The Sketch 22 series, a brainchild of Patrick Schmitz, is one example of a Milwaukee comedy phenomenon where only the tip of the iceberg appears to the audience. Sure, the paying public is the ultimate beneficiary of this show – an evening of spanking-new homegrown comedy sketches. But at its core, Sketch 22 is a […]

Ryan Holman posted this image (to the right) on Facebook and pointed out that it pretty much speaks for itself. He’s appearing along with a host of other Milwaukee comedians at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave. Well, technically, the door to the back room opens at

When Will Durst comes to the stage, no one in politics is off limits!  The hilarious, nationally touring comedian and 5 time Emmy nominee has been featured on Letterman, HBO, Showtime, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, the BBC and many more and offers ‘Comedy For People Who Read or Know Someone Who Does’ and ‘Political Humor

I resolve to post more videos in 2012. Meantime, here’s one from the vaults – an interview recorded this summer with the incomparable Beth Lewinski.

A new year means an all new laugh-tastic Sketch 22. The 8th installment of this very funny event will feature ten different sketches written, rehearsed and performed in 22 hours – hence the name Sketch 22! The show is Saturday, January 7th at 7pm @ ComedySportz and only $10 sold at the door the day of the show.

Thanks to our friends at A.V. Club Milwaukee for this nifty online New Year’s Eve guide. Here are some highlights for Milwaukee comedy goers: 8 p.m., ComedySportz, 420 S. 1st St.$35 – includes two ComedySportz improv shows, free appetizers, sodas and champagne. Each show concludes with a countdown to 2012 (the real thing at midnight,

Even if you have plans for New Year’s Eve, you can spare $5 or $10 for three hours of laughs New Year’s Eve Eve to support some local up-and-coming stand-ups. The Caste of Killers Comedy Collective is presenting its monthly showcase at Karma Bar & Grill. The show starts at 8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30,

Inner Conflict, brand new comedy from Ryan Lowe is far beyond the average comedy show. The focus of the show is on quality and innovation. Christy Watson and R. Michael Gull were hand picked as two of the most cutting-edge and innovative comedians on the scene today! Ryan Lowe will be unveiling a project that

Check out this documentary of the inner workings of ComedySportz, the Milwaukee-based international improvisational sensation. “Well-Oiled Tornado” from Kurt Sensenbrenner on Vimeo.

On the eve of Christmas Eve, Milwaukee’s Meanwhile Improv Troupe says, it will “be yucking it up Christmas/Holiday style” at ComedySportz. From Facebook: “Meanwhile performs an hour of completely unscripted, improvised comedy. The scenes they act out are inspired by real-life stories as told by local celebrity guests. The group features the talents of six