Complete event listing for
Esther's Follies
525 E 6th St
Venue infoAge Policy: All Ages
Saturday, March 10
Doug Benson (Super High Me, The Benson Interruption) brings comics, actors, directors and writers together to talk about new releases and favorite films.......
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Doug Benson
Doug Benson (Super High Me, The Benson Interruption) brings comics, actors, directors and writers together to talk about new releases and favorite films.......
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Doug Benson
Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) delivers wit and wisdom in his unpredictable “Proopcast.”......
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Greg Proops
Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) delivers wit and wisdom in his unpredictable “Proopcast.”......
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Greg Proops
For the fifth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene, to SXSW. James Adomian, Greg Proops, Seth Morris......
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For the fifth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene, to SXSW. James Adomian, Greg Proops, Seth Morris......
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Greg Proops, James Adomian, Scott Aukerman, Seth Morris
For the fifth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene, to SXSW. James Adomian, Greg Proops, Seth Morris......
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Greg Proops, James Adomian, Scott Aukerman, Seth Morris
For the fifth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene, to SXSW. James Adomian, Greg Proops, Seth Morris......
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Greg Proops, James Adomian, Scott Aukerman, Seth Morris
Sunday, March 11
Required listening for any comedy fan, this no-holds-barred show goes deep behind the scenes, presenting in-depth interviews with the industry’s most innovative performers.......
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Jeffrey Tambor, Marc Maron
Required listening for any comedy fan, this no-holds-barred show goes deep behind the scenes, presenting in-depth interviews with the industry’s most innovative performers.......
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Jeffrey Tambor, Marc Maron
Host Scott Aukerman (Mr. Show, Between Two Ferns) will tape an episode of his flagship Earwolf show that blends interviews, improv and inspired character bits.......
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Scott Aukerman
Host Scott Aukerman (Mr. Show, Between Two Ferns) will tape an episode of his flagship Earwolf show that blends interviews, improv and inspired character bits.......
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Scott Aukerman
FOX’s Bob's Burgers celebrates its upcoming second season with a live show featuring acts from cast members Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.......
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Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy
FOX’s Bob's Burgers celebrates its upcoming second season with a live show featuring acts from cast members Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.......
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Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy
FOX’s Bob's Burgers celebrates its upcoming second season with a live show featuring acts from cast members Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.......
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Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy
FOX’s Bob's Burgers celebrates its upcoming second season with a live show featuring acts from cast members Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz and Larry Murphy.......
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Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy
Monday, March 12
Comedian and actor Kevin Pollak returns, bringing his weekly live, interactive webcast back to the SXSW stage.......
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Kevin Pollak
Comedian and actor Kevin Pollak returns, bringing his weekly live, interactive webcast back to the SXSW stage.......
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Kevin Pollak
Web comedy powerhouse Funny or Die and Caviar Content present The Super Serious Show, one of the best independent comedy shows in Los Angeles, featuring a serious mix of performers and short films. T.J. Miller hosts the ...
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Aparna Nancherla, Jerrod Carmichael, John Hodgman, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane
Web comedy powerhouse Funny or Die and Caviar Content present The Super Serious Show, one of the best independent comedy shows in Los Angeles, featuring a serious mix of performers and short films. T.J. Miller hosts the ...
Presenters
Aparna Nancherla, Jerrod Carmichael, John Hodgman, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane
Web comedy powerhouse Funny or Die and Caviar Content present The Super Serious Show, one of the best independent comedy shows in Los Angeles, featuring a serious mix of performers and short films. T.J. Miller hosts the ...
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Aparna Nancherla, Jerrod Carmichael, John Hodgman, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane, Reggie Watts
Web comedy powerhouse Funny or Die and Caviar Content present The Super Serious Show, one of the best independent comedy shows in Los Angeles, featuring a serious mix of performers and short films. T.J. Miller hosts the ...
