Risk and opportunity abound for comics in the annual “Crash & Burn” show this week.

Local stand-up comic Patrick Susmilch’s debut album digs into personal matters.

Chicago comedian Emily Galati brings her snappy, socially aware humor to Minneapolis.

Four Humors Theater presents “We Gotta Cheer Up Gary” at the Southern Theater.

With "A Good Trip," comedian Shane Mauss talks psychedelics at Acme Comedy Company.

Local comedian Tommy Ryman performs at the Joke Joint this weekend.

The University’s BFA actors will stage the political tumult of Shakespeare’s celebrated “Henry VI” at Rarig Center.

Video sketch comedy is on the rise in Minneapolis.

Back-to-back satirical one-act plays, “The Critic” and “The Real Inspector Hound,” open at the Guthrie this weekend.