Acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins has announced the national tour of his iconic modern variety show, VARIETOPIA. The comedian, actor, improviser, podcaster, and writer (Mr. Show with Bob & David, Best Week Ever, the Comedy Bang! Bang! Podcast & television show, and the voice of “Mr. Peanutbutter” on BoJack Horseman will be bringing his dynamic comedy & music stylings to more than 20 stages throughout 2024, promising amazing performances, sublime comedy, and lots of surprises.
VARIETOPIA, which showcases the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, originally debuted at the Largo nightclub in 2002 under the name The Paul F. Tompkins Show, the program ended its long and only slightly intermittent run in 2014. Featuring musical director Jordan Katz and The Varietorchestra, the VARIETOPIA tour has already seen robust ticket sales in previously announced cities, adding shows in select markets. (Tour Schedule and Ticket Links below.) TOUR VIDEO HERE
Past guests of the show include:
Abstract Rude • Adam Scott • Aimee Mann • Andy Richter • Atsuko Okatsuka • Ayo Edebiri • Ben Gibbard • Bob Odenkirk • Busdriver • Busy Phillips • Carl Tart • Cole Escola • Dave Foley • David Kwong • Demi Adejuyigbe • Derek DelGaudio • Donald Glover • Drew Tarver • Ego Nwodim • Ed Helms • Eugene Cordero • Fiona Apple • Fred Armisen • Gillian Jacobs • Jack Black • James Adomian • Janet Varney • Jennifer Coolidge • John Hodgman • Jon Cryer • Jon Hamm • Jorge Garcia • Judy Greer • Kaitlin Olson • Karen Kilgariff • Katelyn Tarver • Keiko Agena • Kelly Marie Tran • Kevin McDonald • Kristen Schaal • Laraine Newman • Larry Owens • Lauren Lapkus • Lisa Beasley • Lisa Gilroy • Madison Cunningham • Maria Bamford • Mary Lynn Rajskub • Maya Rudolph • Michael Sheen • Murray Hill • Naomi Ekperigin • Natalie Morales • Natalie Walker • Nick Kroll • Nicole Byer • Nicole Parker • Open Mike Eagle • Patton Oswalt • Puddles’ Pity Party • Rhett Miller • River Butcher • Robyn Hitchcock • Ron Funches • St. Lenox • Superego • Tawny Newsome • Ted Leo • Tenacious D • Thomas Lennon • Tim Meadows • Vinny Thomas • “Weird Al” Yankovic • Zach Galifianakis
Announced stops include:
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Lodge Room
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Lodge Room
Friday, April 5, 2024 at 8pm (Doors: 7pm)
Portland, OR
The Aladdin Theater
Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 8pm
Seattle, WA
The Neptune Theater
Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27, 2024 at 7:30pm & 10pm
Brooklyn NY
The Bell House,
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 8pm (Doors: 7pm)
Waldeboro, ME
The Waldo Theatre
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 8pm
Portsmouth, NH
3S Artspace
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6pm and 9:30pm
Boston, MA
City Winery
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:30pm
Alexandria VA
The Birchmere
Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5pm and 8:30pm
Philadelphia, PA
City Winery
Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7pm (SOLD OUT) and 10pm
Cleveland, OH
Beachland Ballroom
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Lodge Room
Friday, June 7, 2024 at 8pm
St. Paul, MN
The Fitzgerald Theatre
Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 7:30 (Doors 6pm)
Chicago, IL
The Riviera
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Lodge Room
Friday & Saturday, August 30 & 31, 2024 at 8:30pm (Doors 7:30pm)
San Francisco, CA
Great American Music Hall
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Lodge Room
Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 8pm (Doors 7pm)
Charleston, SC
The Charleston Music Hall
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Lodge Room
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