Comedy Club
Stand-Up Comedy at the Nut! Don’t miss events featuring The Funny Womacks & Friends (aka FWAF [f-wahf]!). Since 2018, FWAF (formerly X2 Comedy) has been delivering hilarious clean-ish comedy shows packed with top-tier talent—local, regional, and national with the best in the biz around from rising stars to comedy vets—keeping audiences coming back for more in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Comedy Club shows are clean-ish with a PG-13 rating; recommended age 13+.
Saturdays
Cost: $30 per person
Seating begins at 6:00 pm | Show starts at 7 pm
At Elevations Cocktail Lounge
Full menu, dinner specials, and cash bar available during event for additional cost.
Ticket Info
- We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to secure your spot, as seating is limited and Comedy Club nights may sell out.
- Based on availability, tickets may be purchased at the door until sold out.
- Tickets are not available online the day of the show.
Subject to availability. Book online or call for reservations @ 540.289.4978.
Line Up Info
September 26
Lineup: Host Gunnar Cain, Katie Schmid, Heather Hill, Garrett Brumfield and Headliner Hatton Jordan
Host Gunnar Cain, a Clean Comedy Connection competition champ and co-producer of Don’t Tell Comedy Charlottesville, starts the fun with his quirky, free-flowing style. Katie Schmid brings fresh material tested on stages around the region—and first vetted by her Jack Russell, Hank, whose reviews are reportedly positive. Comedy class graduate Heather Hill has gone from dreaming about stand-up to performing at Don’t Tell Comedy, Cave Comedy Fest, and shows throughout the Valley and beyond. Roanoke’s Garrett Brumfield rolls in with a one-of-a-kind perspective, blending comedy with stories from life as a motivational speaker, accessibility advocate, and dog dad. Headliner Hatton Jordan caps off the night with three decades of experience across 17 states, including opening for Demetri Martin, working alongside Brian Regan and Henry Cho, writing for MAD Magazine, and appearing on Discovery ID. His upbeat observational comedy and signature enthusiasm make everyday life ridiculously funny.
October 3
Lineup: Host Dawn Womack, Zan, Heather Hill, Chris Womack and Headliner Heather Joyce
Host Dawn Womack welcomes everyone into the fun with witty charm and comedy tested everywhere from The Comedy Store LA to clubs, festivals, casinos, and caves. DC transplant and grad student Zan brings a fresh perspective after spending his summer performing in New York City, finding humor in culture, everyday chaos, and the realization that adulthood apparently comes without instructions. Augusta County’s Heather Hill turned a lifelong comedy dream into appearances at Don’t Tell Comedy, Cave Comedy Fest, and shows throughout the region. Chris Womack follows with dry wit, sharp sarcasm, and professor-level precision aimed squarely at life’s everyday absurdities. Headliner Heather Joyce brings the night home with comedy ranging from nerdy to risqué—and sometimes musical! She’s performed throughout Virginia, DC, and Maryland and opened for Dusty Slay, Kevin James Thornton, and Leah Rudick.
October 10
Lineup: Host Gunnar Cain, Katie Schmid, Phillip Page and Headliner Dan Brown
Hosting the evening is Gunnar Cain, co-producer of Don’t Tell Comedy Charlottesville and winner of the Clean Comedy Connection Comedy Competition. A regular on the regional comedy circuit, Gunnar brings his quirky, edgy, free-flowing style to the stage and also co-hosts the Buck Boys Podcast. Joining him is Katie Schmid, a graduate of the DC Improv comedy class who performs throughout the region and hosts a monthly open mic in downtown Harrisonburg. Phillip Page brings five years of comedy experience from the Washington, Baltimore and Virginia comedy scenes, with performances at New York City’s Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwich Village Comedy Club. Headlining the night is Dan Brown, a nationally touring comedian whose credits include his Dry Bar Comedy Special Not Shopping Here Today, an appearance on Huckabee on TBN, and headlining the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival. Dan turns his experiences as a father and family man into relatable, insightful comedy about relationships, everyday life and his adventures as a wannabe superhero.
