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With his high-energy and physical style of comedy, Steve Byrne has risen through the ranks of the comedy world to become one of the industry's most innovative and sought-after performers. Byrne was featured in his very own "Comedy Central Presents," which was soon voted as one of the best specials of all time in the Comedy Central Standup Showdown.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

The Turnup tour features some of the hottest female performers from Instagram & YouTube. Toya Turnup AKA Watch Jazzy headlines this unique comedy show featuring Just Nesh & Paris Sashay.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

We're closed today - but in the meantime click the Events tab above to check out all of our great upcoming shows!

Comedian Bryan Callen is often recognized from his numerous film and television roles. One of the original cast members on "MADtv," he has also appeared in the films "The Hangover" and "Ride Along," and on TV shows such as "Entourage" and "Chelsea Lately." As a comedian, Bryan has performed on "Gotham Comedy Live" and has his own comedy special "Man Class." He is also of the co-host of the popular podcast "The Fighter and the Kid" with Brendan Schaub.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

See the best local comics at Helium Comedy Club's Open Mic Extravaganza!

Interested in getting on-stage? Visit us here for more info!

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Calling all new and seasoned comics! Join us Wednesdays between 5 and 8pm for happy hour food and drink, camaraderie, and to workshop your material with fellow comedians. We’ve hand-picked established comics to hang out for one-on-one sessions with newer comics, providing feedback on your work.

Free admission to the evening’s homegrown show is included as a perk for all participants, calendar permitting. Happy Hour specials may vary.

CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE

Every few months we gather the best Philly comics to perform in one night!

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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).

Gad Elmaleh is one of the most beloved comedians around the world and now he's coming to take America by storm. Referred to as the "Seinfeld of France," Elmaleh moved to New York City in 2015 and completed a two week residency at Joe's Pub to kick off his "Oh My Gad" tour. Along the way he has made appearances on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "Conan," and Jerry Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Social media superstar Jess Hilarious is hitting the road for a stand-up comedy tour, and Philly is in her sights. More than 1.7 million people follow her on Instagram, and millions more have watched her on “Wild N Out.” But these shows are a side of Jess that most people are getting to see for the first time.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Ray William Johnson is a comedian and actor living in Los Angeles.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Rod Man's uproarious yet relatable brand of stand-up has earned him the admiration of comedy fans from coast-to-coast. Rod Man quickly became one of the most in-demand comedians in the country following his first place finish on "Last Comic Standing" in 2014, and has racked up appearances on "ComicView," "The Tonight Show," and "The Mo'Nique Show."

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

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 for October 18th: TBD

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

A stand-up comedy legend, Richard Lewis is often compared to a jazz musician for his wild riffs that fly out into space but always find a way to float back into rhythm as they splatter recurring themes against a spiraling, lyrical backdrop.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

We're closed for a private event, and will re-open at 9:30PM for the 10:00PM Richard Lewis show. In the meantime click the Events tab above to check out all of our great upcoming shows!

Comedy and writing partners Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan and Corey Ryan Forrester are ready to meet the people. You've seen Trae’s Liberal Redneck viral videos, you've read their weekly blog and now you'll see them at their best - performing stand up comedy.

The VIP Package preferred seating plus access to VIP meet & greet after the show!

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Michael Ian Black won comedy fans with his roles in television shows like "The State" and movies like "Wet Hot American Summer," and "Run Fatboy Run." He was also a popular contributor to VH1's "I Love the..." series, starred in the cult-classic show "Stella," and has made guest appearances on NBC's "Ed," "Inside Amy Schumer," and "Us & Them." In the last few years, he’s become an author, penning three books for adults and four picture books for children!

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

The Helium Comedy Academy focuses on developing and honing a 5 minute set of stand up. Check out this month's graduating class!

November 1 - Stand-up 101

November 8 - Stand-up 160

Interested in taking a course on comedy? Click here for more info about the Philadelphia Comedy Academy!

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Known for his no-holds-barred style, Kevin Brennan is one of the top stand-up comedians in the country. Brennan started his comedy career in Chicago but soon relocated to New York City to pursue his dream of being on the “Late Show with David Letterman.” He shined on his first Letterman appearance, leading to subsequent memorable appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “Last Call with Carson Daly”. Kevin was voted “Best Comedian” at the 2005 Aspen Comedy Festival, landing him his own HBO half‐ hour comedy special.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Judy Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She has also written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She can be seen on the new Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here, and Netflix’s Friends From College, she has recurring roles on Pop TV’s NightCap!, and TBS’s, Search Party.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Unapologetically nerdy and downright funny, Brian Posehn has been at the forefront of off-beat comedy for more than two decades. In addition to his prodigious stand-up work (2 half-hour Comedy Central specials, 4 albums, and 2 hour-long specials), Posehn was a writer and actor on both “The Sarah Silverman Program” and Bob Odenkirk and David Cross’ acclaimed “Mr. Show." Posehn has also written 45 issues of the Marvel favorite “Deadpool” and hosts the popular “Nerd Poker” podcast.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Mary Radzinski is recording her first comedy album! Come and be part of her conscious unraveling!

