Louis Katz’s comedy deftly combines the highbrow and the lowbrow, creating a truly unique style that has been described as “cerebral filth.” Throughout his career, Louis’ stand-up has been featured on NBC, HBO, and 5 times on Comedy Central, including his own half-hour special and an appearance on their storytelling show This Is Not Happening, […]
Beth Stelling is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her new Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every ‘Best of 2023’ list. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of The Standups. Conan O'Brien produced Beth’s previous hour special for HBO Max called “Girl […]
https://madcom.club/GiveBloodApril Tuesday, April 30th - Located in basement level (showroom) of 202 State Street. *All presenting donors will receive a free admission to a show at Comedy on State, a coupon for a free slice of pizza from Ian's Pizza. Race to give April 29-May 19 and get a coupon for free haircut by email, […]
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY. Sorry, no advance ticket sales! Our annual Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition (MFCC) draws upwards of 80 local comedians. In order to sign up, comics must be based in Wisconsin and must have performed at our open mic, the Mic on State, at least three times prior to signing up. […]
Bananas Live! Join the Banana Boys (Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes) as they host a live recording that’s more like a party than a podcast. You’re guaranteed some strange news, lots of crazy stories, and one adorable fan guy named Charlie Fromage. Come in your favorite Potassium-inspired outfit and hang with the BBoys. FAQ If […]
BUY TIX Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer. A product of Boston, Gulman has been a scholarship college football player, an accountant, and a high school teacher. He has made countless television appearances as both a comedian and an actor. Gulman has made four […]
lan Karmel is an Emmy award winning LA-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he is currently co-head writer for the Emmy award winning The Late Late Show with James Cordon, of which lan was one of the founding writers in the show's 2015 re-creation. Previously he was a staff writer and […]
Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah is one of the industry's most highly-anticipated leading men. Pharoah most recently starred in the biopic SPINNING GOLD as Cecil Homes, the right hand man of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart who co-founded Casablanca Records. Together they were behind the success of stars like Donna Summer, Kiss and The Village People. He […]
Recently selected as a "New Face" at the world-renowned Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Tommy Brennan is one of the fastest rising stars in comedy today. Originally a Chicago comic, Tommy is now based out of Los Angeles, while touring the country playing prestigious clubs like Zanies, Comedy on State, Caroline's on Broadway, and more. […]
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Stand-up comic, actor, and Emmy-nominated writer Sam Jay can currently be seen as the host of HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, a weekly late-night series on which she also served as executive producer. Sam’s next stand up special, Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me, will premiere on HBO on September 23rd. She can currently […]
Sabrina Wu is a Brooklyn based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They recently made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy JOY RIDE, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. Variety Magazine recently named Wu one of the 10 Comics to Watch. In 2022, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival […]
Join us for a night of lighthearted fun for drag bingo hosted by the talented Bianca Lynn Breeze & Mercedes Benzova! Pre-sale tickets available online only are $15 (which reserves you a seat). Day of (if available) are $18 at the door. Daubers available for $3 10 rounds Prize giveaways Bianca Lynn Breeze Bianca started […]
It was 1999, six years after finishing his collegiate basketball career at Division III Whitewater College, and bouncing around jobs that Kevin found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day. What to do? Inspired by nights on the couch watching Def Comedy […]
Casey Rocket is an Austin-based comedian risen from the ashes of the speed freaks who came before him. A southern belle by nature, Rocket’s comedy career began in the pool halls of South Georgia before his riff-flowers blossomed in the fertile soil of the Atlanta comedy scene. Since moving to Texas in 2021, The Crab […]
Kam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday. Kam’s natural charisma and unique, upbeat humor most recently landed him a regular slot on […]
Tim Smith is a comedian based in NYC. A known goofball hailing from Chicago/Louisiana, Tim was recently featured at the New York Comedy Festival and has opened for legends such as Roy Wood Jr, Kyle Kinane, Jim Norton and Ms. Pat. He’s the cohost of the Roommates in Law podcast with his good pal Tommy […]
Open mic will take place on Wednesday, July 3rd and we will be closed the remainder of the week. Regular shows will resume next week!
Chastity Washington’s career spans more than twenty-five years. It has taken her to colleges and clubs across the country. She is an NBC Diversity finalist and an HBO Comedy Wings winner. She has been seen on BET, at the Just for Laughs Festival and Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest. Recently, Chastity is a regular at the […]
Mo Good is an up and coming female comedian from the south side of Chicago. This mother of two has performed at comedy clubs all over the country including The Laugh Factory, Riddles and Zanies. Best known for her hilarious story telling, Mo sheds light on the women’s perspective of life on and off stage. […]
