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LGBTQ+ Comedians to Shine at Upcoming 'Netflix Is a Joke' Fest Showcase
Rosie O'Donnell, Wanda Sykes, Bianca Del Rio, and more are leading the hilarious lineup!
Netflix is a Joke, the streaming service's comedy leg, just launched a week-long comedy festival coming soon to Los Angeles and with it, a celebration featuring some of our favorite LGBTQ+ comics.
Titled Stand Out, the one-night showcase will be "a historic celebration of the best in LGBTQ+ Comedy. Legends, headliners, and top emerging talent will share the same stage at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable and unprecedented stand-up event with special guests and musical performances."
Icons Alan Carr, Hannah Gadsby, Margaret Cho, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, and Wanda Sykes are headlining the show. The rest of the lineup includes RuPaul's Drag Racewinners Bianca Del Rio and Trixie Mattel, Fortune Feimster, Gina Yashere, Guy Branum, James Adomian, Joel Kim Booster, Judy Gold, Lea DeLaria, Mae Martin, Marsha Warfield, Matteo Lane, Patti Harrison, Rhea Butcher, Sam Jay, Scott Thompson, Solomon Georgio, and more.
Demi Lovato, Graham Norton, Lily Tomlin, and Ruby Rose are also presenting during the show.
"It's our honor to transform LA for one week into the funniest place on earth," said Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer, in a statement. "This festival is a unique celebration of the art of comedy, and the role it plays in reflecting our lives and defining culture. It's a chance for comedy lovers to come together and see their favorite artists as well as discover new ones, and for us to be able to share the electricity and excitement of the festival in Los Angeles with Netflix members around the world."
Stand Out comedians hit LA's Greek Theater stage on May 1 at 7pm. Check here for more info!
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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!
Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!
