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,..."

Nov. 30, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Silverman, Neil Brennan Will Bask in the Glow of Moontower Just For Laughs Austin

Plus Showtime says I Love That For You

"...Moontower Just For Laughs Austin, the new festival from Austin's..."

March 17, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Five More Belly Laughs at Moontower Just for Laughs Austin

Weekend two of the comedy megafest rocks on

"...as a new addition to Saturday Night Live, in Austin we know him as our own. Returning to Moontower..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

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

All About That Bass: Moontower Just For Laughs Takes Over UT, Adds Headliners

Ronny Chieng, Tim Robinson, Ms. Pat join 2024 lineup

"...Moontower Just For Laughs Austin may be a mouthful of..."

Jan. 25, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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..."

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

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

Walker, Texas Comic

"...In October 2016 longtime Austin resident and new comic Devon Walker was a guest..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Moontower Just for Laughs Headliner Vir Das on Belonging and That Monologue

Indian by way of everywhere

"...already a comedy superstar when he headlined the 2019 Moontower Comedy Festival. But as he celebrates his return for..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Inside Season 3 of Barry at Moontower Just for Laughs

The cast spill the beans on Bill Hader's darkest secret

"...kicked off its third season Sunday night, but not before a special preview screening as part of Moontower Just..."

April 28, 2022 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Moontower Comedy and Just For Laughs Launching Joint Comedy Fest

Moontower Just For Laughs Austin launching next April

"...Knock knock. Who's there? Oh, only Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival and the internationally recognized Just For..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Seth Meyers and Devon Walker Bringing the Funny to Moontower

Late Night host and SNL star join the 2023 comedy fest lineup

"...Late night TV is taking over the 2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Austin (April 12-23) with the city's..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Stand-Ups You’ll Want a Seat for at Moontower

Headliners and rising local talents rub shoulders at Moontower Just For Laughs Austin

"...and MTV, N.Y.-based comedian Perez has made a name for himself through his enthusiastic stand-up acts that make even..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Column by Joelle DiPaolo

Moontower Review: Deon Cole

Black-ish star delivered the set the audience wanted

"...expert entertainer. Since hitting fame in ABC's Black-ish, the former Conan writer has become a touring stand-up star. At..."

April 26, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

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

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

“Austin is such a comedy city”

"...15. She'd been attending comedy clubs with her mom for a few months and got into the sticky habit..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

Texan Catherine Cohen Brings New York Opulence to Moontower Comedy

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

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

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

"Hey man, this is for you"

"...Avery Moore is funny. Like, Funniest Person in Austin finalist, Austin Music Awards-hosting, "Best of Austin"-winning funny. She..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rod Machen

Top 10 Austin Comedy Stories

New fests, new venues, and big returns

"...Austin's longest-operating comedy club shuttered after 30-plus years in a..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

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

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,..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Moontower Comedy Fest: Comics to Watch

Because we know funny

"...100 comics will takeover 11 venues around the city for the Moontower Comedy Festival. In only three years, the..."

April 16, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

Get Your Tickets for the 41st Annual Austin Music Awards

"...Tickets are on sale now for the Austin Music Awards, taking place Sunday, Feb. 26,..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin’s Longest-Running Stand-Up Showcase Ends After a Decade of Making Stars

Sure Thing is a wrap at 512

"...Two transplants arrive in Austin and meet at a coffee shop open mic. A..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Downtown Austin Experiences the Moontower Effect

Moontower Comedy Festival returns with a lineup of national stars and local comics

"...When Moontower lights up Downtown from April 9-19, it’ll be with..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Annual Events

Festivals aren't just for music and film

"...Funniest Person in Austin Contest..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fusebox and Moontower Fests

Fill your weekend with experimental performance art and/or laughs

"...Moontower..."

April 20, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Moontower 2014, Day 1: Local Laughs

Feeling funny about Austin's Mac Blake and Brendan K. O'Grady

"...Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival features tons of great comedians..."

April 23, 2014 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

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