Tom Papa News

New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced new in-person comedy shows with Chris Distefano, Kathleen Madigan and Tom Papa.

Following the continued success of his Netflix stand-up specials, Nate Bargatze returns to Wynn Las Vegas for one night only with his “The Raincheck Tour” on Saturday, July 17 at 8 p.m. Throughout his successful career, Bargatze has toured with Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon, and has been named one of Esquire's “Best New Comedians” by Jim Gaffigan, one of Marc Maron's “Comedians to Watch” by Rolling Stone, and one of Variety's “10 Comics to Watch.” 

Comedy Works Entertainment presents Fortune Feimster's 2 Sweet 2 Salty Tour coming to The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colorado on Thursday, March 10th at 7:00pm.

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Fortune Feimster, is one of the busiest women working today. She can be heard every morning with Tom Papa on Sirius XM's channel 93 on their show, “What a Joke with Papa and Fortune” and hosts a weekly podcast with her partner, Jax, called “Sincerely Fortune”.  

Wynn Las Vegas today announced a jam-packed summer comedy lineup coming to Encore Theater, featuring top comedians including Sebastian Maniscalco, Jo Koy, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze, Demetri Martin and Tom Papa. Tickets for all performances go on sale Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m. PT.  

Comedy Works Entertainment presents Fortune Feimster's 2 Sweet 2 Salty Tour coming to Paramount Theatre in Denver on Friday, March 11th at 7:00pm.

The Milk Carton Kids’ live album Live From Lincoln Theatre will be available on vinyl for the first time ever via Anti- Records on January 29.

The Milk Carton Kids are digitally releasing the live album Live From Symphony Hall on Friday, December 4.

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa has found success in film, TV and radio as well as on the live stage. Tom has three critically acclaimed specials. Tom was seen in Steven Soderbergh's The Informant, Chris Rock's film Top Five, and the Emmy Award winning HBO film Behind the Candelabra.

NBC (3.715 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) was the demo champ on a nearly all-repeat Tuesday thanks to 'America's Got Talent' (4.366 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.6, #1) and 'World of Dance' (2.413 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2).

Netflix Is A Joke, Netflix's comedy brand, is throwing a week-long comedy festival, Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the star-studded celebration of comedy will take over Los Angeles April 27th - May 3rd and feature live stand-up shows, special events and activations with Netflix comedians and artists from around the world. Featured Netflix talent include Ali Wong, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Jamie Foxx, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Sebastian Maniscalco, the cast of Schitt's Creek and more. The fest will also include STAND OUT: An LGBTQ+ Celebration  with headliners Alan Carr, Hannah Gadsby, Margaret Cho, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes and more.

Live from Here with Chris Thile kicks off its 2020 run of shows on February 8 from its new broadcast home, New York's Town Hall. The show's new dates include guest performances from Nathaniel Rateliff, Andrew Bird, Real Estate, Indigo Girls, Ken Burns, Lewis Black,Aoife O'Donovan, Bedouine, Sarah Jarosz, Josh Gondelman, Rachel Syme, Jia Tolentinoand Tom Papa. Additional guests will be announced soon.

Netflix has released the trailer for TOM PAPA: YOU'RE DOING GREAT! In this age of insurmountable consumption of media and where bad news travels fast from all directions, Tom Papa is here to proclaim You're Doing Great!, which is also the title of his debut Netflix comedy special. Life isn't perfect, it never has been and it never will be and Tom wants you to know that's OK! Life is rough, he gets it, and wants to remind us to take care of ourselves, embrace who you've become, and absorb the beauty of life. There are a lot of challenges and responsibilities we take on in life like family, work, climate change, social media, and living in New Jersey, but if we find someone who loves us for who we are, whether it be a human or a goldfish, Tom believes we'll be just fine.

Tom Papa announces his new Netflix comedy special debut, You're Doing Great!, this morning from his social channels. 

Montalvo Arts Center presents comedian Tom Papa, head writer and weekly guest on NPR's 'Live From Here,' as part of the Carriage House Concert Series. Known for his uniquely optimistic and undeniably hilarious look on life, Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country.

Live from Here with Chris Thile continues its fourth season, from its new home at New York's The Town Hall, into 2020 with additional winter and spring dates added. More guests will be announced and further 2020 dates to come soon.

Finally! American stand-up comedian, writer and actor Colin Quinn is about to grace the UK for the first time ever with his comedy presence at the Leicester Square Theatre on 28th December 2019.

This February Montalvo Arts Center presents a collection of multi-faceted, live performances in its Carriage House Concert Series.

Live from Here with Chris Thile confirms additional guests for its fall season, which includes special performances from Paul Simon, Dawes, Grace Potter, J.S. Ondara, Big Thief, Aoife O'Donovan, Anais Mitchell, Dulcé Sloan, Ryan Hamilton and more. The fourth season kicked off on September 7 from its new broadcast home, New York's Town Hall. More guests will be announced and additional information on 2020 dates to come soon.

Today SiriusXM and Netflix announced the first original program to broadcast exclusively on the newly launched Netflix Is A Joke Radio channel 93. Popular comedians Tom Papa and Fortune Feimster will co-host What A Joke with Papa and Fortune weekdays during the prime driving hours of 7:00 - 9:00 am PT 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET.