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Andy Kindler at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 ANDY WILL BE FRESH OFF OF HIS LETTERMAN SUPERBOWL REPORT!
Andy was the first of our top national comedians who have helped to create a great new offering of entertainment for the DC metro area.
Andy Kindler is known in comedy circles as a troublemaker. Originally from New York, and now complaining from California, he annoys people all over the world.
Andy is a frequent guest and correspondent for The Late Show with David Letterman. Each summer at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal he delivers the State of the Industry address to a packed ballroom filled with comics and Hollywood industry types. He is infamous for his scathing attacks on the world of entertainment, including the previously taboo practice of making fun of his fellow comedians. Just as the comedy boom of the nineties was imploding, Andy wrote the "Hack's Handbook" for National Lampoon. This "how to" guide satirized and exposed tired comedy formulas.
Andy can currently be seen in a new standup special running on Comedy Central. Other noteworthy credits include the HBO Young Comedians Special, Late Night with Conan O'Brian, The Daily Show, Dr. Katz Professional Therapist, Home Movies and The Larry Sanders Show. Andy is often recognized for playing the life affirming character "Andy" on the CBS sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond.
Watch Andy Kindler on David Letterman
Andy at the Playboy Club in Las Vegas (David Letterman)
Andy at the Superbowl in Detroit (David Letterman)
Andy at Space Camp (David Letterman)
Andy doing stand-up (David Letterman)
Andy at a Rodeo (David Letterman)
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Valentine's Day - Wine, Comedy, and The Princess Bride Movie Night!
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 Valentine's Day - Sunday, February 14th at 7:00PM
One of the Best Movies Ever Made "The Princess Bride", Great Stand-Up Comedy and an Optional Wine Night with the Washington Wine Academy - BEST DATE NIGHT EVER!
ONLY $8 - INCONCEIVABLE!
Join us for one of the classic cult love stories, "The Princess Bride". The evening starts at 6:30PM with a Wine Tasting. The Stand-Up Comedy starts at 7:00PM with "The Princess Bride" starting at 7:45PM.
About The Movie: (PG) (98 min) A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. The story is one that has been passed down through from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the odious Prince Humperdinck, and Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. On the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest. They meet a few bad guys along the way to rescue Buttercup.
Battle of Wits Scene...
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Todd Barry at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 You may have seen Todd as Mickey Rourke's no-so-nice boss in The Wrestler; as the annoying bongo player on HBO's Flight of the Conchords; or in roles on Sex And the City, The Larry Sanders Show, Chappelle's Show, The Sarah Silverman Program, Pootie Tang, and Road Trip . In 2003, he was named Entertainment Weekly's "It Standup." He's performed on Letterman, Conan, and in two of his own Comedy Central Presents specials. You can also hear his voice on many cartoons, including Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Home Movies, Squidbillies, Hey Monie, Freak Show, and Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil. Check out his web site: www.toddbarry.com
STAND UP ON TELEVISION
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Comedy Central Presents: Todd Barry - 1/2 hour special
Last Call with Carson Daly
Jimmy Kimmel Live
USO Comedy Tour - (Comedy Central)
NBC'S Late Friday
Open Mike with Mike Bullard - (CTV)
ANIMATED TELEVISION
Lucy, The Daughter of the Devil - Multiple Voices
Freak Show - Frank Meinkowitz
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist - Todd, The Video Guy
Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Romulox
Space Ghost, Coast-To-Coast - himself
Tom Goes To The Mayor - Saul
Shorties Watching Shorties - himself
Hey Monie - Kazumi
Saddle Rash - Kitty the Kid
Home Movies - Clerk
O'Grady - Janitor, Dave, The Fly
Squidbillies - Dr. Bug
OTHER TELEVISION
Bored To Death - Dale Woodley
Flight of the Conchords - Todd
Wonder Showzen - Barold T. Mosley
Sesame Street - #7
Lucky Louie - Todd
Friar's Club Roast of Chevy Chase - roaster
Chappelle's Show - Paul
The Larry Sanders Show - Keith
Spin City - Doug
Sex and the City - Ordinary Guy
Contest Searchlight - himself
Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn - regular panelist
