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Maria Bamford Explores Money and Mental Health in New Show

2/22/2026

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Maria Bamford, the comedian, debuts a show examining money and mental health, including generational wealth and personal loss.
She blends manic physicality with self-deprecating humor and addresses healthcare and her past as a suicide helpline operator.
Bamford shifts between various characters to demonstrate her comedic range.
The tour will take her across North America, inviting audiences to engage with her thought-provoking material.

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Story summary

Maria Bamford, the comedian, debuts a show examining money and mental health, including generational wealth and personal loss.
She blends manic physicality with self-deprecating humor and addresses healthcare and her past as a suicide helpline operator.
Bamford shifts between various characters to demonstrate her comedic range.
The tour will take her across North America, inviting audiences to engage with her thought-provoking material.