2012

I don’t know where you stand on this whole election business, but I do know that the one guy who always gets the last laugh is Will Durst. As a card-carrying “equal-opportunity political humorist,” the Waukesha native has made a considerable career of poking fun at the foibles of elected officials and also-rans. Whoever wins […]

The 2012 Milwaukee Film Festival returns for 15 days worth of films from around the globe, September 27 – October 11.  This year, Milwaukee Comedy is proud to sponsor one of these fantastic films, Klown. IFC called it “the funniest movie of the year”, which is definitely something Milwaukee Comedy can get behind.  You can check the film

Milwaukee-based, nationally recognized comedians are featured in what’s billed as a monthly gig in Wauwatosa known as Papa’s Social Club Comedy Tour. The inaugural show starts at 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at 7718 W. Burleigh St. Tickets are $10 at the door or two for $15 if you buy them in advance. (For $20

Some of the coolest, funniest people I know in Milwaukee are headed to the Open Mic Under the Stairs, which starts at 8 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 12, at Karma Bar & Grill, 600 E. Ogden Ave. It’s one of the productions of Caste of Killers Comedy Collective and reputedly one of the finest open mics

Current events are rife with comedic potential. That – and the commitment of the creative improvisers in its cast – explains why the show Talking Points has been making Milwaukeeans laugh about the news for more than a year. Now, the monthly comedy show is appearing in a new venue. At 8 p.m., Friday Sept.

Just when you thought you had too many choices for hilarity in Milwaukee, another show pops up. This one is called The Comedy Stache. Apparently, it’s the brainchild of Tim Higgins and Ryan Holman. It’s standup comedy featuring Tim, Ryan, Beth Lewinski, Jason Hillman, Nate Seek, Ryan Mason and Sammy Arechar. The Comedy Stache debuts

Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater has added a second show for Jerry Seinfeld on Saturday, Oct. 13. Because they already sold out the 7 p.m. show, that’s why. So the second show is at 9:30 p.m. Click here to learn more. In fact, Milwaukee is quite the destination for national comic tours in the next several weeks.

There is a new comedy venue in town, and what better way to start things off than with some laughs?   The Underground Collaborative, or simply “The UC” is Milwaukee’s newest performance and art space and is the new home of Milwaukee Comedy.  We’re looking to host our first of many improv jams there this

Once in a while, someone sees something lacking, and does everything in their power to fill that gap with creativity and love of their craft. Byron Beck was one of those people that not only created comedy for himself, but helped anyone and everyone that shared that passion.  The cancer that Byron fought so diligently

One good thing about the end of the month is the last Wednesday night. That’s when the Caste of Killers Comedy Collective emcees an open mic showcase at Milwaukee’s Comedy Cafe. From Facebook: “Some of the best up-and-coming comedians along with long time local favorites hit the stage and spread the laughter. Admission is free