Ladies, mark your calendars for July 17, make childcare arrangements, and make plans to check out Moms Unhinged, a stand-up comedy tour exclusively featuring mom comedians. The show will be at Cape Fear Regional Theatre at 7 p.m. Three comedians, all of whom have toured nationally, will discuss the adventures of motherhood at all stages.
Moms Unhinged started in 2017 in Colorado, where founder and producer Andrea Vahl lives; she wanted an all-moms comedy show that kept her close to home at a time when her kids were young and it was tough to travel for shows. The all-mom comedy shows were a hit and started selling out, so the group kept growing. Of course, 2020 derailed progress, and it took a while before they could perform again regularly. But when momentum picked up, it picked up big time: since 2024, there have been 125 Moms Unhinged shows happening all over the country, and they don’t show any signs of slowing down. They are consistently selling out clubs and theatres from North Carolina to Alaska. The July show will be their first time in Fayetteville.
Now, Moms Unhinged has over 30 comedians from all over the country who take turns touring the US. It is a rotating line-up, so if they come to a city for a second time, it will be a completely unique experience with a brand-new group of performers. They find themselves in mostly suburban areas that don’t always attract big comedy acts, as opposed to big cities where there is usually lots of comedy. According to Vahl, “we like parking; we like early shows that allow us to be in bed by 9:30.”
The group finds that venues that seat anywhere from 200-550 people are right in their sweet spot.
The moms that perform in Unhinged shows are a diverse group of women from different backgrounds and walks of life, different ages and stages, and different family make-ups.
So, what to expect when coming to Moms Unhinged in Fayetteville? The evening will feature three comedians: Emily Holden of Atlanta, whose “energy onstage is infectious, her potty mouth is remarkable” (momsunhinged.com), Holly Ballantine, also from Atlanta, who is a “literal train wreck who has been charming audiences across the country with her hilarious stories of motherhood, marriage, and near death experiences since the day Chris Rock told her she was funny” (hollyballantine.com); and headliner Zoe Rogers, who hails from Boulder, Colorado and “gets inspiration and sleep deprivation from her three awesome kids who make sure life is never dull or quiet” (momsunhinged.com). All three have performed all over the country and opened for a wide array of big names in comedy.
The show is recommended for those 18 and older; the shows are usually fairly “clean-ish” but do sometimes include some strong language. All tickets are general admission, so there are no assigned seats; if you are coming with a group and want to all sit together, it is recommended to arrive early. The shows always run for about two hours, to make sure everyone has a great time, but has time to get home and in bed at a reasonable hour.
Tickets are $28 and can be purchased online at momsunhinged.com.
Don’t miss out on this unique, fun-filled night of laughter and mom-hood, where we’re all just a little unhinged.