Janelle James
An evening of stand-up comedy from Janelle James, who stars in the scene-stealing role of “Ava Coleman” in the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary. James has earned four Emmy nominations for “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series,” as well as nomination…
If you know Janelle James as principal Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary, you already know she’s the funniest person in any room she walks into. On July 11 at 8 p.m., she’s bringing that energy to Mayo PAC for a full evening of stand-up. James has four consecutive Emmy nominations for her Abbott work, a 2026 Critic’s Choice win, and a Netflix comedy special on the way, so this isn’t a “catching her on the way up” situation. Tickets run $45 to $79, all-in pricing, no surprise fees at checkout. Fair warning: the show carries a language and mature themes advisory, so leave the easily scandalized aunt at home.