career on the stages of Dallas, Texas laid-off again now lives in Burbank, CA.

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER and T.V. GUIDE MAGAZINE have highlighted Marvins authentic viewpoints on life through comedy in response to his Talent Hold Contract with NBC UNIVERSAL. A contract Marvin was offered and signed following his standout showcase performance at the Hollywood Improv. In addition to stage performances, Marvin is also a writer for Nationally touring headlines and his name has been seen in the credits of BETs Comic View as a writer / creative consultant for the 2002 2003 Season.

Marvin has been featured in the New York Underground Comedy Festival and has made his impression internationally at the Calgary Comedy Festival winning best of show. Before relocating to Burbank, Marvin filmed a sketch comedy pilot for UPN, Texas and using his business mind founded and produced the 2005 Dallas Comedy Festival.

Currently Marvin is under the tutelage of the Harvey Lembeck Comedy Acting Studio in Las Angeles, CA. in addition to filling show dates in venues and comedy clubs throughout the Country. Marvin continues writing; serving as a special contributor to the Dallas Morning News and sharpening his comedic mind whenever a stage presents itself.

Nick Thune - Mar 5, 6

Nick Thune, comedian/actor/writer/bird owner, is from Seattle, Washington. Nick has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno twice. On both occasions, he won. Comedy Central presented a half hour of Nick’s ‘world class’ stand-up comedy. It was a success for everyone involved, including the audience. Comedy Central also paid Nick to make iThunes, a series of short films for the Internet. In his free time, Nick grows tomatoes and tours the country touching hearts one joke at a time.

Marc Ryan - Mar 11, 12, 13

Wild, loud, and delightfully mischievous is what you’ll get from this white trash talking Louisiana native. Through stories of personal adventures, Marc captures the characters of his life with a cunning perception. His fans describe him as charismatic, charming and fun to watch. Marc Ryan has established himself as a premier comedian. In 2008-09, he toured with Rodney Carrington to over 150,000 fans, playing some of the largest and most prestigious venues in the country. Marc’s frequent appearances on syndicated radio shows like Bob and Tom and John Boy and Billy expose him to millions of listeners across the country. All three of Marc’s live albums rank among the most popular on the Sirius XM Comedy Channel’s Blue Collar, Raw Dog and Laugh USA, keeping Marc regularly in front of 18 million subscribers.

In the online world of reaching fans, Marc eclipses most. Marc’s original character "Steve" and his series of viral videos have surpassed 24 million views. These videos -- and Marc -- have been featured on numerous TV shows including The O’Reilly Factor on Fox News, CNN’s Showbiz Tonight, Maury Povich, Speeders and more -- keeping the focus on Steve white hot. Marc’s television credits are numerous. Currently Marc can be seen on CMT’s Greatest Redneck Moments and Rodney Carrington’s music video “If you’re the only one”.

Most recently Marc performed stand-up on the comedy special for TBS entitled, Pit Stop Comedy. Other credits include CBS’ Star Search and FLN’s Three Sheets. Comedy Central spotlighted Marc as one of the Best of the Improv on their web site. Marc appeared at the 2005 Montreal Comedy Festival. In 2001 Marc was on the hit CW sit-com The Parkers.

For all the latest info on Marc visit him online at www.MarcRyan.com

Dale Jones - Mar 18, 19, 20

Since 1993 Dale Jones has been perfecting his craft and has become one of the most wild and energetic comics in the country. He has entertained audiences at comedy clubs throughout the United States and Canada. His zany on-stage character always sends club patrons to the exits with lots of questions but no disappointments. His machine-gun style of delivery and animated facial contortions combined with quick improvisations and non-stop physical comedy leave the audience wishing they had his energy. Forget "high energy"—this is frantic! His shows are always a most memorable comedy experience. Club owners and managers have gotten used to fielding questions about when Dale will be returning.

Dale started his career in Nashville, Tennessee. While working (mostly wasting) his days away in a factory, his co-workers dared him to try his hand at his life long dream, making people laugh. He stepped on stage for the first time at a Zanies Comedy Club’s open mic night. Two years later, Dale turned a dream into a reality and started doing stand-up full time. Dale has had numerous television appearances including NBC's Last Comic Standing Season Six, Fox Television’s 30 Seconds to Fame and The Comedy Network in Canada. He also appeared briefly in the 2003 MGM movie Out Of Time with Denzel Washington.

