The grandes dames of Milwaukee comedy are at it again. This time, we catch broadminded comedy sketch artists Megan McGee, Stacy Babl and Melissa Kingston at the kitchen table cooking up their latest show, “broadminded Buffet.” They’re stirring things up by blending in the talents of other Milwaukee comedy staples such as Meanwhile, Worst Case […]
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Some of the best shows I’ve seen I’ve walked into blindly – not knowing much, if anything, about the story, not having read reviews, not hearing about it from friends who had already seen it. I know people who decidedly prefer ignorance about movies or plays before they go because they enjoy the element of
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Broadminded, Milwaukee’s all-women sketch comedy troupe, broadminded, is cooking up its newest show, Broadminded Buffet. From the news release: “Broadminded has invited some of its most beloved friends of comedy to collaborate with them on a smorgasbord of sketches that audiences will devour. The show promises to have the musical, live, and video sketches you
After stuffing yourself silly, we can all use a good laugh. Sometimes the best laughs are at someone else’s expense, Tragedy + Time = Comedy! Take an episode of the popular A&E; show Intervention for example. Now take two very talented funny people, add that episode and see some fun! From the web… Two brave men…Ryan
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Halloween weekend gives us license to wear costumes, behave uninhibited and laugh indiscriminately at stuff that otherwise creeps people out. Maybe that’s just another day at the office for you, but this Halloween weekend features laughs generated by the monthly improv experiment known as Worst Case Scenario. From the web: “Each month, our performers will
What does Seattle have that Milwaukee doesn’t? The Space Needle, Skid Row, the Market Theater Gum Wall – and soon, comic geniuses Alex Grindeland and Kesan Holt. From Alex, via the web: “Hey! I’m moving to Seattle. This will be my last time performing with my improv comedy group, Meanwhile. I think it’d be super
The MilwaukeeComedy community is supportive. Local comedians frequently turn out and even pitch in at each other’s events. As Jenna Kashou reports at InsideMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee comedy groups have performed fund raisers for this weekend’s Milwaukee Comedy Festival. They also have kind things to say, including: “The comedy festival has been a true blessing for Milwaukee
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One of the local groups making its Milwaukee Comedy Festival debut is Worst Case Scenario. “We premiered last year in July, so we were too new!” That’s why, says Mary Baird, of Worst Case Scenario, or WCS. “WCS wanted to be in the festival because it’s really important to us to be a positive part
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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!
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The monthly improv experiment known as Worst Case Scenario is taking on Shakespeare in its next show, which is at 11:59 p.m., Friday, July 29, at 420 S. 1st St. From the web: “We’re still going to be doing the silly improv you know and love, but this month, WCS tackles the difficult and hearty
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