Local comedians dressed as chickens took to the streets of downtown Austin Tuesday afternoon. They reenacted the famous Abbey Road album cover, talked to locals and garnered attention for Austin鈥檚 secnd Annual
Jim Ritts, Executive Director of the Austin Theatre Alliance, announced the festival lineup at the This year鈥檚 headlining stand-up comedians are , , , &
The Moontower Festival began in 2012. It's trying to brand itself as one of the country鈥檚 top comedy festivals. The comedy extravaganza features stand-up, sketch and improvisation acts from both established and up-and-coming artists.
Last year鈥檚 headliners were Park and Recreation star , and SNL鈥檚 . The festival estimates 20,000 people attended.
This year, most of the festival venues will be within a five block radius downtown and there's a new badge: the Ace badge.
Other featured performers this year will be , , , and
The Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival will run April 24 - 27. Badges are on sale now. More information and the full line-up can be found at
