November 13, 2026
ST. LOUIS — A return to the region for the Sklar Brothers gives Friday’s Flyover Comedy Festival lineup a local connection, alongside a night of stand-up and improvised musical theater.
Randy and Jason Sklar grew up in Creve Coeur and built a career together as comedians, actors and podcast hosts. Their credits include “Cheap Seats” and the podcast “Dumb People Town,” which they co-host with Daniel Van Kirk.
The brothers are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, November 13, at COCA’s Berges Theatre. Their official tour calendar also lists a Saturday appearance at The Church on Delmar.
Their return offers one way into a larger St. Louis comedy story. Performers with roots here share the festival calendar with visiting comics, while audiences can choose among different styles and room sizes.
Friday’s announced program includes Yakov Smirnoff at Delmar Hall at 7 p.m. and Cameron Esposito at the Duck Room at 7 p.m. The Duck Room lists doors at 6:30 p.m. and admission for ages 18 and older with valid identification.
Friday’s program also includes Leslie Liao at Fitz’s Upstairs. Organizers list “Cherry Bomb: An Improvised Musical” at The Improv Shop in The Grove at 7:30 p.m.
Those choices show how much falls under the word comedy. A stand-up act develops around a performer’s writing, delivery and point of view. “Cherry Bomb” builds a musical from audience suggestions, making the creation of the show part of the performance.
For viewers who usually encounter comedians through short clips, a festival also offers the chance to experience a full live set. Timing, pacing and the exchange with the room become part of what an audience hears.
Flyover continues through Sunday, November 15. VOTP News STL’s daily coverage turns next to Roy Wood Jr.’s Saturday appearance at The Pageant, followed by Dulcé Sloan’s Sunday show.
Show times overlap, and admission rules vary. The festival’s ticket page now says wristbands are sold out, with individual-show tickets still listed. Club access for existing wristband holders is first come, first served; theater shows require the appropriate admission. Check the official schedule and individual event listings for current times and availability.
Reporting sources: VOTP News STL’s prior coverage, festival materials provided by Mid Coast Media, and the official performer and venue listings linked above.
