Theatre & Literary Arts

Laugh Till You Drop: William Lee Martin’s “King of Cowtown Tour” Hits The Ector Theatre on Saturday, November 16, 2024! Brace yourself, comedy aficionados! The King of Cowtown himself, William Lee Martin, is set to grace the stage at the iconic Ector Theatre on Saturday, November 16, 2024, bringing his uproarious “King of Cowtown Tour” to Odessa. Get ready for an evening of side-splitting laughter as Martin takes the audience on a hilarious journey with a one-man show that transcends the boundaries of clean and edgy humor. Known for his comedic prowess and clever wit, the Texas Original, William Lee Martin has carved a unique niche in the comedy world. As seen on Amazon Prime, Martin is poised to deliver a night of entertainment that’s not only funny but also good for the soul. The “King of Cowtown Tour” promises a rollicking journey from the historic Stockyards to the elegance of theaters, showcasing Martin’s knack for crafting new, gut-busting material that keeps audiences in stitches. With a comedy style that is both clean and edgy, Martin stands as the next big deal in the world of comedy—a force to be reckoned with on stage. Don’t miss your chance to witness […]

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts” selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive”. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-filA. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” And he’s on tour now.

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