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SUMMARY:Showtime D.Scott - Mr. Showtime - aka The Midnight Swinger
DESCRIPTION:America’s #1 Comedy Entertainer \nFormerly known as the Midnight Swinger!\nIf you think you’ve seen it all\, trust us\, you haven’t seen anything yet! \nWhat happens when you combine a former Underoos Underwear Model with a Guinness World Record holder\, then add a dash of punk rock rebellion and a generous pinch of Gen X attitude? You get SHOWTIME D. SCOTT and his critically acclaimed show that has to be seen to be believed. \nHe’s Coming Home\nWashington County\, West Bend\, Wisconsin\, this one is PERSONAL. Long before the HBO specials\, before the Sirius XM airplay\, before the sold out theaters coast to coast\, this man packed every room in your backyard under a different name: THE MIDNIGHT SWINGER. You remember him. You never forgot him. And on August 14 at The Bend Theater\, the man behind the Midnight Swinger is finally coming back. \nFor Five years\, the Midnight Swinger held an unusual distinction at The Bend Theater\, he was the single most requested act we had never booked. Show after show\, season after season\, the name kept coming up. The one unicorn nobody could seem to find. \nIt took a longtime Bend Theater patron to finally make it happen. When that loyal customer urged our programming team to take a hard look at a comedian called SHOWTIME D. SCOTT\, they started digging\, and stopped cold when they realized what they’d found. There he was. The elusive MR. SHOWTIME\, David Scott. The Midnight Swinger\, all grown up and more electrifying than ever. \nThe unicorn had been found. And this August\, he’s yours. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/mr-showtime/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T213000
DTSTAMP:20260628T194811Z
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SUMMARY:Christopher Titus - August 1st
DESCRIPTION:Two Nights Only: Christopher Titus is also performing Friday\, July 31 at 7:30pm. Saturday is selling fastest — grab your seats below. \n\nChristopher Titus Live at The Bend Theater — Saturday\, August 1\nStand-up comedian\, writer\, and Emmy-nominated creator Christopher Titus brings his Doomed to Repeat tour to The Bend Theater on Saturday\, August 1 at 7:30pm. A take-no-prisoners voice in comedy for more than two decades\, Titus delivers an unfiltered\, sharply written night of stand-up that’s selling out clubs and theaters across the country. \nTickets start at $39. \nAbout Christopher Titus\nChristopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian\, writer\, actor\, and producer. As a creator\, he has sold shows to NBC\, ABC\, FOX\, and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox\, earning the show an Emmy nomination — and Titus himself a WGA Award nomination for his writing. \nFollowing Titus\, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots opposite Dylan McDermott\, Michael Vartan\, and Josh Malina. He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot Special Unit for Comedy Central. He recently wrote\, directed\, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit\, which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director. \nTen Specials and a Top-10 Comedy Chart Record\nChristopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials\, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. His tenth special\, Carrying Monsters\, is a bookend companion piece to Norman Rockwell is Bleeding — his very first show and the source material for the Fox series. His podcast\, The Armageddon Update / Titus Podcast\, has over 10 million downloads. During the pandemic\, he used his self-owned studio to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches\, Fortune Feimster\, and Everlast. \nThe Doomed to Repeat Tour\nChristopher is currently touring his new show\, Doomed to Repeat\, to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy\, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other. \nWhat to Expect\nExpect a 90-minute set of unfiltered\, politically sharp\, deeply personal stand-up. Titus’s material spans family\, politics\, mental health\, and the absurdity of modern American life — built on the same writing instincts that earned him an Emmy nomination and a Billboard chart presence. Recommended for mature audiences. \n\n  \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026\nShow: 7:30pm – 9:30pm\nVenue: The Bend Theater\, West Bend\, Wisconsin\nTickets start at: $39\nAlso playing: Friday\, July 31 at 7:30pm\n\n\nCan’t Make Saturday?\nChristopher Titus is also performing Friday\, July 31 at The Bend Theater. \n  See July 31 Show Details\n\nPlease note: all ticket sales are final. Please have your ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/christopher-titus-july-31-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260707T164219Z
CREATED:20260606T220842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T164219Z
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SUMMARY:Christopher Titus - July 31
DESCRIPTION:Christopher Titus is a prolific stand-up comedian\, writer\, actor\, and producer.  \nAs a creator\, he has sold shows to NBC\, ABC\, FOX and Comedy Central. His wildly innovative multi-cam half hour Titus premiered to critical and audience acclaim on Fox\, earning the show an Emmy nomination\, while Titus himself received a WGA Award nomination for his writing. Following Titus\, Christopher starred in ABC’s Big Shots\, acting opposite Dylan McDermott\, Michael Vartan and Josh Malina. He also starred in the NBC one-hour pilot\, Future Tense and created and starred in the Bryan Cranston-directed pilot\, Special Unit for Comedy Central. And he recently wrote\, directed\, and starred in a feature version of Special Unit which won the L.A. Film Award for Best Comedy Feature and the Hope Film Awards jury prize for Best Director. \nChristopher has written and starred in ten 90-minute comedy specials\, with several spending months on the Billboard Top 10 comedy chart. He recently released his tenth special\, Carrying Monsters\, a bookend companion piece to Norman Rockwell is Bleeding (his very first show and the source material for the Fox series). His podcast\, The Armageddon Update/Titus Podcast has over 10 million downloads. During the worst days of the pandemic\, he used his self-owned studio as a safe space to exec produce and direct specials for Ron Funches\, Fortune Feimster and Everlast.  \nChristopher is currently touring his new show\, Doomed to Repeat to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. With a take-no-prisoners wit and years of experience writing hilariously edgy and poignant comedy\, Christopher Titus is a voice unlike any other. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/christopher-titus-july-31/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T000921Z