Dale has worked hard to develop an act that’s truly original and non-stop funny, Dale has fashioned a show that reminds his audience of the great comedians that have influenced him. Abbott and Costello, Buster Keaton, Jerry Lewis, Tim Conway and Don Knotts. These influences along with Dale’s unusual observations, only enhance his unique gift for physical comedy and animated facial expressions. He can be heard on two nationally syndicated radio shows, The Bob and Tom Show and The Bob and Sheri Show. He was one of eight finalists in The Great Canadian Laugh Off and he was invited to perform at The Boston Comedy Festival, a great honor for any working comedian.

Lisa Landry - Mar 25, 26, 27

Lisa Landry came up through the famed New York City comedy circuit to become an audience favorite at clubs, colleges and theaters across the country. Landry has appeared on CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson & The Bonnie Hunt Show on NBC. She starred in her own half-hour special, Comedy Central Presents Lisa Landry. And a nationwide vote catapulted her special to third place out of 100 top comedians in Comedy Central's annual Standup Showdown. She's the first woman to ever place in the top three.

Landry's CD Put Your Keys in the Key Bowl was selected by iTunes as one of the Top 10 Best Comedy CDs of 2008. She is one of a handful of comedians chosen by TBS for their We Know Funny series of stand-up style commercials. She's also appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and co-starred on NBC's Law and Order: SVU.

The Louisiana native was featured on Brett Butler's Southern Belles of Comedy DVD. She did commentary for E!'s Forbes Top 100 Celebrities and CMT's 20 Greatest Redneck Moments, where Landry was chosen as a "Top Pick" by TV Guide. Her guest appearances include Fox's Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, the Bob and Tom Show, Fox's Redeye and the Hollyweird segment on MSNBC's Scarborough Country. For four years, Landry was a comedy writer for US Weekly Magazine.

Punchline Magazine describes Landry best: "She's an incredibly skilled comedian, a controlling presence onstage and a master of pacing and delivery." Trust us, you don't want to miss seeing Lisa Landry!

Matt Golightly - Apr 1, 2, 3

Since graduating from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2002 with a degree in Communications, Matt Golightly resisted the urge to take a 9-5 job and turned his, at one-time hobby, and true love—stand-up comedy—into a career. His takes on dating, the club scene, politics, and popular culture strike a comedic nerve with audiences of all ages. No angst, no angry rants, just good clean fun from this self-proclaimed “square”. His personable and likeable stage presence has taken him to clubs and college campuses all over Texas and the southwest United States. Matt has been seen on Fox TV, The Bob & Tom Show, LAT TV, Late Shift with Kevin Ferguson, and recently participated in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition. He can also be heard providing color-commentary during high-school football season along the Texas Sports Radio Network and frequently writes for the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs website.

Steve Hirst - Apr 8, 9, 10

All the way from Manchester, England, comedian Steve Hirst now performs his crowd-pleasing act on American stages nationwide. Steve's unique brand of humor manages to translate the comical differences between the UK and the US, and his act has often been described as a mix between Benny Hill and the movie Snatch. With impressions, music and a closing bit that will have you falling out of your seat, Steve's rollercoaster ride of laughs will leave you short of breath and begging for more. Get ready America because the new British Invasion of comedy has arrived.

Erik Griffin - Apr 15, 16, 17

Erik Griffin, a first generation Los Angeles born comedian/actor, is hard-working, ambitious, talented and most importantly “funny” to quote his mother. He has been performing comedy off and on for the past 12 years. Erik’s future looks very bright. Most recently he has obtained national exposure performing in the ALMA-nominated Payaso Comedy Slam seen on the SHOWTIME and COMEDY CENTRAL networks, Live at Gotham on COMEDY CENTRAL, Last Comic Driving on NBC, Comics Without Borders on SHOWTIME, nationally syndicated Comics Unleashed, and can be seen featured in several national commercials. He highlighted his talent in 2008 at the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival to overwhelming reviews. Erik was featured at the 2008 NACA National Conference, the 2007 East Regional and 2006 NACA West Regional Showcases and has performed at several colleges nationwide.

Besides opening for Dave Attel in Washington and Damon Wayans in Irvine California, Erik is now headlining all over the United States and Canada. Other accomplishments include winning the Northern Lights Comedy Contest, a semifinalist in the 2005 International Seattle Comedy, attended the 5th & 6th Annual Calgary Comedy Festival as well as a runner-up in the 2005 Rocky Mountain Laugh- Off.

