Laugh GPT

With more than 25 showcases, Madison Comedy Week offers the opportunity to really dive into the regional stand-up scene, and also enjoy some talented visitors as well. Still to come: LaughGPT, with comics including Dan Gantman and Brook Whitehead “judged by a panel of AI celebrities and characters” (9 p.m., Aug. 8, Bur Oak); a special edition of Comedy at the Cabaret featuring performers from around the country and Canada (7:30 p.m., Aug. 9, North Street Cabaret); and the annual Best of the Fest showcases (7:30 and 10 p.m., Aug. 9-10, Comedy on State). Find all the shows and tickets at madisoncomedyweek.com.

media release: LaughGPT is an immersive Comedy Intelligence experience. Making its second appearance at the festival, LaughGPT creators Bennett and Dan concocted the perfect formula for comedy. The show will feature stand up comedy judged by a panel of AI celebrities and characters. Who will stop in to go toe to toe with the nation’s funniest comedians? Daffy Duck? Queen Elizabeth? OJ Simpson? Buy tickets to find out! Winner of last year’s coveted Jake Snell Award of Distinction and Honor, LaughGPT is guaranteed to simulate the greatest joy you’ve ever experienced. Come celebrate another year before the end of art. Joining us this year will be:

Bennett Brown (Chicago, formerly Madison)

Dan Gantman (Madison)

Ella Horwedel (Michigan)

Elliott GB (Chicago, formerly Madison)

Megan McMurtry (Chicago)

Ian Erickson (Chicago, formerly Madison)

Mohammed Abbed (Chicago)

Brook Whitehead (Chicago, formerly Madison)

Ticket $8 online - $10 at the door