All Entries Tagged With: "Sacramento"
Shawn & Marlon Wayans at Tommy T’s!
Headlines September 10 – 12
Shawn was born January 19, 1971 in New York City. He and his siblings were raised in relative poverty. Shawn said about his notably humorous family in Jet: “Dinner itself was funny because we didn’t have nothing to eat. So we had to crack each other up for dinner in order to fill each other up.”
Chris Hardwick at The Punchline!
Headlines September 10 – 12
Host of G4′s “Web Soup”!
I am Chris Hardwick. You probably recognize me from TV. You don’t realize that’s where you know me from, but it is. You think you went to college with me or I look like your cousin’s friend, but that is not the case. At one time or another you stumbled across me on your moving picture box in such cerebral gems as MTV’s Singled Out and Noam Chomsky’s Shipmates.
Joe Derosa at The Punchline!
Headlines September 2 – 5
Joe DeRosa started stand-up comedy by hitting the Wednesday night open mic at the Laff House in Philadelphia, PA. Within a year, he was a regular there and at all the major clubs in the surrounding area. It wasn’t long before Joe made the jump to New York City to take up comedy as a full time gig. He quickly began working at New York venues such as Caroline’s, Stand-up New York, the Comic Strip, and Gotham Comedy Club.
Debi Gutierrez At Laughs Unlimited!
Headlines August 19 – 22
Debi Gutierrez is not your run-of-the-mill entertainer or television personality. She is as unique in her delivery and performances as she is in her personal life. What’s more, Debi refuses to be lumped in with girl comedy and ethnic humor. Instead, she speaks of the common threads that describe us all with a relate-able, sharp wit, energy and realism that makes it okay to be a human again.
Guy Torry at The Punchline Sacramento
Headlines August 5 – 8
From NBC’s Last Comic Standing!
In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen, such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, multi-talented Guy Torry has made the leap to comedic actor with great success. Guy has been seen on BET’s Comic View, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Showtime at the Apollo and Russell Simmons: Def Comedy Jam where he made his stand up debut to a national audience.
Debi Gutierrez At Tommy T’s
Headlines August 26 – 28
Debi Gutierrez is not your run-of-the-mill entertainer or television personality. She is as unique in her delivery and performances as she is in her personal life. What’s more, Debi refuses to be lumped in with girl comedy and ethnic humor. Instead, she speaks of the common threads that describe us all with a relate-able, sharp wit, energy and realism that makes it okay to be a human again.
Sinbad at Tommy T’s!
Headlines August 13 – 14
Sinbad is internationally known for his starring appearances in hit movies like “Jingle All the Way,” playing opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger; “Houseguest” co-starring the late Phil Hartman, and let’s not forget his film debut “Necessary Roughness”, where he did none of his own stunts! He has starred in the television sitcom “A Different World” as well as his own series, “The Sinbad Show”. Entertainment mogul Quincy Jones sought out Sinbad to host UPN’s first late night talk show, “Vibe”. He also recently appeared as a recurring guest star on the Showtime Original Series “Resurrection Blvd.”
Mark Pitta at Tommy T’s!
Headlines July 29 - August 1
For five years Mark brought his unique comic expertise to the man on street format and enjoyed the original approach to interviewing newsmakers, moviestars and everyday folk.
In 1997 Mark achieved the comedy version of the hat trick when, during a show, he made a women (name withheld) laugh so hard she wet her pants, cried, and liquid came out of her nose. There is no higher honor.
Will Durst is Lt. Governor of the State of Confusion
Will Durst, the 5 times Emmy nominee and one of the country’s best known political humorists, is bringing his one man show, “Lieutenant Governor of the State of Confusion” to Sacramento’s Crest Theater. Durst, has been compared to the likes of Will Rogers and Mort Sahl, Dick Gregory.
Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company in Sacramento
Headlines March 18th for One Night Only!
The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has two locations- one in New York and the other in Los Angeles. If you want to see some of the funniest comedians in the business, and your travel plans are not taking you to the Big Apple or Hollywood- don’t despair. On Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30PM the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company will be performing at the University Union Ballroom on the campus of California State University, Sacramento.
The World's Worst Doctors at Butch & Nellies
Performing February 27th One Night Only!
See Sacramento’s NEWEST Improv Troupe, The World’s Worst Doctors, at Butch n’Nellies at 19th and I Street in Mid-Town Sacramento. This show is FREE so you have NO EXCUSE not to stop by!
The show is from 7:30 – 9:30 PM. The World’s Worst Doctor’s had their first show in December at the Naked Lounge and SOLD OUT! Don’t miss this exciting night of improv, laughs and good times for all!
Sammy Obeid Headlines Luna's Cafe
Headlines February 24th One Night Only!
This Bay Area favorite, known locally as The Buddhist in The Coexist? Comedy Tour which played The Crest Theater for the second time a couple of months back, is one of the funniest young comics to hit the scene in recent memory.
Bro Squad 5 At ComedySportz Sacramento
Appearing February 19th – 20th
This is a Sacramento Comedy.Com Event!
Bro Squad 5, one of LA’s hottest improv comedy teams, is making their return to our very own Sacramento ComedySportz! They’re unleashing an out-of-control and unbridled brand of improv comedy for two shows in just one weekend. Get ready for mind lasagna!
“They made me laugh so hard I nearly aspirated vomit. Which, believe it or not, that is a positive.” – Stephen C. James, Faculty at Second City Hollywood
Dane Cook at Arco Arena
Headlines October 24th
Named a “comedian phenom and icon” by Entertainment Weekly, Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today’s most prolific stand-up comedians while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects.
All About Walken… What?
Say what? I got an email this morning from a man named Patrick O’Sullivan that said: “Come see our show, “All About Walken” where 7 male and female Christopher Walken impersonators take you through the life and career of the man and his place in pop culture. One night only at The Guild Theater September [...]
