Special Event: Bobcat Goldthwait

Goodnights Comedy Club welcomes Comedian, Writer and Director Bobcat Goldthwait Feb. 20 th – 22 nd in Raleigh, NC. Over the years Bobcat has amassed legions of fans with his brutally honest, outrageous and off-beat comedy that has made him one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today. Bobcat is as edgy as ever and his stand-up continues to draw crowds to comedy venues across the country with his hilarious riffs on his personal life, politics and humorous stories about his over three decades in show business.

Bobcat wrote a narrative adaptation of his feature documentary, Call Me Lucky, with Judd Apatow for Universal. Goldthwait’s creative imagination combined with his undeniable gift to write and direct is clearly displayed on the big screen and television. Goldthwait’s film projects show no signs of slowing down as the famed director will be shooting a concert film of his live stand-up show with Dana Gould, The Show with Two Heads, out this year.

Goldthwait recently wrapped shooting a live stage performance of renowned children’s book author, Mo Willems’ with an all-star cast (including Rachel Dratch, Tony Hale and Yvette Nicole Brown) at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Goldthwait has directed various TV shows including Netflix’s new show AJ & the Queen, starring RuPaul and created by Michael Patrick King, scripted an anthology series for Tru TV intitled, Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters, he has directed several episodes of the TruTV series Those Who Can’t, a half-hour show that follows three trouble-making teachers that are more inept than the kids they teach, as well as wrote and directed a pilot for Amazon with Michael Patrick King and Bridget Everett, called Love You More.

As a film maker, Goldthwait has come a long way since the 1991 debut of his first movie Shakes the Clown. Since then, he has continued to pursue his passion for writing and directing movies. His imaginative eye behind the camera caught the attention of Esquire Magazine where they named Goldthwait “Director of the Year.” His seventh big screen achievement was the Sundance nominated film Call Me Lucky.

The critically acclaimed film bravely tells Barry Crimmins’ incredible story. Bobcat’s movie accomplishments also include; Willow Creek, a found footage horror film about Big Foot, the dark comedy God Bless America, a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde displays his inimitable talent for writing, Windy City Heat, Sleeping Dogs Lie and World’s Greatest Dad that starred Robin Williams. There’s no doubt, there will be many more movies.

Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind brand of comedy in his Showtime one hour special and DVD entitled You Don’t Look the Same Either. The genre-defying Police Academy alum returned with a self-deprecating and topical instant comedy classic, taking the audience on a hilarious journey through his over 30-year career as an 80’s icon, to the guy who lit The Tonight Show set on fire…literally!

Best known for his unforgettable movies that were huge in the 80's, Bobcat has also starred in several HBO specials and a slew of television appearances too numerous to mention. Bob continues to push the envelope with his unique brand of humor headlining major comedy clubs across the country.

We are an 18+ venue.


  • General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.

  • Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned.

Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.


Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.

Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in our bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum. Additionally, there will be an 18% administrative fee on all food and beverage purchases.


  • While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 1 hour before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.

  • Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will automatically be assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.

Please Note: Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.


Yes! Dinner reservations are available before the 7:30 show on Friday and Saturday nights, and food and drinks purchased along with a pre-show reservation count towards the two-item minimum! Reservations can be made HERE.

Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in our bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum. Additionally, there will be an 18% administrative fee on all food and beverage purchases.


All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.


Yes. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.


Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.

To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.

Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.




Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ page!




10/06/2024 7:00 PM
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Special EventsOver the years, Bobcat Goldthwait has amassed legions of fans with his brutally honest, outrageous, and off-beat comedy that has made him one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today. Goldthwait is as edgy as ever and his stand up continues to draw crowds to comedy venues across the country with his hilarious riffs on his personal life, politics, and humorous stories about his over 30 years in show business.