CREATED:20260318T230800Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Tom Arnold is an actor\, writer\, and comedian with a career spanning over forty years\, appearing in hundreds of hours of television and over one hundred and fifty films. He is best known for roles on Roseanne\, True Lies\, Nine Months\, The Stupids\, Carpool\, McHale’s Navy\, Big Bully\, Austin Powers\, and Soul Plane. He has hosted Saturday Night Live four times\, has had three HBO specials\, and starred in four sitcoms. Tom has won a Golden Globe\, a Humanitas Award\, and a Peabody Award\, and has appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show\, Howard Stern\, and was a co-host on “The Best Damn Sports Show Period.”  \nCurrently\, he appears in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new Netlflix series FUBAR and most recently finished directing his first feature film. Tom is a single dad with a 12-year-old son\, 9-year-old daughter\, and 4 ex-wives. He’s been stabbed\, arrested naked\, and charged for kidnapping a Peter Criss impersonator.  \nHis current stand-up comedy tour\, aptly titled ‘My Crazy X-Wife’\, currently spans across the country with fifty cities and counting.  Tickets start at $41.05 \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have your tickets ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/tom-arnold/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180359Z
CREATED:20260226T205146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T180359Z
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SUMMARY:Caroline Rhea
DESCRIPTION:Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress\, best known for her role as “Hilda Spellman” from the hit series ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ and her numerous comedy specials on HBO\, Comedy Central and Showtime. \nShe voices the Mom\, “Linda Flynn Fletcher” on Disney’s hit series\, Phineas and Ferb. She has starred in many films including Hallmark’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas as Mrs. Miracle and most recently she has a recurring role on NBC’s Lopez vs. Lopez. She has hosted her own talk show and has been a regular panelist on the game shows\, Funny You Should Ask\, Match Game\, Name that Tune and Hollywood Squares. \nShe performed this year in Scotland at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival\, and recently filmed her 7th comedy special at the Sydney Opera House. Caroline tours comedy clubs throughout the world and still makes time for hosting and serving as an auctioneer for numerous charities. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nThis show is 18+
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/caroline-rhea/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260427T221432Z
CREATED:20260213T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T221432Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Mack Comedy
DESCRIPTION:A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency)\, comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including\, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast\, The Bob and Tom Show\, and The Grand Ole Opry. Mary co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty. She’s appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival\, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards\, San Francisco’s Sketchfest\, and the Dry Bar comedy series. \nMack’s television credits include Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham\, TBS’ Conan\, Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force\, Fox’s Golan the Insatiable\, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing\, Last Call with Carson Daly\, and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. When not touring\, Mary spends way too much time and money working on her vintage camper in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/mary-mack-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T050052Z
CREATED:20260210T201054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T050052Z
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SUMMARY:Karen Morgan Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens\, Georgia but now calls Maine home. She has 2 (soon to be 3) Dry Bar Comedy Specials: Rub Some Dirt On It (2023)(Named #4 in Dry Bar Comedy’s Top 10 Clips of 2023) and Go Dawgs! (2020). Karen was also recently featured on The Talk on CBS. Her latest audio album\, Shiny Happy People Laughing\, can currently be heard exclusively on Sirius XM Radio (Pure\, Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup\, Raw & She’s So Funny) Channels. Still licensed to practice law in Maine and Georgia\, she lives in Cumberland\, Maine\, where she is an avid open water swimmer and is cold most of the year. She enjoys traveling for shows\, especially to places that have a Waffle House. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/karen-morgan-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260325T195535Z
CREATED:20251215T214540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195535Z
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SUMMARY:Jonnie W. – 7:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Once in a generation\, someone comes along with the power and eloquence to inspire us all. Jonnie W will entertain us while we wait for that person. ​Combining music\, off-beat standup\, and a skewed view of the world\, Jonnie crafts a comedy experience that you and your family will be quoting in the car on the way home. He’s brought the funny to stages in 48 states – from comedy clubs to Fortune 500 companies\, churches and leadership conferences. Jonnie’s award-winning comedy is played daily on Sirius XM Satellite Radio\, and his latest Drybar Comedy special is a viral hit\, garnering over 5 million views. Jonnie lives with his lovely wife Curry in Nashville\, because that’s where all their stuff is. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/johnnie-w-730pm/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260325T195523Z
