Katt Williams & other stars to cure spring comedy fever near Delaware. How to get tickets
Delawareans are warned to protect their funny bones this spring because Katt Williams is on the loose and he's not afraid to tickle you senseless.
As a heads up, his show at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia is nearly sold-out.
Williams and over a dozen other comedians are looking to turn people's frowns upside down near the First State and Philly this season, including a star from the sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show." Here's who is coming and how to get tickets.
Ali Wong, Philadelphia
There are only a few tickets left for both of Ali Wong's shows at The Met Philadelphia. The comedian, writer and actress has been tapped to perform in the Netflix is a Joke Festival in Los Angeles in May, a who's who event featuring big names from Katt Williams and Kevin Hart to Jerry Seinfeld. Wong delivered laughs about motherhood in "Hard Knock Wife," her second Netflix special in 2018.
The Met Philadelphia (858 N. Broad St., Philadelphia) at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 & Saturday, April 6. Tickets are $64-$173. Visit themetphilly.com.
Seth Myers, Philadelphia
The host of NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" is doing two comedy sets on one night this weekend and the first show is sold-out. Seth Myers is all about tackling the day's top stories and politics on TV. Now he's coming to the City of Brotherly Love to make the audience giggle in person.
Miller Theater (250 S. Broad St., Philadelphia) at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Tickets are $39.75-$80 (plus fees). Visit sethmeyers.com or (215) 893-1999.
Katt Williams, Philadelphia
There's a low-ticket warning for Katt Williams' comedy show. Williams is one of the hottest comedians of the year. He broke the internet in January when he appeared on Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast and took aim at several comedians including Kevin Hart. That episode has over 64 million views on YouTube. The arena headliner used that publicity to his advantage as he continues his “The Dark Matter” tour. Katt is also featured in the upcoming Netflix is a Joke Festival.
The Liacouras Center (1776 N. Broad St., Philadelphia) at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 7. Tickets are $99 to $250-plus. Visit kattwilliamslive.com or (215) 204-2400.
Trey Kennedy, Wilmington
Before Instagram and TikTok focused on short-form video, there was a platform named Vine. Trey Kennedy blew up from Vine and attracted millions of followers. The Oklahoman, who didn't expect to become an entertainer, is now kidding around on his "Grow Up Comedy Tour."
The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Tickets are $45-$140. Visit thegrandwilmington.org or (302) 652-5577.
Joe DeRosa, Wilmington
Joe DeRosa hasn't been shy about sharing with folks that his magic pill for coping with depression has been to gobble up a family-picnic-sized bucket of chicken from KFC. Maybe you can relate to him. Or not. Either way, you can expect DeRosa, who hosts the "We'll See You in Hell" podcast, to cut loose on stage and leave his greasy fingerprints all over The Queen when he's in town.
The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19. Tickets are $29 (plus fees). Visit thequeenwilmington.com or (302) 400-7020.
Stephen Buda and more, Milton
Comedy is the best medicine, and the doctor has prescribed a large dosage of "Spring Silliness" with comics Erik Terrell, host Keith Purnell and headliner "Buda" Stephen Buda. The headliner is an in-your-face Italian and Ukrainian who used to tip the scales at 520 pounds. Buda tells it how it is and has a soft spot for delivering impersonations.
Milton Theater (110 Union St., Milton) at 8 p.m. Friday, April 19. Tickets start at $12.60. Visit miltontheatre.com or (302) 684-3038.
Kathleen Madigan, Wilmington
Is Sasquatch really or thing or nah? Kathleen Madigan shares the plan she'd use if she ever came across the elusive monster in her latest comedy special "Hunting Bigfoot," an hour of stand-up where she also focuses on her family, wine and the road.
The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Tickets are $49-$64. Visit thegrandwilmington.org or (302) 652-5577.
Lewis Black, Wilmington
He often looks grumpy like a "don't stand on my lawn" kind of guy. That's become a trademark of the 75-year-old Lewis Black, who’ll stop by Delaware on his farewell tour: "Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour." The comedian was feisty about adjusting to the post-pandemic world in his 2023 comedy special "Tragically, I Need You."
The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2. Tickets are $61-$91. Visit thegrandwilmington.org or (302) 652-5577.
Jake Johannsen, Arden
Who could devote minutes to talking about a toaster on stage? Jake Johannsen certainly can. And he can chat it up about aliens, too. The veteran comic with a bizarre perspective on life has won over audiences through his subtle and witty style of comedy.
Arden Gild Hall (2126 The Highway, Arden) at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Tickets for general admission are $33.99. Visit ardenconcerts.com or (302) 475-3126.
Tu Rae, Kleon, Hamburger & more, Wilmington
A packed night of laughs and tunes are going down for a special Mother's Day comedy jam. With music by DJ Mega Skills, guests will have to survive a tickle test conducted by comics such as internet sensation Keith Norman (KleonTheComedian), who boasts over 500,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram. There's also Ashima Franklin, Hamburger, Tu Rae, Charles Walden, Coby Jackk and Denny Live!
The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Tickets are $40-$85. Visit thequeenwilmington.com or (302) 400-7020.
Tony Rock, Philadelphia
Superstar Chris Rock isn't the only famous comedian in his family. His veteran little brother Tony Rock has carved out his own path and is coming to split sides and take no prisoners when he performs five sets over three nights in Philly this spring.
Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia) at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23; 7:30 & 10 p.m. Friday, May 24; and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Tickets are $22-$42. Visit philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com or (215) 496-9001.
Pauly Shore, Philadelphia
Not many comedians can sport a red Afro and spandex while convincing you that they perfectly resemble fitness icon Richard Simmons. But Pauly Shore shocked the internet earlier this year when he pulled this unusual feat off in a teaser for the upcoming short film "The Court Jester." Shore became a household name in the '90s as the star of MTV's "Totally Pauly," which led to him to roles in movies like "Bio-Dome," "In the Army Now" and "Jury Duty."
Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia) at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30; 7:30 & 10 p.m., Friday, May 31; and 7:30 & 10 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Tickets are $27-$37. Visit philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com or (215) 496-9001.
Donnell Rawlings, Philadelphia
If you're a fan of Dave Chappelle, you're likely familiar with his friend Donnell Rawlings, who was a fan favorite for playing the character Ashy Larry on the cult classic "Chappelle's Show." Rawlings recently dropped his new Chappelle-produced Netflix special titled "A New Day."
Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia) at 7:30 & 10 p.m. Friday, June 7; 7:30 & 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8; and 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Tickets start at $38.23. Visit philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com or (215) 496-9001.
UpDating comedy show from TikTok, Wilmington
Are you single and a lover of laughs? Then you might be able to kill two birds with one stone at the popular dating, comedy show "UpDating."
This unique comedy show with 1.2 million TikTok followers brings two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. UpDating is created, produced, and hosted by New York City-based comedians Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman.
The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Tickets are $25-$58 (plus fees). Visit thequeenwilmington.com or (302) 400-7020.
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Tom Papa, Wilmington
For over 20 years, Tom Papa has lived on stage. Papa, who has been featured on fellow comedian Joe Rogan's podcast, is also on the lineup for Netflix is a Joke Festival. His latest Netflix special is "What a Day!," which offers a silly take on post-marriage intimacy, pet problems and how he believes men are to blame for most of life's issues.
The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Tickets are $57-$81. Visit thegrandwilmington.org or (302) 652-5577.
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