| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Boston Comedy Festival Winner PAUL NARDIZZI @ Dick's Beantown Comedy VaultPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 10-February 11, 2012 Paul Nardizzi began his comedy career in 1990, quickly becoming a Boston area favorite and a national headliner within four years. He has made numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, won the Boston Comedy Festival Competition and is one of the most requested acts on XM Satellite Radio. He is now one of the top stand up comedians in Boston and the New England Area, and is known nationally for his rapid-fire comedy style. He can be seen performing in clubs nationwide in addition... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Boston |
LEFT & RIGHT Special Valentine's Performance Presented by Boston Children's Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA February 10-February 11, 2012 Left & Right is an interactive dance-comedy about conjoined twins on the search for love! It starts out like any other ordinary day for these extraordinary individuals. Waking up, eating breakfast, getting ready. Yet these mundane experiences are far from commonplace for these two! Cereal races, toothbrush sword fights, a close shave, and even the Macarena! After the morning “routine”, Left and Right make a fantastic discovery: it’s Valentines Day! Sequin bellbottoms...
Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org | Boston Children's Theatre | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Boston |
| Howie Mandel | The Wilbur Theatre | 02/12/12 | Boston |
Writing is Live presented by Brown University TAPS-- Festival of new works by Brown playwrightsPresented by Brown University Theatre Arts and Performance Studies February 3-February 13, 2012 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University proudly announces the third annual Writing is Live festival, a presentation of new works featuring six plays by writers in Brown’s graduate and undergraduate theatre programs. Writing is Live celebrates the diversity and strength of new theatrical voices while simultaneously exploring the meaning of text in performance. Performance writing may take forms complete and incomplete,... | Brown University Theatre Arts and Performance Studies | 02/03/12-
02/13/12 | Providence |
Unlucky in LovePresented by Boston Babydolls Burlesque at The Davis Square Theater January 27-February 14, 2012 The Boston Babydolls are back!
Winners of "Best Burlesque" in 2011 from both The Boston Phoenix and The Weekly Dig, The Boston Babydolls always present an evening of smart, innovative burlesque with outstanding production values.
Unlucky in Love tells the story of a hapless writer examining episodes from his own life as he tries to pen a self-help guide to romance. Unfortunately for him (but fortunately for the audience), what he doesn't know could fill a...
Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org | Boston Babydolls Burlesque | 01/27/12-
02/14/12 | Somerville |
Jim GaffiganPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 17, 2012 JIM GAFFIGAN has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of
audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing.
His clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring
comedians in the country today and his CDs and DVDs have reached platinum
sales. Gaffigan has had an unprecedented number of appearances on late
night’s “Letterman" and “Conan." His... | The Wilbur Theatre | 02/17/12 | Boston |
Fists of Joy @ ImprovBoston SketchhausPresented by Fists of Joy at ImprovBoston Theatre February 4-February 18, 2012 Fists of Joy is Boston's leading sketch comedy troupe. Our show is a mix of the cutting edge, the utterly ridiculous, and most importantly, the laughs. | Fists of Joy | 02/04/12-
02/18/12 | Cambridge |
Chicago City LimitsPresented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick February 18, 2012 Chicago City Limits, NYC’s legendary Improv theater company, brings its unique style of comedy and audience-inspired improvisations to TCAN! "Isn’t it Iconic" takes aim at the cultural icons of our day – the faces, places and events that fill our headlines, TV shows and tabloids. Just as our culture is a moving target, the content is an ever-changing combination of comedy sketches, song parodies and side splitting improvisations. The show is smart, funny and fast... | TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick | 02/18/12 | Natick |
Comedy Central, USA Network, A&E, and NESN CHRIS ZITO @ Dick's Beantown Comedy VaultPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 17-February 18, 2012 Chris Zito has spent the last thirty years sharing his obsession with his family with comedy fans and radio listeners all over the country.
Starting out as half of the comedy team Zito and Bean right out of acting school, Chris Zito moved quickly to develop his own take on life as a (very!) young father.
