Name: Comedian: Tommy Ryman
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-03

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Tommy Ryman is an acclaimed comedian and former semifinalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, celebrated for his uniquely offbeat, delightfully awkward style. He stars in the hit Dry Bar Comedy special Activated and has appeared on Nickelodeon’s NickMom Night Out. His album Party Troll reached No. 1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts, and all of his releases continue to receive regular airplay on SiriusXM, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. His newest stand-up special, Smashed Pancake, debuted in 2025 and is available on multiple streaming platforms.

Named Best of the Midwest at Gilda's LaughFest, Tommy has also been recognized as one of Paste Magazine's "12 Great Stand-Up Comedians from the Midwest" and was voted Best Local Stand-Up Comedian by City Pages. He has performed at top comedy clubs, colleges, and festivals nationwide, including multiple appearances at the Great American Comedy Festival, and has shared the stage with comedy favorites including Nick Swardson, Hannibal Buress, Maria Bamford, and the late Louie Anderson.

Known for his delightfully awkward charm, Tommy blends absurdity, clever observations, sarcasm, and imaginative storytelling into a style that is refreshingly original and effortlessly funny. Growing up in Minnesota with a new-age mom and a kale-chip-making dad gave him a unique perspective on life—one that shines through in every performance. His clean, quirky humor has earned rave reviews, including this praise from a Last Comic Standing judge: "I have never seen anything like Tommy before in my whole life. He is one-of-akind—fantastic!"

Grab your tickets today and see why audiences everywhere are falling in love with Tommy Ryman's unforgettable comedy!!

Comedian: Tommy Ryman

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