Early 2023-24 Bankhead Theater Season to Bring an Abundance of Laughter!
As the 2023-24 Bankhead Theater season continues this fall, Livermore Valley Arts is thrilled to bring a number of shows with the best medicine: laughter! From Bankhead favorite, the best up-and-coming comedians on the West Coast at the San Francisco Comedy Competition on Thursday, September 21, to an insightful and humorous conversation with Amy Sedaris, moderated by Jessica Aguirre, on Friday, September 22, to a triumphant return engagement from favorites Funny Women of a Certain Age on Friday, October 6, The Bankhead will be continuing its new season with multiple delights for the funny bone here in the Tri-Valley. The Bankhead and the Tri-Valley have a history of loving women comics, selling out past Bankhead performances for the likes of Paula Poundstone, Maria Bamford, and many others, so Livermore Valley Arts is particularly delighted to feature more stellar female comedians this autumn as part of its lineup. All of these laugh-filled events will be at the beautiful Bankhead Theater in Downtown, Livermore, CA.
The San Francisco Comedy Competition is a unique elimination-style contest, differing from many other competitions in prestige and time commitment. Running over a four-week timeline during the month of September, the legendary San Francisco Comedy Competition attracts hundreds of qualified comedians from around the world, with only 32 comedians being chosen. Now in its 47th year, the San Francisco Comedy Competition has helped launch a Who’s Who of comic champions. Over the years, legends such as Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Sinbad, and Ellen DeGeneres have emerged from this renowned stand-up comedy contest to become stars. Hosted by Dan St. Paul, The Bankhead looks forward to welcoming and discovering the next comedy greats before they hit it big, in Downtown Livermore on September 21.
The next evening, The Bankhead is delighted to host a world-renowned actress, comedian, author, and rabbit educator, the captivating Amy Sedaris. Appearing often on screen, both large and small, Sedaris’ Emmy nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris, debuted its third season on truTV in May 2020, and has featured a cavalcade of guest stars, including Paul Rudd, Jane Krakowski, Stephen Colbert, and many others. At this hilarious evening of conversation, moderated by Emmy-winning journalist, San Francisco Bay Area news anchor, and Tri-Valley resident Jessica Aguirre, Sedaris will bring her one-of-a-kind blend of wit and irreverence to the Tri-Valley. Whether a longtime fan or new to her world, audiences will be treated to Sedaris’ razor-sharp humor and unforgettable charm on September 22.
Kicking off October will be much laughing out loud with the return engagement of Funny Women of a Certain Age. This hilarious show will feature a lineup of some of the funniest female comedians over 50, including Cathy Ladman, Leighann Lord, and Barb North. From relatable anecdotes about aging and relationships to witty world observations, these comedians will surely have audiences in stiches all night. Funny Women is a show straight from the unfettered mouths and uninhibited minds of the funniest, most daring, most experience people in comedy: the women that have seen it all. Don’t miss out on this side-splitting performance, where these ladies will prove that, indeed #funnynevergetsold comes to the Tri-Valley on October 6.
For tickets or more information on these or other upcoming performances please phone (925) 373-6800 or visit www.LivermoreArts.org.
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Photo caption: World-renowned comedian Amy Sedaris will appear at the Bankhead Theater on September 22.