CREATED:20251215T213914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195523Z
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SUMMARY:Jonnie W. – 4pm
DESCRIPTION:Once in a generation\, someone comes along with the power and eloquence to inspire us all. Jonnie W will entertain us while we wait for that person. ​Combining music\, off-beat standup\, and a skewed view of the world\, Jonnie crafts a comedy experience that you and your family will be quoting in the car on the way home. He’s brought the funny to stages in 48 states – from comedy clubs to Fortune 500 companies\, churches and leadership conferences. Jonnie’s award-winning comedy is played daily on Sirius XM Satellite Radio\, and his latest Drybar Comedy special is a viral hit\, garnering over 5 million views. Jonnie lives with his lovely wife Curry in Nashville\, because that’s where all their stuff is. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.\nPlease have ticket ready upon arrival.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/jonnie-w-4pm/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260308T073642Z
CREATED:20251220T180257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T073642Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan O'Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:Ryan O’Flanagan is a Los Angeles based comedian\, actor\, and writer known for his smart\, off-kilter comedy and instantly recognizable characters. He’s appeared on hit series including Abbott Elementary\, New Girl\, Dave\, American Vandal\, Platonic\, Players\, Corporate\, and The Orville\, and has lent his voice to American Dad! and Disney Channel’s The Owl House. \nAs a standup\, Ryan has been featured on Last Call with Carson Daly\, Adam Devine’s House Party\, and recorded a Comedy Central Half Hour special\, earning a reputation for sharp writing and unpredictable laughs. In 2024\, he reignited his wildly popular “Overly Excited Tourist” character\, originally launched on Funny or Die\, introducing it to a new generation of fans and racking up millions of views across social platforms. \nWhether on screen or on stage\, Ryan blends clever storytelling with absurdist energy\, making his live shows fast\, funny\, and unforgettable. And who knows\, while he’s in town\, West Bend itself might just become the next stop in his “Overly Excited Tourist” universe. \nCatch Ryan live at The Bend Theater on March 21\, 2026\, an experience theater known for exceptional sound\, immersive lighting\, and an intimate setting that turns great comedy into a truly memorable night out. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/ryan-oflanagan/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260227T134943Z
CREATED:20251229T214330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T134943Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Thune Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Nick Thune is an American comedian\, actor\, and writer known for his deadpan delivery\, absurdist storytelling\, and sharp one-liners. Originally from Seattle\, he built his career on late-night stages and through various film and television roles. \nHe has had roles in films such as the Judd Apatow hit Knocked Up (2007)\, Unaccompanied Minors\, Extract\, Marvel’s Venom\, and the lead role in the 2017 indie film Dave Made a Maze. In 2025\, his short film “BDAY Private Dick” with John C. Reilly premiered at the Palm Springs Film Festival. \nHis TV credits include guest appearances on shows like Happy Endings\, Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23\, HBO Max’s Love Life opposite Anna Kendrick\, Hulu’s How I Met Your Father\, and ABC’s Not Dead Yet. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/nick-thune-comedy/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260201T200958Z
CREATED:20251202T213443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T200958Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:“The combination of Joe’s calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more enjoyable show.” ~Buzzfeed  \n“One of the best new comedians from the South”. ~Paste Magazine  \n“Closed the show and destroyed the crowd with an audience participation bit that caused howling fits.” ~Punchline Magazine  \nKnown for his inventive writing and playful persona\, Joe Zimmerman brings insightful observations and a curiosity to the stage that achieves a level of joy rarely accomplished. His jokes are first and foremost on himself\, while also touching on pop culture\, relationships\, history\, nature\, and pop-science.  \nA regular at New York city’s iconic Comedy Cellar\, Joe grew up in Morgantown\, WV\, and began his comedy career in North Carolina after graduating from Davidson College. His television appearances include The Late Late Show with James Corden\, John Oliver’s New York Comedy Central show\, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon\, Conan\, Last Comic Standing\, and his own Comedy Central Half Hour.  \nHis debut album Smiling at Wolves reached number one on the iTunes comedy charts and his second\, Innocence is a favorite on SiriusXM and Pandora. Joe also hosts his own podcast and is a humor writer\, having published in The New Yorker\, and New York Times. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/joe-zimmerman/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260111T021201Z
CREATED:20251111T205935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T021201Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Bozeman February 7
DESCRIPTION:BOZE IS BACK!\nGet ready for an amazing night of comedy as the legendary Kevin Bozeman takes to our historic stage. \nIt 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 Jam and challenged by his roommate\, Kevin decided to head over to nearby Madison\, WI and try the “Open-Mic Night”.  “I always was the guy who could make people laugh\, and lets be honest I had nothing better going on”. \nFast forward to present day\, Kevin is still going on-stage\, and he has found the job that fit his requirements.  “For an hour a night I’m wildly successful”.  With a smooth and clever style\, a great smile and a contagious laugh Kevin has been entertaining in clubs and colleges across the country.  In 2000 he was the winner of the Midwest region of the HBO “Comedy Competition” and flew to Los Angeles to compete as a finalist.  He performed on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” in 2003\, and finished 2nd in the Boston Comedy Competition in 2005.  He was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2015.  Kevin has appeared on Comedy Central\, NBC\, CBS and Fox.  His Dry Bar Comedy Special\, “Clean & Unfiltered” has over  7 million views. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/kevin-bozeman-february-7/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260107T171458Z
