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If you watch ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” it’s likely you’ve fallen in love with the inept, flirtatious and always hilarious principal Ava Coleman.
And while we wait for a third season, we’re happy to report that you can see the actress Janelle James that brings her to life onstage all summer long.
James, a very funny stand-up vet with a Netflix special under her belt, has 22 shows lined up all over the country from July 7 through Aug. 19.
Before that though she’s set to take the stage at New Orleans, LA’s annual Essence Festival on June 30 through July 2 alongside Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion , Salt-N-Pepa , Jill Scott and many more.
The following week, she’ll officially launch her tour at West Nyack, NY’s Nyack Levity Live with four shows on July 7 and July 8 .
Best of all, if you want to catch Ava be funny IRL, you can for reasonable prices.
At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $35 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Want to find out how much it costs to see James bring the funny live near you?
Here’s everything you need to know about Janelle James’ 2023 stand-up tour.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Janelle James 2023 tour schedule
A complete calendar of all upcoming Janelle James 2023 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)
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Essence Festival 2023
If you’re planning on going to this year’s Essence Festival , there will be no shortage of stars on display at the three-day weekend.
Just a few of the biggest names set to grace the stage at the Caesars Superdome include Jagged Edge , Ice Cube , Ice T, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris and many more.
Need last-minute tickets?
You can pick them up right here .
Comedians on tour in 2023
Janelle James isn’t the only hilarious comic on the road these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorite acts you won’t want to miss live this year.
• Kevin Hart
• Katt Williams
• Trevor Noah
• Marlon Wayans
• D.L. Hughley
Who else is touringr? Check out our list of the 51 biggest comedians on tour in 2023 to find out.
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- Date Oct. 08 , 2023
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An award-winning actress best known for her role as Ava Coleman in the acclaimed television series Abbott Elementary, Janelle James is also an accomplished comedian, having toured with Chris Rock and Amy Schumer, and is coming to The Pabst Theater this fall as a part of Milwaukee Film’s 2023 Cultures & Communities Festival. In this one-of-a-kind experience, James will perform a 45-minute comedy set accompanied by a 15-minute audience Q&A, offering a unique glimpse into her life and career. Learn more about the 2023 Cultures & Communities Festival at mkefilm.org/ccf
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Hilarity is sure to ensue with Janelle James tickets and her penchant for delivering comedic lines. With experience touring across the nation with multiple great comedians, Janelle James has been making audiences crack up for a minute. James bases her career out of Los Angeles and Brooklyn; however, she began it in 2009 at an open mic in Champaign, Ill. People were quickly drawn to her endearing style where she speaks her heart on topics in a hilarious and sometimes abrasive manner. James looks to comedians like Kareem Green, Hadiyah Robinson and Bill Burr for influence and she brings a similarly sarcastic tone.
Everyone leaves happy with the comedic antics you can enjoy from Janelle James tickets. Thanks to her skill for bringing good times James has toured with other comedians like David Cross, Chris Rock and Amy Schumer. As James made more fans, she started earning accolades as well like recognition at Just for Laughs Montreal in 2016 in the New Faces category. In 2017 James released her debut comedy album entitled Black and Mild to critical acclaim. James's talent for creating laughter extends into television as well as she has acted and written for shows like Central Park , Black Monday and Crashing .
Janelle James Ticket Prices
The price of Janelle James tickets may vary between each performance. Janelle James ticket prices are based on the capacity of the venue, ticket inventory and the number of tickets you’re looking to purchase. Prices are generally pretty reasonable unless you are looking for VIP seating next to the stage.
How much are Janelle James tickets?
Tickets to one of Janelle James comedy shows can range in price for each venue and the location of your seats. Janelle James live tickets typically start around the $50 range but depending on the performance and venue can exceed $500 per ticket. Secure seats that fit your budget today with TicketSmarter.
Janelle James Tour Dates & Show Schedule
Janelle James continues to be one of the busiest comedians in the entertainment industry. Janelle James tour dates across most of the United States and some Canadian venues on the tour schedule every year. You may be able to catch a performance at hit theaters like the Terry Fator Theatre at the Mirage in Las Vegas or the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Columbus. Make you are there every year for the New York Comedy Festival . Don’t miss your chance to see a great stand-up comedy show in your city. Use the event calendar above today to see what is available near you.
When do Janelle James tickets go on sale?
Janelle James tour tickets go on sale around three to six months before a tour is announced. Fans can purchase comedy show tickets after cities, venues, dates and times are announced. Use the event calendar above to be the first to secure seats when a new date is released.
Janelle James Seating Chart
The seating arrangement for a Janelle James show varies between each venue. Most performances are at small theaters and arenas. These usually have the capacity to seat under 1,000 to 3,000 audience members. Premium views of the stage can be found in the main floor orchestra sections. Great views are also available in the balcony section overlooking the stage. Or, be there for the Boston Comedy Festival . Discover which layout your venue is using with the interactive seating chart above.
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Janelle James to Host 2023 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles Ceremony
Los Angeles – Multi-faceted writer-actress-comedian Janelle James will host the 2023 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday, March 5.
“I am honored to be hosting the WGA Awards this year,” said James. “I was told that I can say whatever I want. And after making sure that was true and that it would not be televised...that's exactly what I'm going to do.”
2023 Writers Guild Awards Los Angeles ceremony Executive Producer Hugh Fink remarked, “A few years ago, when I first worked with the hilarious and fearless Janelle James, my goal was to get her to host the WGA Awards. To commemorate this amazing event, all nominees will be receiving a $10,000 cash gift, redeemable at all participating FTX Bitcoin Exchanges.”
James currently stars in the Writers Guild Award-nominated Abbott Elementary as the hilariously unprincipled “Principal Ava.” The breakout performance won James a Black Reel Award and a Hollywood Critics Association Award as well as nominations for Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, Independent Spirit, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
After launching her stand-up career at an open mic in a biker bar, James has gone on to tour with comedy legends such as Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, and David Cross. In 2016, James was named one of the 50 Funniest People in Brooklyn and was featured in Just For Laughs Montreal’s New Faces showcase.
James released her debut comedy album Black and Mild in September 2017 across all streaming platforms. That same year, James got her first TV writing credits on The Rundown with Robin Thede . James would go on to write and have a recurring role on Showtime’s Black Monday and Apple TV+’s Central Park, and in 2020, her podcast You In Danger Gurl was listed as Spotify’s top comedy podcast.
For a photo of Janelle James, click here .
The Writers Guild Awards honor outstanding writing in film, television, new media, news (broadcast and digital), radio/audio, and promotional categories. The 2023 Writers Guild Awards (75th Annual) will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2023. For more information about the 2023 Writers Guild Awards, please visit awards.wga.org or wgaeast.org/awards .
Please direct Los Angeles-based media inquiries regarding the 2023 Writers Guild Awards to Bob Hopkinson in the WGAW Communications Department at: (310) 801-8563 or email: Bob Hopkinson .
Please direct New York-based media inquiries regarding the 2023 Writers Guild Awards to Jason Gordon in the WGAE Communications Department at (212) 767-7809 or email: Jason Gordon .
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) are labor unions representing writers in motion pictures, television, cable, digital media, and broadcast news. The Guilds negotiate and administer contracts that protect the creative and economic rights of their members; conduct programs, seminars, and events on issues of interest to writers; and present writers’ views to various bodies of government. For more information on the Writers Guild of America West, visit www.wga.org. For more information on the Writers Guild of America, East, visit www.wgaeast.org.
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