West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Stepping Up: With a hit Netflix special and sold-out arena shows, Jo Koy has done it all on his own terms
Written by Eric Mitts | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 12:41 |Jo Koy is far from the norm when it comes to the comedy world.
Unplanned: How a local comedy troupe is planting roots in Grand Rapids
Written by Kayla Sosa | Sunday, 29 July 2018 22:32 |In 2015, Dog Story Theater’s Comedy Outlet Monday brought together a group of four funny guys who might not have crossed paths otherwise.
Girl on Fire: Roast-ess with the most-est Nikki Glaser ready to bring the heat
Written by Eric Mitts | Sunday, 29 July 2018 22:16 |If comedian Nikki Glaser could host a roast for anyone, she’d pick Taylor Swift.
Heating Up Fast: Teen comedian becomes Funniest Person in Grand Rapids before high-school diploma
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 24 May 2018 14:33 |At only 18, comedian Dalton Clifford has already made a name for himself.
Real Life Laughs: Comedian Ms. Pat finds hard-earned humor from her own life experiences
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 27 April 2018 13:25 |If there was ever a stand-up comic who truly lived up to the saying that comedy equals tragedy plus time, it’s Ms. Pat.
Now the host of the hit storytelling series This Is Not Happening on Comedy Central and a regular correspondent on The Daily Show, Roy Wood Jr. has finally found his place in the comedy world, with the network having premiered his first-ever one-hour stand-up special, titled Father Figure, last year. But it was a long road for the 39-year-old comic to get there.
Perfectly Unpredictable: Comedian Greg Proops prepares us for a night of spontaneous laughs with Whose Live Anyway?
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 29 March 2018 14:31 |One of the undisputed masters of improv comedy, and the self-declared “Smartest Man in the World,” comedian Greg Proops truly needs no introduction.
Explosive Laughter: Following 'Lady Dynamite' success, comedian Maria Bamford continues to push boundaries
Written by Eric Mitts | Tuesday, 27 February 2018 10:00 |If there’s one thing Maria Bamford is best known for, it’s her truly unique voice. And not just her distinct speaking tone, which she often seamlessly flips onstage to an array of character impressions, ranging from her own Minnesotan mother to celebrity chef Paula Deen. Or her numerous voice-over roles on hit animated series like Adventure Time, BoJack Horseman and Word Girl.
New and Improving: Acclaimed comedian and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia returns to GR
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 26 January 2018 14:58 |Known for his long-form storytelling, self-deprecating confessionals and heartfelt humor, comedian Mike Birbiglia has kept a tight lid on his latest one-man show, simply titled The New One.
No Jokes Barred: Comedian Jim Norton returns to Grand Rapids
Written by Rich Tupica | Wednesday, 17 January 2018 10:55 |This month, Norton brings his Kneeling Room Only Tour to Grand Rapids. The show includes some new material slated for his next special, which he plans to release next year. After seven specials stocked with self-deprecating black comedy, his followers may wonder if he’ll soon run out of warped personal anecdotes. Rest assured, Norton’s got a stockpile of freaky tales to draw from.
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