TOP FIVE COMEDY SHOWS 6/6/2023
Looking for the best comedy in Atlanta? Then we’ve got you covered. While VSP does not have shows every week, that doesn't mean something hilarious isn't happening in Atlanta. In fact, we compiled our list of the top five funniest shows this weekend. Check out any one of these for a great time, and be on the lookout for our next big event.
FAIZON LOVE
Faizon Love, best known for roles in the films Friday, Elf, The Replacements, Made, and Couples Retreat was raised in San Diego, California. His motion-picture debut, was the classic film Bebe's Kids but his performance as the drug supplier Big Worm in the 1995 film Friday was his breakout. Follow-up films have included 3 Strikes, Elf, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Money Talks, Wonderland, The Fighting Temptations, and Idlewild. In 2012, he played the role of Stringer Bell in the satirical trailer for The Wire: The Musical. Most recently, Love can be seen on Mr. Box Office, ABC’s Black-ish, along with the much anticipated New Edition: The Movie TV series on BET.
ATLANTA FRINGE FESTIVAL
The Atlanta Fringe Festival is not a comedy show but we’ve decided to feature it this week because there is a ton of comedy in it. Executive Director Diana Brown says, “I was surprised by the amount of comedy we have this year,” she said. “There’s a lot of variety within what people are doing — what they’re telling and how they’re telling it. But on paper, it’s a lot of comedy.” The Fringe is always full of surprises and the unexpected. With a year full of comedy, this might be the time to check it out.
FINESSE MITCHELL
Finesse Mitchell has been seen almost everywhere. He’s currently on Hulu’s History of the World Part II, playing the Rev. Jesse Jackson opposite of Wanda Sykes. He’s guest-hosted for The Wendy Williams talk show on Fox. He’s a guest judge on Netflix’s "Is It Cake?”, a favorite celeb guest on Pictionary, and Fox’s last Lego Masters Bricktacular holiday event.
Finesse entered the comedy scene with appearances on BET’s Comic View and Comedy Central. In 2003, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. In addition to being an SNL Alum, Finesse’s previous television acting credits include NBC’s Kenan, Fox’s Outmatched, ABC’s Splitting Up Together, Showtime’s Roadies, Disney Channel’s A.N.T. Farm (China’s Dad), and TBS’s Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns.
REVERSIBLE LANE
Dad’s Garage’s brand-spanking new comedy show Reversible Lane merges improv and sketch on a highway to the laughter zone! Scenes, songs, and characters take a unique look at Atlanta in the way only Dad’s Garage can. Come check out some of Dad’s most experienced comedians and fresh faces in this completely new and original comedy revue that will be a smoother ride than Dekalb Ave.
BASKETMOUTH: UNPROVOKED TOUR
Basket Mouth AKA Bright Okpocha is a Nigerian comedian and actor. He started his comedy career in 1995.
Basket Mouth’s reach has extended to the big screen and since making his Tv debut on the MTV Base Big Friday Show he has gone on to host Comedy Central’s Presents, Comedy Central’s Ridiculousness and lots more. Till date Basket Mouth is a regular on the daily sitcom ‘My Flatmates” for which he also acts as writer and producer.
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