October 17
Lineup: Host Chris Womack, Zak Haines, Joey Reilly, Dawn Womack and Headliner Kiki Wynns
Host Chris Womack kicks things off with dry wit, sharp sarcasm, and professor-level precision, with credits including Don’t Tell Comedy and Roanoke Comedy Festival. Zak Haines brings wholesome charm, quick wit, and observational comedy shaped on stages from DC to Barcelona, Spain. Joey Reilly—aka JoeyDaDad—turns up the energy with storytelling and humor he’s been developing since 2014, both onstage and as a digital comedy creator. Dawn Womack brings her witty, “we are family” style back to the Massanutten stage after performing everywhere from The Comedy Store LA and Don’t Tell Comedy to casinos, festivals, and even caves. Headliner Kristen “Kiki” Wynns closes the night by turning human behavior, relationships, and her own emotional issues into one hilarious group therapy session. A regular headliner of the popular Ladies Laugh Lounge at Goodnights Comedy Club, Kiki has performed from Nashville to Los Angeles and New York City.
October 24
Lineup: Host Katie Schmid, Heather Hill, Taylor Knight, Jeremi George and Headliner Lon Kieffer
Host Katie Schmid gets things rolling with a fresh comedic voice she’s been developing since graduating from DC Improv’s comedy class—and occasionally testing on her Jack Russell, Hank. Augusta County’s Heather Hill follows, turning a longtime dream of doing comedy into appearances at Don’t Tell Comedy, Cave Comedy Fest, and shows throughout the region. Charlottesville’s Taylor Knight brings relatable humor, self-deprecation, and the same playful personality behind his comedy sketches and personalized Cameo videos. Jeremi George keeps the laughs coming with smooth delivery, an easygoing energy, and a knack for finding humor in everyday experiences, honed through multiple appearances and hosting gigs at the Funny Bone. Headliner Lon Kieffer—aka “The Retired Comic”—brings more than 30 years of stand-up experience to the stage. After stepping away to raise a family and build a healthcare career, Lon returned to comedy and now performs nationwide with a clean, sharp style that connects across generations.
October 31
Lineup: Host Chris Womack, Travis Valle, Dawn Womack and Josh Dreeben
Chris Womack hosts the evening, bringing his signature dry wit, sharp sarcasm and professor-level precision to the stage. A comedy competition champion, Chris has performed with Don’t Tell Comedy and at the Roanoke Comedy Festival and performs weekly at Massanutten Resort Comedy Club. Joining him is Travis Valle, a Marine Corps veteran and longtime Shenandoah Valley comic who began performing stand-up in the DC area in 2015 and brings observational humor and quick wit to the stage. Dawn Womack has performed from coast to cave, with credits including The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Don’t Tell Comedy, Rivers Casino, Cozzy’s Comedy Club and multiple comedy festivals. Headlining the night is Josh Dreeben, whose sharp Gen X comedy finds the funny in everything from ’80s nostalgia to middle age and family chaos. Josh performs throughout the Mid-Atlantic, has appeared at Give a Hoot, Church of Satire and Cozzy’s comedy clubs, hosted closing night of the 10th Annual Meadowlands Comedy Festival, and was selected for the 2026 Good Karma Comedy Festival.
November 7
Lineup: Host Dawn Womack, Chris Womack, Taylor O’Sullivan, John Rademacher and Headliner Martin Marrow
Host Dawn Womack starts the fun with witty charm and a “we are family” style tested everywhere from The Comedy Store LA and Don’t Tell Comedy to casinos, festivals, and caves. Chris Womack follows with dry wit, sharp sarcasm, and professor-level precision aimed at life’s everyday absurdities. Richmond’s Taylor O’Sullivan brings six years of introspective, observational comedy and credits including the 2nd Best Comedy Fest and Last Word Comedy Fest. DC-based John Rademacher started stand-up as a Charlottesville high school student and, a decade later, has become a sought-after regional comedian known for quick wit and observational humor. Headliner Martin Morrow has been making audiences laugh since 2010, with a comedy journey that’s taken him from Atlanta to New York City and now Los Angeles. Named Best of Fest at Hawaii’s Aloha Comedy Festival, Martin performs at clubs nationwide, including LA’s legendary Laugh Factory.