Comedian Yakov Smirnoff just returned to Branson from an exciting trip to Tennessee as part of the 2025 Nashville Comedy Festival, where he not only performed his own one-man show at Zanie’s Comedy Club, but also was invited to be a surprise, featured act on a comedy concert called “Nateland Presents” at the famed Ryman Auditorium. The show featured comedians Ryan Hamilton, Dustin Nickerson, Derrick Stroup, Lace Larrabee, Mia Jackson, Paula Kosienski, Host Aaron Weber with the surprise appearance by Yakov Smirnoff. The full-house audience loved Yakov’s performance and thanked him with a standing ovation.
“Thank you, Nashville!! A standing ovation at the beautiful Ryman Auditorium warmed my heart more than you know. I am filled with so much gratitude. Thank you to Brian Dorfman and everyone from the Nateland team for this magical moment.”
– Yakov Smirnoff
“Nateland Live” is the brainchild of Nashville hometown favorite Nate Bargatze. The folks at Nateland bring together some of the best rising comics, hosted by members of ‘The Nateland Podcast’. GOOD, CLEAN, FUNNY!