Sundance Film Festival Live - Co-host - (Sundance Channel, 1999)
Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay - (Food Network)
FILM
The Wrestler - Wayne
Road Trip - Campus Security Guard 1
Pootie Tang - Greasy
Tomorrow Night - Man Caught in Rain (Director: Louis CK, 1998 Sundance
Selection)
Los Enchiladas - Duane (Director: Mitch Hedberg, 1999 Sundance Selection)
Borrowing Saffron - George (Director: Todd Barry, Woodstock Film Festival Selection)
RADIO
The Howard Stern Show
The Bob and Tom Show
FESTIVALS
Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Edinburgh, UK (2004)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival - Australia (2004)
Vancouver International Comedy Festival (2004, 2005)
Just for Laughs Festival - Montreal (1994, 2003, 2006)
Brighton Comedy Festival - Brighton, UK (2003)
Big Night of Comedy - Den Haag, NL (2003)
Cat Laughs Festival - Kilkenny, IRE (2001)
U.S. Comedy Arts Festival - Aspen (1998, 2000)
Chicago Comedy Festival (1999)
AWARDS
2003 IT STANDUP - Entertainment Weekly IT List
2003 Nightlife Awards - Outstanding Male Standup Comedian
1998 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Aspen - Jury Award - Stand Up
Chevy Chase Roast
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Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Old Arlington Grill - ONLY $5
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 Every Thursday 8PM to 9PM
Comedy Nonsense (ComedyNonsense.com) presents the Area's Best Stand-Up Comics at the Old Arlington Grill
Only $5 Cover
(60 min Show)
Each 60 minute show features 2 to 4 professional stand-up comics with a host in an a modern entertainment lounge setting. Each show is recorded and some clips are used for Comedy Nonsense's TV Show on Comcast, Verizon FIOS, Local Point TV, YouTube, On Demand, and WJFK 106.7FM.
The Old Arlington Grill is a NEW restaurant & lounge located just off the lobby of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. Come check out the top local comics before they move on to fame and fortune. See what the buzz is all about!
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Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy at the Old Arlington Grill
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 Every Saturday Night from 10:30PM to Midnight in the Old Arlington Grill
FREE ADMISSION
Each show features up to 15 stand-up comics in an a modern entertainment lounge setting. Come check out local comics on the rise as they test new material. A fun evening for everyone!
The Old Arlington Grill is a NEW restaurant & lounge located just off the lobby of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. Come check out these local comics before they move on to fame and fortune. See what the buzz is all about!
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Chris Bliss - Live Comedy & Amazing Juggling Performance
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 For comedian and commentator Chris Bliss, life has been a study in contrasts. The youngest son of a Washington D.C. attorney, he majored in comparative literature at Northwestern University and the University of Oregon before dropping out at the end of his junior year. The reason? To pursue a career in juggling. And what did his argumentative father think about the choice? "He told me I was ruining my life, which I can understand in retrospect. Your son comes home after his third year of college - where he's on the dean's list - and says he's running off to join the circus . . . what would you say?"
But it wasn't the circus that Chris had his eye on. His act was pure rock 'n roll. Using music ranging from the Beatles to Peter Gabrial, and augmented with custom lighting and special effects, he transformed juggling into aerial choreography. Chris quickly became in demand as the perfect concert opening act, eventually sharing the bill with superstars as diverse as Eric Clapton, Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson (who called him "the best damn juggler I ever saw"), and culminating with being chosen as the sole opening act for Michael Jackson's Victory Tour in 1984 ("during his beige period", Chris explains). Did he ever meet the Gloved One? "Just once. One of his band members introduced us, and Michael said the oddest thing: '"It must take a lot of rhythm to do what you do." So I said: "You, too, Michael."
The Jackson credit brought him offers to be the featured specialty act in big production shows in Las Vegas, Paris, and even one from Japan. But all had the same Catch-22. "Imagine", Chris recounts, "finally getting over the rainbow, and the pot of gold is there. And all you have to do to get it is perform the same 12-15 minutes a night . Forever. That was it for me."