Mary is a Philadelphia based stand-up, writer, and comediunt. She's been fortunate to frequently open for comics including: Dave Attell, Jim Norton, and Sarah Colonna, along with many other national acts. She opened for Jim Norton's "Contextually Inadequate" comedy special taping at the Somerville Theater, as well as Rosie O'Donnell's most recent HBO comedy special at Levity Live. Mary can also be seen on TruTv's series "Greatest Ever". Mary was a semi-finalist in the 2017 Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, performed in the 2016 Big Sky Comedy Festival, the 2016 Oddball Festival, and was a finalist in the 2015 Boston Comedy Festival. She's performed in Women in Comedy, She-Devil, and Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festivals and has been a repeat finalist in Helium Comedy Club's "Philly's Phunniest" Contest. Mary was named Philadelphia Magazine's Best Comedian 2014.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Raunchy and brash, yet endearing and honest, Big Jay Oakerson is one of the country's most in demand comedians. Big Jay has appeared on "This Is Not Happening" and "Louie," is the co-host of SiriusXM's "The Bonfire" alongside Dan Soder, and recently released his own Comedy Central hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live at Webster Hall."

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Graham Elwood is a national touring headliner and co-host of the Comedy Film Nerds podcast. He has been in Last Comic Standing on NBC, "the Sarah Silverman Program" and "Nick Swarsden's Pretend Time" on Comedy Central. Also co-star of "Doug Benson's The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled. Co-creator of the Los Angles Podcast Festival. Has done 7 USO tours to Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

"The Dominator", as he is known in comedy circles, Dom Irrera is an award winning comedian has one of the most natural styles in all of stand-up. He has the ability to make almost any crowd laugh until it hurts, with an intricate mix of stories and characters weaved together seamlessly.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast is a lit weekly podcast hosted by Philly comedians Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis. The people demanded to see them live and the boys have graciously obliged. We are honored to have them. The cast will be hot and the Cideys will be ice cold.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

with Carly Aquilino and Emma Willmann

Hey Girl Hey! IRL is a live experience like no other. Bringing you one of radio’s most authentic, irreverent, accessible, female personalities, the lil shot of espresso that is Taylor Strecker (host of Wake Up with Taylor! On SiriusXM Stars) and her two comedian co-hosts Carly Aquilino (Girl Code) and Emma Willmann (MTV2), Hey Girl Hey is a no holds bar interactive show featuring fan favorite segments, stand-up comedy, and the chance to laugh and learn about yourself and the girls on a whole other level.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Comedians, actors, and writers The Lucas Bros (Keith and Kenny Lucas) continue their rise as two of the freshest, most dynamic new faces on the comedy scene. The guys’ first hour stand up special "The Lucas Bros: On Drugs" premiered on Netflix in April.

Keith and Kenny are the creators of the animation series "Lucas Bros. Moving Co." and have also appeared on "Friends of the People," "The Grinder," "22 Jump Street," "Lady Dynamite," and have been a favorite on the "Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon." They were named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch of 2014, featured in Rolling Stone Magazine's "Hot List."

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

A keen observer of pop culture trends and a hilarious performer to boot, Hal Sparks is a must-see comedian. Following a stint with the famed Second City Troupe in Chicago, Sparks made his way to LA where he became the host of E!’s Emmy award-winning pop culture commentary show “Talk Soup.” Sparks then starred in Showtime’s groundbreaking “Queer As Folk” and made appearances on VH1’s “I Love The…” series, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” and “The Comedy Jam.”

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Comic Orny Adams first rose to international prominence after co-starring in Jerry Seinfeld’s documentary “Comedian.” He has made several appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Currently, Orny can be seen playing the iconic role “Coach Finstock” on the hit MTV show “Teen Wolf,” a one hour drama created by Criminal Mind’s Jeff Davis.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)

Michael Blackson, aka “The African King of Comedy,” is more than just an American comedy favorite, he’s a global stand-up phenomenon. Born in Ghana, Blackson cut his teeth in Philadelphia’s comedy scene before landing a scene-stealing, breakout role in Ice Cube’s hit film “Next Friday.” Blackson has been on a roll ever since, racking up appearances on BET’s “Comic View,” “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All-Star Comedy Jam,” and “The Mo’Nique Show.” Most recently Blackson made several appearances on the new seasons of “Wild ‘N Out” and “Hip Hop Squares.”

VIP Ticket includes reserved seating and post-show meet & greet.

This show is 21+ (18+ with parent). 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.)