# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Paula Poundstone
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Known for her sharp observations, quick improvisation, and unmistakable voice, Paula Poundstone is BACK at The Rialto! You’ve heard her on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me and as “Forgetter Paula” in Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Grab your tickets before they sell out!

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2.

Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. 

Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/paula-poundstone/200029925738101
- **Event Categories**: comedy, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Raleigh
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27608
- **lat**: 35.80309
- **long**: -78.64546
- **full address**: 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27608

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Paula Poundstone being held?
  - **A:** Paula Poundstone takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1620 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27608.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Paula Poundstone?
  - **A:** Paula Poundstone is organized by Rialto Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Paula Poundstone is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Paula Poundstone sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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