lots of comedians are playing SXSW Comedy this year
by Klaus Kinski
Reggie Watts @ Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011 (more by Tim Griffin)
Hello BV Austin readers! How's it going? Getting your bunz in gear for the impending arrival of SXSW and the multitude of activities it presents you with? Man, I'd hate to be in your shoes. So much to see. So much to hear. So much to eat and drink. Comedy. Music. Cinema. Workshops. The stress of creating an itinerary for myself would be enough to drive me to suicide. Rats off to ya!
Anywhoozle, great comedy is always a part of SXSW. However, this year the mofos at SXSW are going to be dropping a freaking A-Bomb of comedy on y'all. Like, literally, twice the comedy than last year. The SXSW Comedy assplosion will happen from March 10th through 17th and boast a roster of 62 comedians. I mean, shit, you guys are getting Doug Loves Movies, The Benson Interruption, the cast of Bob's Burgers, Risk!, The Chris Gethard show, and more. There's also going to be a whopping 8 live podcast recordings including WTF with Marc Maron (featuring Jeffrey Tambor) and Comedy Bang! Bang!, hosted by Scott Aukerman. Sketch, stand-up, improv, panels, podcast recordings... Y'all are getting spoiled to death! Stop setting jealousy traps, SxSW!!
Schedule and comedian lists below...
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COMEDIANS SET TO APPEAR
James Adomian, Scott Aukerman, Kevin Allison, Todd Barry, Doug Benson, Mike Birbiglia, Kurt Braunohler, Jerrod Carmichael, Wyatt Cenac, Chris Cubas, Andres du Bouchet, Ian Edwards, Cameron Esposito, Matt Fulchiron, Brett Gelman, Chris Gethard, Gary Gulman, John Hodgman, Pete Holmes, Louis Katz, Martha Kelly, Robert Kelly, Kyle Kinane, Jessi Klein, Howard Kremer, Ben Kronberg, Mike Lawrence, Kristine Levine, Gabe Liedman, Mike MacRae, Marc Maron, T.J. Miller, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Nick Mullen, Larry Murphy, Aparna Nancherla, Kumail Nanjiani, Shannon O'Neill, DC Pierson, Kevin Pollack, Chip Pope, Greg Proops, Paul Provenza, Jonah Ray, Amy Schumer, Kristen Schaal, Ari Shaffir, Eliza Skinner, Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Dan Soder, Dan St. Germain, Beth Stelling, Ryan Stout, Nick Turner, Brooke Van Poppelen, Kulap Vilaysack, Brendon Walsh, Brandon Wardell, Reggie Watts, Joe Wengert.
PARTIAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 10
Doug Loves Movies with Doug Benson
A Carlin Home Companion (Kelly Carlin, daughter of George, tells stories about her unique life and family.)
The Smartest Man In The World with Greg Proops
Comedy Bang! Bang! (showcase)
Sunday, March 11
WTF with Marc Maron
Comedy Bang Bang with Scott Aukerman (podcast)
The Cast of "Bob's Burgers" Live (Comedians on the Fox animated show perform their stand-up.)
Monday, March 12
Stag Comedy (Austin-based comedy show that blends sketch and video.)
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
Funny or Die presents The Super Serious Show (Also a mix of stand-up, sketch and video.)
Tuesday, March 13
RISK! (Kevin Allison's super-confessional storytelling show.)
You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes
UCB Comedy presents: All-Stars of Improv
Tuesday, March 13
UCB Comedy presents: The Best Damn Stand-up (Hosted by Pete Holmes and Gabe Liedman.)
Wednesday, March 14
UCB Comedy presents: The Chris Gethard Show
Thursday, March 15
Set List with Paul Provenza
Stand Up! Records (Showcase for the politically-minded record label.)
Friday, March 16
Earwolf presents: Sklarbro Country with Jason and Randy Sklar
The Benson Interruption (Doug Benson provides live commentary to comedians' sets.)
"Legend" with Reggie Watts (The musical mastermind provides a live score to the Ridley Scott movie "Legend.")
Saturday, March 17
Earwolf presents: Who Charted? with Howard Kremer and Kulap Vilaysack
The Benson Interruption