CREATED:20251111T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171458Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Bozeman February 6
DESCRIPTION:BOZE IS BACK!\nGet ready for an amazing night of comedy as the legendary Kevin Bozeman takes to our historic stage.\nIt 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 Jam and challenged by his roommate\, Kevin decided to head over to nearby Madison\, WI and try the “Open-Mic Night”.  “I always was the guy who could make people laugh\, and lets be honest I had nothing better going on”. \nFast forward to present day\, Kevin is still going on-stage\, and he has found the job that fit his requirements.  “For an hour a night I’m wildly successful”.  With a smooth and clever style\, a great smile and a contagious laugh Kevin has been entertaining in clubs and colleges across the country.  In 2000 he was the winner of the Midwest region of the HBO “Comedy Competition” and flew to Los Angeles to compete as a finalist.  He performed on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” in 2003\, and finished 2nd in the Boston Comedy Competition in 2005.  He was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2015.  Kevin has appeared on Comedy Central\, NBC\, CBS and Fox.  His Dry Bar Comedy Special\, “Clean & Unfiltered” has over  7 million views. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/kevin-bozeman-february-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260107T171304Z
CREATED:20251002T231255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T171304Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Palascak
DESCRIPTION:Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Wabash\, Indiana – The First Electrically Lighted City in the World.  He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year.  In addition\, his resume includes A Little Late with Lilly Singh\, The Late Show with David Letterman\, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\, Conan\, has a Comedy Central Half Hour special that is currently streaming on Paramount +\, and was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing where one judge claimed\, “My first impression of Michael was a great likability.  This is a guy that could star in a sitcom.”  Drew Hunt of The Chicago Reader wrote about Michael\, “In a lot of ways\, he represents the ideal antidote to the sort of unbridled cynicism that pervades much of contemporary stand-up.”  More of Michael’s stand-up was recently released as a special on YouTube called He’s Friendly.  Michael currently resides in Los Angeles and is a dad.  Every Monday night he records a podcast after his kid goes to sleep.  It is called I Just Got My Kid To Sleep. \nPlease note all ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/michael-palascak/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T220000
DTSTAMP:20251212T184615Z
CREATED:20250905T184457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184615Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Barnes Comedy 2025
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Chris Barnes\nWhen he was six years old\, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. He made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s\, a local nite club in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Ever since then\, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest\, the South\, and the East Coast with his storming style of humor. \nBarnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. Barnes has worked and laughed with such people as John Mendoza\, JJ Jimmy Walker\, Andrew Dice Clay\, Sinbad\, Bill Cosby\, and many others. It’s no surprise Barnes has become a national headliner\, working in such clubs as Dangerfield’s in New York City; Rascal’s in New Jersey; Zanies in Chicago; Chaplin’s in Detroit; Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee; and many others throughout the country. \nShow begins at 7:30pm. Doors\, bar & concessions open at 6:30pm \n**Comedy Disclaimer: Comedy is subjective. All ticket sales are final. This show will have 2 featured openers before the headlining comedian. \nHundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon!\n 
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/comedy-at-the-bend-with-chris-barnes-2025/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T220000
DTSTAMP:20251113T173005Z
CREATED:20250912T213650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T173005Z
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SUMMARY:The Cavalry
DESCRIPTION:The Bend Theater Presents The Cavalry\nwith Brandon Wein\, Johnny Beehner & Andrew Sleighter\n  \nBrandon Wein\nBrandon Wein is a comedian and content creator from Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. He has performed around the Midwest including Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Illinois. He has been seen performing with Annie Lederman\, Josh Potter\, Moses Storm\, Chastity Washington\, and Johnny Beehner to name a few. He also produces comedy shows for venue looking to add a comedy show to their events. Brandon’s YouTube channel called “Open MKE-rs.” gives first person insight into the Milwaukee Comedy scene\, and the growing pains and growth of being a young comedian. \nJohnny Beehner\nWith a background in improvisational theater\, including training at Chicago’s prestigious Second City and the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles\, Johnny brings a very unique style to the stage. He made his network television debut in January of 2015 as one of the last comedians to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman. He has also made numerous appearances on FOX’s Laughs\, has appeared on AXS’s Gotham Comedy Live\, and regularly appears on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. His comedy can be heard regularly on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio. \nAndrew Sleighter\nAndrew has performed on Last Comic Standing\, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He’s also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for the Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden. A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country\,  Andrew’s also performed  at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot\, Bridgetown\, Gilda’s Laugh Fest\, The Aspen Comedy  Festival\, Laughing Skull\, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. \nHundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon!\n 
