12/06/24 – Adam Carolla, Craig Shoemaker, & K-Von: A Night of Comedy

Highly anticipated comedy event! Don’t miss an unforgettable night of laughter as Arena Theatre proudly presents the side-spitting comedy giant Adam Corolla, Live! Known for his podcast “The Adam Carolla Show,” and his work on “The Man Show” and “Loveline,” Carolla brings a wealth of experience and hilarity to the stage on Friday, December 6, 2024. Special guests Craig Shoemaker and K-Von open. Doors open 7pm.

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About The Show

Adam Carolla

Adam is best known as a comedian, actor, radio personality, television host and NY Times best-selling author. He currently hosts THE ADAM CAROLLA SHOW, which holds the Guinness Book of World Records for “most downloaded podcast.” Adam started THE ADAM CAROLLA SHOW podcast from his home office in Feb. 2009. The podcast now receives more than 30 million downloads a month and has been featured in Fast Company Magazine, Entrepreneur, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.

After years “digging ditches and swinging hammers” on construction sites throughout Southern California led to a job rebuilding a boxing gym, Adam traded on that for an opportunity to coach boxing.  Little did he know this would lead to a fateful meeting with Jimmy Kimmel which would officially put him on the path to comedy stardom. After joining Kimmel on KROQ’s hit morning show Adam launched his national comedy career on the syndicated radio program LOVELINE with Dr. Drew Pinsky. MTV developed a television version of the show, which was co-hosted by Adam and Dr. Drew for five seasons (1996-2000). With Jimmy Kimmel (and their partner Daniel Kellison) Adam created and starred in two hit Comedy Central shows, THE MAN SHOW (1999-2003) and CRANK YANKERS (2002‐2005).  He later took that construction acumen into the television world with TLC’s THE ADAM CAROLLA PROJECT, which saw him and old construction buddies remodeling and flipping his childhood home, Spike TV’s TO CATCH A CONTRACTOR where he busted shady contractors and made them fix their shoddy work, and ADAM CAROLLA AND FRIENDS BUILD STUFF LIVE where he coached celebrity guests on various DIY challenges.

Adam became a New York Times best-selling author when his book, IN 50 YEARS WE’LL ALL BE CHICKS, topped the charts for ten weeks. The audio version went straight to the #1 position on iTunes. He has since written five more books including New York Times Best Sellers NOT TACO BELL MATERIAL and PRESIDENT ME. Adam also co-wrote, produced and starred in two independent feature length films: THE HAMMER (2007) and ROAD HARD (2015), a crowd-funded comedy that raised over a million dollars in a single month. Through his venture Chassy Media he produced the inspirational documentaries WINNING: THE RACING LIFE OF PAUL NEWMAN, UPPITY: THE WILLY T. RIBBS STORY and THE 24-HOUR WAR, which documents the battle between Ford and Ferrari in the 1960’s for racing dominance at Le Mans.

Along with hosting his daily podcast, Adam headlines Clubs, Theaters and Casinos nationwide as a stand up comic touring his particular brand of common sense comedy that will air as his first Stand Up special on Fox Nation in the Winter of 2025.

Craig Shoemaker

Craig Shoemaker has had a career in show business, spanning over four decades as a stand up comedian, actor, author, writer and producer. He was named Comedian of the Year at The American Comedy Awards on ABC and garnered two NATAS Emmy awards. His 90-minute stand-up special, Daditude, aired prime time on SHOWTIME Network and was on the front page on Netflix for several months.

Craig Shoemaker has performed comedy for four US Presidents, four solo comedy TV specials, won Standup Comedian of the Year at the American Comedy Awards, appeared on Broadway, is a two-time NATAS Emmy Award winner, a WGA scribe, an award-winning TV/Film producer, and best-selling author of a novel and two children’s books. Craig is a prominent speaker and coach; the founder and creator of Winning With Humor live events, one-on-one coaching, and training system. Craig has written, produced, and starred in two Universal feature films, Totally Baked, and The LoveMaster. He has recurred two times on Parks & Recreation, and has guest starred in such film and TV productions as Pleasantville, Scream 2, Fuller House and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Craig is the producer/creator/host of the Amazon Prime shows, The Wolf Pac and Comedy Kitchen.

Shoemaker has been included on the IMDB “Top 100 Stand Up Comics” list and had one of the top 20 stand up specials of all time on Comedy Central. Based on his nonprofit foundation Laughter Heals, Craig has spoken all over the world, including his acclaimed TED Talk in Ojai, CA.

Craig also founded Winning with Laughter. Craig Shoemaker’s Winning with Laughter live events, one-on-one coaching and training system will help bridge gaps in the boardroom, break room, and the living room. Science has proven that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Winning with Laughter’s proven methods will give you insights how to reboot and transform from the inside out!

K-Von

K-von is known around the world as the most famous half-Persian comedian. Each month, millions of people enjoy his hilarious clips online.

Appearances on his clean “Dry Bar Comedy” specials, NETFLIX, NBC’s ‘Last Comic Standing’, and his popular TED Talk showcase his ability to do any show from a charity fundraising event to a Las Vegas late night crowd.

You can currently stream K-von’s new movie Funny Thing About Love where he stars alongside Jon Heder (aka Napoleon Dynamite)

K-von’s first love is stand-up comedy where he tours the globe + signs his new book full of funny stories & great unsolicited advice!

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Arena Theatre
7326 Southwest Freeway (Hwy. 59)
Houston, TX 77074

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Neighborhoods: Sharpstown, Westside

Arena Theatre is conveniently located on Southwest Freeway between the Galleria and Sugar Land. Exit either Bellaire Blvd or Fondren Rd, and look for Boxer Property’s two Arena Place dark brown office buildings. Look for the Flags on top of the towers or the Westwood College sign as a visual indicator. Paid parking is available onsite with two covered, multilevel parking garages that connect directly to the theatre without exposure to the weather.

About The Arena Theatre

The Arena Theatre has been bringing in mainstream entertainers since the ’70s. Its round revolving stage allows audience members a degree of intimacy with the performers unavailable in a traditional arrangement. The Arena recently received a substantial facelift under new ownership. Upgrades include new sound, lighting systems, led screens and seats. Arena Theatre’s ambitious booking approach has brought some of the best national and international pop, urban, Latin, country and rock talents to Houston.