Before Joel McHale takes the stage at the State Theatre, fans will be treated to stand-up comedy courtesy of Lehigh Valley-based funnymen Steven Bost and Tyler Rothrock.

The pre-show, which is free for McHale ticket holders, will take place 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Easton Hospital Gallery and will be hosted by comedian Nathan Marshall. Tickets for McHale's performance cost $47-$65.

The gallery can be accessed at Fifth and Northampton streets in Easton.

Bost and comedian Ryan Hill co-host ArtsQuest's "Ryan and Steve Bust-A-Movie" series at the SteelStacks complex in Bethlehem.