The Unholy Comedy Show is descending upon St. Petersburg once again with a hot new lineup of nationally touring standup comics, audience tarot readings, music, punishments for your most sultry sins and more -- Taking place at the most unique and immersive theater in Downtown St Petersburg, Florida, on Friday May 23, 2025. (Event takes place within Zubrick Magic Theatre). 1211 1st Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33705.
What is Unholy Comedy?
Unholy Comedy Show is an immersive night of R-rated stand-up comedy, audience tarot readings, music, and more. Winner of the 2023 Creative Loafing's Best Of The Bay's Critic's Choice award, Unholy Comedy Show's guests can expect hilarious R-rated stand-up comedy sets, devilish priests and nuns, and a dip into the occult as your hosts lightheartedly provide live audience tarot readings between comedy sets.
Sinners brave enough to venture out to the event will be escorted in by unholy priests and nuns, and released into the theater proper for the show — but not without confessing their sins first, of course.
Lucky and willing participants may even be punished for some of their most juicy sins.
Guests are encouraged to dress up for the occasion, enjoy a delicious snack or canned cocktail at the Unholy Concession, stay for a post-show meet and greet, and hang out with the show’s talent at the after party.
*Exclusive Unholy after party pass included with all ticket purchases. After party will be taking place at the Local Draught House, where there will be music, more tarot readings, craft cocktails and more. Located directly across the street from the theater.
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Hosted by comedians Hugh Carey and Lauren Gray (as seen at Roast Battle with Jeff Ross at the Comedy Store), Unholy Comedy Show features a wickedly entertaining and outrageously fun, dirty comedy experience, utilizing the beautifully dark aesthetics of The Unholy Theater. This will be the third year that Lauren Gray and Hugh Carey have produced and hosted Unholy Comedy with every show selling out.
CO-HEADLINING: MATT FERNANDEZ + JOHN J. MURRAY
MATT FERNANDEZ: Originally from Tampa, Matt has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy (Jim Jefferies, Bill Burr, and Dave Chappelle to name a few). Not only has he written articles for College Humor and Playboy, he's also a 2nd City alum, and has been featured on Sirius XM Radio. He's a regular guest on Doug Loves Movies and was named one of the 15 funniest comedians you should be following on Twitter by funnyordie.com. His tweets have also been featured on Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Today Show. In 2018, Matt released his one hour special; Why Does Everyone Hate My Mirror? on Amazon. Add to that performances at the Funny or Die, Oddball Comedy Festival and the Boston Comedy Festival it all adds up to a fascinating brand of irreverent comedy.
JOHN J. MURRAY:
John J Murray is a comedian from Clearwater, FL. His laid-back attitude disarms audiences and prepares them for the strange inner workings of his mind. John gives his perspective on everything from marriage to reality TV and also shares weird stories from his past. Offstage he is a marijuana advocate (stoner), US Marine Veteran and writer who spends his free time reading comic books and watching live music.
John J Murray has opened for John Caparulo, Nick Dipaolo, and Gilbert Gottfried. John J has appeared on Comedy Time TV, The Afrotainment Network and 102.5 The Bone. He is a Creative Loafing Best of the Bay winner and his 1 hour special “Rhinoceros” can be seen on Amazon Prime Video.
John has also appeared in The Tampa Bay Comedy Festival, The Memphis Comedy Festival and Gilda's Laugh Fest in Grand Rapids, MI. John J is the winner of Season 9 of Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience, and has hosted over 500 episodes of the Something Planet Podcast.
Featuring Performances From These Up And Coming Stars:
Sean Guest - Tampa, Florida
Virginia Pelley - Pinellas County, Florida
Show sponsors:
Potion Portal | Tampa News Force | Mean But Clean Soap Co. | Celestial Raine Spiritual Advisor
Event time:
This special unholy engagement starts at 9:45 PM, with doors opening at 9:00 PM. Don't miss out on this sinful and unforgettable experience!
Unholy Theater Location:
This event takes place within Zurbrick Magic Theatre located at:
1211 1st Ave N Suite 101, St. Petersburg, FL 33705.
NOTE: Unholy Comedy Show is not owned, affiliated, or operated by Zubrick Magic Theatre.
All ticket sales are final
Ticket includes free parking behind the theater + Exclusive after party pass
Full concessions available within the theater, including snacks, refreshments and alcoholic beverages. Tickets are to be picked up at concession. Proper I.D. required.
21+ FRIDAY MAY 23, 2025 | The Unholy Theater
