FORT LAUDERDALE – Comedy returns to a familiar place with a new name this week.
Producer Nileja revives comedy shows at Blue Steel – formerly Gatsby’s – in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, May 19, with a show dubbed “Thursday Thrills” packed with South Florida talent.
Flip Schultz spend much of the past couple months entertaining on cruise ships and tropical islands, but he is back in South Florida to headline this show. Schultz has appeared on “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central and HBO.
Local comics Chris Renois, Sarah Kenny, Charly Esturilho and Nik Macik are also scheduled to perform, with Nileja serving as host.
Before the changeover, Gatsby’s served as a cool and fairly unique venue for comedy. It’s speakeasy feel and old school drink menu made for an interesting night out.
Billing itself as a “Cocktail Parlour and Pizza Co,” Blue Steel still features fun and unique drinks, complemented by an upscale approach to pizza. Who doesn’t like pizza?
The $50 show ticket includes entry, choice of appetizer, choice of entree pizza, a drink (beer, wine, cocktail or non-alcoholic) and free parking. Showtime is 8:30 p.m.
The Applause Planner is curious to see how well the new venue lends itself to comedy. With Nileja producing a strong lineup for the comedy re-opening, these shows figure to build on the success started at Gatsby’s.
APPLAUSE PLANNER – Plan On It
THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
Stand Up For Hope – Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34. This show intends make a dent in that statistic. Comics Sarge, Rick Corso and Troy Thirdgill highlight a show that hopes to raise $30,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Ticket prices for the 8 p.m. show begin at $35.
SATURDAY MAY 21, 2022
Comedy off the Green Presents Jon Fisch – Mizner Park Cultural Center, Boca Raton
Boca Raton’s successful Comedy on The Green is heading inside for this first show of the summer. Headliner Jon Fisch’s appearances on the Late Show began when David Letterman hosted the show and extended to the Stephen Colbert version. Producer Dave Siegel is also slated to perform, as is Bonnie McFarlane. Tickets for the 7 pm. show are $35.
