Laugh Yourself Silly with Jonathan Van Ness, Leslie Jones, Kevin Hart and More at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Comedy Festival
The comedy show's star-studded lineup expands with notable comedians Matt Rife and Jonathan Van Ness.
Kevin Hart, Josh Johnson and Chris Distefano are among the various comedians participating in the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Comedy Festival in Providence and East Providence. Photography courtesy of Lil Rhody Laugh Riot.
Grab your friends for the exciting launch of a new festival, bringing laughter, creativity and live entertainment to the heart of Providence. The Lil Rhody Laugh Riot Comedy Festival, Rhode Island’s weekend of side-splitting amusement, features local performers and renowned stars from across the country, aiming to bring the biggest laughs to the smallest state.
From March 27–30, the comedy fest is taking over the Creative Capital with performances at the Providence Performing Arts Center, the VETS, and Comedy Connection in East Providence. Showcasing stand-up and improv performances with quick wit, self-deprecating humor and overall comedic charm, Lil Rhody Laugh Riot promises — you guessed it — a riot of laughter and unforgettable evenings meant to make the world feel a little bit lighter.
The stacked list of powerhouse performers include Kevin Hart, Leslie Jones, Aziz Ansari, Chris Distefano, Ashley Gavin, Josh Johnson, Hannah Berner, Michael Blaustein and more.
Well known for his chart-topping Netflix comedy specials, The New York Times bestselling author and social media star (not to mention new Rhody resident) Matt Rife is the newest addition to the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot list with performances at Rhode Island Comedy Connection on March 29 and 30, as well as Emmy-nominated television personality, comedian and hair guru from Netflix’s Queer Eye, Jonathan Van Ness, who is headlining the VETS on Saturday, March 29.
For more information and available tickets, visit lilrhodylaughriot.com.
Here are the dates, times and locations for the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot performances and events:
Des Bishop: Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. – Comedy Connection, East Providence
Kevin Hart: Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. – Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
Josh Johnson: Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. – The VETS, Providence
Matt & Mo Show: Thursday, March 27, at 9 p.m. — The Landing PVD, Providence
Comedy Trivia: Friday, March 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — The Malted Barley, Providence
Puddy and Peterman: Friday, March 28, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. (note: the 7 p.m. show is sold out) — Comedy Connection, East Providence
Michael Blaustein: Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. – The VETS, Providence
Providence Comedy Underground: Friday, March 28, from 7–9 p.m. – The Hide Speakeasy at The George, Providence
Triple The Laughs featuring Alec Flynn, Andy Woodhull and Tone Bell: Friday, March 28, at 9:45 p.m. — The VETS, Providence
Comedy Bus Brunch Tour: Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. — Various Providence locations
Comedy Trivia: Saturday, March 29, from 2–4 p.m. — The Malted Barley, Providence
Leslie Jones: Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m. – The VETS, Providence
Triple The Laughs featuring Ashley Gavin, Sophie Buddle and Melissa Villaseñor: Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. – The VETS, Providence
Matt Rife: All Saturday shows sold out.
Aziz Ansari: Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. – Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
Providence Comedy Underground: Saturday, March 29, from 7–9 p.m. – The Hide Speakeasy at The George, Providence
Jonathan Van Ness: Saturday, March 29, at 9:45 p.m. – The VETS, Providence
Comedy Bus Brunch Tour: Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. — Various Providence locations
Alex Edelman: Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. — The VETS, Providence
Matt Rife: All Sunday shows sold out.
Hannah Berner: Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. – The VETS, Providence
Doug Key: Sunday, March 30, at 8 p.m. – Alchemy, Providence
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