All Entries Tagged With: "Seattle Comedy"
Bumbershoot Festival Releases AWESOME Comedy Line-up
On Wednesday it was announced that comedians Kurt Metzger and Doug Benson will be featured at the Bumbershoot Music Festival, one of the largest music and arts festivals in North America.
Seattle International Comedy Competition Promises New Talent
31st Annual Seattle International Stand-up Comedy Competition starts this Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Vera Project. A month long event plays 23 shows in 19 different venues throughout Western Washington.
John Caparulo At The Parlor Live
Headlines October 14 – 16
Comedian John Caparulo’s simple approach to life and comedy has landed him 3 appearances on The Tonight Show, a half-hour special on Comedy Central, and a spot on the Next Generation of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour!
Aries Spears at The Parlor Live
Headlines October 7 – 9
Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry.
Kathleen Madigan at The Moore Theatre
Headlines October 2 For One Night Only!
Who did Jay Leno call one of America’s funniest female comics on The Howard Stern Show? Who did Gary Shandling ask to be a contributing writer for the 2003/04 Emmy Awards? Who did Bob Costas say was one of his favorite comedians? Who was the only comic on NBC’s Last Comic Standing to go unchallenged by her peers?
Loni Love at The Moore Theatre
Headlines October 1 st For One Night Only!
Also Appearing: Guy Brannum, Heather McDonald,Chris Franjola, and Chuy
A Detroit native, Loni has been working the comedy scene for eight years. She was awarded the Jury Prize for Best Stand Up at the 2003 US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen & voted one of Variety’s 2003 10 Comics to Watch. She was also a finalist on the first season of CBS’ new Star Search. Loni’s movie credits include starring roles in the films With or Without You & Soul Plane.
Andrew Sleighter at Laughs Comedy Club
Headlines September 30 TH For One Night Only!
Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for an outlet for his vulgar arguments for decency. Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers.
Dan Rosenberg at Laughs Comedy Club
Headlines September 22 ND For One Night Only!
Dan has been seen Nationally on “The Tonight Show”, “MTV’s Real World New Orleans”, and on ABC-TV’s “America’s Funniest People.”
Moshe Kasher at The Comedy Underground
Headlines October 28 – 30
Moshe Kasher. Comedian. Jew. Jew Comedian. OBGYN. Pleasure center. Good tipper. Guiding light. Beefcake.
John Roy at The Comedy Underground
Headlines October 22 – 23
Chicago comic John Roy is a unique voice on modern urban life. John began his professional career at the famous Zanies Comedy Club on Wells St. in Chicago’s Old Town. He went on to tour the country’s best clubs, including the Laugh Stop in Houston, and the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, where John became a regular perfomer in 2002. In 2003, he appeared on the CBS television show, “Star Search,” and was its first champion, earning 100,000 dollars and a development deal with CBS.
Rick Shapiro at The Comedy Underground
Headlines October 14 – 16
Also Appearing: Joe Larson
Rick Shapiro: Wild Card. One of the most innovative and surreal comedic artists to date: A staple of the NYC and LA Underground Comedy Scene. His life story is featured in “Getting It Right,” a book by award-winning author Adrian LeBlanc, which will be published by Random House this fall.
Damonde Tschritter at The Comedy Underground
Headlines October 7 – 9
Also Appearing: Hari Kondabolu
Damonde recently became the first Canadian winner in the 27 year history of the illustrious Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has been hailed in the Globe & Mail as comedy’s new superhero. An absolutely unique act and perhaps this countries finest comedic storyteller.
Don Friesen at The Comedy Underground
Headlines October 1 – 2
Just strap yourself in and enjoy the ride as this two-time winner of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition — the only two-time winner in it’s 33-year history — ignites the stage with offbeat characters and cutting-edge satire.
Greg Giraldo at The Parlor Live
Headlines October 21 – 23
Greg Giraldo is one of the hottest comics in the country. Socially provocative and yet broadly funny, Greg has become one of the most versatile and highly entertaining comics working today.
Matt Braunger at Laughs Comedy Club
Headlines October 14 – 16
Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago under such luminaries as Susan Messing and Del Close.
