UPDATE: You can now see the whole updated lineup and schedule here.
As the Bridgetown Comedy Fest lineup grows and grows, we have more and more opportunities to want May to be here. RIGHT. NOW. Here are some early highlights from the latest update from the powers that be at Bridgetown:
An Evening with Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist: A 20th Anniversary Show—celebrates the cult classic and Emmy– and Peabody–award winning program by bringing well-known stand-ups to the doctor’s couch, complete with their most glaring quirks and idiosyncrasies. Guests will include Janeane Garofalo, Andy Kindler, Dana Gould, Brendon Small and several surprises.
The K-Ohle—a multi-format podcast hosted by Kurt Braunohler that involves blindfolding guests and driving them to undisclosed locations, as well as discussing boats, pets, and scientific theories.
Blaria LIVE—hosted by comedians Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams, is based on the popular “Blaria” blog—the black version of ’90s MTV character Daria.
Kill Rock Stars Presents—Kill Rock Stars picked their favorite comics for this stand-up show which is not to be missed!
Come Laugh with Us—Filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director Lance Bangs’ brings Come Laugh With Us back to Bridgetown for its fifth consecutive year, showcasing some of his favorite performers in the Bridgetown lineup and giving audiences a chance to see rare and unreleased comedy footage from his personal archives.
Tons more newly announced acts after the jump.
Baked with Steve Agee and Brendon Small—New Girl actor Agee and Metalocalypse creator Small host an evening of comedy and live music performances.
Jackie Kashian’s The Dork Forest, a celebration of “dorkdom,” features “dork on dork” dialogue between Kashian and her guests about their favorite obsessions.
7 Minutes in Purgatory, hosted by Ian Abramson, tasks comedians with doing a set alone in a room, with the audience watching via live stream in another room.
The CrabFeast—adventures in storytelling from tale-spinning comedians Jay Larson and Ryan Sickler.
Sex Nerd Sandra explores fascinating topics & perspectives on sex and love, led by sexuality educator Sandra Daugherty and a panel of special (and very funny) guests.
The Dana Gould Hour—in which Gould is joined by fellow comedians and other interesting people with a focus on the weird and the real, for conversation, music, and monologues.
The OkCupid Show—in which three comedians who moonlight as dating experts use their insane skills to help audience members find a date, including arranging real first dates live on stage.
HIT THE BOOKS—Comics who are educators and/or highly educated present their best material for graduated laughter.
BUSTED—Walk both sides of the thin blue line with folks who have fought the law, been the law, or at least played the law on TV.
THE NEW NEGROES: REDUX—Back! And still Black! The New Negroes returns to attack the wackness mistaken for blackness. We again present a showcase of comedians from around the country that redefine and redesign. Come fux with the redux. (This is Baron Vaughn’s show — he produces and will host.)
PEACE OUT—A divine night of standup culminating in a guided meditation with Laura House.
LES IS MORE—These ladies love ladies and you’ll love them in this straight-up hilarious showcase.
A MOMENT OF CLARITY—Get on the wagon with our favorite comics who can always be trusted to tell you what happened last night.
GUY BRANUM’S GAY BASH—Guy Branum brings family together for the biggest, gayest, merriest show of the fest.
YO MOMMA’S DAY BRUNCH—A Sunday celebration in honor of yo momma. Champagne encouraged.
Obviously, Blaria is a true highlight here—Jessica Williams is arguably one of the best things about the Daily Show, and Phoebe Robinson is hilarious. In the above video, they expertly lampoon racist reality television premises, and I can’t wait to see what shenanigans they’ll get into at Bridgetown. It’s also good to see Lance Bangs returning to the festival this year, and, you know, JANEANE GAROFALO. We’ll keep you posted as more lineup news comes in.