March 31, 2026
Motherhood is messy, hilarious, exhausting—and perfect comedy material. The Bad Momz of Comedy tour is bringing its unapologetically funny, wildly relatable take on parenting and real life to the Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, April 4, all while supporting a great cause as a benefit for VAC’s Meals on Wheels of DeKalb County program. Ahead of the show, Egyptian Theatre Marketing Intern Myah Mackey caught up with Orly K.G., creator of Bad Momz of Comedy, and Cami from the Voluntary Action Center, to talk about finding humor in everyday mom life, the power of laughter to bring people together, and why the Egyptian Theatre—and downtown DeKalb—create the perfect setting for a night that blends entertainment, community, and impact.
MYAH: For people who have never seen Bad Momz of Comedy before, how would you describe the show in a few words?ORLY: Bad Momz of Comedy isn’t a lame, cheesy-mom show — every comic we feature deserves their own Netflix special. They are each killer-funny, relatable, and on fire (some are perimenopausal).
M: A lot of your comedy comes from real-life mom experiences.What everyday “mom moment” has surprisingly turned into one of your funniest bits?
O: What I love about these stand-up shows is that, even though we’re all moms facing the same obstacles—parenting, aging, carbs—we each come at these issues in completely different, laughable ways. Each parent out there — even non-comic parents — has parenting moments that you think may result in the same way as every other parent. Hew boy… they do NOT. Each one of our kids-are-now-teenager jokes is a completely different ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’. Bad Momz chooses to laugh about it… instead of crying about it.
M: Have your kids ever heard one of your jokes about them and called you out for it later? What happened?
O: For me personally, any joke I say about my kids I promise to get their approval first. I think it’s only fair, since I’d want the same courtesy. That being said, my son says I can say whatever I want (he may regret that decision later). My daughter says I’ll end up in a ditch if I ever say anything she doesn’t pre-approve (I think she is kidding… but I’m not testing it).
M: If motherhood had a warning label like a product, what would it say?
O: “Wear plastic gloves at all times… and… Don’t even think about buying the white couch.”
M: What can the DeKalb audience expect when Bad Momz of Comedy takes the stage at the Egyptian Theatre?
O: Expect 1) You will laugh… a lot. You may even pee a little. 2) We are the Bad Momz of Comedy — not the mean moms of comedy. We definitely push comedy boundaries, but we don’t get mean towards the audience or the other comics. We’re all in this parenting/aging game together… let’s laugh about it. 3) The audience will be grateful to learn a little about VoluntaryAction Center — a 50+ yr old worthy nonprofit helping so many people, every day, in their neighborhoods. I’m so impressed with this nonprofit! Area residents should be, too!
M: If you had to sum up motherhood in one brutally honest sentence, what would it be?
O: See warning label above 😉
MYAH: What drew you to choose the Egyptian Theatre as the venue for Bad Momz of Comedy to perform at?
CAMI: The Egyptian Theatre is such a unique and iconic space in our community; it offers an experience that goes beyond just attending a show. We wanted a venue that felt special for a night out, and the theatre’s historic charm, beautiful atmosphere, and strong reputation for hosting high-quality entertainment made it the perfect fit. It creates an environment where people can truly relax, connect, and enjoy themselves, which aligns perfectly with the energy and relatability of Bad Momz of Comedy.
Being downtown DeKalb adds another layer of appeal, with a plethora of restaurants nearby to make the evening even more memorable. For example, on the same night as the comedy show, El Jimador and The Grove Tavern are doing a 10% back-to-VAC night, giving attendees a chance to enjoy dinner while also supporting a great cause. It’s the perfect combination of entertainment, community, and local flavor, making a night at the Egyptian Theatre a full experience rather than just a show.
M: If you could, would you recommend other types of artists to perform at the historic Egyptian Theatre ? Why or why not ?
C: I’m a big fan of live comedy, Tom Papa is one of my favorites (I’m actually seeing him May 1 at the Rialto Square Theatre, which honestly has a really similar vibe to the Egyptian Theatre). With that in mind, I’m curious, do you see opportunities to bring in bigger-name comedians to the theatre? Artists like Charlie Berens have performed in markets like Peoria and Rockford, so it makes me wonder if that same level of talent might be open to coming to DeKalb as well.
