Madison's Funniest Comic
Comedy on State 202 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
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April fools bring May funnies...or something like that. Madison picks the funniest person of the year with the annual Madison's Funniest Comic competition, as local stand-ups duke it out for the crown. On May 3 we'll finally know who can say they're super dang funny for 365 whole days. The final five: Mo.B, David Louis, Matthew Mandli, Sasha Rosser and Chris Schmidt. Tickets at the door only; find more info at madisoncomedy.com.
media release: Madison's Funniest Comic is happening again! It's every Wednesday from April 5 to May 3. Doors 7:30 pm - Show 9:00 pm - $10 - Walk-up only.
April 5 - Preliminary Round 1
April 12 - Preliminary Round 2
April 19 - Round 1: Top 25 comics compete
April 26 - Round 2: Top 12 comics compete
May 3 - Round 3 - FINALS: Top 5 comics compete for the crown
FAQ’S
What’s the difference between Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition and the Mic on State?
Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition differs from the Mic in several ways. Unlike the Mic, where individuals have an even shot at getting up onstage each week, the competition requires the elimination of individuals over the course of each week. These eliminations will be based on both audience votes and decisions made by our panel of judges. Admission to the competition is also higher than that of the Mic, at $10 paid at the door rather than the usual $5.
When can I sign up to compete in MFC 2020? Think you have what it takes? SIGN UP NOW
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What time should I arrive to watch the show?
We recommend arriving as soon as you can to door time (7:30 p.m.) in order to guarantee a spot. Seating is first come, first serve based on availability, similar to our regular Wednesday open mics. These shows tend to fill up quickly and sell out, so we suggest arriving no later than 8:30 p.m.
Can I make a reservation or buy tickets in advance?
Unfortunately, no. Tickets for these show are only available at the door.
Past Madison’s Funniest Comic Winners:
2022: Ton Johnson
2021 – Closed due to pandemic
2020 – Kayla Ruth
2019 – Rory Rusch
2018 – Johnny Walsh
2017 – Nick Hart
2016 – Charlie Kojis
2015 – Geoffrey Asmus
2014 – Stacey Kulow
2013 – David Fisher
2012 – Bryan Morris
2011 – Mike Schmidt
2010 – Sean Moore