2014

[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmGXHcrCu44″] A fan favorite at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, standup Sarah Gallagher returns from Chicago to grace the intimate confines of the Arcade Theatre on Friday, May 9. Sarah Gallagher will be headlining the Comedy Arcade Show, hosted by Steve Breese of Say Cheese Comedy, and also featuring Ramie Mahklouf. As for Sarah Gallagher, she is outrageous. Watch […]

[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksVx_z9Z6ss”] The vastly talented, multidimensional and prolific Milwaukee comedy artist Jason Powell has another project about to hit the stage. As reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin Gazette and Shepherd Express, Milwaukee Opera Theatre is reviving "Fortuna the Time Bender vs. The Schoolgirls of Doom!" The 2-year-old musical tale, written and composed by by the

Plans for Mother's Day Eve? Didn't think so. Well, here's something you didn't get your mom (or the mother of your children) last year. It's one-size-fits-all. And you can enjoy it too. Allen Edge is a nationally featured comedian based in Milwaukee, a recognizable performer in films, TV and on stage. And he's delivering his

[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaMYmV1SQuk”] Funny people! We know how you are with deadlines. That's why it's worth reminding you that time is running out to apply to perform in the 2014 Milwaukee Comedy Festival, which runs Aug. 7-10, at the Next Act Theatre space. The festival features standup, improv and sketch comedy acts from all over the

So what do you do after four solid years of standup comedy in Milwaukee, of talking your way into new venues, of organizing open mics, of encouraging others – some who have never performed standup before – to join you, of running sometimes four or five shows in a week? What's next?  Well, if you're Milwaukee's

Milwaukee is home to a lot of talented, hard-working comedians. Then there's Greg Bach. We suspect he's got a doppelganger or a time machine or a support staff of other comedians helping him accomplish all he's doing. Check out his website, GregBach.com, if you don't believe us. Just some of the highlights include his work

[su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DkG-DvqYz0&list=UUGGRtzGXpe37qM-_8xtIUFw”] You probably already know this, but it bears reminding that Milwaukee Comedy sports more than 100 videos on its YouTube channel. That includes promos, interviews, show recordings and introductory trailers for the plethora of Milwaukee comedy talent performing in Milwaukee Comedy events, such as the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. Recently released videos on the Milwaukee

Talk about burying the lead! The Variety Hour Happy Hour is launching a comedy show with a party afterward, but you wouldn't know it unless you read their promotion to the very end. For the last year, the Variety Hour has been performing old-timey type vintage-TV-style shows with comedy sketches, live music, special guests, interviews, games and