Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. The Comedy Central star executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. A passionate performer who is more irate optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon, Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. This is Lewis' second appearnce at the Gallo Center. The first sold out. The show contains adult themes and is not recommended for children.

Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations—including his sold-out show at the Gallo Center in June 2012. With his first appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in 1995, Brian solidified his place on the show and has now made more than 20 appearances. His best-selling recordings include “Brian Regan Live,” “All By Myself,” “The Epitome of Hyperbole,” and “Brian Regan Standing Up.”

She’s brave, bold and comic gold. The real deal in a post-modern world seeking to pump out reproductions, Suzanne Westenhoefer is the reigning shtick chick worth noting. Her individual style and unique sense of self set the stage for all walks of life – young, old, gay, straight, lesbian, bi, and every descriptor imaginable in between. When you’ve lived life, you talk about it. When you’re a comedienne living life, you really talk about it! ADULT THEMES.

It’s an evening of comedy and music with the man who earned six Emmy and four Golden Globe nominations for his indelible performance as George Costanza on Seinfeld. The Screen Actors Guild knighted him “Best Actor in a Comedy Series" and TV Guide readers voted him among the ten greatest television characters of all time. Beyond Seinfeld, Jason Alexander's career has embraced film appearances, directing and producing, children’s books, magic and poker.

Comedian and actor Martin Short has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on Saturday Night Live almost 30 years ago. He won an Emmy while working on Canada’s SCTV Comedy Network. Short became a fan-favorite for his portrayal of characters such as Ed Grimley, lawyer Nathan Thurm and “legendary songwriter” Irving Cohen. His films include Three Amigos and Father of the Bride, while on stage he has appeared in Little Me and The Goodbye Girl. His work in television has garnered Short 19 Emmy nominations, including five for the screamingly funny Primetime Glick.

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy-nominated Who’s Line Is It Anyway? have teamed up to present an evening of extraordinary improvisational comedy in this return visit to the Gallo Center. Using their quick wit, Colin and Brad take contributions from the audience to create hilarious and original scenes…. just like a live version of ‘Whose Line’! Throughout the evening, the show becomes truly interactive as audience members are called to the stage to participate in the fun. They sold out the last time they were at the Center. They will again.

Jon Wee and Owen Morse are The Passing Zone, and they simply blow audiences away with their zany comedy and juggling. In Gravity Attacks, the boys invite the audience to join them in their fight against the world's most destructive evil force : gravity. The Passing Zone puts gravity in its place, overpowering it with seemingly effortless dexterity. Objects fly through the air, like chainsaws, torches, and knives. You'll even see three people from the audience floating through space, orbiting planets, narrowly escaping dangerous collisions. The Passing Zone's performance is the closest thing to a world without gravity, but with plenty of levity. Join the fight!

Chonda Pierce just may be the best kept secret in entertainment, a Christian comedian with a firm hold on the heartland of America. Often billed as the ‘Queen of Clean’ and armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and laser sharp wit, she has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a decade. An in demand stand-up comic, television hostess and best-selling author, Pierce has parlayed her gift for storytelling into a multi-faceted career and a ranking as one the nation’s top-selling live performers.

This critically acclaimed theatrical comedy takes everyday life, adds a dash of hilarity and puts it on stage for an unparalleled evening of laughter. Women Fully Clothed features four brilliant comic talents: Robin Duke (Saturday Night Live”), Jayne Eastwood (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Kathryn Greenwood (Whose Line Is It Anyway) and Teresa Pavlinek (The Jane Show). Whether exploring mother-daughter relationships, cross-border shopping or craft shows, these women deliver uproarious sketches and razor sharp songs. What a perfect night out with your girlfriends!

Everyone in Canada knows Elvira Kurt as the host of The Comedy Network's Popcultured!, but there's so much more to her. The Second City Alumnus has had many years of comedic success in Canada and the U.S. Elvira has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and her comedy specials have aired on Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, CTV, CBC and The Comedy Network. She has countless other credits as a comic, actress, host and writer, often on gay-lesbian shows. ADULT THEMES.