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Aparna Nancherla, Jerrod Carmichael, John Hodgman, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, Kyle Kinane, Reggie Watts
Tuesday, March 13
A talk show that’s both absurd and academic, with interviews that explore comics’ most awkward moments, celebrating the not-always-fun parts of doing comedy.......
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Pete Holmes
A talk show that’s both absurd and academic, with interviews that explore comics’ most awkward moments, celebrating the not-always-fun parts of doing comedy.......
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Pete Holmes
The best improvisers in the country come together to put on an irreverent show made up on the spot, featuring performers from the acclaimed theater’s Los Angeles and New York outposts. Chris Gethard Shannon O’Neill J...
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Chris Gethard, Joe Wengert, Katie Dippold, Pete Holmes, Shannon O'Neill
The best improvisers in the country come together to put on an irreverent show made up on the spot, featuring performers from the acclaimed theater’s Los Angeles and New York outposts. Chris Gethard Shannon O’Neill J...
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Chris Gethard, Joe Wengert, Katie Dippold, Pete Holmes, Shannon O'Neill
Pete Holmes and Gabe Liedman lead a line-up of established and up-and-coming comics from all around the country. With Eliza Skinner, Chris Gethard, Joe Wengert and Jenny Slate.......
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Chris Gethard, Eliza Skinner, Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate, Joe Wengert, Pete Holmes
Pete Holmes and Gabe Liedman lead a line-up of established and up-and-coming comics from all around the country. With Eliza Skinner, Chris Gethard, Joe Wengert and Jenny Slate.......
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Chris Gethard, Eliza Skinner, Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate, Joe Wengert, Pete Holmes
Wednesday, March 14
Hosted by Nick Turner and featuring Todd Barry, Brendon Walsh, Kristine Levine and DC Pierson; presented by event producers Brown Paper Tickets and comedy site The Spit Take.......
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Brendon Walsh, Nick Turner, Todd Barry
Presented by: Brown Paper Tickets
This fall, Nick Turner made his television debut, performing stand up on "Late night with Jimmy Fallon." In January, he was nominated for "Emerging Comedian" and "Best Host" at the ECNY Awards. Nick also performed at ...
New York NY
Presented by: Brown Paper Tickets
DC Pierson is one-fifth of the sketch comedy group DERRICK and co-wrote and co-stars in their film MYSTERY TEAM. He is the author of the novel THE BOY WHO COULDN'T SLEEP AND NEVER HAD TO. He co-hosts a weekly stand-up ...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: Brown Paper Tickets
The neighborhood molester couldn’t be bothered to abduct her children because they’re too fat. Her sex life is an exotic journey akin to “going around the world in 80 men.” And you really don’t want to know wha...
Portland OR
Presented by: Brown Paper Tickets
Mike Lawrence is a comedian born and raised in South Florida. He began doing comedy as a way to escape the dullness of his job at the McDonald's Drive-Thru, and quickly fell in love with it. He moved to New York in 2007,...
New York NY
Presented by: Brown Paper Tickets
Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Brendon Walsh established himself in comedy in Austin, TX. In 2004 he won the “Funniest Person In Austin” contest and that same year also appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” ...
Los Angeles CA
Pete Holmes, Joe Wengert, Kurt Braunohler and Chris Gethard bring their whip-smart wit and storytelling skills to the Esther’s Follies stage.......
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Chris Gethard, Joe Wengert, Kurt Braunohler, Pete Holmes
Joe Wengert is a comedian living in Los Angeles. As a stand up he has performed in Portland, San Francisco, San Diego, and New York City. He is a regular performer at the UCB Theater and can be seen in shows such as ...
Abington PA
Kurt Braunohler has done many things. He's been on the TV on shows like Delocated, The Heart She Holler, Bob’s Burgers, Comedy Central Presents, Jon Benjamin Has a Van, Assy McGee, Human Giant and too many other shows ...
Brooklyn NY
Presented by: Gotham Comedy-Laugh Button Live
Originally from Aurora, CO, Dan Soder started doing stand up at 21 while attending the University of Arizona. After two years of playing clubs and casinos all over the southwest, Dan decided he'd had enough of extreme he...
