The 20 Netflix Is a Joke shows we're most excited for this year
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- Netflix Is a Joke returns to L.A. this week, shining a worldwide spotlight on stand-up comedy in Los Angeles.
- Ralph Barbosa performs at the Orpheum Theater at 7 p.m.
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Netflix Is a Joke returns to L.A. this week, shining a worldwide spotlight on stand-up comedy in Los Angeles. A-list comedians like Bill Burr, Ali Wong, Chris Rock, Fortune Feimster, Kevin Hart, Mindy Kaling, Nate Bargatze, Nikki Glaser and many more will be appearing and performing at venues across L.A. Though the third installment of the fest has been cut down from 11 days to six, the amount of talent jammed into that week doesn’t appear to have slimmed down much at all. Tragically, some choices on who to see at this comedy fest will have to be made. If you want our advice to make it a bit easier, here’s our list of 20 shows we can’t wait to see this year.
Ralph Barbosa performs at the Orpheum Theater at 7 p.m. May 4. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Ralph BarbosaOrpheum Theatre7 p.m. May 4Coming out of relative obscurity from the Dallas comedy scene just a few years ago, Ralph Barbosa garnered viral fame by being dissed and then apologized to by comedy legend George Lopez, who didn’t know who he was at the time despite Barbosa being at the forefront of the next wave of Latin comics, thanks in large part to a breakout set on Don’t Tell Comedy in 2022. After garnering nationwide buzz since his debut 2023 Netflix special “Cowabunga,” Barbosa’s latest hour on Hulu, “Planet Bosa,” released in February, finds the 28-year-old reaching the top of his game. He heads to the Orpheum with a newfound spark of energy and attitude on stage, adding some spice to his naturally laid-back style. (Nate Jackson)