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The veteran comedian and host of "WTF" is performing for four nights at Rick Bronson's House of Comedy.

WTF is up with Marc Maron

by Raghav Mehta
Published February 10, 2011
The veteran comic is the comedy world’s answer to Ira Glass.

Songs from the swamp

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 3, 2011
The fairytale world’s favorite anti-hero comes to the stage
Sun Mee Chomet as True and Saikong Yang as Sunday in Mu Performing Arts production of WTF, Written by Katie Ka Vang, Directed by Randy Reyes, Scenic and Properties Design by Mina Kinukawa, Ligting Design by Karin Olson, Sound Design by Mike Hollenbeck, Costume Design by Cana Potter, Video Design by Sinan Goknor and Luke Anderson, Technical Direction by Kristin Larsen, Rap Composition by Fres Thao, Stage Management by Lisa Smith, Featuring Tom Thao, Billy Xiong, Fres Thao, Saikong Yang, Sun Mee Chomet, Daniel Sach Le, Gaosong Yang, Mimo Xiong, Pam Xiong.

‘WTF’ sparks race and roles debate

by Raghav Mehta
Published January 31, 2011
A Korean- American actress plays a Hmong-American in “WTF.”

Music of many colours

by Grace Gouker
Published January 27, 2011
Nigerian Afrobeat legend celebrated in National Theater broadcast.
“Balls” not so in your face

“Balls” not so in your face

by Marty Marosi
Published January 27, 2011
Big on name and short on censorship, local cabaret fails to arouse.
Stand-up comic Keith Barany demonstrates an ‘advancing hairline’ on Saturday during the Jewish Humor Festival at the Sabes Jewish Community Center.  Barany has written for major television productions such as the Emmy Awards, The Jimmy Kimmel Show and Seinfeld.

Chomedy of the Chosen

by Grace Gouker
Published January 20, 2011
The Sabes Jewish Community Center puts on the second Jewish Humor Festival.
Actors Timothy Otte and Sarah Frazier tend to alterations in "A Very Lovely Dress," the production's dramatic highlight.

Political parts

by Andrew Penkalski
Published January 20, 2011
Box Wine Theatre’s “Raucous Caucus” production puts people over the Politics.
Ralphie Dons his iconic Christmas peejays.

The holiday spotlight

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 9, 2010
Get your fix of the seasonal stage.
High rollers

High rollers

by Grace Gouker
Published November 18, 2010
Badass lasses prepare for last few home games before championship.
Favre-y the Blowman

Favre-y the Blowman

by Tony Libera
Published November 18, 2010
Brave New Workshop brings holiday cheer by mocking a decrepit old man.

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