Atlanta Comedy Shows for January 2012
January 2, 2012 by Paul McParland
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A list of Atlanta’s current and up-coming stand up comedy shows and improv performances. These are some of our favorite places to witness razor sharp comedians and spontaneous improvisation in Atlanta, Georgia.
Laughing Matters
01/01/2012 to 01/31/2012
A mainstay of Atlanta corporate entertainment since 1985, Laughing Matters is pure spontaneous energy channeled through the brains of professional comedy risk-takers. Clean comedy is a rarity in today’s society, however with Laughing Matters, it is simply their brand of material. Bring your thinking caps and prepare to challenge these fearless participants in theatre without a net.
Company: Laughing Matters
Price: $15.00
Box Office: 404-225-5000
Public Transportation Available
Free Parking Available
John Heffron
01/19/2012 to 01/21/2012
Well regarded as a model husband, his relatable comedy thrills audiences wherever he performs. John Heffron was winner of the second season of the popular hits series Last Comic Standing. He will be performing at the Punchline Comedy Club in Sandy Springs, GA.
Show Dates & Times
Thursday, January 19, 2012 8:00:00 PM $20.00
Friday, January 20, 2012 8:00:00 PM $25.00
Friday, January 20, 2012 10:00:00 PM $25.00
Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:00:00 PM $25.00
Saturday, January 21, 2012 8:00:00 PM $25.00
Saturday, January 21, 2012 10:00:00 PM $25.00
For tickets visit www.punchline.com.
Funny Fridays
01/20/2012 to 06/15/2012
Gilbert Lawand and Lavar Walker with Your Host Debra Cole
In 2012, Aurora Theatre is proud to welcome comedienne Debra Cole as the new host of Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays. Atlanta comedy enthusiasts know Debra’s wry humor from her many performances as a solo act and part of the Mixed Nuts comedy troupe, a Funny Fridays mainstay. Born on April Fool’s Day, Debra’s sassy audience interaction and left-hook delivery are sure bets to bring the laughs and set the pace for visiting comedians, making Funny Fridays the best comedy show in the metro area. In fact, Vicki Locke says, “Debra is so stinking funny.” Juror #12 says, “She has a wit like a barber strap.” And the Fulton County Magistrate says, “Twice Divorced!” Mark your calendars now. You don’t want miss a single performance of this series!
Jan 20, 2012
Joining Debra for her first show as host, a couple of comedians who have fallen so far off the corporate ladder you will laugh till it hurts. Good thing Lavar Walker is a certified pharmacist with just the cure for all your ailments, but he’s not prescribing Zoloft, Ambient or Paxil. What this pharmacist recommends is a dose of laughter, two tablespoons of chuckles and a booster shot of good times. Good chance you will recognize Lavar from performances on Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza or Robert Townsend’s Partners in Crime.
Gilbert Lawand has strayed far from the office water cooler to be named the South’s Funniest Accountant in 2009. Since then Gilbert has performed in clubs all over the country including the Hollywood Improv and Comedy Store in Los Angeles, as well home-based Atlanta clubs the Punchline, Funny Farm and Laughing Skull. He has shared the stage with comedy greats Greg Proops, Bobcat Goldthwait, Ron White and was part of the Muslims are Coming Comedy Tour that filmed at Aurora Theatre. Gilbert’s background is unique: born in Baghdad to Catholic parents before moving to a farm in a small town in South Georgia when he was 6 years old. This probably explains why he seems anxious most of the time. To relax, Gilbert can be found enjoying some of the simpler things in life like fine wine, stimulating conversation and long romantic walks through strip clubs. March 16, 2012 Tom Simmons with host Debra Cole. May 18, 2012 TBA with host Debra Cole. June 15, 2012 Season Finale on the Mainstage with host Debra Cole.
Company: Aurora Theatre
Price: $15.00
Box Office: 770-476-7926
Free Parking Available
Battle Acts
01/21/2012 to 01/31/2012
Laughing Matters is the longest running improv comedy troupe in Atlanta! Individual improvisors compete head to head for laughs during this elimination tournament. Eight walk in and one walks out – The Champion of BattleActs! Third Saturday of each month.
Company: Laughing Matters
Price: $12.00
Box Office: 404-225-5000
Free Parking Available
Pay Parking Available
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