As the cold snow and subzero windchills blow into Milwaukee, it’s wise to plan a cozy getaway to avoid the elements and enjoy yourself with friends. What better way than to huddle in a basement warming up to some of the funniest comics in the Upper Midwest! At 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, the producers of the Ragtime […]
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Resolve to laugh more in 2015. You know it’s good for you. We’re here to help. Check out our comedy events calendar regularly for shows to enjoy and workshops to participate in. (If you’re practicing comedy in the Milwaukee area, be sure to share performance dates on the calendar for others to see.) Keep tabs on upcoming
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Before it was named Wisconsin Avenue, the main thoroughfare of Milwaukee’s downtown was known as Grand Avenue. That’s why the mall downtown is known as The Shops of Grand Avenue (which translates something like, “storefronts for a commercial corridor that no longer exists”). But seriously, folks, there’s still something grand about this space, and you
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broadminded Comedy, Milwaukee’s premiere sketch comedy group, has something for everyone in its Thanksgiving show: musical parody political satire a live turkey actual text messages football The all-female troupe – featuring Megan McGee, Anne Graff LaDisa, Stacy Babl and Melissa Kingston – perform the last its four shows at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29,
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Even as Milwaukee’s sketch comedy scene grows, the local deans of the genre continue to raise the bar. Broadminded comedy performed again in the Milwaukee Comedy Festival (as they have for every one of the nine annual events. And they’re cooking up another course of belly-busting humor just in time for the Macy’s parade and the
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If you think you’ve got something better to do Saturday night in Milwaukee, it’s only because you don’t already know about the Variety Hour Happy Hour. Two points on that: Where have you been? Get ready to change your plans. Variety is the key here. It’s a comedy show with sketches and stand-up and music
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So the deal is that no one who knows is supposed to talk about which popular TV sitcom from the ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s will have an episode staged live at Milwaukee’s Arcade Theatre for Retro Comedy Night. The idea is to surprise comedy-goers with one of their favorite shows from back when and to
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Milwaukee Comedy Presents: Godfrey Live on Stage Wednesday, August 20th at Milwaukee’s Comedy Cafe (615 E Brady St)! Tickets: $15* online/ $20* door Seating is limited! *2 drink minimum per person applies! Note: the venue requires a two drink minimum for all attending the show. All drinks are served at the table so you can enjoy the
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After 6 months of winter, it sure does sond like a good idea to start the summer. What better way than with two of the hottest rising stars in the comedy scene today? Josh Fadem and Johnny Pemberton are making their way into the Cream City on June 21st at The Underground Collaborative for there
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Moving right along into the second recorded podcast for Milwaukee Comedy with host Greg Bach! This one is chock full of fun – so fun it available to you in two parts! Greg Interviews the Lone Wolf of comedy – Ryan Lowe (Part 1) [powerpress] We gotta say thanks to the brains and brawn of the
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