Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins

VARIETOPIA is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins. Debuting at the Largo nightclub in 2002 under the name The Paul F. Tompkins Show, the program ended its long and only slightly intermittent run in 2014. It has returned to Los Angeles in a new location, the spectacular Lodge Room in Highland Park, and now embarks on a tour across the nation. Guests are always a surprise and surprises are guaranteed. This show is part of The Egg’s “Last Hurrah” programming before closing for renovations.

Seasons

1. September 20th, 2021

Air Date: 2021-09-20

Our very first show at our home in Los Angeles, Lodge Room! Featuring: Jana Schmieding; Aimee Mann; Carl Tart & Drew Tarver; Werner Herzog

2. November 7th, 2021

Air Date: 2021-09-27

Special Guests: Nicole Byer; Abstract Rude; River Butcher; Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

3. November 13th, 2021 [early show]

Air Date: 2021-11-13

Our first show in New York at the world famous Bell House! Special Guests: Tawnye Newsome; St. Lenox; Marcia Belsky

4. November 13th, 2021 [late show]

Air Date: 2021-11-13

Or second show in New York at the world famous Bell House! Special Guests: Janet Varney; Open Mike Eagle; Shalewa Sharpe;

1. VARIETOPIA July 3rd, 2022

Air Date: 2022-07-03

Special Guests: Katelyn Tarver; Kelly Marie Tran; Demi Adejuyigbe

2. Varietopia Presents: VARIETOPIY'ALL!

Air Date: 2022-10-15

A special country & western version of of our show recorded at The Elysian Theatre Special Guests: Mary Sohn; Tawney Newsome; Jana Schmieding; Andy Daly; James Bladon, Matt Gourley, & Mark McConville

3. November 18th, 2022

Air Date: 2022-10-16

Varietopia returns to Brooklyn and The Bell House! Special Guests: Ego Nwodim; Pink Navel; Hannah Pilkes

4. December 18th, 2022

Air Date: 2022-10-22

Special Guests: Murs; Jorge Garcia; Lauren Lapkus; Briane Bahe; Nicole Parker

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2021-09-20

Episodes

9 (3 seasons)

Status

Returning Series