
The Comedy Zone: Michael Palascak
Sharp, personal stand-up from Michael Palascak—Top 5 Last Comic Standing finalist and late-night TV alum—delivering optimistic, likable sets drawn from his specials 1984 and The Internet Live in a mainstage theater setting.
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