Funny Women of a Certain Age

What started as Carole Montgomery’s passion project to share the stage with her friends has grown into a groundbreaking comedy movement. A veteran of over 40 years in stand-up, Carole knew all too well that when she began, you’d never see two women on the same comedy lineup—and decades later, not much had changed. So she did something about it.

 

Funny Women of a Certain Age (WOACA) was born to showcase fierce, hilarious, and unapologetically authentic women over 50—women who paved the way for the comedians you see today. In 2019, WOACA shattered expectations when it became Showtime’s highest-rated stand-up premiere of the year. That first special made history, sparking two more Showtime specials that kept audiences laughing and wanting more.

 

With a rotating cast of powerhouse performers, WOACA proves that comedy doesn’t have an expiration date—it just gets sharper, bolder, and funnier with age.

 

These women aren’t just comedians—they’re legends, survivors, and game-changers. And they’ve got a hell of a lot more to say.

 

 

Leighann Lord’s stand-up is frequently heard on XM-Sirius Satellite Radio. Named one of New York’s 10 Hot Comics by Improper Magazine her web site, VeryFunnyLady.com, says it all! Enjoy her recently released Dry Bar Comedy Special!