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San Antonio, TX

Raising funds to book A and B-list comedians and produce in-house comedy specials at a historic venue.

• Historic landmark: Located in the iconic Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio’s Art Deco District.
• Premier destination: Hosting A and B-list comedians and special events.
• In-house productions: Producing comedy specials for platforms like Netflix and Paramount+.
• Operational focus: Funds to reduce reliance on outside promoters and increase profitability.
• Vision for growth: Plans to expand the concept to additional locations in the future.

Woodlawn Comedy, located in the historic Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio, TX, is raising funds to enhance its operations by booking A and B-list talent and producing in-house comedy specials. Situated in the city’s Art Deco District, the venue will serve as a premier comedy destination, operating Thursday through Sunday for comedy shows and Monday through Wednesday for special events and filming productions. Funds raised will be allocated toward deposits, travel, and event-related expenses, enabling the venue to host more in-house productions and reduce reliance on outside promoters, thereby creating a stable work environment and increasing profitability.

Led by experienced CEO Keith LaRosa, Woodlawn Comedy aims to leverage its historic venue and management expertise to establish itself as a major player in the comedy and entertainment industry. With plans to collaborate with media platforms like Netflix and Paramount+ for filmed specials, the venue is poised to bring high-profile entertainment to the San Antonio area while contributing to the local cultural scene. This expansion represents an opportunity to transform a storied landmark into a vibrant hub for comedy and entertainment.

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Woodlawn Comedy is a live comedy venue located in the historic Woodlawn Theatre, offering A-list comedy performances and live events.

Woodlawn Comedy is a premier live comedy and events venue located in the historic Woodlawn Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. Originally opened in 1945 as a movie house, the Woodlawn Theatre has been reimagined as a comedy club offering top-tier performances by A and B-list comedians. The venue is equipped with advanced lighting, audio, and visual technology, and features seating for up to 1,000 guests. With a full-service bar, Woodlawn Comedy aims to provide a premier entertainment experience in the heart of San Antonio’s Art Deco district.

In 2024, the venue began a major renovation project to restore the building and enhance its facilities. These upgrades include new seating, a speakeasy-style lounge, an improved stage, and state-of-the-art production technology. The Woodlawn Theatre has hosted a variety of notable performances, from Hollywood film premieres to live concerts, and now Woodlawn Comedy plans to continue this legacy by producing comedy specials and hosting high-profile live events. The venue is anticipated to become a major hub for entertainment in San Antonio.