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Reporter Matt & Friends, April 9th
For years, Matt Shearer has been roaming the streets of Massachusetts in search of the funniest, most fascinating personalities. Those interviews have gone viral, earning countless awards and recognition, but most importantly, they've shined a spotlight on the everyday people who make this the best place to live in the world. Now, for the first time (and possibly last time if it's a disaster), he's bringing them all into the same room for a night of storytelling and laughter. There will be never-before-seen videos, live performances, audience interaction, and so much more. This is Boston at its most Boston, and you get to be a part of it.
Ryan Long is a comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker from Toronto whose viral sketches, street interviews, and stand-up have earned billions of views. He hosts the hit podcast The Boyscast with Ryan Long and has appeared on Netflix, NBC, Just for Laughs, The Joe Rogan Experience, Bertcast, Flagrant, and Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. Ryan created, starred in, and ran the CBC Comedy series Torontopia and THAT GUY, along with Ryan Long is Challenged (Bite TV) and Crown the Town with Ryan Long (Rogers TV). Now based in New York City, he’s a regular at The Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, and The Stand, and tours internationally with his sharp, satirical stand-up.
Chevalier Theatre
Josh Gates is an adventurer, TV host, and author best known for Discovery’s smash-hit Expedition Unknown, where he investigates global mysteries, archaeological finds, and scientific breakthroughs. He also hosts the fan-favorite Josh Gates Tonight, featuring guests like Matthew McConaughey, Karen Allen, and Kevin Bacon. A seasoned explorer with degrees in Archaeology and Drama, Josh has traveled to more than 100 countries, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua, and even joined sub-sea excavations in the Mediterranean. His past work includes hosting Syfy’s Destination Truth and leading stars like Christopher Lloyd and William Shatner on special Discovery adventures. A fellow of The Explorers Club and a bestselling author, Josh currently calls Los Angeles home.
Nick Offerman, April 18th (presale at 12pm)
Nick Offerman is an actor, author, humorist, and woodworker best known for his Emmy-winning turn as Bill in HBO’s The Last of Us, as well as iconic roles in Parks and Recreation, Devs, and Fargo. He has written six New York Times bestsellers, including Paddle Your Own Canoe, Gumption, and The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, co-written with Megan Mullally, and recently released the woodworking guide Little Woodchucks. Offerman’s recent and upcoming projects include Death by Lightning, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Civil War, Origin, The Umbrella Academy, and NBC’s Making It. He also voices Beef Tobin on FOX’s The Great North and narrates Wendell Berry’s The Need to Be Whole. When he’s not on set, he can be found in his L.A. woodshop crafting everything from spoons to canoes.
Trevor Noah, February 4th (4th show added)
Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and the Emmy® Award-winning former host of The Daily Show, where he helped reinvent the series with digital content, podcasts, and global reach. He has hosted the Grammy Awards, sold out stand-up tours across five continents, and created 12 comedy specials, including his latest Netflix special I Wish You Would. Trevor is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Born a Crime, which has sold over 3 million copies and remains one of Audible’s top-performing titles. Through his production company Day Zero Productions, he develops impactful, globally minded projects across film, TV, and live platforms. He also founded the Trevor Noah Foundation, dedicated to expanding equitable access to education for underserved youth in South Africa.