May 18th
Headliner Double headliner: Comedian Tom Cotter (US) – burst onto the national scene as the first comedian finalist—and top human—on America’s Got Talent, earning a standing ovation on AGT: The Champions. Since then, he’s headlined the biggest comedy clubs in the USA, appeared on shows like The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and Comedy Central Presents, and toured internationally from London to China.
Tom’s quick wit and razor-sharp delivery have made him a favorite on radio, TV, and live stages worldwide. His numerous television appearances include The Tonight Show, the Today Show, The Late Late Show, The Howard Stern Show, The Good Wife, Last Comic Standing and his own Comedy Central Special. Tom was the celebrity host of “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS, and he co-starred with his wife, comedienne Kerri Louise in the series “Two Funny” on the WE network. He’s also the author of the hilarious parenting book Bad Dad—proof that his comedy chops go far beyond the mic.
Ray Ellin’s (US) work spans a diverse career in comedy and production. Ray was an executive producer of Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, which aired three successful seasons. Featured on Dateline NBC, it was revealed that Ray’s blood pressure drops while performing, showcasing his natural ease on stage. Ray hosted the revival of Gong Show Live and the groundbreaking variety show Late Net with Ray Ellin, which combined in-studio and interactive online audiences and featured celebrity guests like Chevy Chase, Hank Azaria, and Fran Drescher.
In addition to hosting, Ray has written and produced several television shows, including New York Now, Brain Fuel, and The Movie Loft. He is the host of the podcasts Wild Nights on the Prairie and The Aruba Ray Comedy Show, and co-hosted the Game of Thrones podcast Sunday Nights Watch. Ray is a producer of the upcoming film No Longer, Not Yet. His work as a filmmaker also includes producing and directing The Latin Legends of Comedy, which he sold to 20th Century Fox after its successful theatrical run.
A regular performer and host at the Comedy Cellar in New York City, Ray has also appeared in films such as Killing Cinderella and numerous TV programs and commercials for brands such as Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, and Budweiser. Ray loves performing outside of North America, and has done so in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Frankfurt, Brussels, Rome, Florence, Prague, Vienna, and at his own comedy club Aruba Ray‘s Comedy on the island of Aruba.