Goldthwait's creative imagination combined with his undeniable gift to write and direct is clearly displayed on the big screen and television. Goldthwait has shared his behind-the-camera talents on several television shows, such as "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "The Demetri Martin Show," "The Chappelle Show," "The Man Show," "Maron," and "Crank Yankers." He has also directed multiple comedy specials throughout his career, including Patton Oswalt's latest special for Netflix.

Goldthwait has also starred in several HBO specials and a slew of television appearances, too numerous to mention. He continues to push the envelope with his unique brand of humor, headlining major comedy clubs across the country.


In addition to the two-item minimum, there will be an 18% administrative fee in the showroom.


Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.



We are an 18+ venue.


  • General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.

  • Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned.

Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.


Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.

Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in our bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum. Additionally, there will be an 18% administrative fee on all food and beverage purchases.


  • While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 1 hour before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.

  • Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will automatically be assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.

Please Note: Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.


Yes! Dinner reservations are available before the 7:30 show on Friday and Saturday nights, and food and drinks purchased along with a pre-show reservation count towards the two-item minimum! Reservations can be made HERE.

Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in our bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum. Additionally, there will be an 18% administrative fee on all food and beverage purchases.


All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.


Yes. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.


Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.

To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.

Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.




Have more questions? Visit our full FAQ page!



Goodnights Comedy Club welcomes Comedian, Writer and Director Bobcat Goldthwait Feb. 20 th – 22 nd in Raleigh, NC. Over the years Bobcat has amassed legions of fans with his brutally honest, outrageous and off-beat comedy that has made him one of the most recognizable comedians in show business today. Bobcat is as edgy as ever and his stand-up continues to draw crowds to comedy venues across the country with his hilarious riffs on his personal life, politics and humorous stories about his over three decades in show business.

Bobcat wrote a narrative adaptation of his feature documentary, Call Me Lucky, with Judd Apatow for Universal. Goldthwait’s creative imagination combined with his undeniable gift to write and direct is clearly displayed on the big screen and television. Goldthwait’s film projects show no signs of slowing down as the famed director will be shooting a concert film of his live stand-up show with Dana Gould, The Show with Two Heads, out this year.

Goldthwait recently wrapped shooting a live stage performance of renowned children’s book author, Mo Willems’ with an all-star cast (including Rachel Dratch, Tony Hale and Yvette Nicole Brown) at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Goldthwait has directed various TV shows including Netflix’s new show AJ & the Queen, starring RuPaul and created by Michael Patrick King, scripted an anthology series for Tru TV intitled, Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters, he has directed several episodes of the TruTV series Those Who Can’t, a half-hour show that follows three trouble-making teachers that are more inept than the kids they teach, as well as wrote and directed a pilot for Amazon with Michael Patrick King and Bridget Everett, called Love You More.

As a film maker, Goldthwait has come a long way since the 1991 debut of his first movie Shakes the Clown. Since then, he has continued to pursue his passion for writing and directing movies. His imaginative eye behind the camera caught the attention of Esquire Magazine where they named Goldthwait “Director of the Year.” His seventh big screen achievement was the Sundance nominated film Call Me Lucky.

The critically acclaimed film bravely tells Barry Crimmins’ incredible story. Bobcat’s movie accomplishments also include; Willow Creek, a found footage horror film about Big Foot, the dark comedy God Bless America, a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde displays his inimitable talent for writing, Windy City Heat, Sleeping Dogs Lie and World’s Greatest Dad that starred Robin Williams. There’s no doubt, there will be many more movies.

Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind brand of comedy in his Showtime one hour special and DVD entitled You Don’t Look the Same Either. The genre-defying Police Academy alum returned with a self-deprecating and topical instant comedy classic, taking the audience on a hilarious journey through his over 30-year career as an 80’s icon, to the guy who lit The Tonight Show set on fire…literally!

Best known for his unforgettable movies that were huge in the 80's, Bobcat has also starred in several HBO specials and a slew of television appearances too numerous to mention. Bob continues to push the envelope with his unique brand of humor headlining major comedy clubs across the country.