New York NY
Slacker Radio and New York’s iconic Gotham Comedy Club present The Laugh Button Live, a stand-up showcase hosted by Dan Soder and featuring Amy Schumer, Robert Kelly, Doug Benson and Gary Gulman.......
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Amy Schumer, Dan Soder, Doug Benson, Robert Kelly
Presented by: Gotham Comedy-Laugh Button Live
Boston's Gary Gulman has appeared on just about every television show a young standup comedian can appear on, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with David Letterman. His brand of clever, original...
New York NY
Presented by: Gotham Comedy-Laugh Button Live
Amy Schumer’s blend of wholesome, girl-next-door looks and edgy comedy has earned her a rapid rise in the comedy world. She shot to the forefront of the comedy scene as the stand out of Comedy Central’s Roast of Ch...
New York NY
presented by Gotham Comedy-Laugh Button Live
Presented by: Gotham Comedy-Laugh Button Live
Robert Kelly has overcome many hardships in his life, all of which have made him the actor/comedian he is today. From his early days as a kid growing up in Boston in and out of Juvenile Hall, Kelly's unique, honest take ...
New York NY
Thursday, March 15
Featuring Mike Birbiglia, Jessi Klein, Louis Katz and Andrés du Bouchet; presented by TuneIn, curators of streaming online music, talk and comedy radio.......
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Andres du Bouchet, Jessi Klein, Louis Katz, Mike Birbiglia
Presented by: TuneIn StandUp
After making a name for himself for the better part of a decade on the alt-comedy scene in N.Y.C., Andres du Bouchet has been working in late night television since 2007, and is currently based in L.A. where he is a staf...
Los Angeles CA
Presented by: TuneIn StandUp
Jessi Klein is a comedian who's written for SNL, Michael and Michael Have Issues, and other really mind exploding programming. She's had her own half hour standup special on Comedy Central and has appeared on CNN, VH1 an...
New York NY
Presented by: Made in Austin
Called "...one of the funniest and most cogent people you're ever going to witness" by the Austin Chronicle, Chris Cubas is a favorite of the Austin comedy scene. Hailing from upstate NY, Chris has made a splash Austin ...
Austin TX
Austin’s vibrant scene has become a destination for emerging stand-ups, producing original voices who have helped shape the comedy landscape. Featuring Brendon Walsh, Mike MacRae, Nick Mullen, Cody Hustak, Martha Kelly...
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Brendon Walsh, Chris Cubas, Cody Hustak, Martha Kelly, Nick Mullen
Presented by: Made in Austin
Nick Mullen is a comedian. Originally from DC, Nick developed his act in Austin, where he was a 2 time finalist in the Funniest Person in Austin contest as well as a 2010 Best of Fest performer at the Detroit Internation...
Gaithersburg MD
Presented by: Made in Austin
A native of St. Louis, Mike MacRae began performing at the legendary (read: “closed”) Houston Laff Stop in 1999 and soon developed his trademark style of blending obscure impressions into straight stand-up. Mike’s...
Austin TX
Presented by: Made in Austin
Martha Kelly is a stand-up comic living in Austin, Tx. She has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Comedy Central's Premium Blend. Her dog was recently diagnosed with la...
Austin TX
Presented by: Made in Austin
After getting his start in Omaha, NE, Cody Hustak relocated to Austin, TX in search of more stage time and opportunities. Since then, Cody's patient delivery of well crafted one-liners has made him an Austin favorite, le...
Austin TX
Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Brendon Walsh established himself in comedy in Austin, TX. In 2004 he won the “Funniest Person In Austin” contest and that same year also appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” ...
Los Angeles CA
presented by Set List: Comedy Without A Net
Presented by: Set List: Comedy Without A Net
From the minds of Paul Provenza and Troy Conrad… SET LIST is back from sold-out shows at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, and a regular run in London. Top comics are given a never-befor...