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/the-cavalry/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T220000
DTSTAMP:20250926T202937Z
CREATED:20250703T183913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T202937Z
UID:2853-1760124600-1760133600@thebendwi.org
SUMMARY:Danny Jolles
DESCRIPTION:Danny Jolles is an LA-based multi-hyphenate comedian best known for his role as ‘George’ in the CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” created by Rachel Bloom. His acting credits include appearances on “Ramy” (Hulu)\, “Corporate” (Comedy Central)\, “Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun” (Netflix)\, and “Ted” (Peacock). \nIn 2021\, Danny released his debut stand-up special “Danny Jolles: Six Parts\,” which was recognized as one of the Best Comedy Specials of 2021 by The New York Times\, landed on Paste Magazine’s Top 10 of 2021\, and made Interrobang’s Top 11 of 2021. \nFollowing this success\, Danny released his innovative “You Choose: An Interactive Comedy Special” in 2022\, which received rave reviews from Forbes\, Vulture\, and The New York Times. \nHundreds of FREE parking spots and great restaurants lining Main Street and surrounding area! We’ll see you soon!\n 
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/danny-jolles/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T220000
DTSTAMP:20250706T232112Z
CREATED:20250509T153516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T232112Z
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SUMMARY:Willie Macc
DESCRIPTION:Willie Macc\nWillie Macc\, a breakout from the hit BET show ‘College Hill: Virgin Island\,’ has transitioned seamlessly from reality TV stardom to an accomplished Hollywood actor and comedian. With over 100 million views on his stand-up and comedy videos across various social media platforms\, Willie’s humor resonates globally. He’s graced screens in over 50 national commercials for brands like Kia\, Verizon\, Credit Karma\, Progressive\, Snapple\, and more. \nBeyond commercials\, Willie Macc has made notable appearances on shows like CSI\, Hulu’s ‘Casual\,’ ABC’s ‘The Goldbergs\,’ and starred in ‘Meet the Spartans’ alongside Kevin Sorbo\, Carmen Electra\, and Tiffany Haddish and this year on National Lampoon TV streaming service. He’s taken his comedic talent worldwide\, entertaining the US Military abroad and headlining stand-up shows internationally in Japan and South Korea. \nAs a Dont Tell Comedy Favorite Willie Macc’s stand-up has garnered immense attention\, featuring on TruTV’s LaffMobb LaffTracks\, Revolt TV Funny AF\, and is Best of Fest 2024 at the San Luis Obispo Comedy festival. Alongside his thriving comedy career\, catch Willie Macc and co-host Danny Plom on their podcast ‘Afronoodles\,’ available on TikTok and Instagram. \nYou can Catch Willie Macc frequently performing in Hollywood at Laugh Factory\, Improv and Comedy Store. \nWillie Macc cites Bernie Mac\, Dave Chapelle\, Jerry Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy as his role models. He spells his name with two c’s\, so it would not be too confusing with Bernie Mac. But like Bernie Mac\, Willie Macc aspires to one day have his own TV show. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM \n**Comedy Disclaimer: Comedy is subjective. All ticket sales are final. This show will have 2 featured openers before the headlining comedian. \n 
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/willie-macc/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T213000
DTSTAMP:20250530T172853Z
CREATED:20250305T180928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T172853Z
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SUMMARY:Leah & Andrew Rudick
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Leah & Andrew Rudick\nLeah Rudick is an actor\, writer & comedian whose viral comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram have amassed over a million followers and counting. Best known for her “Wealthy Woman” character\, an oblivious but lovable billionaire who delights in middle class adventures\, Leah has cultivated a loyal fanbase with her videos topping over 100 million views. Springboarding off this success\, Leah has spent the past year on the road\, headlining and selling out the best clubs in the nation\, meeting devoted fans from all walks of life\, captivating audiences with her unique brand of weird girl comedy. Recent comedy festivals include Moontower JFL\, San Francisco Sketchfest & Laughing Skull Fest. TV appearances include HBO’s High Maintenance\, IFC’s Commuters & Fast Company with James Corden. In 2024 she released her first one hour comedy special\, Spiraling\, available to stream on Amazon and Apple TV. \nAndrew Rudick is a nationally touring standup comedian\, writer and actor.  One of the fastest rising comedians in the Midwest\, he has been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show.  His debut comedy album debuted at the top of the Apple Music charts and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM. \nCombining a midwestern charm and high-energy absurdism\, Andrew’s stand-up is a frequent hit both on stage and across social media. His videos have amassed tens of millions of views and garnered him over 100\,000 followers across social media platforms. Andrew’s relatable energy earned him an appearance on HGTV’s Design Fails. \nHe has performed at prestigious comedy festivals including the Limestone Comedy Fest\, North Carolina Comedy Festival\, Alternating Currents\, Whiskey Bear\, Let’s Fest\, Crossroads\, Brew HaHa and Devil’s Cup Comedy Festivals. \nAndrew is currently playing to sold out crowds across the country\, performing with his sister Leah on their Rudick Siblings Tour. He also loves Fleetwood Mac and doesn’t care who knows it. \nDoors open 1 hour prior to the scheduled showtime to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar!
