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Take a deep dive into the pool of emerging comedians with the Madison's Funniest Comic competition, returning after a pandemic hiatus year. April's preliminary rounds ended April 27, and the finalists are Lukas Day, Ton Johnson, Jared Porter, Eric Smith and Olivia Witt. The finals are May 4. Showtime is 9 p.m., but the room fills up quickly so arriving closer to door time (7:30 p.m.) is a good idea. Finalists will be posted on April 18 at facebook.com/comedyonstate.

press release: 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?

Sign up for the competition will begin Thursday, March 2, 2022, and will continue until Thursday, March 31. We will post preliminary show lineups Friday, April 1. Please follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates.

When will the competition take place?

Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition will replace the weekly Mic on State Wednesday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 27, with finals taking place the following week on Wednesday, May 4. These shows take place from 9 p.m. until roughly 11:30 p.m. Preliminary rounds (April 6 and April 13) can be expected to take longer due to the larger amount of performers.

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:

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

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