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Comedy Shows Thrive During Economic Troubles

by adminMarch 19, 2010
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When the economy goes into the toilet, people go into the comedy clubs. They need to laugh and comedy is a stress reliever and during the 80s and 90s when the economy took a downward spiral, comedy clubs were thriving and were seeing that happen again.

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Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company in Sacramento

by Brian CrallMarch 16, 2010
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Headlines March 18th for One Night Only!

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has two locations- one in New York and the other in Los Angeles.  If you want to see some of the funniest comedians in the business, and your travel plans are not taking you to the Big Apple or Hollywood- don’t despair.   On Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:30PM the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company will be performing at the University Union Ballroom on the campus of California State University, Sacramento.

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Dave Attell at Punchline

by Steven BloomMarch 14, 2010
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Headlines March 16 – 17 Two Shows Only!

Dave Attell has made numerous appearances on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Howard Stern Show,” “Later with Carson Daly” and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”. He also appeared in Chris Rock’s cult film “Pootie Tang”.

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The World’s Worst Doctors at Butch & Nellies

by adminFebruary 27, 2010
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Performing February 27th One Night Only!

See Sacramento’s NEWEST Improv Troupe, The World’s Worst Doctors, at Butch n’Nellies at 19th and I Street in Mid-Town Sacramento.  This show is FREE so you have NO EXCUSE not to stop by!

The show is from  7:30 – 9:30 PM.  The World’s Worst Doctor’s had their first show in December at the Naked Lounge and SOLD OUT! Don’t miss this exciting night of improv, laughs and good times for all!

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Sammy Obeid Headlines Luna’s Cafe

by Steven BloomFebruary 21, 2010
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Headlines February 24th One Night Only!

This Bay Area favorite, known locally as The Buddhist in The Coexist? Comedy Tour which played The Crest Theater for the second time a couple of months back, is one of the funniest young comics to hit the scene in recent memory.

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Bro Squad 5 At ComedySportz Sacramento

by Steven BloomFebruary 17, 2010
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Appearing February 19th – 20th
This is a Sacramento Comedy.Com Event!

Bro Squad 5, one of LA’s hottest improv comedy teams, is making their return to our very own Sacramento ComedySportz! They’re unleashing an out-of-control and unbridled brand of improv comedy for two shows in just one weekend. Get ready for mind lasagna!

“They made me laugh so hard I nearly aspirated vomit. Which, believe it or not, that is a positive.” – Stephen C. James, Faculty at Second City Hollywood

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Michael Mancini-”World’s Funniest Cop”

by Steven BloomSeptember 9, 2009
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I have known Michael Mancini since the mid-1990’s when he was doing tours of “one nighters” throughout the western US. A day in Modesto, a day in Oregon, one in Idaho then on to Montana. They were named “Tribble Tours” after the booking agent that had a string of one night stands throughout the country.  [...]

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Sacramento Is A Stand Up Comedy Mecca!

by Steven BloomAugust 30, 2009
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Within a microphones throw of downtown Sacramento, you can find; three major comedy clubs, two improv shows, a few smaller weekday venues and, for the aspiring comic or those who wonder if you have the chops,  some open mics and showcases to fill your satisfy your comedy appetite.
But don’t worry, Sacramento is thriving in comedy. [...]

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