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Join us for the Preliminary Round of the 2019 Philly's Phunniest Person Competition! Preliminary Round winners are determined by audience vote, so come on out and help us crown this year's champ!

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: "Last Comic Standing" & Late Night Appearances

Although the phrase is overused, Gary Gulman is a premier "comic's comic." A master of long-form comedy, Gulman takes his time recounting his material on stage, letting each joke breathe and waver in the air, with the confidence and skill that only comes with serious commitment and dedication to the craft.

Career Highlights: Two specials ("Gary Gulman: Boyish Man" & "In This Economy?"); comedy album "Conversations with Inanimate Objects;" and has performed on every single late night comedy program.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over artist. In just 5 short years, Becky has quickly become one of the most explosive young headliners on the circuit. She was named a 2018 JFL New Face of Comedy and is currently in development with E! to star in a "female Ali G" interview show where she is set to play multiple original characters.

In 2016, Becky was a stand out on MTV's "Wild 'N Out" with Nick Cannon, where she also put out a Wild 'N Out Stand Up Special. Most known for her wide range of physical characters on stage and screen, Becky's many alter egos have been featured on Hulu's "Coming to the Stage," MTV's "Acting Out," ABC's "The Bachelor" and Kevin Hart's sketch series, "Writer's Room." Becky has written for Comedy Central's "Not Safe," Snoop Dogg's "Joker's Wild," and FunnyOrDie.

Becky performs regularly at the Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory, Upright Citizens Brigade, and the World Famous Comedy Store.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Comedian Mike Birbiglia just finished up a four month run on Broadway performing his solo-show The New One and now he’s all out of jokes. Luckily, he’s been developing some new jokes and stories. Mike will be reading and performing the best of the new. Which is hopefully better than the best of the old.

Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall. His shows, “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” and “Thank God for Jokes,” were both filmed for Netflix. His most recent show, “The New One,” ran for 99 shows on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.

In addition to performing live, Mike is an author and filmmaker who wrote, directed and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don’t Think Twice. Mike’s book “Sleepwalk with Me and Other Painfully True Stories” was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. As an actor, Mike has appeared on “Inside Amy Schumer,” HBO’s “Girls” and “Broad City,” as well as in the films Trainwreck, The Fault in Our Stars and Popstar. He plays the role of Danny Pearson on “Orange Is the New Black” and Oscar Langstraat on Showtime’s “Billions.” He is a contributor to “This American Life” on public radio. In 2017, Mike was honored with the Kurt Vonnegut Award for humor.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: "The Degenerates" & Co-host of "About Last Night"

Described by Robin Williams as "Prozac with a head," Brad Williams is a dynamo on the stage, coupling perfect timing with explosive delivery. His ability to make humorous observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race are winning over audiences and proving anyone can overcome their shortcomings.

Career Highlights: His Showtime specials “Fun Size” and “Daddy Issues" and a regular on KROQ’s "Kevin and Bean Show" in Los Angeles as well as "The Adam Carolla Show."

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: Viral Facebook Videos & HBO's "All Def Comedy"

Although Ryan Davis has seen an enormous amount of success through his popular Internet videos, he is not like other viral comedians. A man of quick wit and Southern charm, Davis prides himself on his ability to deliver in his live stand-up shows.

Career Highlights: Performances on HBO's "All Def Comedy" and "Comedians and Cocktails," as well as over 1.5 million fans online.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Learn the fundamentals of performing stand-up comedy at our one-day intensive workshop!

Seasoned instructors, Darryl Charles, Chip Chantry, and Curt Riedy will cover everything from the basics of joke writing and proper joke structure to performing your conceptualized ideas on stage! Don't miss this all-day workshop that will answer your burning questions about comedy, provide you with insights into making a career out of your passion, and a whole lot more!

Workshop runs from 11 - 4PM

Lunch Provided!

