Texas comedian to headline standup shows in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Texas comedian is traveling to Altoona to deliver her standup set to the community.
Cristina Mariani made her comedy debut on the podcast 'Kill Tony' in 2021 and since then has been performing nightly at the club Comedy Mothership in Austin. She has also hit the road with podcaster and comedian Theo Von and opened for comedians including Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky and Pauly Shore.
Mariani's four shows are scheduled for the following dates at the Comedy Farm (2212 6th Ave):
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Show one will run from 7 – 8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Show two will run from 9 – 10:30 p.m. with doors opening at 8:45 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Show one will run from 7 – 8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Show two will run from 9 – 10:30 p.m. with doors opening at 8:45 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance online or $15 at the door. Adult beverages and light concession will be available for those 21+ with ID, no outside drinks allowed.
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