Janelle James at Mayo Performing Arts Center
Dates: 7/11/2026
📍 Theatre: Mayo Performing Arts Center
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An evening of stand-up comedy from Janelle James, who stars as Ava Coleman in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary. James has earned four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, as well as nominations for Golden Globe, Independent Spirit, Critic's Choice, and Gotham Awards. The show contains mature themes and language.
Cast and Creative Team for Janelle James at Mayo Performing Arts Center
Cast
Gracinha Leporace
Ensemble
Janelle James
Ava Coleman
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What shows are coming up next at Mayo Performing Arts Center?
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Mahler's Fifth Symphony (03/21/27-03/21/27)
Dvořák's "New World" Symphony (04/29/27-04/29/27)
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert (05/20/27-05/20/27)
Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore (07/21/26-07/22/26)
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour (07/24/26-07/24/26)
Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels (07/26/26-07/26/26)
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Tyler Henry: An Evening of Hope and Healing (07/30/26-07/30/26)
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA (08/05/26-08/05/26)
Dead On Live – Bob Weir Tribute Show (08/06/26-08/06/26)
Free Movie Day at MPAC: Jaws (08/11/26-08/11/26)
Free Movie Day at MPAC: Zootopia 2 (08/11/26-08/11/26)
EagleMania - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band (08/12/26-08/12/26)
The Stray Cats (08/16/26-08/16/26)
Orleans, Firefall, Pure Prairie League & Atlanta Rhythm Section (08/19/26-08/19/26)
Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert (08/20/26-08/20/26)
Golden Girls The Laughs Continue (10/10/26-10/10/26)
Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey (11/07/26-11/07/26)
Season Opener: Red, White, and Blue (11/13/26-11/13/26)
Mozart & Ravel (01/10/27-01/10/27)
Gil Shaham Plays Dvořák (02/21/27-02/21/27)
Mahler's Fifth Symphony (03/21/27-03/21/27)
Dvořák's "New World" Symphony (04/29/27-04/29/27)
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert (05/20/27-05/20/27)
What shows have played recently at Mayo Performing Arts Center?
Janelle James: Stand-Up Comedy (07/11/26-07/11/26)
Janelle James: Stand Up Show (07/11/26-07/11/26)
Darren Criss (07/09/26-07/09/26)
Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King (06/27/26-06/27/26)
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash (06/26/26-06/26/26)
Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash (06/26/26-06/26/26)
Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl (06/18/26-06/18/26)
Hallmark Stars Live (06/17/26-06/17/26)
Chicago (06/14/26-06/14/26)
The Sergio Mendes Band: Celebrating 60 Years of Brasil 66 (06/11/26-06/11/26)
Janelle James: Stand Up Show (07/11/26-07/11/26)
Darren Criss (07/09/26-07/09/26)
Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King (06/27/26-06/27/26)
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash (06/26/26-06/26/26)
Straight No Chaser: Beach Bash (06/26/26-06/26/26)
Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl (06/18/26-06/18/26)
Hallmark Stars Live (06/17/26-06/17/26)
Chicago (06/14/26-06/14/26)
The Sergio Mendes Band: Celebrating 60 Years of Brasil 66 (06/11/26-06/11/26)
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