On Friday, February 2nd, at 8:30 p.m. (Central), CMT premiers “CMT Comedy Stage” – its new stand-up comedy series that was taped right here in Nashville at the historic and beautiful Bellcourt Theatre. NashvilleStandUp was there for the taping of the first four episodes in January, so look for several Nashville-based comedians in the audience AND on-stage. We also gave away tickets to the taping to members of our mailing list. Lee Campbell wrote to thank us saying, “The show was awesome!!!” ..and it was.
Melissa Peterman (from “Reba”) hosts the shows, which feature 14 comics performing stand-up: Trish Suhr, Gary Mule Deer, Kelly Terranova, Etta May, Killer Beaz, Tom Mabe, Vic Henley, Jon Reep, Robert Hawkins, Nate Bargatze, Greg Warren, Greg Hahn, John Wesley Austin and Mike Armstrong.
Among the comics listed, you’ll notice Nashville native Nate Bargatze.. the producers of the show contacted NashvilleStandUp last year looking to spotlight new / southern / local talent in the show and expect to work with more as additional shows are produced in the future.. so that’s good news for Nashville-based comedians and fans!
The third episode (Feb. 16) was Nate’s national television debut, and we’re sure it’ll lead to more great successes for him because he nailed it. Nate’s laid back delivery served him well as he flowed from joke to joke, working in material ranging from his recent move to New York City to the sting-ray petting zoo at Opry Mills Mall. His set was very strong and well received.. and we couldn’t be more proud. If you’d like to see Nate live, he’ll be headlining Zanies on March 14th @ 7:30pm.
The taping was edited into four episodes, premiering Friday, February 2nd and then the next three consecutive Fridays on CMT — 2/9, 2/16, 2/23. Set your TiVo now.
CMT.com’s “Comedy Stage” site
MySpace.com/natebargatze
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