Bio
Bob Murrell is a comedian, actor, improviser, and writer from New Orleans.
Since 2009, Bob has performed standup around the country. He has hosted charity events like the Kids, Inc Rock & Roll Luau and a variety of shows at festivals, including the Ha Ha Hackathon (24 hour comedy/software hackathon). His debut album Hey, It's Bob was released April 20, 2018.
Bob is a producer of several shows in New Orleans, including Modern Vaudeville, Big Easy Live, and TV Pitchers.
Bob is a cast member of Big Easy Live, Brown Improv, and Drunktoons (live cartoon sketch comedy). Bob has also written plays and sketches that have been featured in Skinhorse Theater's 24 Hour Fest, Southern Rep's 6x6, and You Don't Know the Half of It. He wrote and performs a one-man show A History of Comedy, which premiered in 2015.
Bob is a contributor to the Neutral Ground News. He is also a player for The Rip-off Show.
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Press
Press releases:
2017 Big Easy Award Nominations, Best Supporting Actor in a Musical (Gambit)
New Orleans-inspired sketch comedy series Big Easy Live (Gambit)
Best of New Orleans 2017, entertainment (Best Comedian) (Gambit)
Reviews:
Rivertown sets up a campy and funny 'Little Shop of Horrors' (nola.com)
Sinister and sweet, Rivertown's 'Little Shop of Horrors' as seductive as ever (New Orleans Advocate)
Review: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Gambit)
'Psycho Beach Party' is a transporting treat at Mid City Theatre (nola.com)
Mentions:
Steppin' Out- May 11, 2018 (WYES)
High-energy 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' rocks the vote with retelling of history (nola.com)
Educational video game inspires playful comedy from The NOLA Project's 'Oregon Trail' (nola.com)
Faux/Real, formerly Fringe Fest, kicks off Wednesday with a sprawling, two-week event (nola.com)
PODCAST & OTHER APPEARANCES
Yes But Why - Episode 84 (Interview)
Tink and Jupiter - Episode 1 (Voice-over work)