Discovering Mark Normand

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“Chappelle, Rock, Burr, Wong, Mulaney, Maniscalco, Kreischer, Hart, Netflix paid them handsomely. And, with whatever money they have left over, they’ve got this guy”

-Mark Normand introducing Mark Normand in a Mark Normand’s Netflix special-

Who is Mark Normand?

Comedians and big egos go hand in hand. They speak without restraint and are too proud to hold back on their word. Mark Normand is different. The 40-year-old comic thrives on clever writing without offending anyone. He jokes about personal experiences, social issues, and sometimes, his wife.

Mark Normand’s Rise to Fame

Mark Normand was born in New Orleans, but moved to New York after college to pursue comedy. He received his first well-deserved recognition in 2011 after Comedy Central named him Comics To Watch for the 2011 New York Comedy Festival. In 2013, he won the 2013 Caroline’s March Madness competition after beating 63 comedians and was voted “Village Voice’s Best Comedian of 2013”.

His well-written punchline and quippy one-liners earned him multiple appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. His latest Netflix special “Soup to Nuts” also receives glowing reviews from critics and audiences, solidifying Mark Normand as one of the best comics to ever pick up the mic.

Mark Normand’s Personal Life and Tour

Normand’s comedy sharpens over the year, along with his age and relationship. Normand, against all the gay rumors, got married to his comedian wife Mae Planert late last year, 2022. After that, Mark embarked on his “Ya Don’t Say” tour that takes him across the U.S. The second half of the tour is expected to begin on January 12, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, and conclude on April 27, in Evansville, Indiana.

Fans in Los Angeles can also find him at The Montalbán Theatre for the Netflix is a Joke festival, alongside Bill Burr, Chris Rock, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, and the legendary Jerry Seinfeld. Prices for Mark’s show stay around $30 while a limited amount of VIP tickets can be purchased for just under $200. You can find tickets for Mark Normand’s show here and follow our guide: How to Get Cheap Mark Normand Tickets Today to grab a cheap Mark Normand ticket today.

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Mark Normand Shows to Watch

Netflix specials for Comedians are like Super Bow half-time performances for musicians. Those who haven’t got it crave one and those who have done one proudly make fun of themselves for selling their souls to do so. Normand got his wish in 2023 with an hour-long Netflix special titled “Soup to Nuts”. The special was filmed in Chicago, where Mark covered a wide range of taboo topics while delivering top-tier comedy to millions of people behind the small screen.

In addition to performing in comedy clubs and universities, Mark Normand is a social media whiz. He owns a 700,000-subscriber YouTube channel, regularly uploading snippets to his comedy show. His most viewed video, “Out To Lunch” comedy special, was uploaded to his channel 3 years ago and has garnered 12 million views since. Normand also appears on other comedian podcasts even though he does not have one on his own. Normand is featured on “Tuesdays with Stories” and “We Might Be Drunk”, which you can find on both Spotify and Apple Podcast. Short videos of those appearances are re-uploaded on TikTok, YouTube Short, and Instagram for busy fans to enjoy.

What’s next for Mark Normand?

Mark Normand’s next couple of months look solid for comedy aficionados. Mark is now on the second portion of his "Ya Don't Say" tour, which runs until the end of April. After that, he is scheduled to perform in “Netflix is a Joke Festival” on May 3, 2024. If you are looking for a great time at Mark Normand’s show, check out our guide on How to Get Cheap Mark Normand Tickets Today as well as tickets for his show.

Mark Normand’s next plan is yet to be revealed, so checkout TicketX magazine for more news and updates on his future projects!