Known For: "Def Comedy Jam" & "Shaq's All Star Comedy Jam"

Tony Roberts may not be a household name, but he's garnered the coveted honor of being a "comedian's comedian." A nonstop, energy-charged joke ride, Roberts tackles everything from personal stories to popular culture with the same gusto and bounce-around-the-stage energy that will have you crying from laughter.

Career Highlights: Performances on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," BET's "Comic View," "It's Showtime at the Apollo" and "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam;" a member of Bay Area’s KBLX Morning Dream Team and winner of BET's Most Original Comic Award.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Sean Donnelly is a touring headliner comedian who has performed in clubs and festivals all over the country. He has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Conan” and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Sean hosts the podcast "Defend Your Movie" as well as the SiriusXM show "Celebrate." He released his debut comedy album “Manual Labor Face” in 2015 on Comedy Central Records. Sean has been featured on “Broad City,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Alpha House,” and “Billions” on Showtime.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: "Ride Along," "Think Like a Man" & "Daddy Daycare"

With accolades like “Black America’s Favorite White Comedian" and the only white comic to ever host BET's "Comic View," it's an understatement to say Gary Owen is beloved by the African-American community. With an upbeat, devil-may-care attitude, Owen fills his act with marriage and family antics, as well as the simple differences between the races.

Career Highlights: Star of "The Gary Owen Show;" reoccuring appearances in "House of Payne;" roles in "Rebound, "College," "Hillbilly Highway," "Get Hard" and "Meet the Blacks;" a headliner on "Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand-Up" and was named "Funniest Serviceman In America."

VIP Ticket Includes Preferred Seating

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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I am Haha Davis also known as Mr. Big Fella. I am from Detroit Michigan where the best talents are hardly ever recognized. I began my passion as a comedian/ internet sensation in 2013 by creating funny Vine videos and Instagram clips that turned me into the person that I am today. I am also known for phrases such as “Ooh I’m Outta”, “What’s Goin’ Owwn”, “What’s your frustration”, and “Im Finna Daah”.

In the time of becoming Haha Davis I had the opportunity to meet Snoop Dogg in 2015 which became my mentor. The following year I was given the chance to work on a Grammy nominated album with Chance the Rapper. I was featured on “No Problems”, “All Night”, and “Blessings” on the album Coloring Book. I was also selected to narrate the Magnificent Coloring World Tour as the character Carlos The Lion.

Now I have the “Big Fella” clothing taking off, with custom shirts, underwear, socks, stickers etc. I will also be appearing in Meet The Blacks 2 this summer. Right now my main focus is putting out my very own cartoon, “Big Fella”.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Top comics, top secret. This one's for the real comedy superfans. We've hand-picked some of our favorite stand-up comics from around the country to perform secret, one-off shows right here at Helium. Who do we have lined up? We're not saying, and you won't find out until they hit the stage. So take a chance, roll the dice, and join us for some serious laughs!

HINTS: TBA!

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: "Another Period" & Panelist on "Chelsea Lately"

A comedian who dishes out sharp, satirical quips with serious shock factor, Natasha Leggero's comedy has matured ever-so-slightly with age and life experience. A new wife and mother, Leggero still brings her boldness, talking classism, gender politics and celebrity culture with her ever-famous mock-refinement and elitism.

Career Highlights: Appearances on MTV's "The 70s House," "Drunk History;" a slew of late night performances and comedy cameos; two comedy albums ("Coke Money" and "Live at Bimbo's"); and a recent tour and Netflix special with husband Moshe Kasher, "The Honeymoon Tour."

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Hosted by Comedian Clint Coley, Advice From A F*ck Boy is a romance and relationship oriented show featuring advise about men, from a man’s perspective. When it comes to relationships, most advice comes from women and are for women. What about the male perspective, what if a man takes the mic and explains how we really feel and what we think? All men and women can relate. Comedian Clint Coley has a unique analytical approach to love and romance that’s frankly endearing. He has broken some hearts and is brutally honest about it. The best person to give advice is sometimes from the person who failed at it the most. That’s our host Clint Coley.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: "The Hughleys" & "The Original Kings of Comedy"

D.L. Hughley can light up a stage like no other. Known for being politically savvy in true comedian-style, Hughley dives head first into hot-button controversial topics with insightfully sharp observations and his signature rapid-fire jokes.

