A Night of Comedy with Emo Phillips

Thursday, November 19th | Doors at 6 p.m. Show at 6:45 p.m. “I have adored Emo Philips since the UK in the 80’s. He is hilarious.” – Eric Idle, May 12, 2018 “Emo is the most brilliant joke-writer in the game. You HAVE to see him live. He’s amazing.” – Patton Oswalt, February 1, 2022 “What a joy. What a complete joy. Astounding. There really is no better joke writer and that’s the smallest part of what’s great.” – Penn Jillette, July 23, 2025 “Emo Philips… absolutely killed.” – Rolling Stone (Carnegie Hall review), October 30, 2022 Described by Jay Leno as the best joke writer in America, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, colleges and theaters, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theatre in London’s West End. In 2018 and 2022-2023, Emo toured with “Weird Al” Yankovic (over two hundred concerts across three continents); Emo will forever remember the standing ovation he received at Carnegie Hall. “I’m not sure when or where I first heard of Emo’s routines, but once I did I instantly became a fan,” says “Weird Al” Yankovic. “Emo had the iconic look of someone who could have been a major star in the era of silent films. His body language was indescribably weird. And his material was flat-out brilliant.” If asked at gunpoint who the funniest guy in the world was, Yankovic adds, “Without question I would have to say Emo Philips – especially if Emo happened to be the one holding the gun.” – “Weird Al” Yankovic, Chicago Magazine Tickets $20 advanced $30 at the doors $5 off for Seniors, Vets & Students Students ages 16 to 21 only. Seniors 60 and older. Vets all retired and active service members Kids 15 and under FREE with a ticket holding adult Advanced ticket sales end 1 hour before all shows Food available from MC Taco Bus Sponsored by BELLA Main St. Market & Wilson Family Foundation