Articles tagged: comedy
Troopers organize Cinco de Mayo comedy show to benefit Special Olympics
Posted: Apr 29, 2013A fundraiser next week organized by Michigan State Police officials at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase will benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run - Special Olympics of Michigan. Read more »
Sklar Brothers coming to the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Posted: Apr 22, 2013The Sklar Brothers, Jason and Randy, are pretty much what everybody assumes about twins. You rarely see one without the other and they often finish each other's sentences. Seeing them onstage can make you think ... Read more »
Comedian Gary Gulman to bring his act to Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Posted: Apr 15, 2013Comedian Gary Gulman is a star on the rise in the world of comedy. He's been on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, “The Late Show with David Letterman," "Conan" and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Read more »
with video: Dennis Regan appearing at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Posted: Apr 02, 2013Dennis Regan A Regan in comedy? Why does that sound familiar? Because there are two of them and they're brothers. But only one is coming to the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase this weekend. His name ... Read more »
Demetri Martin to appear at Barnes & Noble for book signing
Posted: Apr 01, 2013Demetri Martin "The Daily Show" correspondent, comedian and author Demetri Martin will be in Ann Arbor on Tuesday for a book signing and discussion. Martin will appear at Barnes & Noble at 2 p.m. as ... Read more »
Conan's warm-up Jimmy Pardo to perform at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase
Posted: Mar 19, 2013Jimmy Pardo has a long resume on stage and TV, including a gig as warm-up comic for Conan O'Brien. He has co-hosted of AMC's "Movies at our House," performed stand-up on "The Tonight Show with ... Read more »
David Sedaris to appear at Hill Auditorium in April
Posted: Feb 25, 2013Humorist and essayist David Sedaris will appear at Hill Auditorium on April 13, according to an announcement from the Michigan Union Ticket Office. A students-only presale starts Tuesday for $10 via the Michigan Union Ticket ... Read more »
Sandra Bernhard riffs on stars, family and more at The Ark
Posted: Feb 02, 2013Sandra Bernhard publicity photoSandra Bernhard doesn’t “do” pulled punches. So when the TV, film and stage star found herself performing for a half-filled room at The Ark on Friday night, in her home state of ... Read more »
with video: Sandra Bernhard reflects on her career, Michigan roots, and Twitter ahead of Ann Arbor shows
Posted: Jan 28, 2013Sandra Bernhard The always-bold Sandra Bernhard will bring her mix of live music, comedy and commentary to The Ark on Feb. 1 and 2, and fans can bank on hearing new stuff. “My shows—almost every ... Read more »
The Ypsilanti Courier: Ypsilanti comic Gordon 'Big Dumb' Dooley to open for BET star Marcus Combs
Posted: Jan 04, 2013Marcus Combs, star of BET’s “Comic View,” The Bad Boys of Comedy Tour, and HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam,” will offer his comedy on Jan. 11, at 8 and 11 p.m., at Ypsilanti’s Mix Lounge; plus, ... Read more »
Comedian and Ann Arbor native Michael Kosta returning for two shows
Posted: Dec 25, 2012Michael Kosta Comedian and Ann Arbor native Michael Kosta—a former tennis pro who has performed his stand-up comedy on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Conan" and "Chelsea Lately"—will perform two shows on Dec. 28-29 ... Read more »
Insult comic Lisa Lampanelli heckles the Michigan Theater crowd
Posted: Dec 09, 2012What did you think of the show? Leave a comment and / or vote in the poll at the end of this post: There are very few comediennes who have mastered insult comedy like Lisa ... Read more »
with video: Michigan Theater-bound Lisa Lampanelli talks weight loss, the theory of 'mean' comedy
Posted: Dec 04, 2012If you happened to wander into a Lisa Lampanelli show and weren’t already familiar with her work—or hadn’t read any interviews with her—you might not get the joke right away. You would hear what, at ... Read more »
with video: A new Michigan football tradition, 'Pre-Gaming with Pat,' ending Saturday
Posted: Nov 16, 2012Most University of Michigan students have some form of football pre-gaming tradition. Read more »
Humorboom hopes to bring up-and-coming stand-up comedians to Ann Arbor
Posted: Nov 15, 2012Humorboom.com—which offers underground stand-up shows in New York City—is looking to bring up-and-coming comedians to Ann Arbor. On its site, Humorboom describes itself as "an invite-only 100-person underground stand-up comedy show for 20 and 30-somethings ... Read more »
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