Comedy
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JT Anderson
Where the jokes flow like lava
New York City-based comic Ben Miller is on a new tour featuring an hour of stand-up on volcanoes, aptly called 'Volcano.' Read more
Nate Chappell’s ‘Several Questions’ moves from podcast to live show
Curiosity knows no bounds at the events the local comedian and podcaster hosts at Gib’s. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
Jesse Chieffo
Madison comic Charlie Kojis is in a normal amount of pain
The debut special draws from the first nine years of his comedic journey, which started when he was a fresh-faced 21-year-old UW-Madison student. Read more
May 7, 2023
A humble legend
Steven Wright is considered a legend in the comedy scene; a cursory Google of any interview with him mentions the word at least once. He stops at the Barrymore Oct. 8. Read more
Sep 30, 2022
Courtesy Scott Aukerman
Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast will be live at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison
The long-running satirical improv comedy podcast has an energy that is infectious, spontaneous and ridiculous. Read more
Jul 18, 2022
Come for the Ron Johnson jokes
For his April 29 Madison show, Al Franken promises to give special attention to Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson: “The most important two words he ever said in business were, ‘I do.’” Read more
Mar 25, 2022
Jesse Chieffo
Laughs last
Madison Indie Comedy formed during the pandemic to support performers, venues and audiences. Founders Sasha Rosser and Shauna Jungdahl want to “bring together people from all different walks of life.” Read more
Jan 8, 2022
Caroline Bader
An awesome chat with Eric
The Adult Swim duo Tim and Eric swings by the Orpheum on Feb. 23 with their inappropriate and bizarre humor on their Mandatory Attendance Tour™. Read more
Feb 20, 2020
2:00 PM
Jeffery Garland
“The real me”
After 30 years of touring, Brian Regan is all over television. But he’s not one to forget his stand-up roots, and he hits the Orpheum on Jan. 25. Read more
Jan 21, 2020
2:01 PM
Matt Misisco
A stand-up candidate
Shaggy, likeable and bitingly satirical, Judah Friedlander wants your vote. He’s at the Majestic on Dec. 8 as a stop on his “Future President” tour. Read more
Dec 5, 2019
4:58 AM
No one does it like Frandu
Josh Heath sits down with Frandu, the comedian/poet/performance artist who has carved out a niche for himself on the Madison scene. Frandu is battling cancer, and not sure how long he has left. Read more
May 23, 2019
5:00 AM
Nick Larson
Highly anticipated
Doug Benson, America’s highest comedian and podcaster, visits Comedy on State to record an episode of “Doug Loves Movies.” Read more
May 22, 2019
5:00 AM
