*SOLD OUT* The Originals - Pauly Shore, Tom Papa, Andrew Santino, Jeff Garlin, Andrea Jin +more!
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Original Room
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Show starts at 9PM
About The Original Room
This is where it all started. April 7th, 1972. This is the room where The Store became the home of American Comedy. Known for its intimate shows and late nights, The Original Room is the favorite space for super star comedians and after midnight heroes to test material, find their voices, and riff with the piano player.
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Andrea Jin
Tom Papa
With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and the late night TV shows.nnOn May 12, Tom released his second book, You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive, a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives. Tom’s first book, Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas, was released on June 5, 2018 from St Martin’s Press, making “Summer Must Read” lists from Parade Magazine to The New York Post. The comedic book takes a hilarious look at the host of characters in our families with bizarre, inescapable behavior.nnOn February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great! A hilarious rebuttal to our current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants you to remember that you’re doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s OK.nnTom’s new podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations.nnTom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, What A Joke With Papa And Fortune, on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET.
Andrew Santino
Andrew stars in FX’s most-watched comedy series, DAVE alongside LIL’ DICKY. Santino starred in the SHOWTIME series, I’M DYING UP HERE exec produced by Jim Carey and directed by Jonathan Levine. He also appeared in GAME OVER MAN written and produced by THE WORKAHOLICS crew. Previously, Santino was the star of ABC’s comedy MIXOLOGY. Andrew co-hosts the very popular podcast, BAD FRIENDS, with comedian Bobby Lee. He also has his own solo podcast WHISKEY GINGER and both combined accumulate upwards of a million downloads per week. His SHOWTIME hour-long stand-up special “HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE” debuted in 2017. His COMEDY CENTRAL HALF HOUR stand up special was released alongside his debut album SAY NO MORE on COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS. Andrew was a regular guest on COMEDY CENTRAL’S @ MIDNIGHT with Chris Hardwick. He made his standup debut on ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY and since has performed standup on CONAN and THE MELTDOWN WITH JONAH AND KUMAIL. Santino headlined at Montreal’s JUST FOR LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL as well as SXSW and numerous venues across the country. Andrew got his start acting and writing on the final season of PUNK’D for MTV and since then he has guest-starred on THIS IS US, ADULT SWIM’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, NETFLIX’S ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, HBO’S FAMILY TREE, NBC’s THE OFFICE, FX’s THE LEAGUE and HULU’s DEADBEAT.
Frankie Quiñones
Chris Spencer
Its hard to keep a straight face when talking to Chris Spencer. Extremely talented and hilarious, this quick-witted funnyman has a resume spanning over 30 years since his start in the business at six years old. Today, his resume ranges across several sectors of the industry – acting, writing, producing, directing and stand-up. With more than thirty television commercials, nine feature films, numerous television show appearances, a published book and nationwide comedy tours under his belt, Spencer is truly at the top of the entertainment game. nnHe co-created, along with Kevin Hart, BET’s hit original faux reality series Real Husbands of Hollywood and was also instrumental in the success of Nick Cannon’s Wild’n Out. nnHe recently directed his first feature. A comedy in the vein of The Full Monty Meets White Mike starring Tiffany Haddish, Wesley Snipes, Spencer Moore, Faizon Love, Gary Owen, JB Smoove and Bill Bellamy entitled Back on the Strip! nnChris has also been the head writer for countless shows such as The Emmy’s, The ESPY Awards, The Mark Twain Prize, Laugh In’s 50th Anniversary, The BET Awards, SNL, NAACP Image Awards, Grown-ish, The Hip Hop Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards…to name a few. nnChris currently has major projects with NBC Peacock, Universal, Viacom and has published the bestselling book 150 Ways to Tell If You’re Ghetto and is working on a new book called The Shepherd where he shares his experiences of working with the G.O.A.T.S of comedy such as Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes and Jamie Foxx to name a few.
Pauly Shore
Justin Martindale
Justin Martindale is a Los Angeles based comedian originally from San Antonio,TX. In 2009, he was the last hand picked paid regular by the Madame of comedy herself, Mitzi Shore. Justin has been seen on the reboot of “Comics Unleashed” as well as Comedy Central’s @Midnight, Amazon’s “NFL Pile Up” and pretty much as a guest on every podcast that exists. He hosted the hit series “What the Fashion?” on the E!Network and hosts his own weekly pop culture podcast “JustSayin’ with Justin Martindale”
Eleanor Kerrigan
Eleanor J. Kerrigan is a standout name in the world of stand-up comedy, renowned for her sharp wit, relatable humor, and a remarkable ability to turn everyday observations into comedic gold. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Eleanor's early life was filled with the bustling energy and unique characters of the city, elements that would later become central to her comedic style. Growing up in a large, spirited family, she learned the art of storytelling and humor as a way of life, which laid the foundation for her future career. Eleanor's journey into comedy was as unconventional as it was destined. Initially pursuing a career as a professional wrestler, she honed her skills in performance and showmanship, a background that proved invaluable on the comedy stage. However, it was her time at the world-famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles that truly shaped her path. Starting as a waitress, she was immersed in an environment surrounded by comedy legends, absorbing the nuances of comedic timing and delivery that would later define her own performances.nnHer leap from the periphery to the spotlight came under the mentorship of the legendary Andrew Dice Clay. Encouraged by Clay, Eleanor took to the stage, rapidly evolving from a novice to a formidable comedic presence. Her style, characterized by a blend of sharp-tongued humor and genuine storytelling, resonated with audiences. She adeptly navigates topics ranging from her colorful family dynamics to the quirks of everyday life, all delivered with her signature Philadelphia flair.nnEleanor's rise in the comedy world has been marked by appearances on numerous shows and podcasts, showcasing her versatility and range as a comedian. Her ability to connect with audiences, whether through a microphone on stage or across digital platforms, has earned her a dedicated following. Her comedy transcends mere laughter; it's a reflection of life's absurdities, told through the lens of someone who's lived it all with a smile and a punchline.nnOffstage, Eleanor's passion for comedy translates into mentoring aspiring comedians, much like she was guided in her early days. Her journey from a waitress in a comedy club to a celebrated stand-up comedian is not just a testament to her talent but also to her resilience and the power of humor in shaping life's narrative.
Jeff Garlin
Torio Van Grol
Torio Van Grol is a comedian whose debut comedy album Magic Knees, reached #1 on the Apple comedy charts. His Don't Tell Comedy Special received millions of views and was generally perceived as pretty good. He performed as a part of Comedy Central's Cluster Fest, and regularly headlines all over the country. Torio was listed as one of the Bay Area's best stand-up comedians by SFist and won the title, Best Joke by the award-winning SF blog Courting Comedy.nnTorio Van Grol was first discovered by a gentleman naturalist in 1676, causing an uproar among the clergy, who claimed that he was placed on Earth by God as a test of faith. After much careful study, Torio has been widely accepted as real, though some controversy lingers. Many people believe that early humans coexisted peacefully with him, even caring for him and riding on his back as a form of transportation. But Torio is not strong enough to carry people, instead relying on speed, cunning and a bulletproof eBay rating for survival.
Dave Waite
Nicole Aimee Schreiber
Felicia Folkes
Felicia Folkes is an LA-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. Born and raised in Inglewood, CA, she’s self described as a young black women trapped in an Auntie's body. Her comedy has an honest take on the ups and downs of family, love, health, and friendship.
Cooper Lyden
Nicole Becannon
Don Barris
Comedian, producer, podcaster, future Bond girl. My Ding Dong Show is the longest running show in the history of The Comedy Store. As seen in Windy City Heat and Showtime's Comedy Store Documentary.
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