It wasn’t long before he became a mainstay of the early Boston Comedy scene, eventually making appearances on Comedy Central, USA Network, A&E, and NESN.
Chris... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Boston |
PAULA POUNDSTONEPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, PAULA POUNDSTONE is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to... | The Wilbur Theatre | 02/24/12 | Boston |
Comedian Paula Poundstone from NPR's "Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me"Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre February 24, 2012 PAULA POUNDSTONE keeps the laughs coming on NPR’s news quiz show,
“Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” and brings her comedic brilliance to the
Wilbur Theatre Friday, February 24th!
The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, MA is proud to present comedian Paula Poundstone in concert Friday, February 24th. It’s impossible to attend a Paula Poundstone performance without marveling at her ability to interact spontaneously with audience members in... | The Wilbur Theatre | 02/24/12 | Boston |
College Comedian of the Year, Las Vegas Comedy Festival JOE LARSON @ Dick's Beantown Comedy VaultPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons February 24-February 25, 2012 Chosen College Comedian of the Year at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, Joe was also nominated as best up-and-coming comedian at NYC’s MAC awards and was a finalist in this years prestigious Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. Joe has also been featured on screen many times including TCN, Si TV and in the film “Stand-Up 360.”
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remington's Restaurant
Located at 124 Boylston Street Boston MA | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Boston |
Alexander King Of JestersPresented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre February 25, 2012 Alexander, King of Jesters, revives a cultural icon—the medieval fool. His period music, mind bending sight gags, amazing stunts, and wildly imaginative spirit transport audiences to another place and time. Alex has been seen on Showtime, PBS, and ‘America’s Got Talent, at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and was introduced on Public Radio International as a ‘cultural ambassador’ for his tours in Russia. | Regent Theatre, Arlington | 02/25/12 | Arlington |
Guys, Gals & Glitter! (4 nights of shows!)Presented by Rogue Burlesque at Club Cafe February 17-February 25, 2012 A burlesque/BOYlesque extravaganza!
Don't miss this delicious 50/50 split between the sparkling ladies of Rogue Burlesque and the smokin’ hot men of Sirlesque! Full of equal-opportunity striptease and comedy, GUYS, GALS AND GLITTER promises to tease, seduce, baffle, and entertain you! SPECIAL GUEST international burlesque sensation JACQUELINE HYDE performing on Fridays!
Fridays and Saturdays in February!
February 17 & 18, 24 &25
Doors at 7:30... | Rogue Burlesque | 02/17/12-
02/25/12 | Boston |
Sheryl UnderwoodPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 2, 2012 Sheryl Underwood is one of the most articulate, well-informed women of our time. A savvy business-woman, striving not only to change the world through her sorority, Underwood takes her role as Owner and CEO of Pack Rat Productions, Inc. seriously and is committed to sharing the wisdom and insight she has gathered as the Chief Executive of her entertainment company with generations to come and other woman business owners. | The Wilbur Theatre | 03/02/12 | Boston |
LA & NY Regular Headliner DANNY KELLY @ Dick's Beantown Comedy EscapePresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons March 2-March 3, 2012 Danny has been doing comedy since 1995. A regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and frequently appears at Carolines in New York. Strutting the stage wearing a black Kangol, and a pair of Nike Cortez, Danny is known to his fans as the "King of the 80's". Danny has opened for Andrew "Dice" Clay, Howie Mandel, Jim Norton, Craig Gas, and Greg Fitzsimmons.
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remington's Restaurant
Located at 124 Boylston Street Boston... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 03/02/12-
03/03/12 | Boston |
Amazing Open Comedy Mique Show with Tony ToledoPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 7, 2012 The first Wednesday of each month is comedy night, when we present Metrowest's funniest mid week show, THE AMAZING OPEN COMEDY MIQUE SHOW. We present a 30+ minute feature along with a group of open miquers doing all things funny: PG13 stand-up, funny folks tunes, humorous stories, physical comedy, and more. Framingham's "Yet to Be Named Players" often join us too. So call and sign up for your 5 minute slot to share your stuff, or just sit back and laugh out loud with our... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 03/07/12 | Framingham |
SinbadPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 9, 2012 A hardworking funnyman whose clean, family friendly persona and animated antics have endeared him into the hearts of dedicated fans worldwide, Sinbad has worked tirelessly to rise to the top of the standup circuit, finding success in both television and film in addition to his popular stage act.
