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2019 FESTIVAL BADGE INFORMATION MARCH 7-17, 2019 laughfestgr.org
LAUGHFEST Badges On sale
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
THROUGH
Friday, January 4, 2019
ORDER ONLINE 24/7
laughfestgr.org
QUESTIONS?
tickets@laughfestgr.org or call us at
(616)-735-HAHA (4242).
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 11, 2019
Please note that individual tickets go on sale Friday, January
11, 2019 at Ticketmaster.com (search for LaughFest), the Van
Andel Arena Box Office, and the DeVos Place Box Office
through closing day of the Festival. Tickets will also be
available at LaughFest Central beginning in mid-February.
LAUGHFEST CONTENT GUIDELINES
These guidelines give you an overall sense of the content and
age-appropriateness of festival events and shows. Beyond family
friendly rated events, the guidelines are not meant to be a guarantee
of strict adherences by the artists, as material is often subjective and
open to interpretation by those in the audience. We hope these
guidelines will enhance your overall festival experience.
C Clean Adult Laughs – Adult content without vulgarity and/or profanity;
best suited for ages 18 and above
R Rated R… Really! – Adult content with some vulgarity and/or profanity;
best suited for ages 18 and above
I This symbol indicates a venue is 21+ and will require a valid ID for
admissionARTI ST L I N EU P
JO KOY R
Sunday, March 10, 8pm
DeVos Performance Hall
Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a
Las Vegas coffee house. He sells out clubs across the nation,
is a weekly guest on The Adam Carolla Show podcast and
recently started his own podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy.
His infectious, explosive energy onstage, insightful jokes, and
family-inspired humor cross all boundaries.
ALI WONG R
Sunday, March 17, 7pm
DeVos Performance Hall
Ali Wong is a stand-up comic from San Francisco, now living
in Los Angeles. Her second stand-up special, Hard Knock Wife
premiered on Netflix on Mother’s Day 2018, and her feature
film, Always Be My Maybe, will debut on Netflix in 2019.
MATT BELLASSAI R I
Friday, March 8 & Saturday, March 9,
7pm & 9pm, Pyramid Scheme
Matt Bellassai is a comedian, writer and social media
personality. He is the current host of the weekly show, To Be
Honest, on Facebook boasting over half a million followers.
Matt recently wrapped his sold-out, nationwide comedy tour,
The Drunk and Alone Tour, which featured shows in 20 cities.
LONI LOVE R
Friday, March 15, 7pm & 9:30pm
Wealthy Theatre
Comedian and actor, Loni Love has been touted by the New
York Post as “fun, funny, involved in life, outrageous by nature,
warm and, most of all, real.” She can be seen co-staring
alongside Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts and
Jason Sudeikis in the film Mother’s Day and currently co-
hosts the Café Mocha radio show with rapper MC Lyte, the
only nationally syndicated show of its kind that was created
exclusively BY and FOR women of color.
NATE BARGATZE C
Saturday, March 9, 7pm & 9:30pm
Vander Mill
Nate Bargatze’s half-hour Netflix Special The Standups
premiered on July 4, 2017 to rave reviews. In addition to
touring the country as a headliner, Nate toured in arenas with
Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour. He currently has a
deal with 20th Century Fox to develop his own TV show.
See laughfestgr.org for a full lineup of events.ARTI ST L I N EU P
ED ASNER’S
Underwritten by
“A MAN AND HIS PROSTATE”
Sunday, March 10, 3pm R
Wealthy Theatre
Join Ed Asner for his one-man show, “A Man And His
Prostate,” a compelling comedy stage-play and true life
experience of hilarious magnitude. Last seen on the stage
in “Grace,” Asner is one of the most honored actors in television history, with 16
Emmy nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Screen Actors Guild. He is best known for voicing Carl Frederickson in the
box-office smash UP and for his many widely praised television roles including Lou
Grant from the Mary Tyler Moore Show.
POP SCHOLARS C
Friday, March 8, 8pm, Wealthy Theatre
Friday, March 15, 8pm, Vander Mill
Pop Scholars is a four-man, Grand Rapids based,
fast-paced improv team that has performed all over
the Midwest.
PRESENTS
CLEAN COMEDY SHOWCASE C
Friday, March 8 & Saturday, March 9, 6pm,
7pm & 9:30pm, The B.O.B.
These 8 comedians have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring
laughs without vulgarity. This is a festival favorite that you won’t want to
miss!
SHOW
CASE
ONE
Emmy Rob Haze John Kira
Blotnick Novosad Soltanovich
SHOW
CASE
TWO
Corey Dusty Slay Andrew Taylor
Rodrigues Sleighter TomlinsonARTI ST L I N EU P
BRAD UPTON C Sponsored by
Thursday, March 14, 7pm & 9pm
Gun Lake Casino I
Friday, March 15, 7pm & 9pm
Larkin’s The Other Place (Lowell) Underwritten by
Brad Upton was a 4th grade teacher and
high school track coach when he stepped
on stage for the very first time in September of 1984 and he’s
never looked back. He quickly rose through the stand-up
ranks making numerous television appearances and headlining
comedy clubs from coast-to-coast. He is a past winner of the
Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared at Caesar’s Palace as
part of the HBO Comedy Festival.
RIVER CITY IMPROV C
Saturdays, March 9 & 16, 7:33pm
Wealthy Theatre
River City improv entertains audiences using comedic
improvisation, weaving skits, games, and songs with
audience suggestions.
