Author name: jimbo

Sketch? You Betcha’!

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

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Don’t We Boys Say Goodbye

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

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FAME: A Comedy Contest

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,

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The Birth of The Harold

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

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