On the world of the silver screen, Sinbad made an appropriate debut as a standup comedian in 1989 with That's Adequate. Following with notably funny bone-tickling minor roles in Necessary... | The Wilbur Theatre | 03/09/12 | Boston |
Monsters: A Midlife Musical Meltdown!Presented by Regent Theatre at Regent Theatre February 25-March 10, 2012 “Enormously Entertaining!” - Boston Globe
Samantha thinks turning 40 is the scariest thing to happen to her. See what happens when a mysterious package arrives in this hilarious look at a full- blown mid life crisis. After all…everybody’s got MONSTERS!... don’t they?
More information at www.monstersthemusical.com
Buy ½ price tickets at BosTix.org | Regent Theatre | 02/25/12-
03/10/12 | Arlington |
Maz JobraniPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 10, 2012 Maz Jobrani is best known as a founding member of the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour, which featured some of the top Middle Eastern-American comics in the world. The Axis of Evil Comedy Central Special premiered in 2007 as the first show on American TV with an all Middle Eastern/American cast. The DVD was also released in 2007. The tour started in the US and later went to the Middle East in the fall of 2007, selling out 27 shows in Dubai, Beirut, Cairo, Kuwait and Amman (where they performed in... | The Wilbur Theatre | 03/10/12 | Boston |
The Dan BandPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 10, 2012 The band is well known for its covers of originally female-performed pop songs, with added obscenities and swearing. Their live show has become a staple of Los Angeles nightlife, with Entertainment Weekly naming it "the hottest ticket in town"
Dan has made notable appearances in the movies Old School (singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Lady"), The Terminal, Starsky & Hutch, where he performed Roberta Flack's "Feel Like Makin' Love" at... | The Wilbur Theatre | 03/10/12 | Boston |
2009 NY’s Funniest Standup Winner MYQ KAPLAN @ Dick's Beantown Comedy VaultPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons March 9-March 10, 2012 Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Myq Kaplan (pronounced “Mike Kaplan” when done correctly or however you like, he’s not picky). The Comedians magazine calls him “a comedy machine, in the best possible way. The way that some machines vend soda or prevent other machines from killing future revolutionaries – that’s how Myq Kaplan does comedy: relentlessly, methodically, unblinkingly.” Myq just made his debut on “The Tonight Show with Conan... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 03/09/12-
03/10/12 | Boston |
| 2012 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films | Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) | 02/20/12-
03/11/12 | Boston |
Scamps Comedy - "Boston Irish" with Mike DonovanPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 17, 2012 Mike Donovan -- one of Boston's premier comedians since the days of the Ding Ho -- headlines the hit standup show "Boston Irish." The show, which plays regularly at Comix at Foxwoods, features three of Boston’s finest Irish-American comics. Although best known for his sports-related material, Donovan covers a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from pop culture to all nature of human foibles. A native of South Boston, he regularly works the top clubs in Las Vegas and Atlantic... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 03/17/12 | Framingham |
"Magic in the Air" Comedy and Magic Variety ShowPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 23, 2012 "Magic in the Air" is a unique variety show featuring an exciting mixture of three talented entertainers. If you take a healthy dose of comedy, throw in a handful of magic, and blend it, you have the recipe for Chris Mitchell’s hysterical and original comedy magic. Next, from the stages of Broadway in New York to New Zealand's renowned Regent Theater, George Saterial has traveled five continents performing his classically inspired illusions. Discover for yourself what George... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 03/23/12 | Framingham |
Cocktails with Larry MillerPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at CityStage March 21-March 24, 2012 As one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces, comedian Larry Miller has appeared in over 50 films, including Pretty Woman, The Nutty Professor, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, Bee Movie and The Princess Diaries. He can be seen on television starring in "10 Things I Hate About You" and as a regular on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Real Time with Bill Maher." Other television credits include "Desperate... | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 03/21/12-
03/24/12 | Springfield |
Into the WoodsPresented by NextDoor Theater at NextDoor Theater March 9-March 24, 2012 music & lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
book by JAMES LAPINE
directed by BRIAN MILAUSKAS
music directed by BRETT HINKEL
The plot of Into the Woods intertwines the stories of various familiar fairy tales with an original story of a childless Baker and his Wife who are attempting to reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child, thus creating a single even bigger fairy tale. In the first act, the characters set out to achieve their goal of living...