Los Angeles CA
Troy Conrad and Paul Provenza’s acclaimed show puts a spin on the traditional stand-up showcase: comics are handed never-before-seen topics as they step up to the mic, promising an improvised and completely unpredictab...
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Paul Provenza
Friday, March 16
Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Brendon Walsh established himself in comedy in Austin, TX. In 2004 he won the “Funniest Person In Austin” contest and that same year also appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” ...
Los Angeles CA
The Sklar brothers present a sports show with a refreshingly comedic bent, tackling pop culture and music news along with scores and recaps.......
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Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar
presented by Earwolf: Sklarbro Country Live Podcast
Presented by: Earwolf: Sklarbro Country Live Podcast
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Los Angeles CA
presented by Earwolf: Sklarbro Country Live Podcast
Presented by: Earwolf: Sklarbro Country Live Podcast
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Los Angeles CA
The wildly popular live show turned Comedy Central favorite returns to SXSW. The hugely entertaining concept is simple: Benson brings his favorite comedians onstage to perform then interrupts them with stream-of-consciou...
Presenters
Doug Benson
After being named a “New Face of Comedy” at the Just for Laughs Montreal Festival, Beth Stelling relocated to Los Angeles. So all that stuff she did in Chicago means nothing. But if you want to know about it… As...
Los Angeles CA
SXSW Comedy continues its tradition of spotlighting some of the most exciting emerging talent and seasoned favorites. Beth Stelling Brendon Wardell DC Pierson Dan St. Germain Kurt Braunohler Matt Fulchiron Jonah Ray......
Brandon Wardell is a comedy wunderkind. Brandon Wardell has performed at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and is performing at SXSW. Brandon Wardell is currently based out of Washington DC, where he is the crown jewel of t...
Fairfax VA
DC Pierson is one-fifth of the sketch comedy group DERRICK and co-wrote and co-stars in their film MYSTERY TEAM. He is the author of the novel THE BOY WHO COULDN'T SLEEP AND NEVER HAD TO. He co-hosts a weekly stand-up ...
Los Angeles CA
Kurt Braunohler has done many things. He's been on the TV on shows like Delocated, The Heart She Holler, Bob’s Burgers, Comedy Central Presents, Jon Benjamin Has a Van, Assy McGee, Human Giant and too many other shows ...
Brooklyn NY
Known to those in the know as “The Full Charge,” Matt Fulchiron hardly lives up to his nickname. Worn down by relationships, adult responsibilities, and limited resources, Fulchiron coasts through his life and his ac...
Los Angeles CA
Jonah Ray is a comedian originally from Hawaii. He's written on or appeared in these things: HUMAN GIANT LIVE AT GOTHAM THE SOUP WEB SOUP......
Los Angeles CA
Jessi Klein is a comedian who's written for SNL, Michael and Michael Have Issues, and other really mind exploding programming. She's had her own half hour standup special on Comedy Central and has appeared on CNN, VH1 an...
New York NY
SXSW Comedy continues its tradition of spotlighting some of the most exciting emerging talent and seasoned favorites. Jessi Klein Nick Turner Cameron Esposito Mike Lawrence Ryan Stout Dan Soder Ari Shaffir Howard Kremer...
This fall, Nick Turner made his television debut, performing stand up on "Late night with Jimmy Fallon." In January, he was nominated for "Emerging Comedian" and "Best Host" at the ECNY Awards. Nick also performed at ...
New York NY
Cameron Esposito has been featured on NPR, Logo, & Sirius Satellite Radio and at the Bridgetown & Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festivals. Her solo show, SIDE MULLET NATION (Critics' Pick, Time Out NY & Chicago) debuted as a pro...
Chicago IL
Mike Lawrence is a comedian born and raised in South Florida. He began doing comedy as a way to escape the dullness of his job at the McDonald's Drive-Thru, and quickly fell in love with it. He moved to New York in 2007,...
