Comedy

Here’s the 2017 Cream City Comedy Festival lineup

May 9, 2017

In its inaugural year, Cream City Comedy Festival brought 11 stand-up, improv, and variety shows to venues in four Milwaukee neighborhoods over the course of four days. Better yet, all the shows were free. Best...

Stand-Up Cinema will return to mock ‘The Room’ in May

Tyler Maas

April 25, 2017

Back in 2014, Milwaukee comedian Ryan Lowe's "Stand-Up Cinema" injected MST3K-like movie commentary from local comics, as well as elements of stand-up, sketch, and self-shot video vignettes to such film classic...

Milwaukee native Gareth Reynolds makes history (funny) on The Dollop

Tyler Maas

April 5, 2017

The Dollop is a popular American history podcast. At least once a week (usually more), comedian Dave Anthony reads a story to his friend, comedian Gareth Reynolds, who has no idea what the topic is going to be ...

Cream City Comedy Festival is returning, taking submissions

Tyler Maas

March 30, 2017

Just days removed from Arte Para Todos announcing the astounding lineup for its four-day, five-neighborhood, 25-venue festival to benefit Milwaukee school art programs, another grassroots philanthropic artist u...

Comedian Ron Funches is coming to Turner Hall in August

Tyler Maas

March 27, 2017

Rejoice, fans of comedy who reside in or around Milwaukee! It's finally happened. After years of waiting and countless unsolicited requests to venues from certain co-editors of upstart web-only entertainment pu...

Tim and Eric are bringing their “10 Year Anniversary Awesome Tour” to Pabst Theater

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 20, 2017

There are certain shows that need some setup, some background information for fans re-familiarizing themselves with an artist's body of work, or some context for non-fans who may not know what they're missing. ...

Nick Thune will perform an intimate show in the Grand Avenue basement in May

Tyler Maas

March 17, 2017

Way back in 2014, up and coming comedian Nick Thune performed a sold out show in the cozy confines of The Underground Collaborate. The mid-week appearance in the 100-some seat theater space nestled in the Grand...

Noted battle rapper Carter Deems spreads skills to Milwaukee comedy

Tyler Maas

March 8, 2017

For many people involved in Milwaukee's comedy scene, stand-up is a hobby and a fun outlet to help meet people while staying creatively fulfilled. As an aspiring comic improves, their opportunities to perform g...

Joan La Rosa returns from comedy crash course in China

Tyler Maas

March 3, 2017

In no particular order, starting out in stand-up comedy and moving to a faraway country whose language you don't know are probably the first and second biggest fears for most Americans. Joan La Rosa is the exce...

Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds of ‘The Dollop’ will do stand-up at Puddler’s Hall in April

Tyler Maas

February 17, 2017

On April 19, comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds will perform a special live version of their wildly popular American history podcast, The Dollop, at Turner Hall. As exciting as it'll be to bear witnes...

‘Trailer Park Boys’ fans rejoice! Randy and Mr. Lahey are coming to Turner Hall in April

Tyler Maas

January 16, 2017

Milwaukee has a pretty special relationship with Trailer Park Boys. Pabst Theater hosted a rowdy live show with Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles. Not long after that, Turner Hall gave out cheeseburgers at a summer ...

Chris Rock is coming to the Milwaukee Theatre in March

Matt Wild

December 13, 2016

Legendary comedian, former Saturday Night Live star, and CB4's MC Gusto Chris Rock will set out on his first world tour in nearly a decade when he takes his Total Blackout tour on the road in 2017. Per Rollin...

Milwaukee newcomer AJ Grill seeks truth in comedy

Tyler Maas

December 2, 2016

In both the figurative and literal senses, AJ Grill has come a long way during his four years on stage. After starting stand-up in Iowa City, Grill moved to Stevens Point, where he estimates he composed half ...

Kathleen Madigan sings Pabst Theater’s praises in behind the scenes footage

Tyler Maas

November 21, 2016

Late last winter, Kathleen Madigan joined an exclusive group that includes Louis CK, Kathy Griffin, Ralphie May, Spinal Tap, and...ugh Jeff Dunham by becoming the latest comedian to film a special in Milwauke...

David Louis strives to bring his comedy to new territory

Tyler Maas

November 8, 2016

Though the Milwaukee and its abundance of stage time and stand-up showcases is never hurting for quality performers, the allure and opportunities of more comically-equipped locales like Los Angeles, New York ...

Comedian Charlie Berens introduces the world to Wisconsin with viral voiceover videos

Tyler Maas

November 7, 2016

Since moving to Los Angeles in 2010, Charlie Berens has compiled quite a list of accomplishments. The Elm Grove native and University of Wisconsin graduate is an actor, comedian, on-air host, and Emmy-winning...

Kyle Kinane performed a surprise set at Vanguard last night

Tyler Maas

October 21, 2016

Last night, The Vanguard celebrated its second anniversary with a party. On top of the glorious sausages, quietly formidable selection of whiskey and bourbon, and $2 Pabst the Bay View restaurant offers custo...

Watch Reuben Glaser draw Mike Pence in 20 lines (and bring about the destruction of humanity)

Matt Wild

October 19, 2016

When we last checked in with Milwaukee-area funnyman Reuben Glaser, the proud creator of the 2012-era "Little Face Mitt" meme was trolling a Donald Trump rally in Appleton. (Before that, he was trying to sell...

Fact-checking Lewis Black’s “Drinking in Wisconsin” rant

Matt Wild

September 27, 2016

Comedian Lewis Black is no stranger to Wisconsin. He's also no stranger to drinking in Wisconsin. On Black's first album, 1999's The White Album (recorded in Madison), the perpetually pissed-off stand-up goes...

Eric Andre Live! takes sold-out Turner Hall on a wild, naked, ranch dressing-infused ride

Tyler Maas

September 12, 2016

With his unmatched energy and penchant for taking his comedy to unpredictable, uncomfortable, and occasionally even dangerous places, Eric Andre has fashioned a career through forcing audiences to expect th...