<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=12Ydhu_0vJ0dhLc00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=12Ydhu_0vJ0dhLc00" width="1920" height="1080" ><figcaption>Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios</figcaption></figure>The next generation of comedy stars is doing pop-up shows in secret locations across metro Phoenix. The big picture: Viral videos of Don't Tell Comedy sets have accelerated the careers of comedians like Ralph Barbosa, <a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/dont-tell-comedy-industry-gatekeeper.html">Susan Rice</a>, Katherine Blanford, Alec Flynn and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CwBDTQiBTxL/">Lea'h Sampson</a>.How it works: Founded in 2017, the company creates pop-up comedy shows in unique, nontraditional locations like candy stores, rock-climbing gyms and a luxury suite at a baseball stadium.<ul><li>When you buy a ticket, the only information provided is the date, time and a general neighborhood.</li><li>The specific location of the performance is revealed a few hours before showtime.</li></ul>Zoom out: In 2022, Don't Tell began posting clips on Instagram and TikTok (where most people watch stand-up today) and producing short-form comedy specials on its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DontTellComedy">YouTube</a> channel, which has over 1.6 million subscribers.Zoom in: There are shows in Old Town Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix this weekend, and the production will return to downtown Sept. 27 and east Glendale Oct. 11. <a href="https://www.donttellcomedy.com/cities/phoenix/">Tickets are $30</a>.</div></body>

Mountain View, CA

NewsBreak

This comedy show is creating stars — and coming to a secret location in Phoenix this weekend

The next generation of comedy stars is doing pop-up shows in secret locations across metro Phoenix. The big picture: Viral videos of Don't Tell Comedy sets have accelerated the careers of comedians like Ralph Barbosa, Susan Rice, Katherine Blanford, Alec Flynn and Lea'h Sampson. How it works: Founded in 2017,...

This comedy show is creating stars — and coming to a secret location in Phoenix this weekend

Comments / 0