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288 S Second St, San Jose, CA, 95113
288 S Second St, San Jose, CA, 95113

Comedy Live On Screen

Legends, Laughter & Legacy

Get ready to laugh out loud, marvel at genius, and celebrate the art of stand-up like never before! Comedy Live On Screen is a powerhouse tribute to the icons, rebels, and originals who didn’t just make us laugh—they changed the game.

From the trailblazers who shattered barriers to today’s sharpest voices redefining the stage, this series is a full-throttle journey through the heart, soul, and hilarity of stand-up. These performances are more than just funny—they’re raw, real, fearless, and timeless, capturing the spirit of the artists who turned personal truth into universal laughter.

Every screening is a chance to relive legendary moments, rediscover the power of humor, and honor the performers who made stand-up an unstoppable cultural force. It’s not just about the jokes—it’s about the joy, the rebellion, and the brilliance that made history and continues to inspire generations.

Big laughs. Bold truth. Legends forever. Join us for a year-long celebration of the voices that dared to tell it like it is—and reminded us how powerful (and healing) laughter can be.


Past Events

If you missed one of these events, be sure you’re on our e-list to hear about the return of favorites like these as well as announcements for new events.

JOE LIST:
SMALL BALL

May 21, 2025

Observational comedy at its finest, packed with sharp insights and everyday absurdities.

EDDIE MURPHY:
RAW

June 18, 2025

One of the most iconic stand-up performances ever filmed, Eddie Murphy commands the stage with unmatched charisma and edge. This no-holds-barred set captures a rising superstar at his sharpest, funniest, and most unapologetic.

GILDA
LIVE

July 2, 2025

A joyful, genre-blending tribute to Gilda Radner’s unique brilliance, combining stand-up, sketches, and musical numbers. It’s a heartwarming reminder of how comedy and vulnerability can coexist in perfect harmony.

MONTY PYTHON LIVE (MOSTLY)

July 16, 2025

The surviving Pythons reunite in this delightfully absurd, self-aware spectacular-reviving classic sketches with new gags and glorious mischief. A rare chance to celebrate the kings of British comedy on the big screen.

KEVIN HART: LAUGH AT MY PAIN

July 30, 2025

In Laugh at My Pain, Kevin Hart delivers a raw, hilarious stand-up performance that dives into his personal struggles and family life with unfiltered honesty. It’s both wildly funny and unexpectedly vulnerable, showcasing Hart’s signature mix of humor and heart.

TIG NOTARO &
CAMERON ESPOSITO

August 13, 2025

Dry, brave, and breathtakingly honest, Tig turns pain into punchlines in a way only she can. Her understated style masks enormous emotional depth, and the result is pure comedic power.

Esposito brings heartfelt queer visibility to the stage with confidence and sharp humor. Honest, inclusive, and consistently hilarious, this special is as personal as it is punchy.

GEORGE BURNS &
JOAN RIVERS

August 27, 2025

Proof that comedy – and charm – only get better with age. At 85, Burns delivers old-school laughs with timeless class and effortless timing.

This raw, revealing documentary pulls back the curtain on a trailblazing legend whose fierce wit and tireless hustle changed comedy forever. A brilliant portrait of survival, reinvention, and the price of being first.

WANDA SYKES: I’MA BE ME

September 10, 2025

Wanda Sykes lets loose on politics, race, parenting, and aging with a mix of biting insight and killer delivery. A fearless voice in modern comedy who tells it like it is – and makes you laugh the whole way through.

EDDIE IZZARD:
DRESSED TO KILL

September 24, 2025

Brilliant, surreal, and unapologetically original, Izzard’s stream-of-consciousness style is in peak form here. It’s not just a comedy special – it’s a masterclass in storytelling and identity.

TIFFANY HADDISH
& ILIZA SHLESINGER

October 8, 2025

Tiffany Haddish & Iliza Shlesinger come from opposite worlds, but they meet at the intersection of survival, smarts, and stand-up. In She Ready: From the Hood to Hollywood, Haddish tells her own story—of trauma, hustle, and making it on her own terms. In Freezing Hot, Iliza unpacks modern womanhood with lightning-fast wit, tackling dating rituals, body politics, and double standards.

Together, they offer an unforgettable night of laughter and truth-telling from two voices who redefine what it means to be a woman in comedy.

BO BURNHAM:
INSIDE

October 22, 2025

Bo Burnham: Inside is a darkly funny, deeply introspective one-man special created in isolation, blending music, comedy, and raw emotion to explore life, art, and the internet in the pandemic era.

MARC MARON:
THINKY PAIN

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

Raw, neurotic, and philosophically funny, Maron brings his inner monologue to the mic with unfiltered vulnerability. If comedy is therapy, this is the couch and the mic all in one.

MARGARET CHO &
NIKKI GLASER

December 3, 2025

This double feature is a fierce, funny, and fearless ride through sex, identity, and self-empowerment, pairing two powerhouse comedians—Nikki Glaser and Margaret Cho—who break taboos and challenge expectations with unflinching honesty and unapologetic humor. It’s a night of truth-telling, laughter, and liberation on the mic.

JOHN MULANEY &
HASAN MINHAJ

December 17, 2025

Two storytellers. Two microphones. One unforgettable night.

In this sharply crafted double feature, two of stand-up’s most celebrated voices take the stage with wit, warmth, and razor-sharp timing.

First, John Mulaney dazzles with Kid Gorgeous at Radio City—an Emmy-winning special filled with Catholic school memories, anxiety-ridden adulthood, and Mulaney’s signature theatrical charm.

Then, Hasan Minhaj delivers Homecoming King, a powerful, funny, and deeply personal journey through race, family, and finding your voice as a first-generation American. Blending vulnerability and visual storytelling, Minhaj’s special redefines what stand-up can be.


Please note:

All events, dates, times, and actors/presenters are subject to change. Be sure you’re on our e-list so you stay up to date with any changes to the schedule and visit our social media pages for any last minute announcements.