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"Live from Last Night" at Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival | Exclusive Clip and Photos - DAY FIVE
Entertainment
03 May 2022
United States
On the second night of Seth Rogen's Tables Reads on behalf of Hilarity for Charity live from The Orpheum Theatre, Rogen brought out hilarious friends to read through the script of FRIDAY. The lineup included OShea Jackson Jr. reading his father Ice Cube's character Craig Jones, Brian Simpson as Red, GaTa reading Chris Tuckers Smokey, Xosha Roquemore as Debbie, George Wallace as Mr. Jones, Luenell as Mrs. Jones, Janelle James as Dana, Lil Rel Howery as Deebo, Craig Robinson as Big Worm and Pastor Clever, Zainab Johnson as Joi, Ron Funches as Ezal and Maggie Maye and Tony Baker playing multiple roles. The show was scored by Craig Robinsonand the Nasty Delicious and Seth Rogen read the stage direction.
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(L-R) SETH ROGEN, O'SHEA JACKSON JR., GATA, XOSHA ROQUEMORE AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo credit: Charley Gallay / courtesy of Netflix
Arsenio Hall returned to his late-night talk show roots with Arsenio! Live from Netflix Is A Joke Fest with the first of four shows shot from the intimate theater inside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The show featured conversations between guests Neal Brennan,Dana Donnelly, Vince Staples,andspecial festival correspondent, Atsuko Okatsuka. Arsenio Hall settled back into his host role like he never left.
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ARSENIO HALL PERFORMING AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo credit: Adam Rose / courtesy of Netflix
Dax Shepard and co-host Monica Padman brought their hit podcast Armchair Expert to The Wiltern yesterday evening for a recording featuring guestIke Barinholtz. The conversation took it's usual twists and turns including their shared love of Dairy Queen, Ikes first colonoscopy, Daxs pandemic relapse, reminiscing about calling the Party Line and much more.
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DAX SHEPARD PERFORMING AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo credit: Vivien Killilea-Best / courtesy of Netflix
Across town, Robert B. Wiede moderated a conversation with the legendary comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer Larry David at The Greek Theatre. David was true to form, complaining about the cold, as well as telling stories about his time on Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. The crowd loved every minute with David solidifying why is one of most loved comedians of our time.
The night also saw two packed sets at The Lab at The Hollywood Improv with comedian Flame Monroe, which featured Hope Flood and host D'Lai.
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FLAME MONROE PERFORMING AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Jerod Harris / Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix Is A Joke and All Things Comedy alsohosted a star-studded celebrity golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club on day five of the festival. Bill Burr, Jim Jefferies, Ralph Macchio, Tom Papa and morewere all in attendance.
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BILL BURR AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo credit: Leon Bennett (Getty) / courtesy of Netflix
TOM PAPA NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo credit: Leon Bennett (Getty) / courtesy of Netflix
The evening also included Michael Blackson with special guest Darren Brand at Avalon Hollywood, Best Friends Podcast with Nicole Byer & Sasheer Zamata at The Regent Theater, Monderays with DeRay Davis ft. April Macie, KEVOLUTION: An Evening withKevin Smith at Troubadour, Sam Morril at Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, Comics of Cobra Kai hosted by Tehran at Laugh Factory, and Atsuko Okatsuka followed by Natalie Palamides at The Elysian Theater. Additional highlights include The Comedy Store Podcast, 50 Years of Working The Door, Made in UK, Give Us A Movie Title and Well Give You The Black Version, and free event Are You Still Listening?
For more information and a full schedule visit www.netflixisajokefest.com
About Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival
Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival is celebrating the very best of comedy April 28-May 8, 2022. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the 11-day comedy fest in Los Angeles features over 250 shows across over 30 venues, from stand-up to Q&As to live reads and much more.
About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.
Netflix Media Contacts: Jill Dortheimer Netflix PR jdortheimer@netflix.com
Sara Zebrack Netflix PR szebrack@netflix.com
Siena Escobar Netflix PR sescobar@netflix.com
Live Nation Concerts Media Contact: Monique Sowinski moniquesowinski@livenation.com
Festival Media Contacts: Grace Jones Grandstand Media gracej@grandstandhq.com
Katie Nelson Grandstand Media katien@grandstandhq.com
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