We are an independent show guide. Resale ticket prices may be above face value.

Best Comedy & Stand-up in Baton Rouge

Gabriel Iglesias at Raising Canes River Center Arena

Gabriel Iglesias

A now iconic stand-up known for his bold Hawaiian print shirts and larger-than-life personality, Iglesias' comedic style combines his talent for storytelling with voicing characters and brilliantly realistic sound effects. Throw into the mix his cross-cultural and clean-spoken style of comedy, and you have a rare gem who has far-reaching appeal for family audiences too. This is one guy who's guaranteed to have the whole family crying with laughter!

More info
Ali Siddiq at Raising Canes River Center Theatre

Ali Siddiq

Catch stand-up comedian and public speaker Ali Siddiq on tour this year, bringing his hilarious storytelling comedy style on the road across the country! First coming to prominence in 2008 with his appearance on Def Comedy Jam on HBO, his gripping tales have audiences everywhere hanging on every word whilst in stitches at his hilarious takes and anecdotes.

David Sedaris at Raising Canes River Center Theatre

David Sedaris

David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Much of his humor is drawn from his unconventional North Carolina upbringing, his varied stream of odd-jobs (Christmas elf at Macy's, anyone?) and plays to his self-deprecating strengths, and now often concerns his life today in France with his partner.

More info
Brad Williams at Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Brad Williams

California-born Williams has made a striking mark on the nationwide comedy circuit, as well as having a large fanbase online as a guest on various comedy podcasts and radio shows. First discovered by Carlos Mencia at his live show after noticing him in the audience, the young Williams was invited on stage to contribute to the show, to huge applause. Regularly making references and jokes concerning his dwarfism, Williams displays a brazen attitude towards subjects including disability, relationships, sex, and race, attracting new audiences with every appearance.