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Laughter from the depths of despair

by Spencer Doar
Published October 11, 2012

Tig Notaro’s new audio release is stunning.

Laughing in church

by Lucy Nieboer
Published October 9, 2012

Writer Rhoda Janzen finds faith funny.

Review: “Appomattox” at the Guthrie

by Simon Benarroch
Published October 9, 2012

Set first in 1865, then in 1965, Appomattox seeks to shed new light on questions of freedom in America. It doesn’t.

MinnProv members make it up as they go along

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published October 4, 2012

MinnProv refines its humor with a slew of new cast members this year.

Q&A: Wanda Sykes

by Griffin Fillipitch
Published September 27, 2012

A&E talks with Wanda Sykes about her career, her family and the NFL.

Blacking out cross-country

by Spencer Doar
Published September 20, 2012

Abrasive and lewd, Doug Stanhope will bring his free-wheeling cuss-a-palooza to the Varsity this Friday.

Recap: Michael Ian Black at Coffman

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published September 15, 2012

Last night, the VH1 talking head known for his role in the I Love the 70s/80s/90s/New Millennium series performed his particular brand of sarcastic comedy in front of a packed crowd in Coffman’s...

A Sizeable Effort

by Spencer Doar
Published September 11, 2012

Pillsbury House Theatre and The Mount Curve Company’s newest production, “The Brothers Size,” balances humor and poignancy.

Choose your own theater

by Tony
Published August 8, 2012

A new Fringe production lets the audience decide how the show ends.

Break the silence

by Tony
Published August 1, 2012

University of Minnesota students created a musical that can be enjoyed equally by the deaf and the hearing.

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