During SxSw! We've got a nutty line up of Stand Up and carrying on. If you don't want to brave the downtown crowds, drop on by for some late night/early evening shenanigans. Tickets Available through Front Gate...
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COLDTOWNE THEATER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SHOWS NOT IN ANY WAY AFFLIATED WITH SXSW
Whitest Kids You Know, Stand Ups Marc Maron, Andy Kindler and Chris Hardwick
The ColdTowne Theater, Austin's main stage for alternative comedy and three time “Best of Austin” winner for best comedy group, is pleased to announce its lineup of shows that occur at exactly the same time as, but are in no way affiliated with, SxSw.
The week-long lineup includes IFC sketch comedy super stars the Whitest Kids You Know, stand ups Marc Maron (Air America Radio), Andy Kindler (Late Show) and Chris Hardwick (Comedy Death Ray). See below for full show schedule and bios.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Marc Maron
w/ special guests Lucas Molandes and Seth Cockfield
ColdTowne Theater (4803-B Airport Blvd), 8pm - $10
Marc Maron is a stand up comic, actor, and writer who has appeared in countless clubs, in film, and on various TV shows. Engaging his audience as a storyteller, Marc is known for his incisive cultural and political commentary, mystical ruminations, and neurotic insights into human nature. Born in New Jersey and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Marc started his comedy career in the late 1980s in Hollywood, California, as a doorman at the famed stand up venue The Comedy Store. He has since lived in Boston, San Francisco, and New York City, where he co-founded possibly the first alternative comedy series, "Eating It", with friend and comedy star Janeane Garafalo at the Luna Lounge Club. Marc has appeared on just about every TV show that will allow comics, from The Late Show with David Letterman to Late Night with Conan O'Brien, where he is a special favorite.
Midnight Society Vs. SxSw
ColdTowne Theater (4803-B Airport Blvd.), 10pm - $5
Midnight Society is one of ColdTowne Theater’s house troupes. They can regularly be seen around town performing improv, sketch, and stand up comedy. Tonight, they will be hosting their special late night variety show and interviewing a number of super secret surprise guests.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Andy Kindler
w/ special guests Matt Willis and Martha Kelly
ColdTowne Theater (4803-B Airport Blvd), 8pm - $10
Stand up comedian Andy Kindler’s material often covers the comedy industry itself, criticizing other comedians for being too predictable. He played the character "Andy" a fellow sportswriter and friend of Raymond on the TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond", is a regular guest on The Late Show with David Letterman, contributor to The Daily Show, has performed on HBO and made numerous appearances on Dr. Katz and Home Movies. He is also known for his annual "State of the Industry" address at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. Andy was also seen in the World Wrestling Federation.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Chris Hardwick
w/ special guests Kerri Lendo, Nick Flanagan, Matt Ruby and Martha Kelly
ColdTowne Theater (4803-B Airport Blvd), 8pm - $10
Chris Hardwick is a stand-up comic and performs with Mike Phirman in the music comedy duo Hard 'n Phirm whose half-hour comedy special Comedy Central Presents: Hard 'n Phirm premiered in January 2008. In 2007, both his solo standup and duo act were featured on the comedy compilation CD Comedy Death Ray. Hard 'n Phirm recently completed several songs for the upcoming Rob Zombie animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto. Chris has announced plans to do a live stand-up album from his 2009 tour.
COLDTOWNE PRESENTS... Marc Maron, Andy Kindler and more...
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COLDTOWNE PRESENTS... Marc Maron, Andy Kindler and more...
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