PRESENTS
NATIONAL SHOWCASE R
Friday, March 15 & Saturday, March 16, 6pm,
7pm & 9:30pm, The B.O.B.
See a showcase of some of the best comedic talent from all across
the country!
Marcella Langston Matteo Lane Caitlin
Arguello Kerman Peluffo
Jessa Reed Andy Ron Taylor Kate Willett
Sandford
See laughfestgr.org for a full lineup of events.ARTI ST L I N EU P
ROCKIN’ HOMEGROWN JAM R
Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm
20 Monroe Live
Part comedy show, part rock show, the Rockin’
Homegrown Jam is back by popular demand, brought
to you by comics that tour the country but call Grand
Rapids home.
DIRTY SHOW R I
Dirty Friday, March 8, 11:30pm
The B.O.B.
Show The Dirty Show is back for its seventh year, bringing you
some hilarious jokes with a side of filth!
LAUGHFEST’S BEST R I
Saturday, March 9, 11:30pm
Pyramid Scheme
So many shows, so little time! Check out LaughFest’s
Best to get a little sampling of comedians from across
the festival. Local, regional, and national comics take the
stage for this secret lineup of seriously funny folks!
BEST OF THE MIDWEST COMPETITION
$2,500 CASH PRIZE R
Thursday, March 14, 7pm, The B.O.B.
These 8 comedians hail from the Midwest and are some of the hottest
up-and-coming comedians around! They will vie for the title “2019 Gilda’s
LaughFest Best of the Midwest Comedian” and a $2,500 cash prize.
Vince Greg Kelly DJ Dangler
Carone Coleman Collette
Adam Degi Chelsea T Murph Sam Rager
Hood
See laughfestgr.org for a full lineup of events.GIVE US A HIGH FIVE TODAY!
DTE is excited to be the presenting
sponsor for the High Five Campaign,
matching each gift (up to $50,000), and
turning your $5 donation into $10! Make
a donation to support the free programs
offered through Gilda’s Club Grand
Rapids at laughfestgr.org/high-five or by
purchasing a button at LaughFest events.
*Your gift is tax-deductible and 100% of your gift
stays in our community.
SIGNATURE EVENT
BRIA N
RE GA N
Tuesday, March 12, 5:30pm
DeVos Place
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening of
laughter and entertainment from Brian Regan.
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most
respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The
funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite
comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the
strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills
the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities
each year.
Table sponsorships and single dinner and show reservations begin at $250 per
person. A limited quantity of show only tickets are available for $75. Contact
Gilda’s Club at 616-453-8300 or by email at rsvp@gildasclubgr.org.
Additional details available at
laughfestgr.org/event/signature-event/BADGES
Purchasing a Badge is
the first opportunity to
get the best seats to the
best shows! Buy one for
yourself and give one as
a gift this holiday season!
BENEFITS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
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Headliner Show One (1) One (1) Two (2) Six shows
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(Headliner or
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Early entrance to all Free Shows • • •
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*Show only. Does not include dinner.
Giving as a Gift?
Badge Gift Certificates and LaughFest Merchandise
are also available for purchase online.If it is has to do with
laughter, you will find it at
Gilda’s LaughFest!
This 10-day festival includes
stand-up comedy, improv, music,
dance, speakers, films, showcases
(featuring professionals,
amateurs, and everything in
between), and much more.
Gilda’s LaughFest has all kinds
of seriously funny stuff, so there
is sure to be something for
everyone!
And, while we know laughter
is good for you, LaughFest is
also for a good cause. 100% of
the proceeds benefit the free
cancer, grief, and emotional
health support programs offered
through Gilda’s Club Grand
Rapids for children, adults,
families, and friends. With
clubhouses located in Grand
Rapids and Lowell, as well as
community outreach and in-
school programs, Gilda’s Club
Grand Rapids helps individuals
find their smile and laughter even
in the midst of dealing with the
tough stuff in life.
So come smile with us this March
at LaughFest…it’s all about
celebrating laughter for the
health of it!
gildasclubgr.orgThank you to our confirmed sponsors to date!
PREMIER PARTNERS
TOO FUNNY FOR WORDS
BISSELL Inc. Media Place Partners The Gilmore Collection
Comfort Research SeyferthPR Trivalent Group
Dick & Betsy DeVos Steelcase
Family Foundation
BELLY LAUGHERS
2/90 Sign Systems CARNEVALE Terryberry
Blue Cross Blue Shield Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. West Michigan Prostate
of Michigan GR Outdoor Health Alliance
LAUGH OUT LOUD CROWD
American International Experience Grand Rapids KBOgroup
Foods, Inc. Funny Business Agency Pohler Design Inc.
City of Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Vander Mill
Daniel & Pamella DeVos Airport
Foundation
CHUCKLERS
Brian Kelly Photography GO Scavenger Hunts New York Life Insurance
Eastern Floral Lowell Area Community Fund Company
El Vocero Members First Credit Union The Mitten State
FASTSIGNS Varnum LLP
GIGGLERS
Addix Grand Rapids Brewing Old National Bank
Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC Company Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.
Applied Imaging Groove City Events Pet Supplies Plus
Boar’s Head Hidden Creek Apartments Polka Dot Mitten
boldSOCKS Kendall College of Art River City Improv
and Design of Ferris State
Carrier Law University Roeda Studio, Inc.,
Cassie McCarthy Design King Milling Spectrum Health Cancer
Derek Draft DDS Center
Lacks Enterprises, Inc.
Edward Jones Worklab by Custer
Littlebird
Metro Health – University of
Michigan Health
March 7-17, 2019
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