Finally, big-name comedians are coming to Kansas City; singer Paul Thorn, too Dan Kelly, The Kansas City Star
Apr. 21 Since the pandemic began more than a year ago, few big-name out-of-town acts have come to Kansas City. So this weekend represents something of a breakthrough.
Comedy leads the way, with Tom Papa performing at the Comedy Club of Kansas City and Damon Wayans Jr. at the Kansas City Improv.
Papa, who has appeared in multiple movies and TV shows and is one of the nation s most respected touring stand-up comics, has shows scheduled for 7 p.m. April 22 and 7 and 9:30 p.m. April 23 and 24 ($50-$261 for tables of two-10). thecomedyclubkc.com.
Weâre Open KC: Marlon Wayansâ performances in KC a good sign for future
Comedian Marlon Wayans will perform at The Comedy Club in Kansas City.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. â This weekend, comedian Marlon Wayans will perform at The Comedy Club of Kansas City, and club owner Dustin Kaufman said having a big name like the television and movie star perform during the COVID-19 pandemic is a good sign business will improve for live venues in 2021. Marlon Wayans is a great way to start off the new year,â Kaufman said.
Wayans himself is eager to hit the stage again. He said heâs only performed a handful of times over the past year.