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/leah-rudick/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T220000
DTSTAMP:20250519T170832Z
CREATED:20250409T222906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T170832Z
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SUMMARY:The Longest Night of Laughter: A Benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:The Longest Night of Laughter:\nA Benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin\nJoin us for a night of laughter – all for a cause that touches so many hearts. The Longest Night of Laughter brings together Wisconsin’s funniest comedians for a night of comedy that goes beyond the jokes. We’re raising awareness and funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin\, a mission that’s deeply personal for all involved. \nThis incredible event will be hosted by comedians Dana Ehrmann and J Tyler Menz\, both of whom have mothers currently battling this heartbreaking disease. \nStarring Wisconsin’s Best Comedic Talent:\nRachel Mac\nJohnny Beehner\nChastity Washington\nCharlie Berens\nAll ticket proceeds go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin\, helping fund crucial research and provide vital support for families impacted by Alzheimer’s. \nThis isn’t just another comedy show – it’s comedy with a cause. Every laugh you share helps make a difference. \nCome for the laughs\, stay for the impact. \nRACHAEL MAC\nRACHAEL MAC is a writer and comedian currently based in Milwaukee after almost a decade of performing in Los Angeles. She is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and has been on Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade\, both doing stand-up and as a panelist. Rachel worked as a writer for The Movie Show\, a late-night comedy sketch show on SyFy\, which stars two puppets. She is also\, for better or worse\, a middle school English teacher. She writes about comedy\, teaching\, and motherhood on her substack “A Star is Dying\,” https://rachelmac.substack.com/ \nJOHNNY BEEHNER\nJOHNNY BEEHNER made his network television stand up debut on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2015. Johnny puts on a hilarious show. He’s got everything you want from a comic: He’s silly\, he’s likeable\, and he’s fun. With a background in improvisational theater including training at Chicago’s prestigious Second City\, as well as the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles\, Johnny brings his unique style to the stage. He has been Jim Gaffigan’s opening act on many of his theater shows\, regularly appears on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show\, and his comedy can be heard regularly on XM/ Sirius Satellite radio. Johnny has also appeared on “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS tv. \nOther notable accomplishments of Johnny’s include winning First place in Comcast’s “Trial By Laughter” series\, and being named one of Ricky Gervais’ Top 5 picks in the “Just Sayin” stand up contest. Johnny was also recently named one of 2025’s Top 10 “Hot Comics to Watch” by his wife. She says that he would have a shot at the #1 spot if he would “work just a little bit harder.” \nHe’s a married man\, a fantastic father\, and his current life goal is to win just one argument with his beautiful wife. \nCHASTITY WASHINGTON\nCHASTITY WASHINGTON’s career spans over thirty years\, taking her to colleges and clubs across the country. A finalist for NBC’s Diversity Comedy Search and a winner of HBO’s Comedy Wings competition\, she has made her mark on stages everywhere. Chastity has been featured on BET Comic View\, HBO Def Jam\, and the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival\, as well as the Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest. \nA regular at the Laugh Factory Chicago and Comedians You Should Know\, Chastity has also graced some of the most iconic stages\, including New York Comedy Club\, The Grisly Pear Village (Manhattan)\, TeeHee’s\, Sidesplitters in Wesley Chapel\, The Lincoln Lodge\, Zanies in Chicago/Rosemont\, Comedy On State in Madison\, and both the Milwaukee Improv and Chicago Improv. \nHer dynamic presence has led her to open for comedy legends like Tommy Davidson\, Sommore\, David Mann\, Vince Carone\, Charlie Berens\, Michael Che\, and Roy Wood Jr. \nCHARLIE BERENS\nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, and musician best known for creating Midwest-focused sketch videos like his popular series “The Manitowoc Minute” and the hilarious podcasts\, “Cripescast” and “Bellied Up.” He has amassed over 9 million followers across his social channels thanks to his relatable comedic sensibility. \nCharlie is currently on his Good Old Fashioned Tour which when completed\, will have lasted 589 days\, playing 127 shows in 88 cities. 2023 saw the release of his first stand-up special\, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye and he will be taping the follow up in February 2025. In 2021\, he published the New York Times Best Seller\, “The Midwest Survival Guide\,” which is in development for series at ABC. \nIn 2020\, he paired up with “Horseshoes & Hand Grenades” lead singer Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album\, Unthawed\, which hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023\, which also landed on the Billboard Charts. \nMost recently\, he was featured in a nationwide Target campaign\, served as the ambassador for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin’s Annual Food for the Holidays Campaign and launched his very own brandy\, Berens Old Fashioned Brandy\, which is in stores now across Wisconsin. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM \n**No discounts or promo codes are available for fundraiser events. All ticket sales are final.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/longest-night-of-laughter-alzheimers-benefit/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T220000
DTSTAMP:20250527T180024Z
CREATED:20250202T224116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T180024Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Farley