Dennis Blair - Apr 22, 23, 24

Dennis Blair is one of the most talented and versatile comedians in show business. His act combines music, stand-up and topical observation, and can be tailored to the tastes of any audience he works with. As a result, he is equally at home in comedy clubs, corporate venues, cruise ships and concert halls, having performed on nearly every concert stage in the United States. He has appeared on the Tonight Show and HBO, has co-hosted a radio show with Elayne Boosler, and has entertained everywhere from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles to the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

Over his career he has appeared regularly in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Laughlin with such major celebrities as Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Jackie Mason, the Beach Boys, Gloria Estefan, Tom Jones and George Carlin (with whom he toured for over eighteen years in the U.S. and Canada).

He has received accolades from many sources. Rodney Dangerfield said, "He has the fastest comedy mind of anyone I ever met." George Carlin said, "He's the only person who can make me belly-laugh." And Elayne Boosler said, "He's the funniest man in the world." Dennis also has headlined in comedy clubs across the country and has recorded two comedy CDs - Live Performance Anxiety and Words, Music and Drunks.

Ben Creed - Apr 29, 30, May 1

A bona fide club favorite at Hyena's. If you haven't already seen Ben then you need to know he's a chain smoking, goatee wearing, guy from New York City and he's pissed off! Not to worry though, Ben's angst is your chance at hilarity! His razor edged tongue got him invited to appear in Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen along with Jim Carey and Tim Allen. Take a look at life through Ben's eyes: A night in an urban emergency ward, broken romances, nicotine addiction and fear of flying. He makes the world we live in funnier!

Doug Benson - May 6, 7, 8

Doug has a long list of credits to his name. He has his own documentary called Super High Me based on a joke from his stand-up act that’s available on DVD. He’s also been on NBC's Last Comic Standing and finished top six in the 2007 season. Doug is also a series regular on VH1's Best Week Ever. He makes recurring appearances on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live and his second Comedy Central Presents half-hour special premiered in January 2009. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of America’s best.

Sean Kent - May 13, 14, 15

Sean Kent is a nationally touring headliner with multiple television appearances. Most recently Sean was a series regular on Last Comic Standing 3 where critics labeled his performances, "Daring and funny". It was Sean's appearance as one of the housemates on the original season of Last Comic Standing that first garnered him national attention as the show proved to be a smash for NBC, spawning two subsequent editions. In 2005 Sean also released his first full-length CD, Sex, Drugs, and Politics, which was hailed as "An instant classic!" by XM Radio and has been played on stations all over the country. In addition to Last Comic Standing, Sean has written for or appeared on: The Bob and Tom Show, The Best Damn Sports Show Period on Fox Sports Net, Yes, Dear on CBS, Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials on CBS, Friday Night Videos on NBC, Filter on G4 TechTV, The Pam Anderson Roast on Comedy Central, and the E! Entertainment Television Network.

Erotic Hypnotic - May 20, 21, 22

There's a reason they call him "The Erotic Hypnotic"... At the sexually frustrated age of 29, this nationally touring entertainer combines his unique blend of perversion and hypnosis to produce one of the hottest and most risque comedy/hypnosis shows in the world. Think you or your friends would make a great porn star? Why stop there, you or your friends can also experience the exciting life of horny dogs, exotic dancers, and gay billy goats! During this show the "Erotic Hypnotic" will bring his hypnotized volunteers through the wildest and most twisted sides of their minds. This show is R-rated and is one you don`t want to miss... unless your prude.

Chas Elstner - May 27, 28, 29

Chas Elstner has been a stand-up comic for over 24 years and has written, performed and produced two comedy albums “Is This Stuff Too Real For You?” and “A Man’s Home Is Her Castle.” Chas’ extensive comedic background includes performing as a featured clown in the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus, studying at the renowned Second City in Chicago and being nominated as one of the college “Entertainers of the Year” after performing at over 200 colleges nationwide. He has also performed as an actor in off-broadway productions.

Some of Chas’ most outstanding accomplishments have been his numerous television appearances which include MTV’s half-hour Comedy Hour, VH-1’s Standup Spotlight, Entertainment Tonight, Showtime Comedy Club Allstars IV, Fox Television, national television debut on ABC, four appearances on Evening at the Improv, and The Best of Evening at the Improv, Volume 3 on DVD.

Elstner has performed as the opening act for many recording artists. He was the opening act for Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine for two years, wherein he performed in 15,000 seat arenas. He also performed as the opening act for the Pointer Sisters on a mid-west tour and at a special performance at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas. Other performances include, Mr. Peabo Bryson, The Marshal Tucker Band, Phoebe Snowe, Sha Na Na, Brenda Lee and various others.

With all of his live performance talents, Elstner has developed a humor to captivate audiences of all ages. He is a master of mouth sound effects and has an array of character voices which add to his energetic approach to comedy that leaves you with a lasting and entertaining impression.