Joke, Roast, Toast

To everything there is a season, and summer in Madison in recent (non-pandemic) years has included a season for your face to hurt from laughing. Madison Comedy Week returns in 2021 bigger and better than ever, with almost 30 events over eight evenings at The Bur Oak, The Rigby and several other venues. The second half of the week includes headlining sets during the Pursuit of Happiness Session at McPike Park by Kevin Bozeman (9:30 p.m., Aug. 6) and Mary Mack (9:30 p.m., Aug. 7). Other highlights include the return of Madison expatriate Martin Henn for an album recording set (9 p.m., Aug. 6, The Rigby) and a visit by Late Late Breakfast with hosts Tyler Jackson and Danny Maupin with a host of local comics (3 p.m., Aug. 8, The Bur Oak). Find the full schedule and ticket links at madisoncomedyweek.net.

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Join us Saturday, August 7, 7pm at The Rigby for this unique Roast Battle style show. But WAIT, there's a twist! These comics don't actually hate each other!

Comics will compete in a bracket-style roasting tournament and will perform standup at each round of the competition as well. This show will not only feature standup and roasting, but will also feature a toast segment where comics show gratitude and admiration for one another in a hilarious and wholesome manner.

Stay tuned for our full lineup announcement!

Hosted by Spark Tabor and Cynthia Marie

This year's Madison comedy Week is sponsored by The Sessions at McPike Park, Knuckleheads, Devil Radio 92.7, Gallant Knight Limousine Inc., Common Wealth Development, My Break-Up Registry, WallsCoLLC, Audio for the Arts, Ian's Pizza, Working Draft Beer Company, and Tortilleria Zepeda.