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Ali Wong
TODAY · 7:00pm

Ali Wong

Thursday, October 29 at Bass Concert Hall - Texas Performing Arts, Austin

Bass Concert Hall - Texas Performing Arts · Central $59-$179

About this event

Ali Wong is an Emmy award-winning actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her breakout Netflix stand-up specials "Baby Cobra," "Hard Knock Wife," and the Emmy-nominated "Don Wong." She released her fourth and latest Netflix comedy special, "Ali Wong: Single Lady" in October 2024. Ali received a Golden Globe Award for the special and was nominated for a Critics Choice TV Award and a Directors Guild of America Award. Wong recently directed Frankie Quiñones’ upcoming stand up special for Hulu. In Spring 2023, Wong starred in and executive produced the Netflix and A24 dark comedy "Beef" opposite Steven Yeun. The series premiered in April 2023 to widespread acclaim, receiving 8 Emmy Awards and 13 nominations. Wong's performance as Amy Lau earned her the Emmy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for "Best Actress in a Limited Series." For her acting work, she also won the Gotham and Independent Spirit Awards. "Beef" received that year's Emmy and Critics Choice Awards for "Best Limited Series," won each of its nominated categories at the Golden Globes, and was honored by the American Film Institute in their Top Television Programs Of The Year. In 2019, Wong co-wrote and starred in the romantic comedy “Always Be My Maybe,” alongside Randall Park. She also executive produced and voiced the lead in the offbeat and zany animated sitcom "Tuca and Bertie" and directed Sheng Wang's 2022 comedy special "Sweet and Juicy." In 2019, Wong released her New York Times bestselling autobiographical book, "Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life." The book features heartfelt and hilarious letters addressed to her daughters.

Who's playing

Wong broke out with the Netflix specials "Baby Cobra" and "Hard Knock Wife," followed by the Emmy-nominated "Don Wong." Her fourth special, "Single Lady," came out in October 2024 and won her a Golden Globe. She also co-wrote and starred in "Always Be My Maybe" and wrote the bestselling book "Dear Girls." Her lead role in "Beef" earned her an Emmy.

What to expect

This is a live stand-up night in a big room. Bass Concert Hall opened in 1981 and seats roughly 2,900 across the orchestra level and two balconies. It has a wide stage and a large lobby. Wong's stand-up is known for frank, funny material about family, marriage and dating, so expect that in person.

Why go

Wong's recent work has been in television, film and directing, so a stand-up date in Austin is a chance to see her in the format that made her name. The hall is part of the Texas Performing Arts season on the UT campus. It is a comfortable theater with good sightlines for a show this size.

Where

Bass Concert Hall - Texas Performing Arts · 2350 Robert Dedman Dr. · Central, Austin TXDirections
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Ali Wong, Austin · Oct 29