Pepitone to perform at Comedy Attic

Eddie Pepitone is a 54-year-old comedian who’s just recently making headway on the comedy scene.

He will perform this weekend at the Comedy Attic. There will also be a screening of his autobiographical documentary titled “The Bitter Buddha.”

“There will be people who think this is the best show they’ve ever seen,” said Jared Thompson, owner of the Comedy Attic. “He’s by far our most requested
comedian.”

The first screening is at 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $15.

More ticket information is available at bitterbuddha.eventbrite.com.

Frustrated with a lack of fame after almost two decades of performing, Pepitone is known for often heckling himself.

“He’s definitely angry,” Thompson said. “But everything is measured, and it’s just part of his act. He knows what he’s doing when he goes on stage.”

His first stand-up album only came out in 2011. After a slow-moving career, Thompson said Pepitone is finally getting what he deserves.

“People like him who have done this a long time are getting their dues — recreating their careers,” he said.

Pepitone’s up-and-coming career is chronicled in “The Bitter Buddha,” which has earned a “fresh” rating of 94 percent on rottentomatoes.com.

“It’s pretty well documented that we book the hippest lineup in the United States,” Thompson said.

But Thompson said he tries to book a schedule that anyone can get into.

“Although we book a lot of 30-somethings that college kids know, we’re also looking to bring in the everyday comedy fan,” he said. “Pepitone will do that.”

He said college students will know Pepitone from his guest starring on shows like “Conan” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

“He has a unique take on the world of stand-up comedy,” Thompson said. “It’s going to be a different show.”

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