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The cast of "The Birds; Or Pete & Earl Want WiFi" warm up before their Saturday, Feb. 23 show at the Phoenix Theater.

Bringing comedy theater center stage … allegedly

by Becca Most
Published February 25, 2019
Spotlighting the avant-garde, An Alleged Theatre Company defies traditional theater norms
The illustration is based on the work of Shannon Rahkola.

Local comedy group is no fool’s errand (although their name may suggest otherwise)

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Through their blend of sketch comedy, improv and music, Fool’s Errand hopes to give students a place where they can laugh and enjoy the local comedy scene.

Review: ‘Potted Potter’ fails to cast a spell over Minneapolis

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Although the two-man parody show drew some laughs, it was ultimately not worth the price of admission.
Photo by Dan Norman, courtesy of The Jungle Theater

Throw us to ‘The Wolves’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 15, 2019
The play will complete its second run this weekend.

Culture compass: Cat meditation, local music and “You”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 24, 2019

Friday: Fool’s Errand Comedy Variety Show Back with another variety show, Fool’s Errand will provide the Purple Onion crowd with some jokes and tunes for the first Friday night of the semester. The...

Culture compass: Moose patrols, Scrooge and photons

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published November 15, 2018

Friday: Victor Shores w/ Pierre and Heart to Gold Nothing says "punk show" like a good ol' Minneapolis dive bar. Catch a locally-stacked lineup of basement punk bands as they perform new music specifically...

Noises Off is running until Dec. 16 at the Guthrie Theater.

‘Noises Off’ finds comedy in chaos

by Liv Martin
Published November 5, 2018
The exceptional cast of “Noises Off” had the audience cracking up all night.
Movie posters for Suspiria (1977), Hausu (1977) and The Omen (1976)

A&E’s guide to local Halloween-inspired theater and film screenings

by Liv Martin
Published October 29, 2018
Enjoy these entertaining Halloween events that require no costume.
Vice President of the Comedy Club Caroline Skoog performs a standup bit at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Oct. 4.

Meet the UMN Comedy Club: Quirky people, stretchy shirts and tiny hands

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 11, 2018
Club members foster lasting friendships while developing their own comedic voices.
Vice President of the Comedy Club Caroline Skoog performs a standup bit at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Oct. 4.

University Comedy Club creates space for laughter

by Gram Peterson
Published October 10, 2018
The Comedy Corner Underground holds open mic nights for students.

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