Just Announced: Dave Landau at Rialto Square Theatre

Dave Landau, the 3rd chair on one of the most popular conservative talk shows in the world, LOUDER WITH CROWDER on Blaze TV just announced additional dates for his 2022 comedy tour. Included is a stop in Joliet at Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 8 PM.

Dave Landau might appear to be just like you, but he’s not really. His mind goes to places that angels would fear to tread, and he has no problem telling you about it. The mark of a great comedian, it is said, is the ability to find jokes where others would find tears. Dave finds jokes everywhere; with his own foibles and faults, to his family, to pop culture and the state of the world today.

Cutting his comedic teeth as a teenager in Detroit in the Second City’s Conservatory, Dave Landau has risen to become one of the most in-demand headliners working today. He’s appeared 5 times on Comedy Central’s and AXS.TV’s “Live At Gotham” and was a finalist on season 8 of “Last Comic Standing” on NBC. He became a regular on the extremely popular “The Artie Lange and Anthony Cumia Radio Show,” and was honored to be brought in full time as 3rd mic. When Artie left the program, It became “The Anthony Cumia Show with Dave Landau”, where Dave became a valued member of the broadcast as co-host for two years.

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ILIZA SHLESINGER at the Rialto Square Theatre

Iliza Shlesinger at the rialto on March 25, 2022

Just announced award-winning comedian and multi-hyphenated actor-writer-producer Iliza Shlesinger will bring her Back In Action Tour to the Rialto Square Theatre on March 25, 2022, at 7 PM.

Iliza currently has five stand-up specials streaming on Netflix, including Unveiled, which delves into her journey of getting married, and 2018’s Elder Millennial, which is the subject of Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary” giving fans an inside look into her life on tour. Her other specials are War Paint, Freezing Hot, and Confirmed Kills.

In recent years, Iliza has branched out into acting and will next be seen starring in the Netflix movie Good On Paper, an indie “non-rom-com” she wrote. She recently starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the #1 Netflix film Spenser Confidential, and had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed indie drama Pieces of a Woman starring Vanessa Kirby. Other credits include, Instant Family, starring Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, and The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show, a comedy series she created and starred in for Netflix.

In March 2020, in response to the pandemic, she and her husband, Chef/James Beard Award nominated author Noah Galuten, launched Don’t Panic Pantry as a way to encourage people to stay at home and flatten the curve. The fun, follow-along at-home cooking show broadcasts live via Iliza’s Instagram and Facebook page and recently surpassed the 200th episode mark. It has been featured on TODAY Show, The Talk, and more.

Iliza is currently hard at work on her second book All Things Aside (Abrams Books and Blackstone Audio), which recently sold as part of a bidding war. Her first book, Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity (Hachette Book Group) was a subversively funny collection of essays offering her unique perspective on irrational behavior. Hey podcast, AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, is a fan favorite and features Iliza giving out her Dear Abby-esque advice from fan submitted questions. She recently guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live and previously hosted her own limited run late night talk show Truth & Iliza on Freeform. Iliza is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Iliza regularly supports a variety of causes including USO, Team Rubicon, Cystic Fibrosis, and more. In 2019, she partnered with Sanae Intoxicants, an L.A. based perfumer, and created “Christmas Mouth,” a limited-edition fragrance to raise money for Best Friends Animal Society.

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VenuWorks Presents FELIPE ESPARZA at the Rialto Square Theatre

Filipe Esparza - February 12 @ 8 PM

Actor and Last Comic Standing Winner Felipe Esparza will be taking the stage at the Rialto Square Theatre February 12, 2022 at 8pm for a night of laughter and stories.

Felipe started his career all because someone asked him to list his five goals in life, which included “to be happy” and “be a stand-up comedian.” After a short stint in rehab before he was 21, he worked for years as a stand-up comedian, opening on the road for fellow comedians such as Gabriel Iglesias and Paul Rodriguez. He then took a leap of faith and went out on his own, which led to very little income and opportunity at first.
His “overnight success” of winning Last Comic Standing allowed Felipe to produce his first stand-up comedy special, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You” (now on Netflix). He also has made several appearances TV appearances on “The Eric Andre Show: and NBC’s “Superstore”.

In addition to his live stand-up, Felipe hosts a weekly podcast on the All Things Comedy Network called “What’s Up Fool?” that focuses on interesting stories from just about anybody. From Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries, to actor Emilio Rivera (from Sons of Anarchy) to even the “Incredible Hulk” who takes photos with tourist on Hollywood Blvd., Felipe believes everyone has a story to tell about how they got where they are, no matter who they are.

In 2017, Felipe and his wife self-financed and self-produced his second one‐hour stand‐up special, entitled “Translate This”, which they licensed to HBO. His latest stand-up special was released September, 2020 on Netflix as a dual release – one special performed in English (“Bad Decisions”) and one performed in Spanish (“Malas Decisiones”). Felipe is also currently developing a sitcom with actor Omar Chaparro, producer Eric Tannenbaum and 3Pas (Eugenio Derbez’s production company).

VIP Packages Include:
Meet and Greet After the show
Photo Opportunity with Felipe Esparza
“Unmasked” Tour Laminate and Lanyard

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