Taking the advice of many friends, he decided to try his hand at stand-up comedy: "The hardest part was going from something where I was one of the best to something where, basically, I wasn't even at the bottom of the list. Hell, I wasn't even on the list." Putting all his energy toward learning his new craft , Chris honed his comedy skills with relentless road work ("40-45 weeks a year").
It paid off. Rediscovering long-lost writing skills, Chris's comedy took on the same innovative edge his variety act was known for. Soon he was headlining top clubs around the country, and appearing on a slew of cable comedy shows. Then came an offer to write for the short-lived "Jackie Thomas Show" on ABC.
Finally his big break came: The "Tonight Show" called - they wanted to take a look at Chris. After his third audition, the spot was approved. Following an auspicious debut, he soon became a "Tonight Show" regular, receiving the ultimate accolade from Jay Leno, who called Chris "one of the brightest comedians around" , adding "I really enjoy this man's work".
Other career highlights include the release of Chris's first comedy CD, "My Act With Your Eyes Closed", which has received airplay on over 100 radio stations across the country (a follow-up is slated for recording and release later this year). His first one-man show, an autobiographical monologue play titled "Walking On The Moon", debuted in late 1999 and has since been produced in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Told with compelling honesty and surprising humor, "Walking on the Moon" explores peak experiences and transformational moments, suggesting that ultimately it's our questions, not our answers, that define us. In the last year, his talents as a comedian have received the same international recognition he first achieved as a variety artist. In addition to performing in concert in Singapore and across Canada, Chris was chosen to appear at the prestigious Kilkenny Festival in Ireland, and was honored by his selection to perform at the 20th anniversary of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the largest and most prominent international comedy festival in the world.
Capping it all off, Bliss recently re-introduced juggling to close his stand-up performances. "It's like icing on the cake", he explains. "I start by telling them I once toured with Michael Jackson - and they're just not buying it. They're waiting for the punch line. And then - wham!" Bliss laughs. "I love how totally shocked they are that I'm actually good at it. It's the same thing I love about comedy - that joy of the unexpected."
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Rich Vos at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater with Bonnie McFarlane
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 About Rich Vos Rich Vos is an incredibly gifted comic who not only has sharp, insightful material, but he is also a master at working the crowd. His ability to perform in front of any audience has landed him television shows as varied as being the first white comic on Def Jam to performing on the View. Rich was the breakout star of NBC's Last Comic Standing seasons 1 and 3, was a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and wrote for Chris Rock when he hosted The Academy Awards in 2005. He also played Lenny Bruce on NBC..s American Dreams and is a regular on the Opie and Anthony radioshow. He has one of the highest rated half hour specials on comedy central and his DVD just sold over 40 copies.
About Bonnie McFarlane Bonnie has appeared on The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Friday Night, Premium Blend, hosted Later on NBC and was a regular on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. She also landed roles in several other pilots and television shows including Gross Pointe, Scare Tactics and The Drew Carey Show. Not content with just being a performer, Bonnie began writing and doing punch up for various television shows including The Man Show, Spy TV and Trigger Happy. Bonnie went on to participate in the second season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and became one of the shows stand out characters, which led to an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She became a regular on The Late Show with David Letterman and started headlining shows across the country. Most recently Bonnie taped her first HBO ½ hour special, which is currently airing. Bonnie continues to pursue stand up, writing and acting and has created several multi media stage shows like The Fake, Fake Show starring Zach Galifinakis and a short film starring Patton Oswald called Sushi Whore.
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Kristen Schaal at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 Kristen Schaal plays Flight of the Conchord's only fan on the hit popular show Flight of the Conchords. Kristen recently won the award for Best Alternative Comic at HBO's United States Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. She also is the winner of the 2nd annual Andy Kaufman Award hosted by the New York Comedy Festival as well as the winner of the Nightlife Award in New York for best female stand-up.
She was included in New York Magazine's Ten Funniest New Yorkers You've Never Heard Of. She co-hosts a weekly variety show called Hot Tub at the People's Improv Theatre, which was voted Best Variety Show by Time-Out New York's readers poll. She performs on the P.I.T.'s house team Big Black Car, which was awarded Best Improv Troupe at the Emerging Comics of New York awards.
WARNING OFFENSIVE MATERIAL
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