Orlando Improv's stage set for Jo Koy
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Published by Sareth Ney on Jan. 20, 2017 at 10:19 a.m.
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Photo credit: Jo Koy's Facebook page
ORLANDO, Fla. – Jo Koy will be performing four stand-up comedy routines over two nights at the Orlando Improv, on Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. The shows begin his comedic showcases of 2017. As of now—his expedition will end with six performances, spanning over three days (March 23 through March 25) and at a venue to be announced, in Salt Lake City. He is an actor, comedian, philanthropist, producer and writer.
As an actor—Koy portrayed the store manager on “Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!”, in 2009. Four years later, he played Berrick in the pilot episode of “Family Tools”.
Koy’s comedy could be found on one episode of the following television programs: “BET’s Comicview”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Just For Laughs”. He was the writer of his own material for each.
In 2009, Koy was the writer and executive producer of “Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry”. Three years later, he was the executive producer of “Jo Koy: Lights Out”.
Appearing as himself, Koy has made appearances on the following: “Inside Joke”, “Party @ the Palms”, “I Love the ‘90s: Part Deux”, “I Love the 80’s 3-D”, “BET’s Comicview”, ’50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up”, “I Love the Holidays”, “I Love Toys”, ‘Last Call with Carson Daly”, “I Love the ‘70s: Volume 2”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, “Comedy Central Presents”, “Supreme Court of Comedy”, “I Love the New Millennium”, ‘World’s Dumbest”, “Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry”, “The International Sexy Ladies Show”, “Live at Gotham”, “Curb: The Discussion”, “Just For Laughs”, “Most Annoying People 2010”, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Jo Koy: All Access”, “Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin”, “Big Morning Buzz Live”, “Comedy Gives Back”, “AXS Live”, “Gotham Comedy Live”, “Comics Unleashed”, “Chelsea Lately”, “The Playboy Morning Show”, “World’s Funniest”, “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”, “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson” and “Howie Mandel All-Star Gala”.
Working with The Lupus Foundation, Koy has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to raise awareness and fund research studies. He has visited their headquarters and participated in the Walk to End Lupus too.
Koy’s showcases for Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 range from $25 to $30 each. His performance at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 is sold out. The prices exclude sales tax and electronic delivery fees. All sales are final. Refunds, cancellations and/or exchanges will not be issued. Acts and show times are subject to change.
As an actor—Koy portrayed the store manager on “Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!”, in 2009. Four years later, he played Berrick in the pilot episode of “Family Tools”.
Koy’s comedy could be found on one episode of the following television programs: “BET’s Comicview”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Just For Laughs”. He was the writer of his own material for each.
In 2009, Koy was the writer and executive producer of “Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry”. Three years later, he was the executive producer of “Jo Koy: Lights Out”.
Appearing as himself, Koy has made appearances on the following: “Inside Joke”, “Party @ the Palms”, “I Love the ‘90s: Part Deux”, “I Love the 80’s 3-D”, “BET’s Comicview”, ’50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up”, “I Love the Holidays”, “I Love Toys”, ‘Last Call with Carson Daly”, “I Love the ‘70s: Volume 2”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”, “Comedy Central Presents”, “Supreme Court of Comedy”, “I Love the New Millennium”, ‘World’s Dumbest”, “Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry”, “The International Sexy Ladies Show”, “Live at Gotham”, “Curb: The Discussion”, “Just For Laughs”, “Most Annoying People 2010”, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “Jo Koy: All Access”, “Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin”, “Big Morning Buzz Live”, “Comedy Gives Back”, “AXS Live”, “Gotham Comedy Live”, “Comics Unleashed”, “Chelsea Lately”, “The Playboy Morning Show”, “World’s Funniest”, “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”, “Join or Die with Craig Ferguson” and “Howie Mandel All-Star Gala”.
Working with The Lupus Foundation, Koy has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars to raise awareness and fund research studies. He has visited their headquarters and participated in the Walk to End Lupus too.
Koy’s showcases for Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 range from $25 to $30 each. His performance at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 is sold out. The prices exclude sales tax and electronic delivery fees. All sales are final. Refunds, cancellations and/or exchanges will not be issued. Acts and show times are subject to change.
Jo Koy’s upcoming comedy show dates:
Jan. 20 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 20 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 21 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 21 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 27 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Jan. 27 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Jan. 28 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Jan. 28 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Feb. 2 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 2 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 3 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 3 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 4 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 4 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 10 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 10 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 11 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 11 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 12 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 17 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 17 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 18 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 18 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 19 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 24 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 24 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 25 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 25 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 26 - Houston Improv, Houston
March 3 - Treasure Island Casino, Las Vegas
March 10 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 11 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 11 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 12 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 17 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 17 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 18 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 18 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 19 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 23 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 23 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 24 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 24 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 25 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 25 - TBA, Salt Lake City
Jan. 20 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 20 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 21 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 21 - Orlando Improv, Orlando, Fla.
Jan. 27 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Jan. 27 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Jan. 28 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Jan. 28 - Levity Live Comedy Club, West Nyack, N.Y.
Feb. 2 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 2 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 3 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 3 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 4 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 4 - Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Francisco
Feb. 10 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 10 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 11 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 11 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 12 - Tempe Improv, Tempe, Ariz.
Feb. 17 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 17 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 18 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 18 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 19 - Addison Improv, Dallas
Feb. 24 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 24 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 25 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 25 - Houston Improv, Houston
Feb. 26 - Houston Improv, Houston
March 3 - Treasure Island Casino, Las Vegas
March 10 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 11 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 11 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 12 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 17 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 17 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 18 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 18 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 19 - Irvine Improv, Irvine, Calif.
March 23 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 23 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 24 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 24 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 25 - TBA, Salt Lake City
March 25 - TBA, Salt Lake City
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sareth Ney is the journalist for A Quarter and Dream Pictures. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Center for New Media from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is a former apprentice to master of horror, Clive Barker. He is a Wu-Tang Clan inspired superhero, Wu-Man Chu. He is an award-winning short filmmaker; his goal is to write 150 articles in select time zones, inducts every article into his hall of fame, is a stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, founder and co-host of Pueblo's Independent Multimedia Podcast and is the festival director at Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival.
