They’re at it again in Racine, those funny people standing there at the envi lounge, 316 W. Main St. The Comedy Xtravaganza, that’s what! To start with, it’s free. But you should go mostly because it’s funny. Here’s the lineup, with descriptions furnished via Facebook, so you know it’s so: Sarah Connor‘s sarcastic, tomboy candor […]
You’ve got a variety of standup comedy to choose from this weekend. First, there’s the Milwaukee Standup Comedy Showcase, which pretty much speaks for itself. It’s presented by the Caste of Killers Comedy Collective and features some of the best talent gathered from months of open mics and other venues. Scheduled performers include: Eric Thorson, the emcee
Not to be outdone by the ocular gimmickry of recently released blockbusters “Iron Man 3” and “The Great Gatsby,” Milwaukee’s improv troupe Homegrown Electric Circus is coming out in 3D this week. “Homegrown Electric Circus’ 3D Spectacular” is what you’ll see at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at ComedySportz, 420 S. 1st St. From Facebook: “You’ll be sure to do
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OK, so while storytelling isn’t always necessarily comedy, we know of enough Milwaukee comedy talent involved with Ex Fabula to suspect that the season finale All Stars event will be one of many places for laughter Thursday. From Facebook: “Audiences heard these stellar storytellers at Ex Fabula’s StorySlams at the Times Cinema in Washington Heights, at Stonefly
Milwaukee had better be in the mood for a whole lot of comedy Thursday night, not the least of which is the Comedy Arcade. The monthly show – 7:30 p.m., at the Arcade Theatre, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., lower level – features genuine Milwaukee stand-up comedy and a brand-new improv act called No Dice. From the website: “No Dice will take you
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Musicals tend to be emotional affairs anyway. Expect it to be all the more so at the May show of The Improvised Musical. Because T.I.M. will be saying so long to one of its ensemble, that’s why. From Facebook: “Main Stage cast member Jordan Gwiazdowski is moving to New York at the end of this month!
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It’s Mother’s Day Weekend! Check out some comedy and bring your Mom! Retro Comedy Night, Saturday, May 11 features a ton of laughs including stand up from Sarah Connor, sketch comedy with Broadminded Comedy, and of course the Retro Comedy Show – a classic sitcom performed live on stage! The show starts at 8 p.m.,
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The Caste of Killers Comedy Collective is offering its thrice-monthly humpday treat: Open Mic Under the Stairs. That’s a free open mic for standup comedians, starting at 8 p.m. at Milwaukee’s Karma Bar & Grill, 600 E. Ogden Ave. And also, on Sunday, those mother-loving wisecrackers are having a special show: Your Mother’s Day
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It’s supposed to be a surprise, and I swear I don’t know, but I suspect the Retro Comedy Night show includes a Mother’s Day episode from some classic TV sitcom. This much I do know (I read it on Facebook, that’s why.): Sarah Connor will be the featured standup comedian
The “Old Milwaukee Comedy Tour” actually is stopping in Milwaukee – in nowadays Milwaukee. And the venue for the “Funny or Die” show couldn’t be more appropriate: The venerable Turner Hall Ballroom. What’s more, the admission price for the performance is totally genuine Milwaukee: FREE! Check out funny guy Matt Braunger in the video below. Then grab some
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