The Comedy Works Bristol (located inside Georgine’s Restaurant, 1320 Newport Rd., Bristol, Pa) presents a special Comedy Show to kick off Super Bowl Sunday weekend on Friday, February 9 at 8 PM. The show will headline John Proveromo (from the Daily Show) and our feature act Joanne Filan with a special guest Comedian.
NJ-based John Poveromo is a nationally touring standup comedian, cartoonist, writer, actor, and host of the popular pop-culture podcast Dystopia Tonight™.
Through 200+ episodes and a variety of charity streams, he has interviewed everyone from emerging musicians to brilliant scientists and legendary entertainers -- like Tommy Chong, Lewis Black, and the late Ed Asner. John has made a name for himself as a highly entertaining and engaging host who authentically draws the most compelling stories out of his guests.
John's been featured in a variety of shows on FXX, Sirius XM, MTV, VH1, as well as the NY Times and Us Weekly. He is also the creator and star of "Duppet" -- a snarky puppet (think Statler and Waldorf meets Eeyore) representing a physical manifestation of his depression-- with a short film streaming on Amazon Prime and new digital episodes dropping soon. John also leverages his expertise with advocates and researchers exploring the connection between comedy and social impact.
As a stand up, John Poveromo has been touring comedy clubs and colleges making a name for himself across the country, becoming one of the most recognizable faces of his generation, and not just for his voluminous hair but rather for his infectious stage presence, and unique rising talent.
John has been featured in the New York Times, and the Asbury Park Press. He has made several appearances on Sirius XM Radio, The New York Underground Comedy Festival and was showcased on Comcast On Demand's "Young Comedians Showcase."
Growing up in New Jersey (but refusing to die there), Joanne Filan has made her way around the comedy club scene and around the comedy country. Performing at well-known places such as The Friars Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Caroline's, Greenwich Village Comedy Club and more, not to mention a fixture in the traveling shows, “Misfits of Comedy” and “The Broads of Broadway”, she is well known in the comedy world.
Joanne even reaches the masses through her TV and media appearances, including Hulu, Fox, Amazon, Here TV, Comedy Time TV, and in "Comics Favorite Jokes" in the NY Post. e TV, and in "Comics Favorite Jokes" in the NY Post.
Also appearing will be a special guest MC/Host.
You never know who is going to show up to do a guest set and work out new material. The Comedy Works Bristol is the perfect place for Stand-up Comedy with over 40 years of history in the Philadelphia area. Unlike many of the Comedy Clubs in the area, we feature great Comedy with NO drink minimums, FREE Parking and tableside wait staff service.
Tickets are limited and seating is still socially distanced to keep our audience, performers and staff safe. The doors will be open at 7:00 PM with great food (small plate fare) or drinks available before or during the show at reasonable prices. (additional cost)
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