Category Archives: Premieres

Bring The Funny

Bring the Funny is nothing like we have seen on TV before. Though NBC helped comedians make the limelight on Last Comic Standing, this show will give more than just stand up comedians a chance. Not only will it feature stand up but also variety and sketch comedy for a chance to win $250,000 and perform at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in 2020. The host is Amanda Seales and judges are Jeff Foxworthy, Kenan Thompson, and Chrissy Teigen. Some performers will definitely look familiar like Pat Regan and Jeremiah Watkins, Jesus Trejo, Ali Siddiq, and Rocky Dale Davis. Excited to see how everyone does on this show. Premiering July 9th on NBC after America’s Got Talent.

Over & Over, a Comedy Special Documentary

Iliza has 4 Netflix specials so it makes her the perfect person to make a documentary about everything that goes into recording these specials. She teamed up with Comedy Dynamic to bring us Over & Over, showing how she prepared for the recording of her most recent special, Elder Millennial. If you watch closely you get a glimpse of Iliza on our Comedy Works South stage. Available July 2nd on iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play, and more.

Iliza thanks her fans by saying “We created something special for the fans, new and old, as a way to say thank you for always being there and supporting me. Words cannot express my gratitude to them for always showing up. Over and Over is as much about them as it is about me.”

Steve Simeone’s Jabba

Steve Simeone started coming to Comedy Works with Ari Shaffir so it is so cool to hear this discussion between these 2 favorites of the club. It is even more exciting to hear how much they love us. The club that comes to mind first is Comedy Works Downtown. Maybe next time they decide to record they will grace us with honor. If you have haven’t heard this album, you need to. No one has praising the dad material like Steve Simeone. Two one of a kind comics talk comedy and recording an album, is there anything better?!

Lights Out with David Spade

David Spade’s new late show is premiering July 29th. Lights Out with David Spade will take the prime show spot after The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. You can’t tell much from the promo video that Comedy Central put up but we anticipate a light hearted, silly take on pop culture with appearances from Spade’s funny comedian and celebrity friends. Leaving the political humor to The Daily Show, Lights Out could be a nice change of pace for the audience. Make sure you tune in or set it up to record. You will not want to miss it!

Historical Roasts with Jeff Ross

A new Roast special is coming to Netflix. Of course Jeff Ross is the Roastmaster General but the other people on the show are from history. Comedians are dressed as you favorite historical figures like Abe Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali, Cleopatra, Martin Luther King Jr and so many more. It premieres on May 27th and just like Bumping Mics, it will be your new favorite comedy special on Netflix!

Summer of Specials

Netflix is not joking. They are clearly trying to keep everyone inside this summer with the many comedy specials that are being released. Miranda Sings, Jo Koy, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and Mike Epps have all raced Comedy Works stage with their incredible comedy. Congrats to all of these talented people.

Wanda Skyes is Not Normal

Wanda Sykes has done it again. Her new Netflix special brings her fresh and hilarious perspective to life with her expressive voice and physical humor that is unmatched. We have been waiting 3 years for a new special Wanda and she didn’t disappoint.Her charisma makes her a perfect social commentator for this day and age. She has the ability to speak to people of all walks of life, everyone needs to watch her new special, Not Normal.

Roy Wood Jr’s New Show

Roy Wood Jr is taking over Comedy Central! He has been a correspondent on The Daily Show, Host of This is Not Happening, and multiple stand up specials.  Now his is getting his own show that is based off his early life; it is even being filmed in his hometown. Jefferson County: Probation starts shooting in May, we will keep you posted as to when it is supposed to premiere.  Congratulations Roy Wood Jr!

Jon Reep’s New Album

Jon Reep is a unique and hilarious comic. He is also the biggest minority there is, a blue eyed ginger.  There are many things that makes this guy special, hence why you should listen to his new special. You can hear it on any streaming service. Keep an eye on Comedy Works’ calendar to see him live!