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Did you hear that? That’s the sound of laughter. No, not because you are wearing a lime green speedo – because two of Milwaukee’s recently formed comedy groups have brand new shows this week!  Two totally different forms of improv comedy both happening at ComedySportz and only $5! Come early and grab a drink or […]

Have you always wanted to try your hand at improv? Tryouts for Improv Night will be September 11 at 1pm at the Malt House Theater. No prepared material is required (or even wanted)… just bring your quick wit and sense of humor. There will be two practices: September 17 and 18 (both 1pm – 5pm),

Milwaukee, and perhaps the worlds only silent film-esq sketch comedy troupe The M.U.T.E.S. are back with a fantastic full-length show!   This weekend, September 1-3 at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. The M.U.T.E.S. will present a completely original show, The Wayback Machine: an hour of hilariously rewritten history M.U.T.E.S. style! Raven Nevermore from

A new class for improv is being offered by one of the top comedians in the Milwaukee area. Patrick Schmitz, founder of Sketch 22 and Co-Producer of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival will offer a 6 week long-form improv class at Be Spectacled, 7605 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa. The classes will be $50 total for six weeks

Although the comedy scene in Milwaukee and beyond seems to be getting stronger and stronger every week, it’s mostly been hilarious stand up and improvisation that takes the stage.   Sketch comedy has not been a major presence in Milwaukee other than Broadminded and Bye Bye Liver for years.  This weekend  Sunset Playhouse will host

The Don’t We Boys sketch comedy group from Grand Rapids, MI were featured in this years Milwaukee Comedy Festival.  Here is a short video after their set, featuring a cameo from fest producers Patrick Schmitz and Matt Kemple!“We had a great time at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. We need to work on our entrance and

This week’s comedy line up is down right huge (not to be confused with next week)! There is a ton of fantastic funny happening all over Milwaukee that includes a World Premiere comedy performance, comedy contest, an open mic and a fundraiser. Check out the list below and go out and see some great comedy!

Ready for some FREE comedy?  What if the stand up was practically guaranteed to be the best in town?   FAME:A Comedy Contest is showing off the top talent to find the very best.  12 comedians will compete for a cash prize and future bookings.  It’s all going down at Jokerz Comedy Club, 11400 W. Silver Spring, Milwaukee starting Thursday,

If you are a frequent reader of Milwaukee Comedy, you have no doubt heard of the stand up collective the Caste of Killers.  If you are not an avid reader of this site, you should really get your act together! The COK is at it again, with their monthly show at the Art Bar, 722

In many circles, Del Close is considered the father of improv. He was a teacher, comedian and writer and helped fostor some of the biggest names in comedy including John Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Amy Poehler and Stephen Colbert.  Do yourself a favor and check out this short film originally created for a public access show