🎠NEW! Jacksonville Theatre Newsletter
Florida Theatre has announced three newly added comedy performances coming to Jacksonville later this year, featuring Garrison Keillor with Erica Rhodes, Paula Poundstone, and Aries Spears.
🎠NEW! Jacksonville Theatre Newsletter
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. | Florida Theatre
Garrison Keillor and Erica Rhodes team up for an evening that brings together two generations of comedy. After more than 50 years in radio, including his celebrated run hosting A Prairie Home Companion, Keillor takes the stage alongside Rhodes, a successful stand-up comedian he describes as his sensible niece. The evening blends stand-up, humorous verse, limericks, songs, and stories as Rhodes attempts to help Keillor master the art of modern comedy.
Paula Poundstone
Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. | WJCT Soundstage | Florida Theatre On The Road
Known for her sharp observational humor and quick improvisational wit, Paula Poundstone continues to be one of comedy’s most recognizable voices. In addition to touring theaters nationwide, she hosts the weekly podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Film audiences may also recognize her as the voice of “Forgetter Paula” in Inside Out and Inside Out 2.
Aries Spears
Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. | Florida Theatre
New York native Aries Spears brings his high-energy stand-up act to the Florida Theatre. Best known for his years as a cast member on MADtv, Spears has built a career spanning television, film, podcasting, and live performance. His fast-paced style, celebrity impressions, and sharp comedic instincts have made him a favorite with audiences across the country, where he continues to perform to sold-out crowds.
