UPCOMING SHOWS
Comix At Foxwoods Headliners
Godfrey (Fri 3/8 at 8 p.m. and Sat 3/9 at 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.)
· Fresh off filming his fourth appearance on BET's “Comicview,” and a guest starring role on “30 Rock,” Godfrey continues to be one of the most sought after comedians on the circuit. Having landed several high-profile projects as soon as he went pro, one of his biggest roles to date came when Ben Stiller cast him to play himself in the cult classic, “Zoolander.”
· Godfrey’s last show will be both nasty-themed and hilarious, presenting a ‘Nasty Show with Godfrey.”
· Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance
Bret Ernst (Thurs 3/14 at 8 p.m.; Fri 3/15 at 8 p.m. and Sat 3/16 at 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.)
· Bret Ernst was most recently seen on BET’s “One Mic Stand,” and Showtime’s “Comics Without Borders,” in addition to starring in the feature film, “Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show.” Ernst also appeared as a recurring character on Showtime’s “Weeds,” and is set to serve as host for the new Oxygen series “Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too.”
· Ernst’s last show will be both nasty-themed and hilarious, presenting a ‘Nasty Show with Bret Ernst.”
· Tickets are $20, $40 and $50 in advance
Comix Presents: Theater Shows
Amy Schumer (Sat 3/30 at 8 p.m.)
· Amy Schumer is the star, writer and creator of “Inside Amy,” premiering next year on Comedy Central. Coming off her one-hour stand-up special, “Mostly Sex Stuff,” which became Comedy Central’s second-highest rated special in 2012, she was then featured on the network’s “Roast of Roseanne” following her breakout performance on last year’s “Roast of Charlie Sheen.” Most recently seen on FX’s “Louie,” she will next appear in season two of HBO’s “Girls.”
· Tickets are $30, $40 and $50
· Fox Theater
Comix At Foxwoods Showcases
J-Train Comix Express (Fri 3/8 at 10:30 p.m.)
· Comix favorite Jared Freid is the conductor of this comedy express train, bringing you some of the best up-and-coming talent that New York City has to offer. Freid, who has been featured on Tru TV and currently writes “J-Train’s World” for BroBible.com, will be joined by Allison Leiby, Andrew Short, Anthony Devito, Greg Stone and Michelle Wolf.
· Tickets are $15 and $25 in advance
Costaki Economopoulos Comix (Sun 3/10 at 8 p.m.)
· Best known for “The Economonologue,” a weekly segment on the syndicated “Bob & Tom Radio Show” that reaches five million people in 150 markets, Costaki Economopoulos has gained the national exposure he always dreamed of. His popular segment has since spun off into “Quick Snaps,” the all-NFL version, which has a weekly home during the season on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Also a talented writer, Costaki’s jokes have appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “The Late Late Show” and “Best Damn Sports Show Period.”
· Tickets are $15 and $25 in advance
Hand Picked Comix Potatoes with Pat Oates (Wed 3/13 at 8 p.m.)
· Club regular and fan favorite, Pat Oates, will bring his hand-picked group of up-and-coming comedians to perform under the bright lights of the Comix stage. Already having performed alongside comedy greats, such as Jim Jefferies and Jon Lajoie, Oates’ lack of moral filter combined with animated storytelling has helped cultivate his vast audience appeal.
· Other acts include Francis Birch, Nick Caron, Cindy Foster, Samantha Gaus, Joey Healy, Brian Holland, Kristen O'Brien, Nicole O'Conner, Gary Pettinella, Josh Ramierez, High Register Sean and Mark Shea.
· Tickets are $10 and $20 in advance
Isaacs & Baker (Fri 3/15 at 10:30 p.m.)
· Al Isaacs and Scott Baker are not just comics, but also two of the quickest thinking entertainers around, putting on a fully interactive show by getting audience members involved with all aspects of their performance. Opening for the duo will be 20-year standup veteran, John Larocchia, who besides his comedy chops, served as an NYC firefighter for 21 years before retiring in July 2008.
· Tickets are $15 and $25 in advance
Boston Irish Comix (Sun 3/17 at 8 p.m.)
· Spend St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion as Comix presents Boston’s finest Irish-American comics, featuring their own brand of patented Beantown humor. Headlining the show will be South Boston native, Mike Donovan, whose work appears in the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, in addition to his comedy chops. Pat Oates will also be featured, and the night will be hosted by New England funnyman, Doug Key.
· Tickets are $15 and $25 in advance
Caproni’s Comix Jabronies (Wed 3/20 at 8 p.m.)
· “Caproni's Comix Jabronies” is a new Comix concept featuring funnyman Marty Caproni, one of the top comics in New England, as well as a club regular and fan favorite. He has served as an opener for some of the best in the business, including recently for Russell Brand, Dave Attell and Tracy Morgan, and he will be joined on stage by Comix friends Carlos Garcia and Thomas Attila Lewis.
· Tickets are $10 and $20 in advance
Comix One Night Stand with Pat Oates (Fri 3/22 at 10:30 p.m.)
· Get your drink on and “spend the night” with Pat Oates, as these comics hope you won’t forget their name the morning after this one night stand. Oates will be joined by Beecher, who recently opened for Andrew Dice Clay and was a finalist in the Joker's Wild's “Next Big Thing” contest and performed in the off-Broadway show “NEWSical the Musical.” Jackson, best known for his stellar appearances on BET’s “Coming to the Stage” in 2004 and “Showtime at the Apollo” in 2007, will close out the show.
· Tickets are $15 and $25 in advance
Upcoming Comix Presents Theater Events
Jim Jefferies (Sat 4/13 at 8 p.m., Fox Theater)
Steven Wright (Sat 4/20 at 8 p.m., Fox Theater)
Bill Engvall (Sat 4/27 at 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
Cedric ‘The Entertainer’ (Fri 5/10 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
Doug Stanhope (Sat 5/11 at 8 p.m., Fox Theater)
George Lopez (Fri 5/17 at 9 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
Comix Presents SNL: Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller, Kevin Nealon (Sat 5/25 at 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theater)
Ralphie May (Fri 5/31 at 9 p.m., Fox Theater)
Jay Mohr (Sat 6/8 at 8 p.m., Fox Theater)
About Comix
COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is located just a short drive from Hartford, Providence, New Haven, Boston, or Worcester – in the center of Foxwoods Resort Casino. Featuring national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and superb local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the MGM Grand and Fox Theaters. In addition, COMIX offers open mic nights and happy hour – every Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., with two full-service bars and a diverse menu featuring everything from boneless wings to steak & cheese spring rolls. COMIX is also the perfect spot for private parties, special events, and viewing sporting events on the COMIX BIG SCREEN. COMIX is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. on weekends. Call 860-312-5050 or visit
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