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Kevin Farley\nSponsored by West Bend Community Foundation \nBorn in Madison\, Wisconsin\, Kevin Farley studied at the famous Second City in Chicago. It wasn’t long after that he appeared in films such as Black Sheep (with his brother Chris) and The Waterboy with Adam Sandler. Soon after\, Farley landed a starring role as “Doug Linus” on MTV’s sitcom 2gether where he was met with rave reviews. \nHe continues to grace TV with guest appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm\, Drunk History\, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia\, and Superstore. Farley also voices a multitude of characters on the hit Netflix show F is for Family. \nFarley has found his way into a wide variety of feature films. He’s accomplished film credits in films such as Crowning Jules\, Frat Pack\, and Joe Dirt 2. His most recent roles have been in features such as 1up and The Truth About Santa Claus. \nWhen Farley is not writing screenplays\, producing or directing\, or on set filming\, he regularly embraces the stage in stand-up comedy. Farley usually appears as the Headline Act nationwide in clubs such as The Laugh Factory\, The Comedy Store\, and The Improv. He has even crafted his own Drybar Comedy Special. \nKevin Farley has truly established himself as comedic presence both on the big screen and off. Multitasking as a comedian\, actor\, writer\, director and producer seems easy for Farley because he does it all\, with a fabulous sense of humor.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/kevin-farley/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T213000
DTSTAMP:20250330T024017Z
CREATED:20250202T231914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T024017Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Antoniou - Psychic Comedian
DESCRIPTION:America’s Got Talent & Las Vegas Headlining Mentalist Peter Antoniou\n“You are a wizard.”\n– Simon Cowell\nFrom amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent\, to headlining in Las Vegas\, to selling out shows in London’s West End\, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining razor-sharp British wit with a stunning ability to know exactly what you are thinking\, Peter’s shows are interactive and unforgettable. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones\, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/peter-antoniou-psychic-comedian/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T220000
DTSTAMP:20250413T043043Z
CREATED:20250128T181341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T043043Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy with Brian Bates
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Brian Bates\nBrian Bates is a Nashville based comedian who tours the country performing at comedy clubs\, theaters\, corporate events\, and churches. You may have seen his Dry Bar Comedy specials or heard him as a guest on The Grand Ole Opry. He can also be heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio. \nWhen not on the road\, Brian joins fellow comedians Nate Bargatze\, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay as one of the hosts of the “NateLand Podcast” which is heard by thousands of listeners each week. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! Show begins at approximately 7:30 PM
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/comedy-with-brian-bates/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T220000
DTSTAMP:20250326T114820Z
CREATED:20250117T032702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T114820Z
UID:2678-1744399800-1744408800@thebendwi.org
SUMMARY:Jack Tucker Off Broadway - "The One Man Theatric Comedy Show"
DESCRIPTION:Broadway comes to The Bend!\n“Zach Zucker is a pathologically talented comic who expertly combines his razor-sharp timing with clowning physicality…. Jack Tucker is a work of genius”\n– Bruce Dessau\, Beyond the Joke\nJack Tucker\, created by award-winning performer and producer Zach Zucker\, is a comedic character fighting to save his marriage\, regain his son’s respect\, and do whatever it takes to hit the big time. Often shoeless and inexplicably soaking wet\, Tucker is a blend of inspiration from iconic performers like Andy Kaufman and Robin Williams\, and the absurdist “anti-comedy” of Tim Heidecker and Sacha Baron Cohen\, with whom Zucker shares training from the École Philippe Gaulier clown school in France. This character is a modern twist on timeless physical comedy and vaudevillian performances\, positioning Zucker as a key figure in the new generation of must-see entertainers.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/jack-tucker-off-broadway-the-one-man-theatric-comedy-show/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T220000
DTSTAMP:20250301T021817Z
CREATED:20241215T030704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T021817Z
UID:2631-1742067000-1742076000@thebendwi.org
SUMMARY:Tom Cotter at The Bend Theater
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” He lost to a dog act\, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year. \nIn August 2013\, AGT asked Tom back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season 8 AGT Snapple Viewing Party.” \nIn January 2019 Tom was again invited back to the AGT stage – this time to perform against the best of the best “Got Talent” performers from other years and around the world in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” In one the most talked about sets of the entire competition\, Tom received a STANDING OVATION from the adoring crowd.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/tom-cotter-at-the-bend-theater/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T223000
DTSTAMP:20250203T024914Z
CREATED:20241205T232652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T024914Z
UID:2618-1740259800-1740263400@thebendwi.org
SUMMARY:Ian Bagg 9:30
DESCRIPTION:Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as “dangerously flawless” on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast\, “Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian.” \nEarly in his life\, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor\, junior\, pro\, or friends getting together to play shinny\, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut\, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh. \nLife has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America\, he has started taking over the world with Australia\, China\, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced\, off-the-cuff\, quick-witted\, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He made appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show\,” A popular guest on WTF\, YMH\,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO\, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime  “Getting to know you” and Amazon Prime “Conversations”! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (humble brag) \nHis fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian’s parents if there was something he should know about Ian.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/ian-bagg-930/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T200000
