Events
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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...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/09/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Brian Regan
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 28, 2012 In 1998 Brian Regan moved to headliner status and began nailing down national TV appearances: MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Pat Sajak and, every comic's dream, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. By the early '90s, he had developed into one of the best stand up comedians in the country.
Brian Regan's highlights have included his own specials on both Showtime and Comedy Central, being featured in Coca Cola's Concession Stand Comedy in movie theaters throughout the country, regular...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
09/28/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
DL Hughley
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 15, 2012 D. L. Hughley is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is perhaps best known as the star of the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys, and as one of the four comedians featured in the Spike Lee film The Original Kings of Comedy. Additionally, he has been the host of CNN's D. L. Hughley Breaks the News, a correspondent for The Jay Leno Show on NBC, and a local radio personality in New York City.
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The Wilbur Theatre |
09/15/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Capitol Steps
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 23, 2012 The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.
Since they began, the Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their latest, Desperate Housemembers. They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their Politics Takes a Holiday radio specials.
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/23/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre July 7, 2012 Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same!
When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
07/07/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Jay Mohr
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre November 2, 2012 Comedian, actor, radio host, and best-selling author, Jay Mohr has been performing stand-up comedy since he was sixteen years old. With a career that has spanned over three decades, Jay has become an artist that is very difficult to define. Never wanting to rest on his accomplishments, Jay has always pushed himself to be more than just a comic.
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The Wilbur Theatre |
11/02/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Bobby Collins
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre October 13, 2012 Bobby Collins is always the funniest guy in the room. With more than 200 stand-up performances around the country each year, he is a show-business institution who has made millions laugh.
The audience at a Bobby Collins show is half the fun. Many of Bobby’s enthusiastic fans have been following him for years and know by heart some of his classic bits (“…on the inside!”). But Bobby keeps it fresh with new observations based on everyday life and his...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
10/13/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Sebastian Maniscalco
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 14, 2012 What’s Wrong With People? asks Sebastian Maniscalco in his hilarious new hit stand-up special airing on Showtime and available on DVD nationwide on March 27th. In What’s Wrong with People, he brings his witheringly sarcastic and exasperated take on modern behavior and decorum, trying to bridge the gap between the Italian-American Old World he grew up in and the contemporary frenetic world we all live in today. The result is an original, highly relatable stand-up comedy...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
09/14/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Bob Marley
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre November 2, 2012 Celebrating 15 years as a stand-up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late- night TV circuit: “The Late Show” with David Letterman, “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno, “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien and “The Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn.
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The Wilbur Theatre |
11/02/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Wanda Sykes
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre August 16, 2012 Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand up has sent her career in many different areas.
Sykes has starred in films such as “Evan Almighty”, “My Super Ex-Girlfriend”, “Monster-in-Law”, and “Pooty Tang”. She has also done voice over’s for many animated films and starred in her own Comedy...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
08/16/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Ron White
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre November 10, 2012 Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon. But with two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three of the top rated one-hour TV specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 Million units, Ron has established himself as a star in his own right. Over the past 5 years he has been one of the top 3...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
11/10/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Mike Epps
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 15, 2012 Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers and within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors to emerge into the Hollywood scene. He currently stars in his own standup special “Mike Epps Presents”, and is on a national sold out comedy tour, Mike Epps & Friends. Mike was mostly recently seen starring in the Sony Pictures film “Jumping the Broom.”
Known for his quick wit and ability to blend hip hop...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/15/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
John Caparulo
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre August 25, 2012 Comedian John Caparulo’s sharp wit, unique delivery, and brilliant affinity for cuss words made him a crowd favorite right off the bat. Now, after support from comedy greats like Jay Leno, Chelsea Handler, and Vince Vaughn, John’s getting a shot at becoming a true household name.
Cap’s first big break came at the 2003 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, where he impressed the industry observers enough to offer him a sitcom deal. It was then he was able to...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
08/25/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Steve Bryne and the cast of Sullivan and Son
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 7, 2012 In just a few short years, Steve Byrne has risen through the ranks of the comedy world to become one of the industry’s most innovative and sought-after performers. With his high-energy, physical style of comedy, Byrne has evolved throughout the years into an extremely versatile entertainer that delivers on a day-to-day basis. Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Steve Byrne was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father, which continues to provide him with an inordinate wealth of comedic...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
09/07/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Norm MacDonald
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre September 21, 2012 Norm Macdonald is perhaps best known for his five seasons as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). For three years Macdonald anchored “Weekend Update”, SNL’s longest running recurring sketch. Macdonald also wrote for the popular ABC sitcom “Roseanne” and starred in “The Norm Show” from 1999 to 2001. Comedy Central named Macdonald #83 on the five part miniseries “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time”. He is also noted...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
09/21/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Mike Epps
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 15, 2012 Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers and within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors to emerge into the Hollywood scene. He currently stars in his own standup special “Mike Epps Presents”, and is on a national sold out comedy tour, Mike Epps & Friends. Mike was mostly recently seen starring in the Sony Pictures film “Jumping the Broom.”
Known for his quick wit and ability to blend...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/15/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Lil Duval
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre August 11, 2012 Celebrities aren’t exactly pouring out of Jacksonville, Florida but that’s only made Roland Powell’s grind more ferocious. Proclaiming himself “Lil Duval” after the county from which he hails, he has literally put his home turf on his back as he touches every nook and cranny available with his special brand of humor.
In 2004 Lil Duval began appearing on BET’s ComicView in. For three seasons, Jacksonville, Florida’s number one class clown...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
08/11/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Dennis Miller
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre July 13, 2012 Since 2007, Dennis Miller has been heard five days a week on his nationally syndicated Dial Global (formerly Westwood One) Radio talk show, “The Dennis Miller Show.” He is also a regular contributor for “The O’Reilly Factor” on the FOX News Channel.