| NextDoor Theater | 03/09/12-
03/24/12 | Winchester |
DANNY KELLY's Bi-Weekly Comedy ShowcasePresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons November 1, 2011-March 27, 2012 Danny Kelly: Danny has been doing comedy since 1995. A regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and frequently appears at Carolines in New York. Strutting the stage wearing a black Kangol, and a pair of Nike Cortez, Danny is known to his fans as the "King of the 80's". Danny has opened for Andrew "Dice" Clay, Howie Mandel, Jim Norton, Craig Gas, and Greg Fitzsimmons.
Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault 18+ comedy shows 7 days a week. Dane Cook had a show here... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 11/01/11-
03/27/12 | Boston |
He Said She SaidPresented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre March 29, 2012 In partnership with Baystate Parent Magazine Enjoy an evening of improv as our comedians relentlessly illustrate the "He said/She said" of relationships. With their irreverent viewpoints and no-holds-barred approach, these comedians will be saying everything you tell your kids not to say, right on stage.
Hosted by Mr. Chris Zito, he is ready to rev these guys up and entangle them in their own words! It will be your job to decide who has won the battle of the sexes! | The Hanover Theatre | 03/29/12 | Worcester |
John ValbyPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 30, 2012 After spending an evening with John Valby, audiences find themselves wanting more
and more of him. What makes Valby so unique and entertaining is his uncommon rapport with the audience and his ability to mix his musical Talent with a mad-cap variety
of "Dirty Ditties". Few people can resist laughing at songs that would have earned them a mouthful of soap when they were children. Valby's repertoire is composed of popular songs, limericks, classical...
| The Wilbur Theatre | 03/30/12 | Boston |
Ralphie MayPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre March 31, 2012 Since his debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing,” audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian. Ralphie has a proven track record of selling out multiple shows in 1,500 to 3,000 seat venues. He has a no nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society’s hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn’t shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests, because he... | The Wilbur Theatre | 03/31/12 | Boston |
Loretta LaRoche- Let's Stop Global WhiningPresented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre March 31, 2012 Every day we are assaulted with messages of fear. Our lives are permeated with doing to the point where we are no longer being. Busyness and stress are part of our daily conversations. We need to stop whining, stop talking about what we can't control, and start having some fun! No one whose dead ever got a reprieve because they were too busy! Come and laugh at the absurdity that has become the "American Way" and discover that laughter is truly the best medicine. | The Hanover Theatre | 03/31/12 | Worcester |
Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in HistoryPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 31, 2012 Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History”
With the upcoming 2012 Presidential election amid the growing dissent of Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party movements, nationally known comedian, filmmaker, and commentator for 60 Minutes II, Jimmy Tingle has constructed another hilarious, thought provoking and politically charged one man show based on his 2012 run for the presidency. As the founder of the "Humor for Humanity" party, Jimmy Tingle is running... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 03/31/12 | Framingham |
Joan Rivers- My Life in Show Business: 135 Years & CountingPresented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre April 4, 2012 Generously sponsored by UMASS Medical School, comedian, TV host and CEO Joan Rivers is an icon of American culture. She is a bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning talk show host, Tony-nominated actress, Celebrity Apprentice winner, writer, director, and savvy businesswoman who has overcome great odds to reinvent herself and her career time and time again. As a speaker, Rivers gives audiences a frank, touching and hilarious look at her life and the challenges she has met during almost 50... | The Hanover Theatre | 04/04/12 | Worcester |
