Milwaukee Comedy Festival Archives

On The Record #150: The 5th annual Roast Of Milwaukee (live at Club Garibaldi)

July 31, 2019

broadstreet.zone(66838); Back in 2015, we decided to help informally kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking comedians to gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) make fun of the city they lo...

Carter Deems talks about stand-up, battle rap, and landing a spot in the cast of ‘Wild ‘n Out’

Tyler Maas

July 30, 2019

When we first introduced you to Carter Deems back in 2017, the comedian and noted battle rapper had just moved to Milwaukee and he was learning his way through his new city's comedy scene. Since that outset, De...

A comprehensive guide to the 2019 Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Tyler Maas

July 29, 2019

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. In fact, the annual comedic un...

Here’s the 2019 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

Tyler Maas

July 9, 2019

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. In fact, the annual comedic un...

Join Milwaukee Record at the 5th annual Roast Of Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

July 2, 2019

Back in 2015, we decided to help informally kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking eight comedians to gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) make fun of the city they love in our inaugural ...

Judah Friedlander added as Milwaukee Comedy Festival headliner

Tyler Maas

May 3, 2019

Last month, we announced that Milwaukee Comedy Festival had lined up a pair of excellent veteran comedians to headline nights of the fest (July 31 to August 4). It turns out that was only the beginning. Since t...

Ari Shaffir, Todd Barry to headline Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Tyler Maas

April 15, 2019

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 July 31 to August 4, the ...

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...

On The Record #135: Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 30, 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...

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...

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...

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2017 Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Tyler Maas

August 1, 2017

Last night, Milwaukee Record held the 3rd annual Roast Of Milwaukee at Club Garibaldi. In addition to giving local media personalities and comedians a chance to rib the city they love and collecting donations f...

Here’s the 2017 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

Tyler Maas

June 21, 2017

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 2-6, the Matt Kemp...

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2016 Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Tyler Maas

July 29, 2016

//The Milwaukee Comedy Festival will officially kick off next Thursday. Going on its 11th year, the event pre-dates the city's still-swelling comic boom, and certainly helped local comedy evolve, through s...

Join us in the Grand Avenue basement for a special live podcast

Tyler Maas

July 22, 2016

What are you doing the afternoon of Sunday, August 7? Cancel it! Here's what you're doing.In accordance with the 11th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Record is recording a special live episode o...

Come to our “Roast Of Milwaukee” event August 2

Tyler Maas

July 18, 2016

//Last year, we decided to informally help kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking eight comedians to gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) rib the city they love in our inaugural Roas...

Here’s the 2016 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup

Tyler Maas

July 1, 2016

Milwaukee Comedy Festival turned 10 last summer. Originating long before the city had anything even resembling a sustainable comedy community, the Matt Kemple-curated undertaking has grown and evolved in kind w...

12 standout summer comedy shows

Tyler Maas

June 24, 2016

//We're just days into another Milwaukee summer and life is good. Between now and the end of September, the city will be alive with festivals, block parties, weekly music series, and conditions conducive t...

On The Record Episode 57: Milwaukee Comedy Festival and Fringe Fest co-founder Matt Kemple

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 9, 2016

//Matt Kemple is a busy man. When he's not producing theatrical events and comedy showcases at the Underground Collaborative (which he founded and manages), he's booking nationally known comedians like God...

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