It’s been said that Miller is “One of the premiere comedy talents in America today…” While others are blunt assessing Miller’s comedic stature, Dennis himself makes a...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
07/13/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Earthquake
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre November 21, 2012 If the key to success in Hollywood is longevity and all the Hollywood players get their ever so anticipated 15 minutes of fame, then Comedian Earthquake has to have somehow lucked up on an hour. Not only does he have the staying power, his evolution seems to make him funnier, more relevant, and in higher demand with every Twitter entry, Facebook status and stand-up performance he makes. He's as hot as he's always been and his fans are simmering and waiting for him to blow.
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The Wilbur Theatre |
11/21/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Jim Breuer
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre August 17, 2012 With over 20 years of stand-up comedy experience, Jim Breuer remains one of today’s top entertainers and continues to win over audiences with his off-the-wall humor and lovable personality. Named one of Comedy Central's "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time," Breuer has found success in various facets of the entertainment industry, and is one of the most recognizable comedians in the business. In addition to keeping busy on his current comedy tour “Heavy Metal Family...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
08/17/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
John Oliver
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre November 17, 2012 John Oliver is a British comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known in the US for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, for which he won an Emmy in 2009. He also plays a recurring character, Professor Ian Duncan, on the television series Community. He has worked extensively with Andy Zaltzman; their body of work includes hundreds of hours of satirical podcasts and radio broadcasts, including series such as Political Animal, The Department, and The Bugle. He is a permanent resident...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
11/17/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Boston Pride 2012 presents Pam Ann
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre June 7, 2012 PAM ANN, a female stand up comic in the tradition of Lenny Bruce, takes you on a wildcat journey from boarding to landing. Prepare to be flown like you've never been flown before! Pam Ann guides you through the conundrums of air travel, skewers the quirks of some of the biggest international airlines and mixes in a stiff cocktail of camp, humour and mines the dark side of fabulous even Madonna is a huge fan, describing PAM as "cruelly funny".
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The Wilbur Theatre |
06/07/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Gabriel Iglesias
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre November 23, 2012 Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably witty, electrifying and as a talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience –from start to finish – in every venue he performs in. His high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. Gabriel’s clean and animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal,...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
11/23/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Steven Wright
Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at Wilbur Theatre December 1, 2012 Academy Award winner Steven Wright is a prototype comedian that many others continually try to follow. One of four children, Wright was raised in Burlington, MA. Upon graduating from Emerson College and holding a bevy of odd jobs, Steven attended an “open mike” audition and became a regular performer at Ding Ho’s Comedy Club and Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge, MA.
It was during this time that Steven got his big break and was booked for his first...
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The Wilbur Theatre |
12/01/12 |
Wilbur Theatre, Boston |
Late Nite Catechism 3
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre September 8, 2012 After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country's feistiest couples counselor!
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The Hanover Theatre |
09/08/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Celebrity Reunion
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2012 This show will feature original Irish tenor John McDermott; legendary Hollywood comedian Norm Crosby; and lead vocalist with members of the original Platters, Virgil Gibson. These three performers brought the house down in 2011's "Night of Stars" and are returning to Worcester in 2012 to again raise funds to support construction of St. John's new food pantry and soup kitchen.
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The Hanover Theatre |
10/13/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Shear Madness
Presented by Shear Madness at The Charles Playhouse May 1, 2010 - Ongoing Set in a local hair salon and with lines as up-to-date as the morning's news, Shear Madness is theatre with the audience as a central character. In this Boston institution, ongoing at the Charles Playhouse since 1980, the audience gets to help solve a murder mystery in a laugh-a-minute blend of whodunit and improvisational theater. The clues change every night and the laughs come fast and funny. This worldwide phenomenon is filled with up to the minute spontaneous humor and quicksilver...
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Shear Madness |
05/01/10 -
Ongoing |
The Charles Playhouse, Boston |
Nick's Comedy Stop
Presented by Nick's Comedy Stop at Nick's Comedy Stop January 7, 2011 - Ongoing Nick's Comedy Stop features hilarious local and national comedians every Friday and Saturday night at 8:30pm! Validated parking $10 at the 200 Stuart Street Garage around the corner from Nick's, Boston's oldest comedy club is located in the heart of the Theatre District.
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Nick's Comedy Stop |
01/07/11 -
Ongoing |
Nick's Comedy Stop, Boston |
1st Annual Party for N.P.G.N.O.
Presented by New Phenomenon Girls Night Out June 30, 2012 Get your mind of work, kids, and the daily stresses in your life. Please join us in a FUN filled evening of laughter and friendship in celebration of all WOMEN. An evening to let loose and have some time for just you and the Girls.
There will be vendors, a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, DJ, Award for Best Host and Goody Bags. This is a night you don't want to miss!
Attire: Anything from casual chic to cocktail Attire.
SPONSORS:
We will...
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New Phenomenon Girls Night Out |
06/30/12 |
Best Western Adams Inn, Quincy |
The Open Comedy Jam
Presented by Improv Boston at ImprovBoston Theatre February 22, 2009 - Ongoing The Open Jam is where audience members can get out of their seats and jump on stage to perform alongside with visiting troupes and ImprovBoston cast members. The first Sunday of every month is The Jam's College Night. Comedy troupes from across New England's colleges and universities showcase their exciting brands of improv and sketch, and put their school rivalries aside and perform together during the Open Jam. Tickets for College Night are only $5 with a valid student ID!
The Open...
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Improv Boston |
02/22/09 -
Ongoing |
ImprovBoston Theatre, Cambridge |