Amazing Comedy Open Mique Show with Ken ReidPresented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 4, 2012 The first Wednesday of each month is comedy night, when we present Metrowest's funniest mid week show, THE AMAZING OPEN COMEDY MIQUE SHOW. We present a 30+ minute feature along with a group of open miquers doing all things funny: PG13 stand-up, funny folks tunes, humorous stories, physical comedy, and more. Framingham's "Yet to Be Named Players" often join us too. So call and sign up for your 5 minute slot to share your stuff, or just sit back and laugh out loud with our... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 04/04/12 | Framingham |
Kevin HartPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 6, 2012 Kevin Hart has burst onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedy actors in film and television. Kevin just wrapped his nationwide "Laugh at My Pain" tour. He was the number one comedian on Ticketmaster and in February 2011 Hart sold out the Nokia Theater two nights in a row to break a record previously set by Eddie Murphy. | The Wilbur Theatre | 04/06/12 | Boston |
Pauly ShorePresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 13, 2012 An entertainment career was virtually pre-ordained for Pauly Montgomery Shore. At age 4, he sat on the lap of The King himself in the company of his father, comedian Sammy Shore, who opened for Elvis during the early '70s. Around the same time, Pauly's mother, Mitzi, and father opened The Comedy Store on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, giving their son the rare opportunity to hang out and be inspired by such rising talents as Robin Williams, David Letterman and the late Sam Kinison, who became his... | The Wilbur Theatre | 04/13/12 | Boston |
Bridge Centre Benefit Ft. Andre Phillipe GagonPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 16, 2012 Performing more than 175 times before more than 200,000 spectators, André-Philippe Gagnon... de retour was extremely well received by the public and in 2007 received the OLIVIER trophy for the best selling comedy show of the year!
Full of new ideas, during summer 2009 Gagnon decided to concentrate on the creation of his brand new English show for January 2010. Some of the best Canadian comedy writers, including Gord Holtam and Rick Olsen (Royal Canadian Air Farce) and... | The Wilbur Theatre | 04/16/12 | Boston |
Bud Light Presents Stand Up Comedy Series: Paul VenierPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at CityStage April 21, 2012 The versatile Venier arranges comedy, crowd participation and music into a "no-two-shows-the same" spectacular. He is the rare comedian audiences return to see again and again. Paul Venier's television credits include The Tonight Show (NBC), on which he performed sketch comedy with Don Rickels. In addition, he appeared in the film Cadillac Man with Tim Robbins.
This show is not recommended for children. | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 04/21/12 | Springfield |
Sing-A-Long GreasePresented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre April 16-April 22, 2012 Beloved by audiences of all ages this high-energy musical follows the romance of innocent Sandy and bad-boy greaser Danny Zuko. Sing along with the songs that everyone knows and loves. Fast cars and great dance moves in this musical homage to the age of rock ‘n’ roll makes it an all time audience favorite. Grease is the word! | Regent Theatre, Arlington | 04/16/12-
04/22/12 | Arlington |
An Evening with GrouchoPresented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick April 27, 2012 The New York Times called Frank Ferrante "the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx's material." Award-winning actor/director/playwright Ferrante recreates his PBS acclaimed portrayal of comedian Groucho Marx with the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs including "Hooray for Captain Spalding," and "Lydia, the Tattooed Lady." The audience literally becomes part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho... | TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick | 04/27/12 | Natick |
Lewis Black- Running on EmptyPresented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre April 27, 2012 Lewis Black is one of the most prolific & popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sell out audiences throughout the world.