New York NY
RYAN STOUT is a well-crafted and seasoned comedian who has performed all over the world. A regular guest on CHELSEA LATELY, Ryan has also appeared on CONAN, Comedy Central's LIVE AT GOTHAM, and his own half-hour special...
Los Angeles CA
Originally from Aurora, CO, Dan Soder started doing stand up at 21 while attending the University of Arizona. After two years of playing clubs and casinos all over the southwest, Dan decided he'd had enough of extreme he...
New York NY
Saturday, March 17
With two weekly broadcasts, Who Charted? welcomes guests to count down and comment on new music and film releases.......
Presenters
Howard Kremer, Kulap Vilaysack
Kulap is an actress, writer and co-host of the podcast WHO CHARTED?. TV credits include: "The Office", "The Sarah Silverman Program", "Childrens Hospital" & "Reno 911". Movie credits include: "I Love You Man" & "Peep W...
Los Angeles CA
The wildly popular live show turned Comedy Central favorite returns to SXSW. The hugely entertaining concept is simple: Benson brings his favorite comedians onstage to perform then interrupts them with stream-of-consciou...
Presenters
Doug Benson
Martha Kelly is a stand-up comic living in Austin, Tx. She has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Comedy Central's Premium Blend. Her dog was recently diagnosed with la...
Austin TX
SXSW Comedy continues its tradition of spotlighting some of the most exciting emerging talent and seasoned favorites. Martha Kelly Mike MacRae Brooke Van Poppelen Matt Fulcheron Brendon Wardell Jerrod Carmichael......
A native of St. Louis, Mike MacRae began performing at the legendary (read: “closed”) Houston Laff Stop in 1999 and soon developed his trademark style of blending obscure impressions into straight stand-up. Mike’s...
Austin TX
Brooke Van Poppelen is a NYC based comic, writer and actress. She has appeared on vh1, TLC and The TV Guide Network. She is a contributing writer for "Guy Code" on MTV2 and is currently working on another show in develop...
Brooklyn NY
Known to those in the know as “The Full Charge,” Matt Fulchiron hardly lives up to his nickname. Worn down by relationships, adult responsibilities, and limited resources, Fulchiron coasts through his life and his ac...
Los Angeles CA
Brandon Wardell is a comedy wunderkind. Brandon Wardell has performed at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and is performing at SXSW. Brandon Wardell is currently based out of Washington DC, where he is the crown jewel of t...
Fairfax VA
Jerrod Carmichael is an LA based standup and performer originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has been crafting his standup for over three years and this year was featured in Variety as being one of the top te...
Los Angeles CA
Called "...one of the funniest and most cogent people you're ever going to witness" by the Austin Chronicle, Chris Cubas is a favorite of the Austin comedy scene. Hailing from upstate NY, Chris has made a splash Austin ...
Austin TX
SXSW Comedy continues its tradition of spotlighting some of the most exciting emerging talent and seasoned favorites. Chris Cubas Louis Katz Chip Pope Andres du Bouchet Dan St. Germain Ben Kronberg Kristine Levine Howa...
Chip Pope is an accomplished comedian-actor-writer who also enjoys pancakes. He was one of the stars and writers for MTV's "Austin Stories," a television show that was acclaimed by the New York Times, USA Today, and TV G...
Los Angeles CA
After making a name for himself for the better part of a decade on the alt-comedy scene in N.Y.C., Andres du Bouchet has been working in late night television since 2007, and is currently based in L.A. where he is a staf...
Los Angeles CA
DAN ST. GERMAIN Dan St. Germain has been seen on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Electric Company, MTV’s World of Jenks, MTV’s New Years Eve Bash, VH1′s Big Morning Buzz, Spike TV, and Hoppus on Music. He’s ...
Brooklyn NY
The neighborhood molester couldn’t be bothered to abduct her children because they’re too fat. Her sex life is an exotic journey akin to “going around the world in 80 men.” And you really don’t want to know wha...
Portland OR