Everyone is ready to laugh again, and 23 comedians are on their way to Columbus to help – The Columbus Dispatch

Michael Grossberg| Special to The Columbus Dispatch

Jim Gaffigan, Nikki Glaser, Chelsea Handler, D.L. Hughley, Kevin James, Leanne Morgan, Brian Regan, Ron White and Steven Wright are just of a few of the many stand-up comedians and comedy acts visiting Columbus next season eager to resume touring after the worst of the pandemic is, hopefully, behind us.

Along with locally produced central Ohio comedy shows such as Shadowbox Live (with a new edition of Holiday Hoopla) andMadLabTheatre (producing its first Love and Laughter Festival as a showcase for five smaller troupes), such comedy shows aim to satisfy audiences eager to laugh again after a long lockdown of live comedy.

When: 7 p.m. Sept.10

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The Chicago-born comedian is known for his distinctive physical style; roles in the films Green Book and The Irishman; TV comedy specials forNetflix, Showtime and Comedy Central; and for being honored by Billboard as their inaugural Comedian of the Year.

Admission: $63.25 to $153.13

Information:CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 13

Where: Riffe Centers Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.

What: The larger-than-life drag queen and outrageous comic, a self-professed clown in a gown otherwise known as Ray Haylock, became well-known from winning the sixth season of "RuPauls DragRace" withher snarky frankness, timing and politically incorrect humor.

Admission: $41.50 to $227

Information:CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Sept.16

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The comedian, who has appeared on The View, Dr. Phil and Sirius XM comedy channels, is known for her southern charm and storytelling about her life as a mother of three with a husband.

Admission: $35 on rear main floor and rear balcony, but mostly sold out

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center, 614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 18

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The bestselling comedian, whos had four comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix and reached No. 1 on Billboard charts for his comedy album LiveFromSeattle, is known for comedy about his family and son, and the intricacies of Filipino traditions.

Admission: $48 to $188

Information:CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30

Where: Riffe Centers Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.

What: The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts will present the two Canadian moms, bestselling authors and Facebook/Instagram favorites whose touring comedy show (including male dancers) focuses on moms and dismantles unrealistic media portrayals of motherhood comedian moms.

Admission: $28.25 to $107

Information:CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 8 p.m. Oct. 9

Where: Riffe Centers Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.

What: A nurse before he became a comedian and internet sensation, Orlando native Blake Lynch is known for his humorous videos on the lives of nurses and patients, and for leading a successful campaign through his Bannned4Life organization to raise awareness and repeal an outdated FDA ban on gay men donating blood.

Admission: $34 to $109

Information:CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Oct.22

Where: Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.

What: The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts will present the comedian-actor/radio host, who starred in the Netflix comedy special Tom Papa: Youre Doing Great! and wrote the book Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas.

Admission: $29.30 to $58.70

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 8 p.m. Oct. 22

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The Atlanta-born comedian-podcaster-actress, billed as your favorite high-functioning hot mess, became famous for her Instagram page and self-deprecating style.

Admission: $36.50 to $166.50

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center, 614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 29

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The comedian, whos performed two Netflix specials The Tennessee Kid and The Greatest Average American, has appeared on late-night TV shows with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon, hosts a weekly Nateland podcast and has performed more than five times for U.S. troops.

Admission: $39.75 to $159.75

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 7

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The comedian-actor starred for nine seasons in the CBS series The King of Queens, co-starred with Adam Sandler in theGrownUps filmsandI Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry; and produced, co-wrote and starred in the Paul Blart: MallCop filmcomedies.

Admission: $45 to $75

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 12

Where: Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.

What: The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts will present the comedian, a Cincinnati native who likes to talk about sex and dating, hosts podcasts, and produces and hosts MTV and Comedy Central shows.

Admission: $38.50

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13

Where: Riffe Center, Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.

What: The comedian-actor-podcaster and TV personality hosts the This Past Weekend podcast and co-hosts the King and the Sting podcast with comedian Brendan Schaub.

Admission: $45.60, but mostly sold out

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 13

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The comedian, who had a seven-year run as host of E!s late-night show Chelsea Lately, has written six bestselling books (five that reached No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list), including 2019s Life Will Be the Death of Me.

Admission: $49.50 to $126 to $219.50

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center, 614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 14

Where: Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.

What: The comedian-actor-writer-producer, nominated six times for Grammy Awards and a multi-platinum-selling recording artist, has written two bestselling books.

Admission: $39.75 to $79.75

Information: 614-246-2000,www.nationwidearena.com

When: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 18

Where: Riffe Centers Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.

What: The writer-actor-comedian-musician isisknown for viral videos and his sketches about the quirks of particular groups (Millennial Girlfriend School, Moms and Middle Schoolers During Flu Season Be Like).

Admission: $35 to $99

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center, 614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: Nov. 18 through Dec. 23

Where: 503 S. Front St.

What: Shadowbox Live presents a new edition of its annual holiday production, the troupes most popular company-created sketch-comedy and music show, offering songs and original sketches celebrating the season and poking fun at holiday and family stresses.

Admission: $80 to $130 for tables of two;or $160 to $260 for tables of four

Information: 614-416-7625,www.shadowboxlive.org

When: 8 p.m. Nov. 19

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The scotch-drinking, cigar-smoking comedian, rescheduled from 2020 because of the pandemic, shares stories from real life fromgrowing up in a small Texas town to his career-launching experiences from theBlue CollarComedy Tour.

Admission: $50.25

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: Nov. 19-21

Where: Funny Bone Comedy Club, Easton Town Center

What: The comedian, whose act is suggested for mature audiences, produced and starred in a namesake ABC/UPN TV sitcom, hosts an afternoon nationally syndicated radio show and wrote the book How Not to Get Shot, And Other Advice from White People.

Admission: to be announced

Information: 614-471-5653,www.columbus.funnybone.com

When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20

Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.

What: The California-native comedian, described by Variety in 2019 as one of the Top 10 Comics to Watch, has appeared on Comedy Central, late-night TV talk shows, and had her first Netflix show (Quarter-Life Crisis) in 2020.

Admission: $29.75 to $139.75

Information: CBUSArtsTicket Center,614-469-0939,www.cbusarts.com

When: 7 p.m. Dec. 9

Where: Riffe Centers Davidson Theatre, 77 S. High St.

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Everyone is ready to laugh again, and 23 comedians are on their way to Columbus to help - The Columbus Dispatch