DTSTAMP:20250203T024819Z
CREATED:20241205T232602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T024819Z
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SUMMARY:Ian Bagg 7:00
DESCRIPTION:LOW TICKET ALERT!\nIan Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as “dangerously flawless” on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast\, “Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian.” \nEarly in his life\, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor\, junior\, pro\, or friends getting together to play shinny\, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut\, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh. \nLife has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America\, he has started taking over the world with Australia\, China\, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced\, off-the-cuff\, quick-witted\, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” He made appearances on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show\,” A popular guest on WTF\, YMH\,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO\, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime  “Getting to know you” and Amazon Prime “Conversations”! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (humble brag) \nHis fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian’s parents if there was something he should know about Ian.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/ian-bagg/
CATEGORIES:Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy at The Bend with Greg Warren
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Greg Warren\nGreg Warren recently released his special The Salesman\, co-produced by Nate Bargatze and 800 Pound Gorilla Media. The project tells the story of his post-college phase when he had a stint selling Jif and Pringles for Procter & Gamble which eventually led to his decision to become a full-time comedian. According to The New York Times\, Greg “…has done for peanut butter what Jerry Seinfeld did for Pop-Tarts and Jim Gaffigan did for Hot Pockets.” An honest mix of self-deprecation\, frustration and an arsenal of lifelike characters highlight Greg’s colorful perspective. \nHe can be seen in his Amazon Prime Special\, “Where The Field Corn Grows”\, Fish Sandwich on Dry Bar Comedy\, Late Night with Seth Meyers\, The Late Late Show and Comedy Central Presents. Greg attracts a diverse audience spectrum\, having performed as a finalist on BET’s Coming to the Stage and on Country Music Television. He is a favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Radio Show\, which led to touring theaters nationwide with The Bob & Tom All Stars Comedy Tour. Greg’s comedy has been a daily staple on Sirius/XM’s Laugh USA and Jeff and Larry’s Comedy Roundup channels for a decade. You can hear him guesting on podcasts like Nateland\, Never Not Funny\, Bertcast\, Dumb People Town\, The Adam Carolla Show and many more. He’s performed as a New Face of Comedy at JFL\, on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. \nGreg hails from St. Louis\, MO\, where his father was a high school wrestling coach and his mother made him play clarinet in the band. He has captivated audiences with anecdotes about the conflict inherent in meshing the two disparate high school identities of varsity wrestler and band geek. Greg was also a West Point Cadet\, where he distinguished himself by amassing an impressive tally of demerits and endless hours of pointless marching. After moving on to the University of Missouri\, he studied journalism and became an All-American college wrestler. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM to give you time to find your seats\, visit our historic lobby\, concession stand and fully stocked bar! \nShow begins at approximately 7:30 PM \n**Comedy Disclaimer: Comedy is subjective. All ticket sales are final. This show will have 2 featured openers before the headlining comedian.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/comedy-at-the-bend-with-greg-warren/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy at The Bend with Chris Barnes featuring Chastity Washington Dec 28
DESCRIPTION:Comedy at The Bend featuring Chris Barnes\nWhen he was six years old\, Chris Barnes already knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian. He made his first appearance on stage at Sardino’s\, a local nite club in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Ever since then\, this native Milwaukeean has been making his mark on the comedy scene throughout the Midwest\, the South\, and the East Coast with his storming style of humor. \nBarnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. Barnes has worked and laughed with such people as John Mendoza\, JJ Jimmy Walker\, Andrew Dice Clay\, Sinbad\, Bill Cosby\, and many others. It’s no surprise Barnes has become a national headliner\, working in such clubs as Dangerfield’s in New York City; Rascal’s in New Jersey; Zanies in Chicago; Chaplin’s in Detroit; Comedy Cafe in Milwaukee; and many others throughout the country. \nComedian Chastity Washington has a performance history over twenty years. In that time\, she has performed in clubs & colleges across the nation\, worked in radio and has been a middle high school teacher. She has appeared on BET Comic View and Coming to the Stage. Chastity has also been featured at The TBS Just for Laughs festival 2009-12 and was the only female finalist of The 2011 Bay Area Comedy competition. She has been featured at Jokes & Notes in Chicago\, Milwaukee’s Comedy Cafe\, Madison Comedy Week\, the Helium in Philadelphia\, the Shaq Comedy All-Stars tour. \nShow begins at 7:30pm. Doors\, bar & concessions open at 6:30pm \n**Comedy Disclaimer: Comedy is subjective. All ticket sales are final. This show will have 2 featured openers before the headlining comedian.
URL:https://thebendwi.org/event/comedy-at-the-bend-with-chris-barnes-featuring-chastity-washington-dec-28/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Live Events,Stand Up Comedy
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