Stand-up comedian

Karen Rontowski

Who Karen Rontowski is

Karen Rontowski is a stand-up comedian known for fast-paced, quirky and optimistic comedy, with some 35 years on stage. She has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central and Comics Unleashed, and has been heard on SiriusXM. She has two Dry Bar Comedy specials, including Ridiculous Me, which together have passed 40 million views. A tarot reader for about 25 years, she performs Psychic Stand-Up, a set of stand-up followed by tarot readings for questions from the audience.

Karen Rontowski tour dates 2026–27

42 shows from 10 October 2026 to 20 March 2027 in Seattle, Paso Robles, Point Arena, Sunnyvale and 17 more cities.

30 more dates, to 20 March 2027

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At a glance

Stand-up specials
Ridiculous Me
Albums
Ridiculous Me
On screen
Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central and Comics Unleashed
Next on stage
10 October 2026 — Emerald City Comedy Club, Seattle, WA
Official site
karenrontowski.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

Albums

On screen

Comedians like Karen Rontowski

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Questions and answers

Where is Karen Rontowski performing next?

Saturday 10 October 2026, 4:00 PM (Psychic Standup with Karen Rontowski) at Emerald City Comedy Club, Seattle, WA, then 41 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026–27?

Yes: 42 shows from 10 October 2026 to 20 March 2027 in Seattle, Paso Robles, Point Arena, Sunnyvale, Walla Walla, Portland and 15 more cities.

What stand-up specials have they released?

Ridiculous Me.

What TV shows and films are they in?

Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central and Comics Unleashed.

Who are some comedians like them?

Adam Newman (also in Comics Unleashed), Kathleen Madigan (also in Comics Unleashed), Keith Alberstadt (also in Comics Unleashed), Kevin Brennan (also in Comedy Central) and Michael Palascak (also in Comics Unleashed).

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Sources

Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026