Texan Catherine Cohen Brings New York Opulence to Moontower Comedy

Moontower star talks musicals, oversharing, and what she's reading now

"...pool ahead of her multiple appearances in Austin at Moontower Just for Laughs...."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Moontower Just for Laughs Austin Goes Big

Comedy fest adds arena shows from Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis

"...When Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival merged with Montreal's Just for Laughs, it..."

Nov. 30, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Star Sophie Buddle on How Comedy Is Becoming More Welcoming to Women

“Austin is such a comedy city”

"...to expand her network and move to the U.S. Moontower Just for Laughs Austin will be her first time..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

Comedy Christmas Comes Early With Moontower Comedy Festival

Comedy scene expert Valerie Lopez highlights Moontower Comedy Fest musts, including the iconic Andy Kindler

"...For Austin comedy fans, Moontower Comedy Festival is comedy Christmas, and this year the..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Moontower Comedy Festival Rescheduled

New dates for the annual event, setting up two jokes in 2021

"...Hold the laughter, please. That ninth Moontower Comedy Festival promised for September 2020 is getting nudged..."

Aug. 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Start training your laugh muscles: Moontower Just for Laughs Austin has just dropped its first..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Review: Deon Cole

Black-ish star delivered the set the audience wanted

"...Conan writer has become a touring stand-up star. At Moontower Just For Laughs last Thursday night, he strutted out..."

April 26, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

Moontower Review: New Faces of Comedy

Auditioning comics go wild in six minute slots

"...all, he was safe: as the MC of the Moontower Comedy Just For Laughs New Faces show last night,..."

April 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Review: Nikki Glaser

Headliner takes down pickup artists as she tests new material

"...Nikki Glaser exudes confidence. The Moontower Just for Laughs headliner earned roaring laughter for every..."

April 19, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

Trixie Mattel Bringing Glamor to Moontower Just For Laughs

Megasized comedy festival adds more shows, podcasts

"...to make your mascara run from laughing too much? Moontower Just For Laughs Austin (April 13-24) is unleashing Trixie..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Devon Walker Brings Lone Star State Laughs to SNL and Moontower Just for Laughs

Walker, Texas Comic

"...Wham. Seven years later, ahead of his return for Moontower Just for Laughs Austin, I'm still struck by how..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Comedy Wham's Top Five Moontower Just for Laughs Big Names

The Austin comedy podcast's Five for Laughs: Headliners Edition

"...Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival celebrates 10 years and a new partnership..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Comedy Wham's Five Austin Comics Not to Miss at Moontower Just For Laughs

The Austin comedy podcast's Five for Laughs: Locals Edition

"...Moontower Comedy Festival celebrates 10 years and a new partnership..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Moontower Review: Marc Maron

The Cassandra of comedy enjoys the silence

"...Maron warned in his headliner set Friday at the Moontower Just For Laughs comedy festival. Or rather, the pot..."

April 23, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Unmissable Podcasts at Moontower

Like you're in the studio with your favorite comedy podcaster

"...pods you'll want to blast on full volume at Moontower Just for Laughs Austin (April 13-24). BananasThu., April 21,..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

“Best of Austin” Winner Avery Moore Isn’t Kidding Around

"Hey man, this is for you"

"..."Best of Austin"-winning funny. She will be participating in Moontower Just For Laughs, saying funny things onstage. We sat..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rod Machen

The Standups Star Brian Simpson Recalls the Shows That Changed His Career

Moontower comic thrives on the pressure

"...well as his upcoming visit to Austin for the Moontower Comedy Festival...."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Rod Machen

Top 10 Austin Comedy Stories

New fests, new venues, and big returns

"...City Comedy Club Reclaim Its Throne?" July 29.) 2) Moontower Just for Laughs Austin Debuts..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Sarah Silverman: "You've Got to Always Be Writing and Always Be Changing"

The Moontower headliner on the joy of funerals, and gallows humor

"...Friends, the big closing show at this year's inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs. Silverman will take the stage with..."

April 21, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Matteo Lane: "I’m Joking, Can You Imagine?"

How is a comedy festival like Six Flags? Ask comedy's rising star.

"...his career story and upcoming third visit to Austin’s Moontower Comedy Festival, now rebranded as Moontower Just for Laughs...."

April 20, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...scene. Plus, you know. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. 5) “Moontower Comedy Comes Back in a Big Way!” By Robert..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

R.I.P. to DK Lee, Welcome Back to Austin Cider Week, Falling for Local Foods and Loro, Festivals and Fantasies, Free Pancakes for Voters, and More

All the food that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...In much happier news, and in case it somehow..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Take a Walk on the Wild Cider

Some local ciders and meads to honey up the apple of your eye

"...Moontower Cider’s Benjamin Weaver is all about reclaiming the illustrious..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Local Comedy Stories of 2023

New venues, new faces, new experiments

"...Launched by Katie Pengra in November 2013, Buzzkill Comedy..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Kerrville Folk Festival Launches Hip Younger Sister Fest, Welcome Home

Broadening the scope of folk with Laraaji, Adrianne Lenker, and more

"...For a cool 51 years, Kerrville Folk Festival has..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

It Takes a Village: Memories of Kerrville Folk Festival 2023

Dispatches from the 51st campout, from Ray Prim to Flamy Grant

"...I could tell you that it’s one of the..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Hank Erwin

SXSW Film Changes the Channel With a New Name

Festival gives TV content co-headline billing

"...In total there have been 68 Episodic premieres and..."

July 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...LAFC stopped them from a MLS Cup berth in 2022 rounded out a disappointing third year for Austin FC...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars

Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer

"...If you’ve ever stood outside of the Paramount awning..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What It Means to Be Funniest Person in Austin

Tyler Groce's victory in the returning comedy contest shows Austin's comedy scene is thriving and diversifying

"...deliberations take a long time, the deliberation for the 2022 contest winner was fast. Bob Fonseca, co-host of the..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

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