Live Stand-Up Comedy at The Bend
From Saturday Night Live cast members and America’s Got Talent finalists to Dry Bar Comedy favorites — experience nationally touring comedians in a beautifully restored 1929 historic theater in downtown West Bend, Wisconsin.
Comedy Stars Who’ve Graced Our Stage
The Bend Theater has welcomed some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy. Here’s our growing roster of nationally recognized performers.
- ◆Aaron Weber — NateLand Podcast · Grand Ole Opry
- ◆Andrew Sleighter — Conan · Last Comic Standing
- ◆Andy Woodhull — The Tonight Show · Comedy Central
- ◆Brad Upton — Dry Bar Comedy 250M+ Views
- ◆Brian Bates — NateLand Podcast · Grand Ole Opry
- ◆Charlie Berens — Manitowoc Minute · NYT Best Seller
- ◆Chris Barnes — Milwaukee Native · National Headliner
- ◆Danny Jolles — Crazy Ex-Girlfriend · The Late Show
- ◆Erica Rhodes — AGT · Veep · Modern Family
- ◆Gareth Reynolds — The Dollop Podcast · Arrested Development
- ◆Greg Warren — Nate Bargatze Specials · Late Night
- ◆Ian Bagg — Just For Laughs · Conan · Tonight Show
- ◆Jeff Dye — Tonight Show · NBC · Fox
- ◆Jeremiah Watkins — Roast Battle · Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- ◆Joe Zimmerman — Comedy Central · The Tonight Show
- ◆Jon Rudnitsky — SNL · Curb Your Enthusiasm
- ◆Katherine Blanford — The Tonight Show · Bert Kreischer Tour
- ◆Kevin Bozeman — Dry Bar Comedy · Last Comic Standing
- ◆Kevin Farley — Second City · Movies & TV
- ◆Laurie Kilmartin — Conan Writer · Late Night Comic
- ◆Leah Rudick — Viral Sketches 100M+ Views · HBO Max
- ◆Michael Longfellow — SNL Cast Member
- ◆Michael Palascak — Colbert · Letterman · AGT
- ◆Morgan Jay — Musical Comedy · TikTok & YouTube
- ◆Myles Weber — SF International Comedy Competition Champ
- ◆Sam Tallent — Author of “Running the Light” · Comedy Central
- ◆Tom Cotter — America’s Got Talent Finalist
- ◆Tom Thakkar — Conan · Comedy Central Half Hour
- ◆Willie Macc — BET ComicView · Viral Stand-Up Clips
A Historic Stage for Modern Comedy
Built in 1929 as a Vaudeville theater, The Bend has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur by Historic West Bend Theater, Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Now listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, our theater brings world-class entertainment to downtown West Bend, Wisconsin.
With an intimate setting, full bar, concession stand, and historic lobby, The Bend delivers a live comedy experience unlike any other venue in the greater Milwaukee region. Doors open at 6:30 PM with shows at 7:30 PM, and there’s always free parking right outside.
Intimate Comedy Setting
Full Bar & Concessions
Free Parking
National Historic Register
Book Your Artist at The Bend
The Bend Theater has a proven track record of hosting nationally touring comedians in an intimate, professionally managed setting. Our performers have been featured on:
Our team handles professional ticketing, promotion across digital and social platforms, and full venue management. We’re proud to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit venue committed to bringing exceptional comedy to southeastern Wisconsin.