November 14, 2026
ST. LOUIS — Roy Wood Jr.’s work has taken him from stand-up stages to television’s running conversation about the news. On Saturday, November 14, that career brings him to The Pageant for the Flyover Comedy Festival.
Wood spent eight years as a correspondent on “The Daily Show” and hosts CNN’s “Have I Got News for You.” He also headlined the 2023 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. His work gives this weekend’s arts calendar a connection to political satire and the craft of finding humor in public life.
The Pageant’s current event listing places the show at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Dulcé Sloan is also on the bill. The venue is at 6161 Delmar Blvd., and the event is for ages 18 and older with valid identification.
An earlier festival announcement listed an 8 p.m. start. The venue’s current listing gives the earlier time, so attendees should plan around that listing and check for updates before leaving.
Wood’s credits also include the stand-up special “Lonely Flowers” and the memoir “The Man of Many Fathers.” Those projects offer different ways to encounter a performer whose career crosses television, writing and live comedy.
A festival appearance gives the audience another setting for that work. The performer and the room share the same moment, with delivery and timing carrying as much weight as the words.
Saturday’s broader festival schedule includes Dropout Improv at Stifel Theatre at 7 p.m., according to organizers. These performances are part of a festival that also gives regional comics and improv groups places on the calendar.
VOTP News STL’s coverage began Thursday with Tone Bell and continued Friday with the Sklar Brothers and the wider lineup. Sunday’s final installment will focus on Sloan’s appearance at The Church on Delmar.
For the full program and admission details, consult the Flyover schedule and the venue’s event page.
Reporting sources: VOTP News STL’s prior coverage, festival materials provided by Mid Coast Media, and the official performer and venue listings linked above.
