Kathleen Madigan brings 'Flying Cats Tour' to Hard Rock Live Bristol

BRISTOL – Acclaimed comedian Kathleen Madigan is bringing her "Flying Cats Tour" to Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol on Friday, April 30. Madigan has become one of the most successful touring comedians in America, building a career defined by relentless dedication, sharp storytelling and an unmistakably authentic voice. A native of St. Louis who comes from a long line of Midwestern union workers, Madigan has spent more than three decades cultivating a loyal fan base through her approachable, smart and unapologetically candid brand of stand-up comedy. Throughout her acclaimed career, Madigan has released seven stand-up specials, including her latest, The Family Thread, which debuted on Amazon Prime in 2025 to widespread critical praise. The Los Angeles Times named it one of the year's best comedy specials, while The New York Times called Madigan "one of the most impressive joke writers in stand-up." Her work has reached audiences across major platforms, with specials available on Amazon, NETFLIX, MAX, SHOWTIME and Comedy Central. A familiar face on television, Madigan has made more than 40 appearances on late-night and daytime talk shows and was featured on Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. In 2020, she expanded her reach with the launch of Madigan's Pubcast, a hit podcast that has generated more than 10 million streams across more than 200 episodes. Madigan's contributions to comedy have earned her both the American Comedy Award and the Phyllis Diller Award for "Best Female Comedian." Widely respected by audiences and peers alike, Madigan is celebrated for her masterful joke writing and delivery. As The Chicago Tribune noted, she has "all but perfected the art of crafting and delivering a perfect joke." Tickets went on sale to the general public on Friday, Aug. 28. Upcoming shows Tickets are also on sale for the following performances at Hard Rock Live Bristol: · Sept. 25 — Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years · Oct. 2 — Kansas · Oct. 8 — Jamey Johnson – Traveling Troubadour Tour · Oct. 9 — Martin Lawrence · Oct. 16 — The Carpenters Songbook – A Live Celebration · Oct. 17 — The Righteous Brothers · Oct. 24 — Rodney Carrington · Nov. 12 — Twisted Sister Featuring Sebastian Bach on Lead Vocals · Nov. 13 — The Beach Boys · Nov. 14 — Wynonna Judd · Nov. 15 — Jodeci · Nov. 20 —Keb' Mo' · Nov. 28 — Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays For more information about Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, visit https://casino.hardrock.com/bristol.