Chris Champagne’s “Futile Crescent II” – Comedy Show – Live from the PinChurch 7/31/26 8:30pm

We’ve got a very special one-man-show happening on Friday, July 31st at the PinChurch, featuring the highly-acclaimed satirist Chris Champagne!

Futile Crescent II – A satirical romp through the political landscape of New Orleans and Louisiana politics and culture.   Written and performed by Chris Champagne

CHRIS CHAMPAGNE….. Is a lifelong resident of New Orleans. A graduate of Orleans Parish Schools and the University of New Orleans, with a B.A. in History.

His family has lived continuously in New Orleans on both his mother’s and father’s sides since the 18th century. A poet, political satirist, comedian, columnist, radio show host, and author of 5 books. Roach Opera -2007 Portals Press(poetry), The Yat Dictionary 2012 -Lavender Ink-(dictionary on how we speak in New Orleans), Secret New Orleans 2017-Jonglez Editions(travel book), The Most Interesting League in the World: How the NFL explains America-2020 (Next Left Press), and Secret Louisiana 2024-Jonglez Editions.

He was voted the best comedian in New Orleans in 2012 and again in 2013 by a poll of readers in Gambit. He was a participant on two National Poetry Slam Teams: in 1993, in San Francisco, and in 1999, in Chicago.

Quotes about Chris

“If scholars in 100 years want to study New Orleans, they will look to Chris Champagne. But then again, scholars aren’t that smart.”  – Ronnie Virgets.

“Chris Champagne’s political satire is often so on the mark that some may consider it a threat to the First Amendment. Chris Champagne is the boiled crab of comedy,”     – Chris Rose. 

“Chris Champagne’s satire, is biting, fresh, and fast paced…a New Orleans treasure” – Walt Handelsman

This show will sell out fast.  We have a very limited number of public tickets available.   Scroll later down this page to find the ticket order form (if still available)   Facebook event link: (TBA) You do not want to miss it! But if you can’t attend in person, you can still watch the show live at these locations:

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This is a very special, private venue, with many wonders and surprises.  Only a limited number of tickets will be available.  This will also be professionally filmed and recorded; no young children please.

Access to this special event is via RSVP/pre-order only.  Tickets can be purchased below.  There is a very limited quantity.  People who pre-register will receive an e-mail with details and directions to the venue.  This not a public space and no walk-ins will be permitted.  Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!  For any additional questions or concerns, e-mail events@mystickrewe.com.

Date of Event: Friday, July 31, 2026

Doors Open: 7pm, Show starts at 8:30pm Ticket Price: $20/person

TICKETS HERE!

Tickets will be available after July 10th.   Additional Details:  BYOB, Pot Luck, There will be snacks, refreshments, etc., and we encourage you to contribute.

For ticket buyers, please check your spam folder to make sure you get the proper notification e-mails if they don’t show up within 24 hours of ordering a ticket.  They will come from “mystickrewe.com” – there will be an initial order acknowledgement within a day, and then an e-mail usually the day before or day of the event with details and directions.  Any issues, contact staff a-t mystic krewe dot com.

 

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