Comedy

Louie Anderson talks ‘Baskets,’ Milwaukee, not punching down in comedy

January 17, 2019

In a time when stand-up comedy is in a state of controversy and upheaval, Louie Anderson stands out as a warm, comforting presence. For 40 years, the Minnesota-born comic has entertained crowds with jokes about...

Milwaukee designer moonlights as artist for Bill Burr, Pauly Shore, and other comedians

Tyler Maas

January 16, 2019

Though Bill Burr is known and loved throughout the world, the legendary comedian has a special connection to Milwaukee. In 2017, he raved about The Pfister Hotel, the Riverside Theater, the Harley-Davidson Muse...

25 terrible questions about Milwaukee for Conan O’Brien

Josh Hoppert

November 26, 2018

Conan O'Brien is great. His work on Late Night, following David Letterman's departure in 1993, brought a new and youthful energy to the show that resonated deeply with America's aspiring funny people. Also, The...

We’re bringing Gareth Reynolds to Club Garibaldi in November

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2018

Brown Deer, Wisconsin native and realistic Packers fan Gareth Reynolds is best known as the co-host of The Dollop, a popular American history podcast that's landed him a book deal and has brought him to perform...

Dana Ehrmann talks West Allis, opening for Charlie Berens, new Peanut Butter & Jelly Deli comedy showcase

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2018

Ever since we spoke to Dana Ehrmann last year, the young Milwaukee comedian's stand-up career has been on the rise. On top of anchoring countless local shows, and earning spots on comedy festivals in Milwaukee ...

Mike Burns, the comedian behind @DadBoner, talks to us about the Detroit Lions

Tyler Maas

October 5, 2018

Comedy fans know Mike Burns as a hilarious stand-up comedian, author, and host of the Power Moves With Mike Burns podcast. The rest of the world knows Burns as the creator of @DadBoner, the popular Twitter acco...

Conan O’Brien (and friends) will perform at Riverside Theater November 30

Matt Wild

September 26, 2018

Though his stock may have fallen slightly since that whole Tonight Show/move to TBS debacle, Conan O'Brien is still a beloved comedy institution. Dude has been so funny for so long, it's easy to overlook that t...

Live On Air brings stand-up comedy to Riverwest Radio

Tyler Maas

September 25, 2018

Though Milwaukee doesn't currently have a comedy club to its name, the lack of a traditional venue that's fully dedicated to hosting stand-up shows has resulted in motivated comedians and creative producers bri...

Kevin McDonald of ‘The Kids In The Hall’ will teach a sketch comedy workshop in Milwaukee next month

Tyler Maas

September 24, 2018

How much would you pay to spend two days learning about the inner workings of sketch comedy from Kevin McDonald? If you said $300, you're in luck!Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, the legendary act...

Listen to Pete Holmes talk about staying at Comedy Cafe’s “shitty ass” condo

Tyler Maas

September 13, 2018

About two and a half years ago, we wrote about Aaron Rodgers going on Pete Holmes' great You Made It Weird podcast and telling the comedian about the time he saw “a UFO” in New Jersey back in 2005. Since that ...

12 (more) notable comedians with Wisconsin roots

Tyler Maas

September 5, 2018

broadstreet.zone(32806); Back in early 2016, we previewed a doubleheader by South Milwaukeean-born comedian Jackie Kashian and Milwaukee stand-up Tom Clark by acknowledging the accomplishments of those two poi...

Judd Apatow will do some Election Night stand-up at Turner Hall November 6

Matt Wild

September 4, 2018

Has anyone defined the past two decades of comedy more than Judd Apatow? Nope. From writing and producing '90s classics like Heavyweights and The Cable Guy, to directing modern-day classics like The 40-Year-Old...

Joe Pera talks with us about filming in Milwaukee, fish fry, The Blueberry Tour

Tyler Maas

August 7, 2018

In a harsh and ever-worsening world, New York actor and comedian Joe Pera’s Adult Swim program, Joe Pera Talks With You, is a subtle shot of positivity and a welcomed weekly 11-minute respite from the difficult...

Colin Quinn discusses his heart attack, transcendental meditation, taking risks on stage

Catherine Jozwik

August 1, 2018

Known for his thick Brooklyn accent and dry wit, comedian and writer Colin Quinn has been in the business for more than half his life. Besides performing standup, the opinionated Quinn was a regular on Saturday...

Colin Quinn will headline this year’s Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Tyler Maas

July 13, 2018

When the lineup was announced for the 13th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival last month, the impressive and eclectic list of stand-up comedians, improvisers, and sketch troupes taking part in the five-day, 13-sh...

Join Milwaukee Record at the 4th annual Roast Of Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

July 5, 2018

Back in 2015, we decided to help informally kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking eight comedians to take the stage at Bremen Cafe and gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) make fun of th...

Hello. Joe Pera is performing in Milwaukee on August 11

Tyler Maas

June 28, 2018

Hello. We're Milwaukee Record and we're here to talk to you about about a comedian named Joe Pera. In a harsh and ever-worsening world, Pera's Adult Swim program, Joe Pera Talks With You, is a dash of positivit...

Here’s the 2018 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

Tyler Maas

June 22, 2018

Originating long before the city had anything even resembling a sustainable comedy community, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has grown and evolved in kind with Milwaukee’s humor scene. From August 1-5, the Milwaukee...

Hannibal Buress will return to Riverside Theater September 22

Matt Wild

June 11, 2018

When Milwaukee last saw Hannibal Buress in 2016, the wildly popular Chicago-born comedian/writer/actor was DJing at Tonic Tavern under his "DJ Burger Feet" moniker, following a sold-out Eric Andre Live! show at...

Frig yeah! Randy from ‘Trailer Park Boys’ will bring his “Cheeseburger Picnic Tour” to Turner Hall

Tyler Maas

April 30, 2018

Milwaukee has a pretty special relationship with Trailer Park Boys. Last April, Turner Hall hosted a rowdy live show with Randy and Mr. Lahey. A few years prior, the historic ballroom gave out cheeseburgers at ...