Career Highlights: Five comedy specials; host of CNN's "D. L. Hughley Breaks the News;" correspondent for "The Jay Leno Show;" author of three books; appearances on "Scrubs," "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" and "Heartbeat;" and a local radio personality and interviewer in NYC; contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

VIP TICKET INCLUDES: Preferred Seating + Meet & Greet

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: Host of "The Nick Di Paolo Show"

Nick Di Paolo prides himself on his brutally honest humor, his acerbic wit and his raw, unfiltered style of stand-up. A satirical comic who approaches controversial topics head first, Di Paolo is fervently opposed to keeping things "politically correct" and has been known to ruffle a few feathers on stage.

Career Highlights: Three comedy albums and three comedy specials; appearances in "The Chris Rock Show," "Louis," "Grace Under Fire" and "Horace and Pete," and was a guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience."

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor, known for his stand-up special "They're Not Gonna Laugh at You" (2012), his recurring roles on "Superstore" (2016, 2017) and "The Eric Andre Show" (2012), "Last Comic Standing" (winner - 2010), "World's Dumbest..." (2014), his podcast "What's Up Fool?" on the All Things Comedy Network and his newest stand-up special, "Translate This" (premiered on HBO, 2017).

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Known For: "Borat" & "Hotel Transylvania"

Bold, bawdy and dripping with confidence, Luenell commands the stage with her tell-it-like-it-is storytelling and more than a few dirty jokes. A comedian that's blessed with the gift of gab, Luenell has more than a little to say about race, culture, womanhood and — most importantly — great sex.

Career Highlights: Roles in " Think Like A Man," "The Rock," "American Hustle," "Hotel Transylvania" and "Taken 2;" TV appearances on "The Middle," "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" "Lopez" and "Black Jesus;" and stand-up appearances on "Snoop Dog Presents Bad Girls of Comedy" and "Stand-up In Stilettos"

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Bobby Lee was a regular on "MADtv" and has garnered millions of fans through his comedy, film and television appearances. He has become one of the biggest stars in the comedy world to date. Bobby Lee has performed stand-up on "Late Friday," "Premium Blend" and "The Tonight Show." He also appeared in the big screen comedy "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," as well as "Kickin It Old Skool."

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Steve-O (a.k.a. Stephen Glover) is a household name and it all started when he began producing homemade videos of dangerous stunts mixed with comical behavior. Steve-O graduated from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College in 1997, and had a career as a circus clown before achieving fame on Jackass and Wildboyz. Since then, he has become a New York Times bestselling author, standup comedian, and actor. His first hour-long comedy special recently premiered on Showtime and performed in the top one percent of all Showtime comedy specials.

VIP Ticket includes: Laminate, Preferred Seating, Early Meet and Greet Access

A word from Steve-O: "You understand and acknowledge that this show contains graphic and crude sexual humor and adult language, including but not limited to graphic depictions of human anatomy, which some attendees may consider profane, vulgar, offensive and/or otherwise objectionable. By using this ticket or attending, observing or participating in this show, you hereby release, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue any person or entity connected in any way with this show, and you hereby waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have arising from the content and material in the show."

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

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Andrew Schulz is a brash, streetwise New York City comic who knows how to deliver the goods. Outside of his stand-up work, Schulz is known best for his regular appearances on MTV2’s hit shows “Guy Code” and “Girl Code.” These days Schulz serves up hilariously hot takes on the top rated podcast “The Brilliant Idiots” alongside radio personality Charlamagne Tha God.

This show is 21+ (18+ with a parent or legal guardian over the age of 30). All minors will be wrist-banded or stamped and no alcohol will be served at the table. All parties must have valid ID to enter the building. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show (they are generally available 1.5-2 hrs prior to showtime.)

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page!