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Arlington Drafthouse Starts 2016 with Big-Name Comedy Lineup

2014 Tom Arnold Headshot by Gremly MediaThe Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is starting off 2016 with a series of big-name comics scheduled to perform there live.

From the new “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah to actor and writer Michael Ian Black — who both performed last year — well-known comedic talent is not new for the Drafthouse.

However, the lineup for early 2016 is looking similarly impressive.

It includes writer, producer and actor Tom Arnold, who’s scheduled to perform four shows during the second weekend of April. He’s most recently known for hosting CMT’s “My Big Redneck” show franchise. Arnold as also appeared alongside Robin Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dustin Hoffman in films including “Nine Months,” “True Lies” and “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.”

Other notable comedians — all of whom have appeared on Comedy Central — coming to the Drafthouse over the news few months are:

  • Greg Fitzsimmons from “The Howard Stern Show” and “Louie” — Feb. 5-6
  • Sarah Tiana from “Reno 911!” — Feb. 19-20
  • Tone Bell from “Bad Judge” and “Whitney” — March 11-12
  • Carlos Mencia from “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mind of Mencia” — March 31-April 2
  • Nick Di Paolo from “The Chris Rock Show” (writer) and “The Sopranos” — April 29-30

Tickets for all the comedy shows are now available online.

SNL cast member Pete Davidson is performing at the Drafthouse this weekend, but tickets are sold out.