April 2013

By Brynne Ramella Even days after 33rd& State’s debut show ended it’s still hard to believe it’s all over. I constantly wondered how the show would turn out. As the show drew nearer, the group became noticeably more nervous. I was nervous for them, too. They were deserving of a big crowd, but I was […]

The Caste of Killers Comedy Collective continues building Milwaukee’s stand-up arsenal by arranging open mics and showcases and encouraging the work of both wannabe and established comics. This week’s schedule includes Open Mic Under the Stairs, at 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, at Karma Bar & Grill, 600 E. Ogden Ave. It’s free. (It’s the

So, normally the last Sunday of the month is when you’d be looking for Milwaukee’s Comedy Conclave, a lively insiders discussion orchestrated by Erik Koconis of what’s funny and how to make audiences laugh. The Conclave website says the April gathering is scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at Rounding Third Bar & Grill, 6317

By Brynne Ramella On Monday, Connor Welch and Lexi Bueno were on the stage at Marquette University’s Straz Theater. Lexi looked out into the sea of chairs in the audience and announced, “This is really cool.” Connor played around with a baseball bat he found backstage. Bill Lacy was doing an interview with the school

It’s home stretch for “Spike Heels,” the first full-scale show from Milwaukee’s Smithereen Productions. It’s a play by Theresa Rebeck with a sort of “My Fair Lady” love triangle that gets even more complicated. Read the reviews from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Shepherd Express “Spike Heels” is directed by Rebecca Segal and features: Toni

If you like your comedy standing up, Milwaukee’s got some shows for you: At 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, there’s the monthly open mic and showcase at JD’s Comedy Café, 615 E. Brady St. From Facebook:  “Some of the best up-and-coming comedians along with long time local favorites hit the stage to spread the laughter.

By Brynne Ramella With one week until show time, nerves are starting to catch up with 33rd & State. Rehearsals for the debut show of the new sketch comedy troupe are in full swing, and the group will be practicing at least two hours every night this upcoming week at Marquette University’s Straz Theater, which is

One of the draws of improvisation is the chance to witness the creative process of trained, experienced, witty artists collaborating. The experience is heightened when the talent includes actors, musicians and theater technicians working together to tell a story through song, dance and effects. On the third Thursday of every month, The Improvised Musical performs

Milwaukee has quickly become the go-to place for big name performers and comedy acts the last few years. But it’s not too often that one of these top notch names comes to town for a big show AND offers a FREE hands-on workshop at The UC as well. Comedy legend Frank Ferrante will present an

Tuesday, April 16, is your last chance until the fall to catch the Comedy at the Coin open mic, at the Roman Coin, 1004 E. Brady St. The public forum for stand-up comics starts at 8 p.m. and is going on hiatus until the tavern softball season runs its course. And whether you’re a practicing