Recently-reopened venue The Altamont Theatre, now under new ownership, is hosting Thursday comedy nights. Shows at 8 p.m., ticket prices vary.
Press release from The Altamont Theatre:
THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY:
THURS FEB 19 – comedian Tim Northern – best known from appearances on Last Comic Standing and Star Search, his enthusiasm for words and language results in what can aptly be described as humor for the thinking person, a unique combination of intellect and fun-filled observation.
THURS MARCH 5 – Reasonably Priced Babies – an Asheville based comedy improv troupe.
THURS MARCH 12 – comedian Claude Stuart – Claude’s explosive, in-your-face, rapid-fire, madman stage style is truly an exhilarating assault on the senses and has evoked comparisons to golden era physical comedians such as Steve Martin, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. He has regularly performed on The Tonight Show and Last Comic Standing.
THURS MARCH 26 – comedian Dave Waite – up and coming, nationally touring comic has appeared on: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Last Comic Standing Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Comics Unleashed and was the 2012 Winner of the Laughing Skull.
THURS APRIL 2 – comedian Jarrod Harris – Harris has performed at premier comedy clubs across the US including the World Famous Improv Comedy Clubs, Punchline, Side Splitters and he has been featured on TBS’ “Lopez Tonight”, Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” to name a few.
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