Jim Gaffigan & Sebastian Maniscalco bring "A Night of Comedy" to New Orleans on February 20.

ABOUT JIM GAFFIGAN

Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. His 11th special, The Skinny, will premiere on Hulu November 22nd as the streamer’s first ever original stand up special for their new comedy vertical.

Gaffigan is a top ten comedian according to Forbes’ most recent comedy list and top ten earning comedian in Pollstar. He released his 10th comedy special, Dark Pale, last year on Amazon Prime Video, an unprecedented achievement for the comedian/actor. Dark Pale was met with critical fanfare with The New York Times calling it, ‘his best yet.” Last fall, Gaffigan co-headlined with Jerry Seinfeld for a sold-out multi-city arena tour and in May of 2024, sold out two shows at The Hollywood Bowl during the Netflix Is Joke Festival. In 2021 Gaffigan released his 9th special, Comedy Monster, on Netflix which was nominated for a Grammy Award. He was also recently awarded for being the first comedian to reach one billion streams on Pandora.

Gaffigan had two films recently in which he debuted as the lead. The comedic film Being Frank, and American Dreamer, a dark thriller which features him as a ride share app worker who moonlights as a private driver for a drug dealer. Gaffigan can also currently be seen opposite Ethan Hawke in IFC Films Tesla, as well as opposite Josh Hartnett in Saban

Films’ Most Wanted.

In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and Bob’s Burgers to the HBO cult hits Flight of the Concords to dramatic roles in Law & Order. Gaffigan regularly does humorous commentaries on CBS Sunday Morning for which he has won 3 Emmys. In 2018 Jim served as master of ceremony at The Al Smith Memorial dinner. In 2015, Gaffigan had the great honor of performing for Pope Francis and over 1 million festival attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia. Gaffigan and his wife currently live in Manhattan with their five loud and expensive Children.

ABOUT SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO

With over two decades of experience, Sebastian Maniscalco has cultivated a massive, loyal fanbase with his engaging physical comedy. The New York Times called him the "hottest comic in America,” and Pollstar noted he’s “been a voice in the vanguard of a live comedy revolution.” His recent ‘It Ain’t Right’ tour saw him take New York City by storm, where he set four records with five consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. Maniscalco now holds the impressive titles for “most consecutive performances by a comedian,” “most lifetime performances by a comedian,” and “most tickets sold by a comedian on a single tour” at The Garden, with a staggering total of 91,336 tickets sold, bringing his overall count to ten shows at MSG since 2019.

But his record-breaking achievements don’t stop there. Maniscalco made history as the first comedian to headline the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, and he set the record for the highest attendance at a single comedy show, drawing 19,511 fans to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. His remarkable success has earned him the top spot on Pollstar's Top Comedy Tours list. Additionally, he has showcased his comedic brilliance in six specials across major networks, including Netflix, Showtime, and Comedy Central, making him a household name in the world of comedy.

In addition to his work in television and stand-up, Maniscalco currently hosts The Pete and Sebastian Show with his hilarious co-host, Pete Correale. The podcast is available on all major platforms. Maniscalco is also an author of the national best-selling memoir, “Stay Hungry,” an inspiring, honest, and uproarious collection of essays that traces his career from the trials and tribulations – to reaching the pinnacles of comedy success. Maniscalco's success is a testament to his perseverance and hustle – with his tireless work ethic and undeniable talent, it's safe to say that Maniscalco will continue to be a fixture in comedy and entertainment for years to come.