Lewis' live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. Lewis yells so they don't have to. A passionate performer who is more pissed off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon,... | The Hanover Theatre | 04/27/12 | Worcester |
Seth MeyersPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre April 28, 2012 Meyers joined the SNL cast in 2001. In 2005, he was promoted to writing supervisor and in January 2006 he became co-head writer, sharing the role with Tina Fey and Andrew Steele. In 2004, he auditioned to co-anchor "Weekend Update" with Fey, but lost out to Amy Poehler. With Fey's departure, Meyers became head writer for the 2006–2007 season and also took on the role of Weekend Update co-anchor with Amy Poehler. Since Poehler left the show during the 2008–2009 season,... | The Wilbur Theatre | 04/28/12 | Boston |
The Capitol StepsPresented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at CityStage April 25-April 29, 2012 The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. | CityStage & Symphony Hall | 04/25/12-
04/29/12 | Springfield |
"An Evening with Dick Flavin"Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center April 27-April 29, 2012 There is only one Dick Flavin, and we’ve got him! He’s the poet laureate of the Red Sox, he’s won seven Emmy Awards, he’s an award-winning playwright and, best of all, and he’s got a million stories.
As one of America’s most popular public speakers, each year Dick Flavin delivers to the thousands who hear him each year his satirical observations, comedic asides, and amusingly insightful anecdotes drawn from his years as an advisor to... | Amazing Things Arts Center | 04/27/12-
04/29/12 | Framingham |
The Nerdist PodcastPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 4, 2012 In his spare time, Ensign Hardwick is attempting to build an evil nerd empire under the moniker “Nerdist Industries”, which includes: a wildly popular blog at Nerdist.com, a top ten (and sometimes even number one) comedy podcast on iTunes recently named as one of the top 10 best comedy podcasts by Rolling Stone, a following of 1.3 million delightful supplicants on Twitter (befitting his selection by Time Magazine as one of the 140 most influential people on Twitter), a book,... | The Wilbur Theatre | 05/04/12 | Boston |
Jewtopia LivePresented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre May 5, 2012 JEWTOPIA holds the record as the longest running comedy in Off-Broadway history. After record-breaking runs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Florida, and Toronto, co-creator Bryan Fogel and co-star Jeremy Rishe make a one-night-only appearance in Worcester. Comedy, multimedia and audience participation combine to create a hilarious and irreverent comedic extravaganza hailed by critics as “Unstoppable!” (NY Times), “Outrageously Funny!” (LA Times) and... | The Hanover Theatre | 05/05/12 | Worcester |
Aries SpearesPresented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre May 11, 2012 Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the comedy scene. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, and high accolades. With eight years as a principle player on the popular sketch show, “Mad TV,” Aries is now starring with iconoclastic Damon Wayans in a brand-new show on Showtime called “THE UNDERGROUND”, a half-hour sketch comedy series to premiere... | The Wilbur Theatre | 05/11/12 | Boston |
STEPHANIE MILLER’S SEXY LIBERAL TOUR?Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 9, 2012 Stephanie Miller's Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour starring Stephanie Miller and Hal Sparks and John Fugelsang (both featured on Stephanie Miller's syndicated radio program) brings together three of today's brightest "liberal comedians" for an evening of humor from the left in one sexy package.
Not only does the show deliver great comedy, but the tour will also benefit local charities and the content will reflect local issues. In the upcoming Syracuse event, Stephanie will be... | The Wilbur Theatre | 06/09/12 | Boston |
CHRIS ZITO'S Weekly Thursday Comedy SandboxPresented by Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons at Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons September 22, 2011-August 30, 2012 Zito was an integral part of the early Boston Comedy scene which gave the nation so many of it’s comedy’s greats. Chris traces his roots back to the infamous Ding Ho with Lenny Clarke, Steve Sweeney, Barry Crimmins, Stephen Wright and the birth of the Boston Comedy Club scene, He and his partner Steve Bean made up the first successful comedy duo “Zito & Bean” and together they hosted a weekly show at “ “Play it Again Sam’s” for over two... | Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault @ Remingtons | 09/22/11-
08/30/12 | Boston |
